Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew has sealed a surprise return to football after it was announced that he would sign for Doncaster City in England’s 11th tier. The club confirmed that the ex-Scotland International would sign a short term deal with the club.
Mulgrew clarified and said he was just down for the weekend to impart some wisdom on the Doncaster club.
Im not back playing permanently. I’m down for this weekend. To pass on my experience to @DoncasterCityFC https://t.co/4l2IZJqYoM
— Charlie Mulgrew (@charlie_mulgrew) February 17, 2024
Mulgrew is fondly remembered for his time at the club – playing left back, left wing, centre back and central midfield. He was a regular lieutenant under Neil Lennon during his first spell but the arrival of Brendan Rodgers resulted in the end of his time at Celtic.
Mulgrew was Lennon’s first signing in 2010 and played a variety of positions in his time at Celtic, including left wing in a win at Ibrox in 2011. He started his career at Celtic but after a loan move to Dundee United, he joined Aberdeen on a permanent basis. During his time at Pittodrie, he earned a move back to Celtic – scoring a sensational free kick at Celtic Park probably helped.
Mulgrew won five league titles and two Scottish Cups as well as winning the Player of the Year accolades in 2012 for a stunning season, in which he deputised as a central defender. The defender spent six years at Celtic, making 208 appearances and scoring 29 goals.
Still better than Bernabei