Scottish Premier League

Celtic sign Stockport teenager

August 8, 2009
Scottish Premier League side Celtic have completed the signing of 18-year-old Stockport defender Josh Thompson.

The 6ft 4in centre-back was reportedly the target of a number of Premier League clubs but has opted to follow Tony Mowbray to Parkhead.

Mowbray had Thompson on trial at West Brom before becoming Celtic manager in June.

Regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the English game, Thompson goes straight into Celtic's first team squad.

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