Story byViljami Sinisalo has qualities to be Celtic No.1 – Antti NiemiThe Celtic StarTue, March 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM UTC·2 min readAntti Niemi believes Viljami Sinisalo has demonstrated he possesses the qualities required to handle the demands of being Celtic’s first-choice goalkeeper following his display in the latest Glasgow Derby clash…Viljami Sinisalo of Celtic applauds the fans prior to the Scottish Premiership match between theRangers and Celtic at Ibrox on March 01, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 24-year-old was handed a second consecutive start for the Hoops in the dramatic 2-2 draw at Ibrox on Sunday, stepping in again with Kasper Schmeichel unavailable through illness. In his Definitve Ratings yesterday Sandman was full of praise for the new Celtic No.1. Sinisalo had previously featured in a Glasgow Derby fixture last season, starting the closing stages of the campaign in a dead-rubber 1-1 draw at Ibrox in May. Viljami Sinisalo of Celtic FC looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between VfB Stuttgart and Celtic FC at Stuttgart Arena on February 26, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany.