Bodo straight in from Spain
best football I’ve played. At the start it was tough, leaving Celtic, coming to England after a bad injury. “But I’ve had over a year playing and now I’m setting goals for myself. That means trying to move up the leagues and winning trophies.” In all, Miller made five firstteam outings for Celtic as a 19-year-old without conceding a goal. But life for the Castlemilk kid had already changed forever in his teens by becoming a dad at the age of 17. Miller said: “Olivia is six now and it was the best thing that could’ve happened to me. “I felt it matured me and made me a better person. My fiancee Shannon and I have just had another baby girl, Mia. “The kids are still based up in Glasgow. Any opportunity to get back, I do that. It’s hard work but family keeps me going.”
As soon as the Celtic action resumes, Miller admits he’ll keep a close eye on his old club’s title challenge.
Following that story has been a joy, particularly given the admission from Ralston that he’d all but given up on his Hoops career last summer.
Miller added: “I understand what Tony said. But he got one more chance thanks to a new manager – and he’s taken it.
“People started to believe in him and fans are on his side. I’ve been in the position of getting a couple of games then you’re in and out like he was.
“It’s difficult to show true form and consistency, the supporters can sometimes be quite harsh on you.
“We got to play for Celtic together. Those were great days. I still managed to achieve my childhood dream so I will cherish that forever.” be heading for the Dens Park exit, Jason Cummings, is staying.
The ex-Hibs and Rangers striker fell out of favour after turning up in an unfit state to train and was disciplined by the club.
McPake said: “Jason is back training with the first team and has trained well.”
Celtic, meanwhile, are reportedly close to signing 18-year-old Sligo Rovers striker Johnny Kenny.
The youngster has a release clause of £125,000.
Dundee are keen to sign Canada midfielder Jay Chapman. The 28-year-old is a free agent after leaving David Beckham’s Inter Miami in November.
BODO/GLIMT will fly direct to Scotland after a three-week training camp in Spain to prepare for their Europa Conference League tie with Celtic.
The Norwegian champs need to keep up their fitness as they are in the middle of their close season.
They play three friendlies in Spain before arriving in Glasgow two days before the first leg on February 17.
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