David Turnbull left wondering if Celtic exit was down to 'other things' as he makes timing admission

David Turnbull isn't sure if his Celtic career fizzled out due to "other things" after a tough final six months at Parkhead.

The former Motherwell midfielder left for Cardiff City on deadline day, sealing a £2million switch to South Wales with just six months remaining on his Hoops contract. Turnbull found himself out of favour under Brendan Rodgers after initially appearing to play his way back into first team contention following a drop down the pecking order under predecessor Ange Postecoglou.

Turnbull admits he found it hard not being involved, but insists he has nothing but good memories from his time as a Celtic player. It almost never happened after the move initially fell through when Turnbull ruptured cruciate ligaments at Fir Park. But the Premiership champions were prepared to wait, and snapped him for £3.5million upon his return to fitness. But it's now time for a new chapter in the English Championship.

"I think it was the right time for me [to move on]. I had a great time at Celtic, a great three and a half years, and I loved every minute of it," he said. "But maybe the last six months to a year hasn't been the way I wanted it. To come to a team like Cardiff is a great move for myself.

"It's about trying to replicate some things I have done before and putting my own style on to the team. At the start of the season I was playing games and after that fell away a wee bit. Sometimes in football that happens.

"Whether it is down to other things I am not sure, but I leave Celtic happy with a lot of my time there and it's time to come on to new things now."