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Celtic fans react on Twitter to Olivier Ntcham’s performance

Oliver Ntcham of Celtic is challenged by Chris Casement of Linfield during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Second Round, Second Leg match betw...
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Celtic midfielder impressed in Champions League qualifier.

Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham produced a superb performance to help the club almost seal their place in the Champions League group stages.

Ntcham starred as Celtic won 5-0 against Kazakh champions Astana, rendering the second leg almost meaningless.

Oliver Ntcham of Celtic is challenged by Chris Casement of Linfield during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Second Round, Second Leg match between Celtic and Linfield at Celtic Park...

In the centre of midfield Ntcham dominated his opponents and controlled possession for Celtic.

His poise in possession and ability to be in the right place at the right time and win the ball back allowed Celtic to mount attack after attack and break Astana down.

Ntcham was a summer signing from Manchester City, who had impressed on loan at Serie A side Genoa last season.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers celebrates at full time during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Play-Offs Round First Leg match between Celtic FC and FK Astana at Celtic Park on August...

At just £4.5 million, in this volatile transfer market Ntcham is looking like a real steal, and Celtic appear to have bought smartly.

There will be tougher tests, certainly in the Champions League group stages, but so far the young Frenchman looks up to the task and more.

Here is a look at how Celtic fans reacted to his performance…