One of the UK’s top football journalists is in Glasgow this weekend to experience Celtic’s clash against Rangers on Saturday.
Henry Winter, formerly Chief Football Writer for The Times, has made the trip north to report on the high-stakes fixture.
Brendan Rodgers’s side sit three points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership and know a victory will put them on the cusp of a third successive title win and more Champions League riches.
Winter attended Celtic training at Lennoxtown this morning as part of his media duties and noted the ever-young attitude of the Bhoys’ retiring goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Writing on social media site X, the reporter said to his 1.3 million followers: “At Celtic FC training. Glorious weather. Joe Hart, 37, retiring soon but still in good form and still flinging himself around in training and games with the enthusiasm of the teenager who made his debut for Shrewsbury 20 years ago.”
Celtic will miss Joe Hart’s infectious personality
Hart’s enthusiasm has made him a massively popular member of the Celtic squad and many fans will miss him when he hangs up his gloves this summer.
He sets an example for others to follow in training, matches and interviews – always representing Celtic to the best of his abilities.
Despite being on the cusp of retirement, he’s enjoying his job more than ever and is giving everything to end his career on a high with two more winners’ medals.
Celtic vs Rangers is a box-office occasion
Winter’s presence in Glasgow is a reminder of the interest around Celtic and Rangers this weekend. This is a box-office match that will attract attention from across the footballing world.
Celtic have the chance to land a knockout blow in the title race in front of 60,000 jubilant supporters. It’s an opportunity that can’t be missed.
There have been plenty of ups and downs for the Bhoys to navigate this season – lacklustre transfer activity, injuries, inconsistent form and European struggles – but Rodgers and his team can now end the campaign on a massive high.