Joe Hart reveals Celtic make him feel 'alive' as special moments turn back the clock on his 'old dog' confession

Old dog Joe Hart reckons being part of Ange Postecoglou’s vibrant Celtic makes him feel alive.

But the Parkhead hero knows football offers no future promises. Which means the 36-year-old remains as driven as ever to keep working and improving to maintain his position with the champions.

Hart has 100 reasons for being glad he jumped on a plane to join Celtic. It was August 2021 when the Englishman posted a social-media photo of him on a flight for Scotland to sign. It’s been an incredible experience for Hart who chalked up his century of club appearances whilst winning the title at Hearts. Hart has four winners’ medals in his glove bag already from the spell and, when asked if he envisaged if it would turn out like this when he buckled into his seat almost two years ago, he said: “No I didn’t. But I didn’t envisage it would be better or worse. I didn’t think anything.

“I just thought what a great opportunity, get me on that plane, get me part of this club and let’s see what I can do. Like I say, I didn’t have anything for it to surpass. Don’t get me wrong, that’s not me saying it isn’t special.

“It’s really special to be a part of and I love being part of it and I’m well aware the fact that we winning makes it even better. I’m an old dog in this game and the fact I am having to stay on my toes, still wanting more and trying to improve is a great feeling. And it really makes me feel alive.”

Hart is savouring the success. He enjoyed every second of the celebrations at Tynecastle and said: “They are special moments aren’t they? You can’t take these things for granted.

“It’s an amazing club to play for and to be champions, personally, two years in a row is a great feeling. I’ve never done that before. We had a gap last time