Irish Duo Set for Week Long Celtic Trial

As Celtic aims to strengthen their first team for the current season, the search for future stars remains a crucial part of their strategy. This week, the club is hosting two Irish players, Ryan Corrigan and Shay Reid, for trials. These trials could be significant for bolstering the youth system, even if it’s not the immediate focus of most fans. Ryan and Shat are both attackers. Shay Reid bagged an incredible 36 goals for the Reds’ Under 16 and 18 sides last season.

In recent years, Celtic has faced challenges in developing young talent. Players have either not met the required standards or have been lured away by wealthier clubs in more prestigious leagues. The need for a robust youth system is clear, and it’s essential for Celtic to enhance their academy’s productivity for long-term success.

The primary issue is giving these young prospects the opportunity to prove themselves. The pressure to win every match means there’s little room to experiment or integrate young players gradually. This environment makes it difficult for youth players to gain the necessary experience, as only the most exceptional talents get limited Game time.

Despite these challenges, the trials of Corrigan and Reid represent a step towards addressing these issues. By focusing on nurturing talent and providing opportunities, Celtic can build a pipeline of players ready to contribute to the first team in the future. We wish the two bhoys the best of luck during their time on trial with the club.

Right now, it’s all about the transfer window and what the board, the scouting team and the manager come up with as the hoops get set to defend their SPFL trophy and play a minimum of eight Games in Europe having qualified for the champions league.