A few weeks ago, at Paisley, Francis Turley, a young midfielder for Celtic, made his senior debut for the team as the Hoops easily won 3-0.
The teenager came on in the game’s closing stages and acquitted himself well, showing tidy on the ball and without putting a foot wrong.
After capturing manager Brendan Rodgers’ attention throughout the preseason, Turley was first introduced to the starting lineup.
He was given multiple chances, and in a friendly game against Queen’s Park, he even scored.
Soon after, the Celts took off for a highly anticipated tour in the United States. They travelled with Turley along to play Chelsea, Manchester City, and DC United.
It has now been disclosed that he withdrew from the under-19 European Championships with his national team, Northern Ireland, in order to travel to the United States with Celtic on the day of the competition.
Turley’s willingness to abandon the Northern Ireland lineup in advance of a tournament they were hosting in order to fly abroad for preseason speaks volumes about his dedication to the team.
He then sealed a new long-term contract in Glasgow at the start of the league season, proving his commitment to the Hoops even more.
The club has great expectations for Turley, but Rodgers has made it clear that they shouldn’t become too attached to him or put too much pressure on him.
The manager is skilled at nurturing young talent, so maybe the teenager may be the next to break through with his assistance.A few weeks ago, at Paisley, Francis Turley, a young midfielder for Celtic, made his senior debut for the team as the Hoops easily won 3-0.
The teenager came on in the game’s closing stages and acquitted himself well, showing tidy on the ball and without putting a foot wrong.
After capturing manager Brendan Rodgers’ attention throughout the preseason, Turley was first introduced to the starting lineup.
He was given multiple chances, and in a friendly game against Queen’s Park, he even scored.
Soon after, the Celts took off for a highly anticipated tour in the United States. They travelled with Turley along to play Chelsea, Manchester City, and DC United.
It has now been disclosed that he withdrew from the under-19 European Championships with his national team, Northern Ireland, in order to travel to the United States with Celtic on the day of the competition.
Turley’s willingness to abandon the Northern Ireland lineup in advance of a tournament they were hosting in order to fly abroad for preseason speaks volumes about his dedication to the team.
He then sealed a new long-term contract in Glasgow at the start of the league season, proving his commitment to the Hoops even more.
The club has great expectations for Turley, but Rodgers has made it clear that they shouldn’t become too attached to him or put too much pressure on him.
The manager is skilled at nurturing young talent, so maybe the teenager may be the next to break through with his assistance.
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