Celtic close to the signing of McAllister

goldenHuddlestone · 05-07-2007, 12:07 PM

Celtic are poised to sign teenage striker Mark McAllister from Irish League side Dungannon Swifts.

The clubs are in talks after Parkhead coaches Tommy Burns and Willie McStay watched the 19-year-old in Saturday's Irish Cup final against Linfield.

McAllister failed to score in the 2-2 draw and missed the vital spot-kick as the Swifts lost in a penalty shoot-out. Cardiff City, Norwich City and Leeds United are also linked with the player, who scored 15 goals this season.

Dungannon manager Harry Fay informed McAllister of Celtic's interest after the cup decider at Windsor Park.

"Five clubs were over looking at him in the final and one club definitely wants him," Fay told the Sunday Life.

"Obviously we're delighted for him and are determined to do what is best for him - we'll have a firm offer on the table for him on Monday. Mark has been unaware of what has been happening so he has some thinking to do. I was determined to keep things under wraps until after the cup final."

McAllister, who has been a sensation in his first season in the Irish League, would welcome a cross-channel move.

"Of course I'd be interested in progressing my career," he said.

"It would be very hard to turn down the chance of a full-time career in either England and Scotland."

HAMMERTIME · 05-07-2007, 04:24 PM

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goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Celtic close to the signing of McAllister Celtic are poised to sign teenage striker Mark McAllister from Irish League side Dungannon Swifts. The clubs are in talks after Parkhead coaches Tommy Burns and Willie McStay watched the 19-year-old in Saturday's Irish Cup final against Linfield. McAllister failed to score in the 2-2 draw and missed the vital spot-kick as the Swifts lost in a penalty shoot-out. Cardiff City, Norwich City and Leeds United are also linked with the player, who scored 15 goals this season. Dungannon manager Harry Fay informed McAllister of Celtic's interest after the cup decider at Windsor Park. "Five clubs were over looking at him in the final and one club definitely wants him," Fay told the Sunday Life. "Obviously we're delighted for him and are determined to do what is best for him - we'll have a firm offer on the table for him on Monday. Mark has been unaware of what has been happening so he has some thinking to do. I was determined to keep things under wraps until after the cup final." McAllister, who has been a sensation in his first season in the Irish League, would welcome a cross-channel move. "Of course I'd be interested in progressing my career," he said. "It would be very hard to turn down the chance of a full-time career in either England and Scotland."

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HAMMERTIME Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 128 vCash: 500	If West Ham Stay In Prem Ther Is Talk About Godjohnson, Bent And Tevez To Stay On. Which Will Hope Fully Attract Some More High Pro Players.