‘There’s no crowd like the one we’ve got at Celtic Park,’ Morgan’s loving playing at Paradise

LEWIS MORGAN has impressed the Celtic support and perhaps more importantly his manager Neil Lennon in the early stages of this season. We told you last Wednesday afternoon that Morgan had done enough to earn a start against Sarajevo and he certainly took his chance, being a stand-out performer in the 2-1 win over the Bosnian Champions.

Neil Lennon subbed him near the end, to protect him from the increasing robust challenges he was facing as the Sarajevo players failed to get to grips with the skills of the Celtic wide-man.

Morgan spent the second half of last season on loan at Sunderland after failing to force his way into Brendan Rodgers’ side in the earlier stages of that campaign. What a different a year makes. Morgan now looks like making this season his year at Celtic.

The former St Mirren winger has been speaking to The Celtic View ahead of tomorrow evening’s Champions League second round qualifier against the Estonian Champions Nomme Kalju at Celtic Park.

“It’s important that we get through these games. All these games at this point are tough, but we’ve got a tough test tomorrow,” Morgan said.

“As goes with everyone, there’s competition for places all over the pitch. It’s important that you take the chances when you can. There’s quality all over the pitch here and that’s only a good thing at the club.

“When I moved to Sunderland, I needed to get games, and the opportunity came up to go down south. I enjoyed my time down there and hopefully I can use that a springboard here at Celtic. It was only positive things that I took away from the experience,” Morgan added.

“Everyone’s aim is to play a part here – the club is massive and the manager has given me a chance so far. He’s been clear on what he wants from me and he wants me to bring a new dimension in the team.

“I play most of my football at left wing, but I don’t care where I’m playing. I like playing off either side, but hopefully being adaptable can give me more chances to play.

“At the moment, I take it every day as it comes and you can never take anything for granted in football. I want to improve week and week and hopefully I can push myself into the starting eleven.

“To be here and playing is a privilege, I don’t take that for granted and I’m working hard every day. There’s no crowd like the one we’ve got at Celtic Park. Any player can be taken aback by that, and that’s something I’m hoping to sample more of.

“Every game at this point of the season is tough. I know it’s always said, but it’s one game at a time, and we look forward to the game tomorrow night first and foremost.”

Expect Morgan to retain his starting place tomorrow evening as Celtic look to build a decent lead to take over to Estonia next week.

About Author

The Celtic Star founder and editor, who has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email editor@thecelticstar.co.uk

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