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“I love Matt”, “He can put the ball on a toadstool” – New Celtic signings glowing praise from EFL bosses

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Ever wonder what type of player Celtic have captured in Matt O’Riley?
The fact that Ange Postecoglou has signed him should be testament enough.
But to look at the move objectively, Swansea boss Russell Martin and Gillingham gaffer Steve Evans were speaking to the media [The Sun] about the 21 year old and it seems that Celtic really have a player on their hands.
Martin said,  “I love Matt. I congratulated him, it’s a fantastic move to a huge football club.
“I’m disappointed we don’t get the chance to work with him again but I’m delighted for him.
“It’s another player MK have done brilliantly out of financially.
“He’s got a fantastic move all because of the style of play. He saw the big picture and so did his agent at the time.”

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And Gillingham gaffer Evans was equally complimentary with his praise, “O’Riley’s got a great left foot. He can put the ball on a toadstool from 70 yards, don’t worry about that. He’ll pass it all over the pitch.“But the day we got a 0-0 against MK Dons a few weeks back we kept him out of the game.

“I made sure we had a couple of boys around him quickly and he couldn’t shake off those shackles.

“In the days before the game I prepared in training for dealing with him. The last thing I wanted was for him to have time and space.”

Postecoglou’s signings so far have been impeccable and it seems he has unearthed yet another gem.

The Celtic fans will be desperate to catch a glimpse of their new man and will be hoping he gets a run out against Alloa on Saturday night.

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