“I’ve been pleasantly surprised the whole way,” said Joe Hart on his time at Celtic

“I’ve been pleasantly surprised the whole way,” said Joe Hart on his time at Celtic

Joe Hart, the great goalie, was interviewed by The Celtic Star and a number of other fan media sites as he nears retirement from competitive play.

Joe Hart gave us excellent answers to all of our questions,

including whether or not he will pursue a career as a coach.

He also discussed his peculiar affection for the Livingston away game.

Here is what Joe had to say to the media representing Celtic fans a few nights ago.

Q: On behalf of the supporters, let me express our gratitude for not overcelebrating yesterday’s match against Aberdeen at Hampden, comforting the opposition, displaying a little class, etc.—because that is the essence of Celtic.

Joe Hart: “I don’t believe I’ve participated in many penalty shootouts

, but I am fully aware of the requirements to be in that situation.

It’s a unique moment, but it’s also a significant moment.

Aberdeen was excellent, in my opinion. They were nearly out of time.

They endured the suffering, but one has to lose.

Are you considering a career as a goalkeeping coach?

Joe Hart: “I haven’t stolen any coaching badges,” he replied.

That was a very deliberate choice. Although I’m aware that many people have a strong coaching or management style,

I’m not sure it works for me. I want to give back and I want to help,

but I think there are several ways I may do that.

Celtic can always count on me to be there for them when they need assistance with anything.

I have communicated this to the manager and the club,

but I am not interested in coaching a particular team on a physical level.

Was it your goal to play football for the first team at Celtic as your career was nearing to an end?

Joe Hart: “No, it wasn’t solely about football for the first team.

As I’ve previously admitted, I wasn’t sure if I still wanted to play professional football when I first came here.

That wasn’t because I was self-pitying or didn’t think I was capable; rather,

it was because I didn’t think I had a place where I could pursue my passions.

I also enjoy playing football for someone, giving it everything I have.

“You know, football is a business, and I think that over my three or four years

of sometimes attending clubs and occasionally not attending them, I felt that way.

Most likely, I was prepared to abandon it.

“You know what? I’ve done everything I need to do and I’ve been accepted for this long,” I thought to myself.

However, I wasn’t quite aware of the chance to attend a club like this, but what I did know about it was really intriguing.

“I wanted the opportunity to play for a club that you don’t work for and can integrate. especially considering that my young son hasn’t

necessarily watched me play a lot of football.

When he was around three years old, he didn’t understand why everyone knew who we were everywhere we went.

In an attempt to prove to him my abilities, I wanted to dance in front of 60,000 people.

Q: Looking back, what guidance would you give yourself?

Joe Hart: “Not a thing. Avoid thinking too much about it.

I don’t like to reflect on the past and I wouldn’t give myself any.

The best thing about being here, in my opinion, has been learning and developing into it.

Although you had a lengthy career, if you could add one player

to the Celtic team from a former team you were a part of, who would it be?

Joe Hart: “It’s just that I’m so protective of my group that I wouldn’t,” he said.

I adore the teams that I play for.

I would feel bad callin

Over my career, I’ve had the good fortune to play with some incredible players and wonderful individuals.

Q: So not Balotelli?

Joe Hart: “That wasn’t him!” He wouldn’t push me if I needed to be.

In the upcoming weeks, there will be numerous opportunities that

will depend on everyone, so I want everyone to have the highest level of confidence.

Thus, I will not say.

The Star of Celtic:

Now that the season is almost over and your retirement is drawing near, how do you feel?

I doubt that I will be able to just switch off my innate tendency

to be present in the moment. It will probably take a while. It is likely that in two or three years,

I will still feel like a player. Perhaps; I’m not sure.

I’m not going to back down. After I’m at 100%, I want to handle the chaos.

The Celtic Star: Do you think you can leave a lasting impression on Celtic history?

Joe Hart: “I’ll give it a shot. I’m going to throw everything

on the line and do everything I possibly can.

I’ve done that my entire career, and occasionally it has and sometimes it hasn’t worked.

Q: You had played for many major clubs before joining Celtic.

Is there anything about joining Celtic that you realized caught you off guard?

The common refrain I heard from the boys I spoke with—or from anyone

connected to Celtic—while I was attempting to come up here was,

“You don’t know what it is until you’re there.

” When someone I truly respect said it for the fourth time,

I was like, “You know what, I’m just going to stop thinking and do exactly that.

” I’m going to investigate further.

“I do recall the Champions League anthem quite well.

The Champions League anthem was jeered for a long

time when I was at City because of our strained relationship with UEFA;

there are new reasons why it is jeered.

I believe we were justified in our assessment and

that Yaya [Touré] and Moscow had a problem.

However, my entire body shook when the Champions League

song was performed for the first time during our match against Real Madrid.

My eyes filled with tears as electricity surged through me.

I always feel glad and content to be here because of the place’s unadulterated passion and excitement.

Q: Did you have a particular instance when you became genuinely enamored with Celtic throughout your tenure there?

Joe Hart: “I believe being a member of the stadium’s allocations

during the reconstruction following Covid.

It was quite sobering to realize that the stadium might

have been packed countless times over when it was only 30%, 60%, and eventually 100%. Furthermore, I am unable to leave Livingston behind.

All things considered, it’s a hard game played on a plastic pitch.

However, the atmosphere is electrifying and there are four out of five Celtic fans present.

Does Celtic have a better emotional connection than Manchester City?

Joe Hart: “Everywhere I’ve gone, I’ve received a lot of love and respect.

” In my life, there have always been distinct moments.

Even in the difficult times, I was still living and enjoying myself.

Since I have too much respect, I won’t ever compare, but mentally, it’s still a roller coaster.

You see someone who exudes confidence and assurance in their work,

yet I’m simply an everyday man. I know I’m carrying a lot of weight,

that I sometimes doubt my abilities and feel like

I can do no wrong—I’ve enjoyed the emotional

and mental roller coaster that this has brought me.

Many highs have occurred, and I have cherished them.

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