'That's my job' says Saoirse Noonan after netting another Celtic hat-trick
THAT'S MY JOB: Saoirse Noonan scored another hat-trick for Celtic on Thursday. Pic: Celtic FC Women
"That's my job."
That was the message from Saoirse Noonan after she scored yet another hat-trick for Celtic on Thursday night.
Undoubtedly her fellow Cork native Roy Keane would approve of the sentiment and he's likely to be impressed by Noonan's start to life at his former club.
That's the former Douglas Hall, Cork City and Shelbourne striker's second treble since she swapped English Championship side Durham for the Scottish Champions during the summer.
The first came a little over two weeks ago when she emerged from the substitute's bench and helped the Hoops come from behind to defeat Finnish side KuPS 3-1 after extra-time in their Champions League qualifier.
She also bagged a brace in their 9-0 victory over Dundee United on the opening day of the Scottish Women's Premier League and her latest treble in their 4-2 win over Montrose was enough to send them back to the top of the league, temporarily at least.
🗣️ "Everyone wants to make an impact and show what we can do. We just need to make sure we all stick together."
— Celtic FC Women (@CelticFCWomen) September 19, 2024
🎥 Saoirse Noonan also spoke after scoring another trio in the win at Links Park ⤵️#MONCEL | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/Sj0ndDhIrE
It's a positive start to an important week for the Celtic women as next up is a return to UEFA Women’s Champions League action as they welcome Vorskla Poltava to the Albert Bartlett Stadium this Sunday.
"I always say the defenders and the goalie keep it out at the other end, someone has to pass me the ball to get it, I think for the third goal Morgan gave me a little flick and I had two so I felt why not hit it and I was delighted it went in," continued Noonan when speaking to Celtic TV.
"It's what you want as a footballer, you want to be playing every couple of days, week in, week out. It's brilliant. But we need everyone together, we need that depth in our squad. We're all really excited.
"A few of us went to the men's game last night (Wednesday night in the Champions League) and felt the goosebumps so we're all raring to go."
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