As gifts go, Lubomir Moravcik is certainly one that God blessed Celtic Football Club immeasurably with when he saw fit to deliver the former Saint Etienne man to us in 1998. Spending four years at the club, Lubo became a cult hero and an icon of modern Celtic and set the standard alongside our King of Kings, Henrik Larsson.
Classy as you like, the diminutive figure of Lubo was truly a delight to behold when in full-flow. Comfortable with the ball on either foot, the small Czechoslovakian tormented teams and managers up and down this country and even beyond. A true maverick and a player that never failed to amaze when on the ball, Moravcik has a shout of being the most naturally gifted player to ever pull on the hooped jersey.
Always welcome back at Celtic Park and never shy in coming home to Paradise to partake in charity matches and fundraisers, he is a true ambassador for the club and its values too. It’s a great treat to see such a great servant back in the Hoops or even just watching his old team from the stands as a supporter.
Well, that’s just what happened yesterday as Lubo took in the game as a spectator in the Czech Republic, as Celtic finished off their initial pre-season training camp with a 4-2 win over Banik Ostrava. Pictured in his glasses, the magician looked well as he was snapped smiling away in the stadium.
I wonder if Ange has space for one more in the squad..?
Paul Gillespie