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Robbie Copeland

Joe Hart applauds unsung Celtic heroes as Vasilis Barkas and Stevie Woods among 4 who take the plaudits

Joe Hart has paid tribute to his goalkeeping team at Celtic as the celebrations from their title win continue.

The former Manchester City shot-stopper has proved an inspired signing for the Hoops, missing just three games since his arrival from Tottenham.

The 35-year-old kept 26 clean sheets in his 54 games and is a huge part of the defensive improvement that helped Ange Postecoglou clinch the Scottish Premiership title.

It's a team game though and Hart admits it wouldn't have been possible without goalkeeping coach Stevie Woods and his understudy Scott Bain.

He also paid tribute to forgotten man Vasilis Barkas and up-and-coming Tobi Oluwayemi who have kept him on his toes throughout and "made it happen".

He said in an Instagram post: "Team work, Woodsy and @scottbain_ we made it happen, day in day out. Shout out to @tobioluwayemi1 and @vasilisbarkasofficial."

Hart penned a three-year deal in the summer and while that seemed risky at the time, it looks to have paid off with Hart set to remain first-choice keeper for next season at least.

Bain may remain as his no.2 but one-time £4.5m man Barkas seems likely to depart if the club can find a buyer.

He was linked with a move away in January but nothing transpired and he finished the season with just two appearances to his name.

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