Kolo Toure

Don't worry mate. He's no as huffy as Yaya..

 

No question about his attitude in training being poor, he's well known as a hard worker. Hope we see him a couple of times before the season ends.

 

Epitome of a beautiful human being. Feel honoured that he came to us when you look at his career path. Arsenal-Man City-Liverpool-Celtic. Could have easily got a game for a mid table EPL team or * off to the MLS, but he came here to pull on the hoops and * force us back into the Champions League. Warrior.

 

Bump

 

Kolo has no age.

 

Celtic hitkid Jack Aitchison reveals ex-Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool star Kolo Toure told him he’s one of the best he’s ever seen at his age


HE may only have one minute of first-team action for this year, but Kolo Toure is still making his presence felt.

Celtic starlet Jack Aitchison was quick to pay tribute to the veteran stopper, and explained how some words of wisdom have helped his push for another taste of first-team action.

Toure kicked off the season as a regular with the Hoops, and was instrumental in their qualification for the Champions League, but has slipped down the pecking order in recent months.

However, Aitchison believes the Ivory Coast international is hugely influential behind the scenes and revealed the extent of their former Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool man’s commitment to the cause.

He said: “On a personal level, the manager has been very good and given me a lot of advice, along with Chris Davies and Kolo Toure.

“It’s good to be involved with big names who have done a lot in their football careers, so I can make the most of their experience to improve my own game.

“Kolo’s given me some advice from a defender’s point of view, which is great for a young striker.

“For example, he’s told me where to stand and move.

“He’s played in some of the biggest games, with and against some of the biggest names, like Thierry Henry.

“Kolo told me I was one of the best he’s seen at my age so that gives me the belief that I can go quite far.”

Rodgers has spoken before about the importance of his younger players looking to the likes of Toure and seeking to match up to their everyday professionalism.

He admitted he’d interrupted the players’ lunch just to take them for a quick look at one of the 36-year-old’s gym sessions.


Aitchison added: “Kolo’s great with the younger players. He comes to watch us train and the games when he can. The manager and Chris Davies are the same.

“Kolo’s had a good career and it says a lot about him that he’s willing to give up his time like that.

“He’s still the ultimate professional, even at his age and stage.

“On top of that, he’s just a very nice guy. I think his son is in the youth system, so he understands it all from that perspective as well.

“He’s bought into the fact that we’re all a big family.”

 

Didnt know we had a toure jr as well lol

 

Beautiful man

 

I'd be happy if we kept him on as a coach. I seem to remember Tierney saying at the start of the season he took a lot of time after training finished to stay back and help him out. Seems to enjoy helping the young lads so we'd be as well putting him through his coaching badges and keeping him on board and utilise his wealth of playing experience. It's the one thing our current coaching staff lacks as Brendan, Chris and John all went out the game early with injuries.

 

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He's my hero.

 

Very nice touch by Brendan bringing him on.

 

What a guy. It was great to see him getting a run out.

 

Class