GREG: WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED
Hoops defender Taylor warns rivals that new signings have made Celts stronger
MICHAEL GANNON
GREG TAYLOR has warned rivals Celtic’s will find another gear once the Hoops new recruits are up and
running.
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Ange Postecoglou’s side maintained their 100 per cent home record in Wednesday’s 3-0 lashing of Livingston.
Celts have won 12 on the bounce and have dropped just two points since defeat to at Mirren last September.
January arrival Alistair Johnston has slotted in to the side following the departure of Jospit Juranovic.
But fellow new Bhoys Yuki Kobayashi, Tomoki Iwata and Oh Hyeon-gyu are being eased in to the side and building match fitness. Taylor has been impressed by the incoming quartet and he’s convinced they’ll help the Hoops to even higher levels as they head in to a crunch spell in all three domestic competitions.
Celts are nine points clear in the league, face St Mirren in the Scottish Cup fifth round next week and are gearing up for the Old Firm Viaplay Cup Final at the end of the month.
The new players will all have a role to play and Taylor said: “They’ve settled really well.
“You see Oh when he came on, he’s a handful, he’s young and eager and he’s going to bring something to the party.
“Tommo and Ally have settled in straight away, Yuki, they’ve all contributed already at an early stage and I’m sure that’ll continue as the season goes on.”
Taylor admitted manager Postecoglou’s incredible strike rate in the transfer market leaves the squad with no doubts over the quality that comes in.
He said: “The manager has a clear philosophy so it’s easier for the boys who come in because we’ve a set way of playing. We know they’ll give 100 percent, the mentality of the new guys is outstanding and hopefully that’ll be the case with any other new guys who come through the door.
“I’m sure they will have that too, they’ve settled well but we’ve lost boys who’ve done really well for us and it’s important to be grateful for their contribution.
“But the new lads will be major contributors as the season goes on.”