Danny Redmond Finds Inspiration in Past Upsets as TNS Prepares to Take on Fiorentina
Danny Redmond, the captain of The New Saints, is drawing motivation from his past successes in Scotland as his team gears up to face the Italian giants Fiorentina in the UEFA Conference League. Redmond, who has experienced shocking victories with Hamilton against heavyweights like Celtic and Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, believes that TNS has what it takes to surprise Fiorentina.
During his time at Hamilton, Redmond was part of the team that triumphed over Celtic at Parkhead and Rangers at Ibrox, facing formidable opponents such as Virgil Van Dijk and Scott Brown at Celtic and Alfred Morelos and Kenny Miller at Rangers. Redmond, a versatile player who has made over 100 appearances for Hamilton, understands the importance of securing crucial wins to maintain a team’s status against all odds.
Reflecting on his experiences, Redmond shared, “Our aim was always to stay in the league and we managed to get the results to do that. We beat Celtic and Rangers away when we were massive underdogs, and it shows in football that there is always a chance.” Despite acknowledging Fiorentina’s quality and track record in the competition, Redmond remains optimistic about the upcoming challenge, highlighting that anything can happen in football.
Redmond, whose father is former Manchester City captain Steve, expressed gratitude for the influence and support he has received from his dad throughout his career. Steve Redmond, who had a notable playing career with nearly 600 League appearances, including stints at clubs like Oldham and Bury, has been a guiding figure for Danny. Drawing inspiration from his father’s career, Danny Redmond values the advice and insights his father provides, noting, “He’s never pressured me into anything, but he’s definitely helped me along the way and seen things that I can improve with.”
Having started his journey at Everton before moving on to Wigan and eventually joining The New Saints, Redmond emphasised the significance of playing in Europe and achieving success with the Welsh champions. As TNS secured a spot in the group stage of the Conference League, Redmond highlighted the pride the team feels in their achievement and the excitement of competing against top European sides like Fiorentina.
With a mix of past upsets driving his determination and family support guiding his path, Danny Redmond is poised to lead The New Saints in their quest to create another memorable moment in European football. As the clash with Fiorentina draws near, Redmond and his teammates are prepared to give their all on the pitch and embrace the unpredictability that football often brings.
Stay tuned for the exhilarating showdown between TNS and Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, where dreams will clash and underdog spirits will soar high.