Celtic respond to WBA over Burke claims
By Mick Kane
Celtic have responded to WBA claims that Oliver Burke was treated unfairly at the club.
The 22-year-old joined Celtic on loan from the English side but failed to make any impact at Celtic. Hope’s were high when Burke arrived and he looked bright in his first few games however performances were inconsistent, to say the least.
Most fans had made their mind up on the player when he missed a great chance against Rangers at Ibrox and Celtic went on to lose. Most fans can accept a player missing a chance but his demeanour that day was one of disinterest, according to most fans who watched his performance.
WBA Technical Director Luke Dowling said,
"“He won’t be going nowhere near Celtic with the current manager,”“We sent Oli to Celtic in good faith with Brendan Rodgers and Lee Congerton, some really good people up there that wanted to take Oli and play Oli.“They wanted to make him a better player than he currently is. We forget how young he still is.“Once Brendan left to go to Leicester the treatment he got from the manager that’s in place now is something we don’t expect from one of our players.“He won’t be going anywhere near Celtic Football Club. They know what’s gone on and Oli certainly knows what’s gone on. It’s just something we’re not happy with at all.”"
Celtic were quick to issue the
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"FOLLOWING comments by West Bromwich Albion regarding Oliver Burke’s loan spell with Celtic in the second half of last season, the club has issued a statement.‘These comments, which question the professionalism of both Neil and Celtic Football Club, are ridiculous and completely inaccurate. West Brom have made no contact whatsoever with either Neil or the club in relation to Oliver.‘As with every player who comes to Celtic, Oliver received the very best of treatment and every support and opportunity. We wish Oliver the very best for the future.’"
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Burke will now have to impress new WBA manager Slaven Bilic as the Baggies have said he will not return to Celtic and it seems certain the Hoops were not interested in taking the player back to the club anyway.