Stephen McManus: We can’t ask for more from the boys despite defeat

The UEFA Youth League has been a competition where the young Celts have been learning on the job. A 1-0 defeat on matchday five at home to Shakhtar Donetsk today (Tuesday) ended their hopes of qualification to the knockout stages. However, for coach Stephen McManus, it was another vital 90 minutes for the development of the group. Chances came and went against the Ukrainians, including a penalty which Adam Brooks fired wide, but overall, McManus was pleased with the players’ application...