24 # Johnny Kenny / Angriff / Shamrock Rovers
Verfasst: Mi 12. Jan 2022, 18:05
Paradise is home from home for Johnny Kenny
Johnny Kenny needs no introduction to Celtic Football Club. Growing up amongst Hoops supporters in the west of Ireland, the 18-year-old is all too aware of the size and history of the club. So, when the call came from Celtic to try to bring him over to Glasgow, the striker knew the decision was a no brainer. After an impressive debut year with his hometown club Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland, scoring freely in all competitions, Kenny is now raring to impress the Celtic support and he can’t wait to get his first taste of the Paradise pitch.
He said: “It feels amazing. Thankfully it’s over the line now and it’s time to get down to work and impress the manager and get in and amongst it all. I had a good season with Sligo and it was great to play there but when Celtic come in it’s a no brainer. It’s such a big club here and back home and so many of my family and friends support the club, so I couldn’t wait to get here. Coming from the Showground, it’s a lovely ground in Sligo and its home but when you come here it’s just something different. Playing in front of 60,000 fans at Celtic Park will be a dream come true at a stadium with such history. I’m looking forward to playing in-front of the fans and giving everything I have to keep the team winning and hopefully I can win a lot of trophies here. I’m a striker that likes to get in behind and press defenders. I bring massive work-rate to the team and hopefully I can score goals and get the fans on their feet.”
Signing a five-year contract, the Republic of Ireland Under-19 internationalist will train with Ange Postecoglou’s side, as he hopes to establish himself as a regular in the first team.
A number of youngsters have made their mark this season and Kenny says the manager’s belief in youth was an important factor in his decision.
“The manager was massive,” he said. “I was talking to him a few times before I came and it’s amazing the way he wants to play and what he thinks of me. The amount of young players he’s brought through here has been unreal and I hope I can play under him. I’ve signed a long-term deal so I want to come here, win trophies, score goals, get the fans on my side and win stuff here at Celtic Park and bring more success.”
Celtic TV - First Interview with new Bhoy Johnny Kenny
Johnny Kenny needs no introduction to Celtic Football Club. Growing up amongst Hoops supporters in the west of Ireland, the 18-year-old is all too aware of the size and history of the club. So, when the call came from Celtic to try to bring him over to Glasgow, the striker knew the decision was a no brainer. After an impressive debut year with his hometown club Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland, scoring freely in all competitions, Kenny is now raring to impress the Celtic support and he can’t wait to get his first taste of the Paradise pitch.
He said: “It feels amazing. Thankfully it’s over the line now and it’s time to get down to work and impress the manager and get in and amongst it all. I had a good season with Sligo and it was great to play there but when Celtic come in it’s a no brainer. It’s such a big club here and back home and so many of my family and friends support the club, so I couldn’t wait to get here. Coming from the Showground, it’s a lovely ground in Sligo and its home but when you come here it’s just something different. Playing in front of 60,000 fans at Celtic Park will be a dream come true at a stadium with such history. I’m looking forward to playing in-front of the fans and giving everything I have to keep the team winning and hopefully I can win a lot of trophies here. I’m a striker that likes to get in behind and press defenders. I bring massive work-rate to the team and hopefully I can score goals and get the fans on their feet.”
Signing a five-year contract, the Republic of Ireland Under-19 internationalist will train with Ange Postecoglou’s side, as he hopes to establish himself as a regular in the first team.
A number of youngsters have made their mark this season and Kenny says the manager’s belief in youth was an important factor in his decision.
“The manager was massive,” he said. “I was talking to him a few times before I came and it’s amazing the way he wants to play and what he thinks of me. The amount of young players he’s brought through here has been unreal and I hope I can play under him. I’ve signed a long-term deal so I want to come here, win trophies, score goals, get the fans on my side and win stuff here at Celtic Park and bring more success.”
Celtic TV - First Interview with new Bhoy Johnny Kenny