​Celtic’s Glory Boy Relishing New Season ChallengeCallum Osmand relishing the challenge of establishing himself as a Celtic striker after his glory moments last season…Callum Osmand scores. Celtic v theRangers. Premier Sports Cup, semi final at Hampden. 2 November 2025. Photo Vagelis GeorgariouIt’s a challenging season ahead for the Celtic squad with new faces expected to arrive in several areas of the park, and one man in particular will find it even tougher to get minutes given the two new arrivals he’s now got to contend with in order to get his chance to establish himself as a regular starter.Callum Osmand, the highly rated 20 year old who was signed from Fulham last summer had a mixed experience last campaign, having impressed in stages only to succumb to long term injury, but signed off last campaign with an unforgettable goal in an unforgettable last day title win.Cameron Devlin of Heart of Midlothian reacts after conceding a third goal scored by Callum Osmand of Celtic (not pictured) during the Scottishl Premiership match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)It’s a goal Callum himself has watched back hundreds of times and let’s face it, so have we all.After a full pre season, Callum is now fighting fit and raring to go, but faces a huge obstacle in his way in the shape of new additions £5.5m Camilo Duran, and £11 million man Kasper Hogh, both of whom will undoubtedly be seen as automatic first choice picks ahead of the Jersey born youngster.That hasn’t fazed Callum, and he’s relishing the challenge ahead. Speaking in an interview with The Scotsman, the 20 year old spoke of the challenge awaiting him.“At every club, you always have someone competing with you,” said Osmand. “It’s good as it keeps us pushing each other to get better. You have to be playing better to get a game when there’s more quality in the squad. It will be a good thing for all three of us to push each other.“Camilo laughs a lot but I’m not sure he understands much!”“They are good lads. Kasper is a bit of a character – but he’s a good character. He is a funny guy. He is a very confident guy. You can feel he’s someone who’s not worried about opinions. He knows what he wants. “He is quite a loud guy as well. He’s confident, he’s not afraid and he’s come in and is talking to everyone. He seems like a really nice guy and hopefully he does well.“Camilo laughs a lot but I’m not sure he understands much! There’s a bit of a language barrier there but he’s funny guy, too.”Callum also spoke of how Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus, and of course Martin O’Neill have helped shape both his ability and confidence.Callum Osmand celebrates. Celtic v theRangers. Premier Sports Cup, semi final at Hampden. 2 November 2025. Photo Vagelis GeorgariouMartin O’Neill gave Osmand confidence“They have been the main part of it,” he said. “Ma