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title: "West Ham United: Hammers fans rave as club confirm ‘great news’"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-hammers-fans-rave-as-club-confirm-great-news/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-05-26T12:05:40Z"
modified: "2021-05-26T12:05:40Z"
---

# West Ham United: Hammers fans rave as club confirm ‘great news’

**As [confirmed by the club](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/may/25-may/west-ham-united-face-celtic-pre-season), West Ham United will take on Scottish giants Celtic in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 24 July in Glasgow – with many Irons supporters raving over the ‘great news’ as they potentially get handed the opportunity to attend a prestigious encounter.**

Indeed, with the club officially announcing it on social media, Hammers fans could watch their side in action as they take on 51-time SPFL champions Celtic at Parkhead.

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Depending on COVID-19 protocol, supporters may be allowed to attend the match-up north of the border as West Ham gear up for what is set to be a very interesting 2021/2022 season.

David Moyes’ men qualified for the Europa League with a thrilling [3-0 home win over Southampton](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDUXA-06Smg) at the weekend and the Irons boss will now be able to watch as his current side face off against the club where he [started his professional playing career.](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=5645)

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Flocking to social media, it’s safe to say many fans were thrilled with this announcement as one even called it ‘great news’ – and it’s little wonder given the prestige of their opponent and the potential for a memorable summer away day, depending on developments.

Find all of their best verdicts from Twitter down below.

### West Ham fans rave as club confirm Celtic friendly

***“Great news”***

Credit:[@garageland66](https://twitter.com/garageland66/status/1397237757169262593)

***“Absolutely brilliant taking the Boss home for a friendly! Great history between the two clubs we have shared some outstanding players in the past. This will be a terrific day”***

Credit: [@ZaynafamilyMary](https://twitter.com/ZaynafamilyMary/status/1397225729130119168)

***“Ooooooooo”***

Credit: [@joelitt78828048](https://twitter.com/joelitt78828048/status/1397213703628595213)

***“Buzzing”***

Credit: [@RileyConn\_](https://twitter.com/RileyConn_/status/1397234339373535238)

***“Cor this will have to be done”***

Credit: [@H\_RICHY](https://twitter.com/H_RICHY/status/1397214058793914369)

***“Oh my god…***

***Celtic away on my birthday – the dream weekend has finally happened***

***I AM SO EXCITED”***

Credit: [@Jacktheflippa](https://twitter.com/Jacktheflippa/status/1397250361539407872)

***“The only thing standing in the way of this is Sturgeon, come on. I’m on my knees”***

Credit: [@DOWHU\_1995](https://twitter.com/DOWHU_1995/status/1397214933297897480)

***“Phwoarrrr I cannot wait for this. I’m in Blackpool the day before this as well should be a few good days!”***

Credit: [@AzamWHUFC](https://twitter.com/AzamWHUFC/status/1397218607025754120)

***In other news: West Ham fans in awe as GSB allegedly eye this ‘perfect signing’, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-united-fans-baffled-by-sergio-conceicao-claim/)***