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good luck paddy mc court

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  1. paulmcq1888

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    seen he got the no.20 what the * happened to jarosik!?!?
     
    paulmcq1888, Jun 26, 2008
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    shows how good he was that people haven't noticed he left in january! went to a team i hadn't heard of before, called crylia sovetov
     
    randy, Jun 26, 2008
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    I'm quite excited about this signing, agreed he's not going to be an immediate starter but from the clips I've seen and what I've heard I'm looking forward to seeing him in the hoops. It massivley helps that he's a big Celtic fan as well, we don't want passengers.
    Good luck Paddy!
     
    Rory_1888, Jun 26, 2008
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  4. Paul67 Administrator Administrator

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    new bhoy paddy is in paradise

    David Friel
    AS a teenager, Paddy McCourt would stand inside Celtic Park and pay homage to Hoops hero Henrik Larsson. Back then, he wondered what it would feel like to pull on the Celtic strip himself one day. That moment arrived today.

    The 24-year-old Irish winger, who completed his move from Derry City last week, was paraded in front of the assembled media this morning and was in Paradise as he finally realised a lifelong ambition.

    “It feels fantastic to be here,” said McCourt, who will wear No.20 for Celtic. “It’s something that I’ve always dreamt about since I was a young boy and to get the chance to come and play for Celtic is unbelievable.

    “My first trip to Celtic Park was about 10 years ago. It was a game against Motherwell and Henrik Larsson scored. It was great and it was a dream of mine back then to play for Celtic.

    “I was a bit nervous when I found out about Celtic’s interest. I wasn’t nervous about joining, I was just nervous about getting everything completed.

    “It all happened so fast. I got the call last Wednesday saying that club were after me and by the Thursday night, I’d had my medical and signed for Celtic.

    “Getting everything sorted was a massive relief and it’s only in the last couple of days that I’ve been able to enjoy it. Now I can’t wait to get started.

    “At the moment, I’m not looking past pre-season. I want to get in there, get a good pre-season under my belt and then take it from there. Hopefully, I can force my way into the manager’s plans and play as many games as possible.”

    Celtic supporters have been scouring YouTube for clips of McCourt in recent days and will have been impressed with his pace, trickery and eye for goal.

    Predominately a wide player, McCourt is happy playing on the right or left. He can also operate off the front two and his initial aim is to put pressure on Celtic’s current playmakers – Aiden McGeady and Shunsuke Nakamura.

    McCourt said: “I’m player who likes to take defenders, attack and cause problems for the opposition. Hopefully, I can create and score a lot of goals and make an impact.

    “I know all about the players here. I’ve always supported Celtic and I watched all the games live on television last season. Aiden McGeady and Shunsuke Nakamura have been Scottish Players of Year for the last two seasons, so I know how hard it will be to get in the team.

    “The manager must have seen me play and seen something that he liked. At the moment, Aiden and Naka have the wide berths, but there are a lot of games over the course of a season and I want to make as much of a contribution as possible.

    “I want to work hard and hopefully take my chance when I get it. I’m really looking forward to teaming up with the players and I’m preparing for a hard pre-season.

    “I know the demands will be a lot higher. The tempo will be faster and I’ll need to improve my fitness, because the SPL is stronger than the Irish league.

    "Back home, the standard has improved a lot over the last five years, so it’s maybe not as big a step up coming to Scotland than it would have been eight or nine years ago, but I’ll be working hard to improve.”
     
    Paul67, Jun 26, 2008
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    Hope he does well, not many LOI players have done well at this level over the last few years, Id' love Celtic to go for Wes Hoolihan of Blackpool I think he is a fantastic prospect...
     
    DublinBhoyJoe, Jun 26, 2008
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    If he is good we will all be pleasently suprised, if not then its not a big loss to the club. No need to give the guy pelters .
     
    BringItHome!CE, Jun 26, 2008
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    i hope he proves you wrong mate:celt_2:
     
    MickBhoy1888, Jun 26, 2008
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    I would just like to wish paddy all the best. He is a fantastic talent, full of skill and trickery. I am a Derry City fan and let me tell all my fellow hoops fans that this man will pleasantly surprise you. I understand that some people will be concerned as to why we have signed a player from the eircom league, but this man is special. He has received a lot of praise from football commentators since his return home five years ago. I have been speaking to a man who recently played in the SPL and he says Paddy will have no bother fitting into playing in the SPL. It may take him time to get up to speed with the old firm games but outside of that he will perform without a doubt against the likes of Aberdeen. give him time Bhoys
     
    mc conns, Jun 27, 2008
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    so do i:50:
     
    randy, Jun 27, 2008
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    The Bhoy will do well IMO.

    I've a video montage of him in action but I've to wait 15 post before I can put up the address. Anyone want the link through PM and post it themselves.

    Cheers

    CONKA

    :celt_2:
     
    Conka, Jun 28, 2008
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    thet dont do part timers conka.lol





    city till i die
     
    Pearse1888, Jun 28, 2008
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    A good player, but nowhere as good as Paddy.

    When they played against each other (Shelbourne V Derry), Paddy was way by far the better player.
     
    Doire Bhoy1928, Jun 30, 2008
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    will derry city be playing celtic at parkhead?...id love to head over....and beat yees:icon_mrgreen:
     
    shongo, Jun 30, 2008
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    Celtic-Smyth1, Jun 30, 2008
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    Paul67, Jun 30, 2008
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    I agree with mc conns ..

    As a derry supporter meself, i know how good paddy is. I know the eircom league isnt at the standards of the SPL but its not as far from it as ppl think.

    He knows himself hes gota improve his fitness to start holding a place in the side .. but that will come. Hes got the flair and ability , ye cant question that. Once he gets the fitness levels up he'll be a better player and then he'll be pushing for a place in the 1st team.

    Best of luck to him :50:

    :celt_2::celt_2::shamrock:
     
    lisbonlion11, Jun 30, 2008
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    I've got a feeling he could be a good player for us.
    Good luck to him :50:
     
    Ryan 67, Jun 30, 2008
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    Was probably the best player in Ireland when he played for Shamrock Rovers. Maybe a chance to wear the Hoops again will bring out the best in him.
     
    kevinbyrne67, Jul 1, 2008
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    Shongo, Conka and all the Derry fanatics on here now!!
     
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    Posted earlier but forgot to wish the wee man good luck. All the best Paddy. Remember you could end up a legend at Celtic.
     
    kevinbyrne67, Jul 2, 2008
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