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Matt O'Riley reveals savage Celtic prank by 'loose cannon' that left Stephen Welsh clamped

The Hoops star shared another side of his teammate's character that forced Welsh into an embarrassing Uber journey.

Matt O'Riley has revealed a savage prank from Cameron Carter-Vickers on Stephen Welsh.


The Celtic star labelled his team-mate a loose cannon and admits when it comes to the dressing room pranks, something in his brain just clicks and a real sense of joy takes over. The USA international on one particular occasion showed his dedication to mischief as O'Riley delivered a blow by blow account of what had happened - despite admitting he wasn't sure if he was allowed to say!


Asked what was the funniest prank in not just the Celtic locker room but any he has been around, he told Celtic TV: "It wasn't to me but Cameron Carter-Vickers is a loose cannon. I don't know if everybody knows this, but he is. When it comes to pranks something clicks in his brain and he's got a real joy about doing it. I think it is between him and Welshy [Stephen Welsh].


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"I'm not even sure I am allowed to say this, but I am going to say it anyway. He ended up clamping Welshy's car tyre, driving all the way back home and Welshy went out to his car and saw what happened. Didn't really know what to do and ended up having to drive all the way to Cam's apartment via an Uber. Cam then gave him the keys and then had to go back. It just shows the dedication he puts in to actually seeing a prank through. It is not my story to tell but you know, I've told it.."

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