Weiter gehts:
Four more Bhoys exit ParadiseCELTIC can confirm that the following four players have now left the club – Dominic Cervi, Darren O´Dea, Niall McGinn and Richie Towell.
Cervi, a former USA Under-23 internationalist, joined the club in the summer of 2009. Although the towering goalkeeper played in a number of friendlies for the Hoops, and was on bench on several occasions, he failed to make a competitive first team appearance. During the last campaign, he spent a period on loan at Morton.
Currently starring for Ireland at Euro 2012, O´Dea progressed through the ranks at Celtic to become an important member of the first team squad, helping the club to several domestic honours. The defender played 70 games for the club, captaining the team on a number of occasions. Among his highlights as a Bhoy, was a goal in the 2-0 League Cup final win over Rangers in 2009.
McGinn moved to Paradise from Derry City in January 2009, after his performances in his homeland had attracted interest from clubs in England and elsewhere. He made his Celtic debut later that year against Dundee United and went on to make 36 appearances, scoring six goals. The Northern Ireland internationalist spent last season on loan at Brentford City.
Fellow Irishman, Towell, was a product of the Celtic Youth Academy and earned his top-team bow in November 2010 in a 2-2 draw with Inverness Caley Thistle. Capped at youth level for his country, the versatile youngster spent last term on loan at Hibs in order to gain regular first team football.
Everyone at Celtic would like to thank all four players for their contribution over the years and they leave with the club´s best wishes.
Viel Glück auf dem weiteren Weg Bhoys!!!