Jozo Simunovic was sent to Harley St for a confirmatory look at his knee before Celtic signed him five years ago. An affirmative verdict came back but Jozo has missed the majority of games since due to injury or the need to protect his fragile joint.
When fit, he performed well and was more reliable than a clutch of central defenders we had in the years before he joined (with a couple of notable exceptions). Still only 26, others would consider their best years ahead of them, but it is difficult to see where Jozo will fit in. Countries in northern or eastern Europe, with a preponderance of artificial surfaces, are out. His best opportunity might be a pay-as-you-play deal for a crisis club.
We are going to miss Craig Levein; his gaunt look, his whiney analysis of every defeat and his legendary take on the ‘natural order’. He was rubbish, of course.
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Thanks JimmynotPaul. I quite fancy getting into the junior game. Blantyre would be my current local team too.
Por Cierto, interesting. I can understand why that would cause issues
new article posted.
With the departure of Jozo we clearly need to strengthen the defensive options.
In my opinion one of the best defenders I seen over all of last years games against us,and when watching recordings of non Celtic games, was Alex Gogic of Hamilton,a no nonsense defender who reminded me of Jim Duffy in his heyday.
Declan Gallagher also a consideration,as his heart in the right place,plus now in Scotland contention.
Really disappointed in Ajer if rumours are true,seen him as a mainstay for future.
Jimmynotpaul , that’s good news about Cumbernauld being promoted , Paddy must be delighted.
I’ll hopefully get to a Clydebank or Pollok versus Cumbernauld game next season if the juniors season gets the go ahead and depending on our fixtures when our season starts and If games are behind closed doors or not.