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Celtic sold defender last year.

Erik Sviatchenko of Celtic (R) attempts to keep the ball in while Lucas Digne of Barcelona (L) looks on during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FC Barcelona and VfL Borussia...

Gone but not forgotten, Celtic fans still have admiration for defender Erik Sviatchenko.

Rarely under Brendan Rodgers did a player fall in and out of favour so fast.

The centre-back this morning issued a reminder of his quality, acknowledging a header he scored against Rangers as one of his career highlights.

Three years has passed quickly, with Sviatchenko sold to Danish side FC Midtjylland.

Celtic may have backed the wrong defenders in the meantime, with Dedryck Boyata letting his contract wind down and set to leave on a free transfer this summer.

Jack Hendry and Marvin Compper have since proved to be ineffective signings in his place.

Perhaps the club should not have let him go so easily.

Here is a look at how Celtic fans reacted on Twitter to Sviatchenko’s message…