Stephen Welsh

Hopefully it works out for him and the experience and game time improves his game.

 

Hopefully we put in a ridiculous buy option for him and he kills it over there.

 

Wouldn't be surprised if there is no buy option after we sold Hendry for 1.5m and he was sold a few days later for 6m.

 

Stephen Welsh has struggled for game time at Celtic this season and that’s why a loan move makes sense.

The defender has managed only 175 minutes all term with two appearances to his name against Falkirk and Dundee United respectively


It has been a difficult year for the 24-year-old who earned 14 outings last season comparatively who has been behind Liam Scales, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty in the pecking order at Parkhead.

KV Mechelen have tabled an offer for the Scotland under-21s cap to take him on loan for the remainder of the season.

And 67 Hail Hail understands that is a move which will be sanctioned in the coming days.


It is understood certain caveats must be met for Celts to accept the offer with Dane Murray to be recalled from his own loan at Queen’s Park.

But 67 Hail Hail can also reveal there is to be NO purchase option on Welsh for Mechelen to take him permanently should his initial stint go well.

No future fee will also be in place at this moment in time.

And with the defender still contracted until 2027, Celtic remain in a strong position should they consider letting him leave full-time in the next window.

We told you recently how Brendan Rodgers had addressed Welsh’s future at Celtic and revealed he would be open to allowing the player to make a short-term move.

But that was before the goalless clash at Tannadice where Rodgers hailed Welsh for his performance despite the dropped points


Callum McGregor also described Welsh as “outstanding” in that game due to a lack of playing time in the build up to the action where he did get the full 90 minutes on the pitch against the Tangerines.


Celtic have previously knocked back Mechelen’s efforts to land Welsh last season as Rodgers wanted cover at the back.

 

Best of luck to the bhoy. I think he will do well over there

 

Celtic’s Stephen Welsh has arrived in Belgium to complete his loan move to KV Mechelen.

The Scottish champions have agreed terms on a loan deal until the summer. The 24-year-old is keen to get regular first-team football. Welsh will now get that opportunity to do that between now and May.

There is no option to sell from Celtic’s side. KV Mechelen have been trailing Welsh for some time and failed in a move to land him in the summer window. Welsh has found himself behind Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty and Liam Scales in the fight for the central defensive slots at Celtic.

Brendan Rodgers understands Walsh’s desire to play games and didn’t want to stand in his way. Welsh has another year left on his Celtic beyond this season.

The move could also protect his value by getting regular first-team action. Celtic have also brought Dane Murray back on loan from Queen’s Park to provide cover, along with Maik Nawrocki.

 

Stephen Welsh meanwhile is expected to join KV Mechelen on loan


Stephen has been pretty much part of the fabric at this club for so many years - he’s one of the guys who helps create the culture. But there also comes a time when they need to look at their own career. So there’s a possibility that he’ll go out on loan It’s not confirmed yet

 

Right is it just me, but does he not just play say 5 games a year?
Then is out injured for sick (six) month, bad joke.
He must cause Lawell a heartache when he sings off his SSP for payroll each month.