There’s been quite a lot of internet debate about a Celtic XI playing against Glentoran on July 23 but I believe that a few other, perhaps more appealing, Irish fixtures are being lined up.
With the first team squad over in the Algarve and then moving on to Rotterdam it will almost certainly be a very young side that travels to Ireland.
Newry Town on July 26 and Bohemians on July 30 gives the Irish based Celtic support a chance to look in on the next Aiden McGeady or Stephen McManus.
The reserves have won seven titles in a row providing a platform for emerging youths and competitive environment for first team squad men looking for fitness and sharpness.
After two lost season’s due to injury this season will be crucial to Simon Ferry and Charlie Grant, hopefully they can get off to a good start over in Ireland.
