Joe Hart Celtic revival never in doubt as ally details the quality that sparked career turnaround after Tottenham

Cycling to training on his own as a 10-year-old kid.

And by 14, training with Shrewsbury Town’s first-team, making wonder saves on a muddy Shropshire pitch.

It was pretty clear to Dave Timmins from early on that Joe Hart had something about him.

And it wasn’t just his goalkeeping ability.

That was never in question from the moment the coach first laid eyes on him.

What was even more evident to Timmins was Joe Hart ’s strength of character and single-minded attitude.

When he went on to play for Manchester City and England, Timmins felt a deep sense of pride at what his protege had achieved.

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Even now, Hart still cites Timmins as one of his biggest influences as a player and person.

But a few years ago the keeper found himself in the footballing wilderness as a back-up for Burnley and Tottenham.

At that time, Timmins was concerned for the boy he first coached at the age of eight.

Then he remembered that resilience and mental toughness he had shown at Gay Meadow in England’s lower leagues.

He was convinced Hart would bounce back. And that’s where Celtic came in.

Under Ange Postecoglou, the 35-year-old hit top form again as a key player in their title-winning side last season.

He’s the undisputed