Stephen Welsh says his endeavour and energy is what has gained him the Celtic Academy Participant of the Yr award.
Whereas not that includes prominently in 2022, a robust first half to the season has earned the star from Coatbridge a coveted piece of recognition.
A centre-back, he has been routinely praised by supervisor Ange Postecoglou for what he provides the Hoops dressing room.
Welsh has been with Celtic his total profession and after a mortgage spell at Morton, he has established himself as a first-team member.
A Premiership title win beckons for him after a 1-1 draw with Rangers on Sunday saved them six factors clear in first with three video games to go.
Following that draw up with the prize at Celtic's Participant of the Yr awards evening, the Lanarkshire star says it is a proud second for his household.
He advised Celtic TV: “I'm very proud. It's each academy boy’s dream to step up and play for the primary staff.
“To have achieved that's particular for each me and my household.
“Everybody within the household is a large Celtic fan. So it’s a dream come true, however there's lots extra work to be executed. It’s all in regards to the sacrifices and dedication.
“There’s a variety of gamers with expertise who don’t make it, so I consider it’s about laborious work. Not a variety of boys will make it and that's evident with how laborious it's to go on and be a Celtic first staff participant.
“Whether or not it’s guys like me and Anthony, or boys previously, we’ve come by and confirmed it's potential. If you do this, it’s the most effective feeling on the earth.”
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