Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
David Irvine

Young goalkeeper reveals classy message from Celtic star Joe Hart

Young goalkeeper reveals classy message from Celtic star Joe Hart

JOE HART has earned a fan favourite status at Celtic for his performances on the pitch. But he's also been hailed for his actions and attitude off the park.

The former England No1 has excelled since joining Celtic last summer under Ange Postecoglou and added some major experience to the Parkhead rearguard.

But perhaps, just as important has been Hart's influence in the dressing room given his career to date.

It's no surprise then to hear Hart has been hailed by a young keeper at one of his former clubs for offering his advice.

Shrewsbury youngster Jaden Bevan revealed Hart contacted him to help him handle his breakthrough into the first-team environment.

The 20-year-old recentlty signed a contract extension with the club and has featured on the bench for the first-team.

And, after his mum contacted Hart, the keeper received a message and several videos packed with advice from the experienced stopper.

Speaking to the Shropshire Star, Bevan revealed: “My mum texted Joe Hart and he replied to her because they know each other. He messaged me and we just talked about it all, he gave me some advice and sent me videos of him talking.

“He was really helpful. He gave me advice on what to do and how to handle stuff and it was just weird talking to someone of that level as if you’re mates; he was talking to me as if he actually cared when he didn’t have to talk to me at all, but he did.

"He’s where I want to be and doing what I want to be doing in life, so having a chat with him made that seem more reachable and it made him seem more human."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.