Tom Rogic retires as Celtic hero pours his heart out in emotional Parkhead tribute

Tom Rogic has retired from football at the age of 30 to spend time with his family, and he's paid an emotional tribute to Celtic as he hangs up his boots.

Rogic left Celtic for West Brom last summer but things didn't go to plan and he left under freedom of contract after just 12 months. He was the Premiership player of the season under Ange Postecoglou in 2021/22 but left to try his luck down south, managing just two goals in 23 appearances. The Wizard of Oz is a Parkhead great, fondly remembered for clutch moments in big-matches such as the goal that sealed their Invincible Treble against Aberdeen.

And as he hangs up his boots, he's poured his heart out in tribute to the club - and in particular Dermot Desmond and Peter Lawwell who helped he and his wife start a family with an incredible gesture. He wrote on Instagram: "After careful consideration I have made the decision to retire from professional football. I have always been rather private with things in my personal life but I feel given the significance, I think it is important for people to understand why and how I have made my decision.

"Throughout the past seven years, my wife and I have been on an immensely challenging journey with fertility issues. After years of trying and many failed rounds of IVF, my wife and I were fortunate enough to welcome the birth of our daughter in 2021. I have loved every minute of being a dad and consider it my greatest achievement in life.

"After experiencing some more struggles and heartache with fertility treatment, we have recently received the amazing news that our family is growing and we will be expecting twins in 2024. Given our past and how hard we have fought for this, along with the challenges that will come with having