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Matthew Fulton

Leigh Griffiths admits 'glorious' Celtic years came with being 'pestered' as he relishes Mandurah peace

Leigh Griffiths admits his glory years at Celtic will never be forgotten but that he doesn't miss all the drama off the park.

The former Scotland forward's career has taken a detour in recent years after a long spell with the Hoops came to an end in the early days of Ange Postecoglou's reign in Glasgow. Griffiths had been a top scorer for Celtic in seasons prior with 123 goals in 261 appearances in total, while his goal records at Dundee and Hibs were just as impressive with 36 goals in 79 for the Dark Blues and 38 in 78 in the capital.

But the 32-year-old admitted himself he thought his career was over after playing one season down under with Mandurah City but now ex-Scotland international John Baird has offered the forward a lifeline with another deal signed in the land of Oz. Griffiths believes it is time for him to focus on the football and that being a star in Scotland came with some nasty side effects.

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