The label “best since Larsson” is applied to every outstanding player who has performed well for the team since then, suggesting that the Swede might be the best Celtic player some of us will ever see.
It’s always good to see him show up in a different interview situation to talk about his time with the Bhoys, and he gives a career overview in this month’s Four Four Two.
Regarding his Celtic spell, Henrik Larsson
After his debut season, when he assisted Wim Jansen’s Celtic in preventing Rangers from earning a terrifying ninth consecutive league title, Larsson was well on his way to becoming an icon. This was during the 1997–98 season.
The former striker tells Four Four Two that he scored in the team’s season-ending victory over St Johnstone.
Larsson said, “I struggled with the simple things you take for granted, like going to the loo,” to emphasize how tough the situation was. It’s difficult for someone who hasn’t experienced that circumstance to comprehend what it’s like. It inspired me to struggle even more to return.
The Swede did put in a strong fight, and in the years that followed, he enjoyed his most prosperous time playing for Celtics under Martin O’Neill.
Larsson was once more the plague of the Rangers in his first derby after his return, and he produced one of his most iconic performances ever in green and white.
“I scored a lot of goals, but that lob is one people remember,” the icon stated. It’s the greatest derby in the world, despite the lack of affection amongst the supporters. All eyes are on the date of their upcoming rematch, which takes place in the same city between two legendary clubs. There is nothing like the ambiance and volume levels in the stadium that I have encountered anywhere. It truly is beyond words.
The striker and his colleagues would go on to provide incredible performances throughout Europe, making it all the way to the 2003 UEFA Cup Final in Seville—a feat Larsson still finds impressive.
Over the course of a lengthy and brilliant career, Celtic provided Larsson with some of his best memories; in the end, the player went on to win the Champions League with Barcelona and experience success in Europe.
With grace, Larsson closes by saying, “I made a name for myself in this industry and as the player at Celtic.”
Over the course of a lengthy and brilliant career, Celtic provided Larsson with some of his best memories; in the end, the player went on to win the Champions League with Barcelona and experience success in Europe.
With grace, Larsson closes by saying, “I made a name for myself in this industry and as the player at Celtic.”
“My entire experience in Glasgow was amazing. I always had wonderful treatment from the team and the supporters, and my teammates were incredible.”
Larsson provided Celtic more than enough in return, with 313 games, 242 goals, four league crowns, two League Cups, and two Scottish Cups.