Hartley lived the dream

Sat, 04 Jul 17:08:50 2009

Paul Hartley is content he "lived the dream" for two-and-a-half years as he prepares to move on from Celtic Park.

The 32-year-old is expected to sign for Bristol City on Monday after holding talks with Robins boss Gary Johnson last week.

"I had a terrific spell there (Celtic)," Hartley told BBC Scotland. "I won every trophy that there was to play for. All good things come to an end."

Hartley signed for his boyhood idols in January 2007 after taking his hitherto journeyman career to new heights in an impressive spell at Hearts.

The Scotland midfielder was told by new Celtic boss Tony Mowbray he was surplus to requirements but there was no hint of bitterness on Hartley's part.

"What most sticks in my memory is the game at Tannadice in the last game of season 2007-08 where we clinched the league," he added.

"I think that's probably the highlight, but just being there for two-and-a-half years was a special time for me, to live the dream as they say.

"When you're growing up and you support a team, you always dream of playing for them.

"I was very fortunate that Gordon Strachan gave me the opportunity to live that dream and I just savoured every day I was at the club.

"I'll always keep my eye open for the results at Celtic and come back to watch the games when I can."

 

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  1. paul, the only gay guy is your, erse muncher

    From Andy, on Mon 6 Jul 3:21PM

  2. Gotta agree with Stuart (5) on this one.

    Good steady­ player but if all the Midfield were fit and playing as­ well as they can he'd be almost my last pick.

    From GEORGE, on Mon 6 Jul 9:14AM

  3. 9 - problem is, Strach never really played him when and­ where it mattered!! Guys like Hartley are very few, and­ far between!!

    From Singin' Ginger!!, on Sun 5 Jul 1:15PM

  4. If he was dead i would agree with you......He­ isn't & i dont......yes not a bad player, but­ was caught hidding 2 many times.....only my­ opinion.... good luck 2 him anyway

    From wazzzzzaaaaaaa, on Sun 5 Jul 10:52AM

  5. i am a fooball fan, I see Paul as a good player for­ Rangers

    From davie mccallum PM, on Sun 5 Jul 6:01AM

  6. a decent honest profesional who has done, and will do a­ good job for any team that signs him.

    From david, on Sun 5 Jul 5:41AM
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    oooo paul hartley is gay

    From paul, on Sat 4 Jul 6:16PM

  8. Quality player....think moobs wants a lot more energy­ from his midfield and will not go with a holding mid­ player

    From Stuart, on Sat 4 Jul 6:16PM

  9. i all ways liked 2 see he playing for celtic all ways­ gave 110% the played for the shirt not the money

    From spud, on Sat 4 Jul 6:10PM

  10. hope this doesnt come back to haunt us, was superb when­ called on last year.... hail hail paul

    From Peter, on Sat 4 Jul 5:47PM

  11. nicely said, good luck too paul !

    Hail Hail

    From Ryan, on Sat 4 Jul 5:36PM

  12. good luck paul

    From mac, on Sat 4 Jul 5:30PM
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