CELTIC FANS STUNNED BY TRUSTY AUSTON POST MATCH INTERVIEW AFTER 2-2 DRAW VS BOLOGNA AS HE REVEALS RAW FEELINGS
CELTIC FANS STUNNED BY TRUSTY AUSTON’S RAW POST MATCH INTERVIEW AFTER 2–2 DRAW VS BOLOGNA AS STATEMENTS AND FAN REACTIONS FLOOD IN
Celtic’s dramatic 2–2 draw against Bologna will be remembered not only for the goals and controversy on the pitch, but for the explosive post match interview from Trusty Auston that followed moments after the final whistle. The defender’s candid remarks about officiating and the reaction from the home crowd sent shockwaves through the Celtic fanbase and ignited intense debate online.
The match itself unfolded in chaotic fashion. Celtic showed attacking intent from the start, moving the ball quickly and pressing Bologna high. However, frustration crept in as several refereeing decisions went against the hosts. Challenges that appeared identical were punished differently, and the inconsistency visibly unsettled both players and supporters.
Bologna twice took the lead, exploiting moments of uncertainty at the back. Celtic responded on both occasions with resilience and belief, hauling themselves level in front of a restless Parkhead crowd. Yet despite the late pressure, the winning goal never came, and the stadium atmosphere at full time was one of anger rather than celebration.
Trusty Auston did not shy away from that mood when he spoke to the media. His statements were measured but emotionally charged, and they immediately resonated with fans.
“We worked too hard for some of those moments to be taken out of our hands,” Auston said, clearly referencing the officiating. “It felt like the rules changed depending on the situation, and that’s hard to deal with as a player.”
He went further, admitting the decisions disrupted Celtic’s rhythm at crucial points.
“When you are trying to build momentum and you keep getting stopped for things that go the other way at the other end, it affects focus. That’s just the truth.”
Auston also addressed the chants from the home fans, acknowledging the frustration pouring down from the stands. “The crowd felt it as much as we did. You hear it. You feel it. Sometimes it pushes you forward, sometimes it adds pressure, but it comes from wanting fairness and wanting the team to win.”
Those words instantly spread across social media, with Celtic supporters reacting in huge numbers. Many praised Auston for his honesty, while others debated whether such openness was risky.
@HoopsDan wrote, “Finally a player saying exactly what we all saw. No hiding, no PR talk. Respect to Trusty for that interview.”
@GreenBrigadeTom, added, “You could see it on his face. That wasn’t rehearsed. That was pure frustration and I don’t blame him one bit.”
Some fans focused on the officiating comments.
@VAROutCSC posted, “When a player calmly explains what went wrong without losing his head, you know it was bad. Officials need accountability too.”
Others highlighted Auston’s mention of the home crowd.
@ParkheadNoise said, “People will twist it but he didn’t attack the fans. He understood us. That’s what matters.”
Not all reactions were universally supportive. A small section of fans felt the interview risked deflecting from Celtic’s own mistakes. @HoopsRealist commented, “I get the frustration, but we still switched off defensively. Can’t blame everything else.”
However, even critics acknowledged the sincerity in Auston’s delivery.
@CelticMindset replied, “You may disagree, but you can’t say he didn’t speak from the heart.”
Inside the wider football community, neutrals also weighed in. Some praised the defender for giving insight into how players experience inconsistent refereeing, while others questioned whether such statements could bring scrutiny from authorities.
For Celtic supporters, though, the interview struck a deeper chord. Many have felt that recent European nights have been shaped by fine margins and controversial calls, and Auston’s words echoed that collective feeling.
@EuroHoopsWatcher summed it up by writing, “That interview will be replayed all week. It captured the mood of the whole stadium in two minutes.”
As Celtic now turn their attention to upcoming fixtures, the draw against Bologna feels like a missed opportunity. Yet Trusty Auston’s post match honesty has, if anything, strengthened his connection with the fanbase. In an era of guarded answers and media training, his willingness to speak openly stood out.
Whether his statements lead to further discussion behind the scenes or simply fade into the noise of a long season remains to be seen. But for one night at least, the goals were not the main story. The words spoken after the final whistle were.
