Former Celtic striker Andy Walker has opened up on the abuse and criticism he receives via social media.

The Sky Sports co-commentator and pundit insists that he will never change his style behind the mic despite the fact that he gets it in the neck from some Scottish football fans.

The ex-Motherwell and Hibs striker says that he is there to do a job and that he will not be a cheerleader for any club, including any of his former employers.

Walker has been the target of some social media vitriol online but he reckons the majority of Celtic fans are nothing but kind to him whenever they meet him in person.

Walker said: "I am aware that there is a divided opinion of myself on social media. In my job now there are two teams on the pitch and I don't care what strip you are wearing.

"I am going to give teams credit when they play well and criticism if they don't. I am not interested in being a cheerleader. That is the job I do now and I really enjoy it and I am fairly relaxed about that.

"I have to say that anytime I meet a Celtic supporter I am greeted warmly which is great."

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Walker who played for his boyhood idols Celtic twice in his career is still fondly remembered for winning the Scottish League and Scottish Cup double under Billy McNeill during the club's Centenary season in 1988.

The 57-year-old said: "I find it a privilege to have played alongside the players that I did for Celtic.

"Some of them are my favourite players and I played alongside them and whenever I see them we always have a great chat.

"We are a band of brothers and we are bonded by the wonderful experience of the Centenary season. I love meeting up and seeing all the members of the 1988 Celtic Centenary team.

"It was a great team and I loved playing alongside some of my favourite ever Celtic players - Roy Aitken, Paul McStay, Mark McGhee, Peter Grant, Tommy Burns, Packie Bonner, Joe Miller, Frank McAvennie and Billy Stark - who wouldn't enjoy being part of a  dressing room like that?

"I feel lucky that I got to play for Celtic not once but twice in my career. It never leaves you and nobody can take those achievements away from you."

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