Marco Tilio wasn’t able to get the Harry Kewell Medal draped around his neck.
But the Celtic new boy has landed an even more cherished prize now he has the chance to work every day under one of his boyhood Aussie heroes. Tilio’s outstanding displays for Sydney as well as Melbourne City as an up-and-coming star brought him recognition in his homeland.
Twice the attacker was in the running to land the PFA Harry Kewell Medal, given for outstanding performance by an Under-23 player running out in the A-League or an overseas-based Aussie. Tilio didn’t get it on either occasion when nominated. That doesn’t matter now, though. The 21-year-old admits he was as nervous as he’s ever been when meeting his new boss Brendan Rodgers for the first time after signing. However, the presence of Kewell among the coaching staff at Parkhead offers another pinch me situation with a chance to mix with an idol of his.
