Andy Halliday admits Celtic comments could backfire

Motherwell midfielder Andy Halliday has admitted that his recent comments about Celtic could come back to bite him.

Halliday, who spent two seasons with Celtic between 2015 and 2017, said in a recent interview that the Parkhead club were “not as good as people think they are”.

The comments have not gone down well with some Celtic fans, who have accused Halliday of being bitter and jealous.

Halliday has now admitted that his comments could come back to haunt him.

"I know what it's like to be a Celtic player and I know how much the fans love the club," he said.

"I also know that they're not going to take kindly to me saying anything negative about their team.

"So, I'm prepared for the backlash. I just hope it doesn't come back to bite me on the backside."

Halliday's comments come at a time when Celtic are struggling for form.

The Hoops have lost their last three matches in all competitions and are now six points behind Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

Halliday believes that Celtic's recent poor form is due to a lack of confidence.

"They're not playing with the same belief as they were at the start of the season," he said.

"They're making mistakes and they're not taking their chances.

"I think they need to find a way to get their confidence back quickly."

Celtic will be looking to bounce back from their recent poor form when they face Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.

Halliday is likely to start the match on the bench, but he will be hoping to make an impact if he is called upon.

The 30-year-old is a vastly experienced player and he knows what it takes to win trophies.

He will be hoping to use his experience to help Celtic get back to winning ways.

Conclusion

Andy Halliday's comments about Celtic have caused a stir among the club's fans.

Halliday has admitted that his comments could come back to bite him, but he is prepared for the backlash.

Celtic will be looking to bounce back from their recent poor form when they face Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.

Halliday is likely to start the match on the bench, but he will be hoping to make an impact if he is called upon.