Not only did Sunday’s match mark the start of the new season, but for a number of players, it was also the start of their Celtic career.

Making her second debut for the club, Lisa Robertson was joined by fellow summer signing, Claire Walsh, in the back four.

There would also be two debuts in the second half, with Aislin Streicek and Academy graduate, Sienna McGoldrick, coming on to play their part.

Their adjustment to the team is another aspect that Elena Sadiku was left pleased with, as she looked ahead to getting back to New Douglas Park next weekend.

“Obviously it was very nice to see Claire Walsh make her first appearance for Celtic,” she said, “And Sienna McGoldrick and Aislin Streicek as well.

“It’s nice to see them coming in and adjusting very fast. There is more to build on, but we are very happy with them all.

'We had a lot of fans here, which is so nice to see them all. They mean everything to us.'

“Obviously, going back to Hamilton next week is going to be another massive game, but it’s just so nice to be out here with the fans.

"They mean so much for us, and we want to give back to them. So, we are all just really excited to have the season started again!”

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