A former Celtic player who never got his chance to star on the main stage may have the chance to play in the Premier League next season.
There are plenty of young Hoops stars that have made their way through the Celtic academy and either become a first-team regular in Glasgow, or moved on elsewhere.
Colby Donovan took his chance against Kilmarnock but one of his former Celtic B teammates is flying elsewhere and could be a Premier League player if he and his team keep their form going.
Bosun Lawal of Stoke City celebrates his goal against Birmingham City
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Bosun Lawal is loving life at Stoke City
Bosun Lawal wasn’t given his chance with the Hoops and decided to make the move down south to reignite his career.
Stoke City then poached the 22-year-old in August 2024 for around £2m. After hardly featuring for the Potters in his first year, Lawal has played in all five Championship games.
His headed goal against Birmingham City meant he got one over former Celtic associates Chris Davies, Tomoki Iwata and Kyogo Furuhashi.
The Irish defender/midfielder is sitting second in the table with his new club, and if they can continue this run of form, the bright lights of the Premier League could be calling.
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Bosun Lawal joined Stoke City thanks to an Irish connection
Joining Stoke and leaving behind Celtic wasn’t an easy decision, but one conversation with Glenn Whelan and Charlie Adam, who managed him for Ireland and Fleetwood Town, did enough to convince him.
He told Stoke’s official website in August 2024: “When I spoke to Glenn Whelan and Charlie Adam, who coached me for Ireland and Fleetwood, what they said about Stoke City really excites me for my journey here.
“The gaffer and Jon are full of ambition and that really attracted me, they want to take the Club back to the highest level.”