Well’s new man can do Celtic a favour

McGLINCHEY HOPES FOR DEBUT AGAINST GERS

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MOTHERWELL’S new signing Michael McGlinchey believes he took too long to leave Celtic, but hopes he can do them a favour if he makes his debut for the Steelmen against Rangers at Fir Park tomorrow night.

The New Zealand international, 23, who can play in midfield or attack, has signed until the end of the season from Australian side Central Coast Mariners.

He was raised in Glasgow and chose the Hoops over Manchester United when then Parkhead manager Martin O’Neill turned up on his doorstep.

In 2002, at the age of 15, he became the youngest player to make an appearance for Celtic when O’Neill picked him to play in a friendly against Wycombe.

Despite being noted as one of the brightest prospects to come through the Parkhead youth system, he failed to make the grade and after being released last year, eventually won a deal with the Australian A-League side.

McGlinchey has since been capped by New Zealand but is looking to get some lost years back at club level, starting against old foes Rangers.

“I can’t wait for my debut whenever it is but if it comes against Rangers it will be an added bonus,” he said.