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There has been only one positive for Celtic this season

By Sourav Mahanty

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 17: David Turnbull of Celtic celebrates after he scores the only goal of the game during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park on February 17, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 17: David Turnbull of Celtic celebrates after he scores the only goal of the game during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park on February 17, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) /
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It is safe to say that Celtic have had to endure a nightmare season, one that not many would have seen coming at the beginning of the campaign. They have surrendered the Premiership title and the chance to complete a historic 10IAR with six games to spare.

As things stand, the Rangers have a 20-point lead at the top of the table and the gap could increase even further over the next few weeks.

As a result, it is hard to find any positives from this season. After all, the Hoops have underwhelmed in every department on and off the pitch. But if there is one silver lining in a sky full of dark clouds, it is the emergence of David Turnbull.

After signing from Motherwell in the summer, it took until December for him to get a run of games. He showed his class immediately though and has been undroppable since.

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In 31 appearances, Turnbull has managed to score 8 goals and provide 6 assists. Now, they are not astounding numbers. But you have to remember that he is playing in a team that has underperformed this season.

This is not a Celtic side that has gone out and scored 5 goals every other week. Naturally, players have had better statistics in previous seasons. But when you consider the circumstances, Turnbull has been very good and deserves a lot of credit for his performances.

And at the end of the day, it is not just about statistics. Over the past several months, he has been one of the best players on the pitch for the Hoops whenever the side have played.

The important thing for whoever the manager is next season will be to build the team around him. Especially with the likes of Odsonne Edouard and Ryan Christie expected to leave.

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