CELTIC has given Joe Hart a first-team renaissance since moving north from Tottenham with his career at a crossroads.
And the goalkeeper has never once regretted it.
Kenny RamsayHart has won two SPFL medals and two League Cups[/caption]
Not known, clear with picture deskHart appeared on Ben Foster’s podcast ‘Fozcast’[/caption]
Now aged 36 he’s approaching the twilight of his career but loving life as much as he ever has – and that’s the secret to his success he says.
He could fulfil a very rare British football double later this month if he can help the Hoops lift the Scottish Cup and complete his full domestic medal set north and south of the border.
Former Manchester United and Rangers winger Andrei Kanchelskis and Hoops legend Kenny Dalglish are already among the select few.
However, all good things must come to an end and Hart has opened up on what he plans to do AFTER the Hoops.
But the way things are going, that won’t be any time soon if he can help it.
He has another year on his Parkhead deal and already knows what he wants to do after he gives up the professional game – keep playing!
Hart explained: “People tell me they’d love to be in my shoes as a footballer and well, they’re not getting these shoes – I am not letting them go.
“I love it and I’ll continue to love it after.”
Speaking on the Ben Foster Podcast ‘Fozcast’ he went on: “When I go home, I’m playing football – once I’m done playing professional football, whenever that may be, I’ll still play football.
“I want to play in the charity games, I want to help my friends out, I want to play about in this and do that and mess around with Fozzy because I have some unfinished business!”
The goalkeepers’ union was in full effect on the podcast and their in-depth chat on Hart’s career followed a lark about at Lennoxtown where both recreated strikers’ goals for another online video.
It emphasised Hart’s love for the game which never diminished despite tough times at Manchester City and limited game time at Spurs.
Though he was considering his options before his SPFL kickstarter.
He added: “I don’t really know what I bring to the table but I just love going in goal – I love being around amazing players, amazing talent and amazing goalies.
“That energy of not being asked to do too much – I just try to get the most out of me.
“I don’t know why, there has never been an end goal for me it’s just to have a good time, make saves, have banter and try to get on top of someone.
“What a life.”
Hart described his Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as an “awesome force” and admitted he did the talking as soon as the pair met for signing talks.
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