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Scott Robertson aiming to secure first-team spot at Celtic

Scott Robertson aiming to secure first-team spot at Celtic
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The 19-year-old played 34 times last season during spells with Sky Bet League One clubs Gillingham and Doncaster.

Midfielder Scott Robertson aims to propel himself into Celtic's first team after gaining vital loan experience.

The 19-year-old played 34 times last season during spells with Sky Bet League One clubs Gillingham and Doncaster.

Robertson now has the chance to impress new boss Ange Postecoglou with a clean slate at Celtic Park and he featured in Wednesday's 3-1 friendly win against Sheffield Wednesday in Wales.

Robertson, whose sole first-team appearance for Celtic came against Cluj in the Europa League 18 months ago, told Celtic TV: "For me last season it was important to go out on loan and try to play some regular first-team football.

"With Gillingham it probably couldn't have started any better, playing week in, week out for the first two months. Moving on to January I went on loan to Doncaster and that was a good experience as well.

"My plan is to get as much game time as I can in the next couple of weeks and hopefully I can put myself in a good place for the first team."

Another young player handed a chance by Postecoglou against Wednesday was Owen Moffat.

The 19-year-old topped off an impressive display by scoring against the League One club.

"It is a dream, I'm buzzing," Moffat said. "I only found out I was starting an hour or so before the game. As soon as I found out I was texting my family telling them I was starting. It's been brilliant. "

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