Bosun Lawal M Celtic b.2003

**JR89** · 02/03/2024, 4:43 PM

And Crawford will likely still play him CB against each San Marino. Just hope Celtic finally realise this lads a midfielder and not a CB.

**Razors left peg** · 02/03/2024, 5:13 PM

Is there any arguments for calling Lawal up to senior squad already? Type of powerful midfielder we are crying out for. Don't love calling up L1 players but this lad won't be long for there I'd say

**tetsujin1979** · 02/03/2024, 8:09 PM

Maybe for the Swiss game
Let him play against San Marino for the U21s

**Jolly Red Giant** · 02/03/2024, 9:33 PM

This kid is a ball player - and is going to be playing far higher than L1 next season. He could be the anchor of the Irish team for a decade - and yes - he should be in the squad for the friendlies (along with Szmodics).

**JR89** · 03/03/2024, 2:57 PM

Originally Posted by Jolly Red Giant

This kid is a ball player - and is going to be playing far higher than L1 next season. He could be the anchor of the Irish team for a decade - and yes - he should be in the squad for the friendlies (along with Szmodics).

Well thankfully for us Charlie Adams finally saw sense and played him in his natural position after getting the job. Was full of praise for Lawal after his fifth game in charge.

“How he dribbles with the ball, his touches and passes. There are not many midfielders like that in the Championship in England let alone League One. So, he has got a bright future. He is at a big football club in Celtic.

**tetsujin1979** · 04/03/2024, 12:14 PM

Compilation of some of his better play for Fleetwood this season

**ontheotherhand** · 04/03/2024, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by JR89

Well thankfully for us Charlie Adams finally saw sense and played him in his natural position after getting the job. Was full of praise for Lawal after his fifth game in charge.

“How he dribbles with the ball, his touches and passes. There are not many midfielders like that in the Championship in England let alone League One. So, he has got a bright future. He is at a big football club in Celtic.

There's something very encouraging about a manager speaking so highly of a player who is only in on loan.

**SkStu** · 16/04/2024, 7:04 PM

Another goal for the lad (17 seconds in) after scoring one at the weekend too. Then gets fouled for a penalty which Promise missed!

**JR89** · 16/04/2024, 9:23 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Another goal for the lad (17 seconds in) after scoring one at the weekend too. Then gets fouled for a penalty which Promise missed!

Lost 4-1 in the end which sees them more or less relegated. Got another penalty in the second which Lawal took and missed.

They need to win their two remaining games and hope that the three teams above them finish with 43pt or less. Even then it comes down to goal difference or goals scored.

**Eirambler** · 16/04/2024, 9:38 PM

Two penalties missed by two different Irish players in the same game in England must be a new one surely? Sometimes I think our lads would have a higher conversion rate for bullet headers from corners than from penalties.

**Olé Olé** · 30/05/2024, 5:46 AM

I think Lawal would be best served by a Championship loan. When I've seen him, I have felt he needs to work a little (like most midfielders tbf) on receiving the ball under pressure.

He can use his body to shield it and his power to get out of pressure but I think he needs a little time to work on receiving it as the touch can be off.

Otherwise, he has a good shot, fine pass, can dribble, has decent anticipation for a tackle or a block. He can be a fine player for club and country if he keeps developing.

If I'm right regarding the receipt of possession thing like I think I am, well it's a pity he hasn't been getting more exposure in midfield the last two years or so.

**Eirambler** · 30/05/2024, 9:06 AM

He's been linked to Sheffield United. But Rodgers might want a look at him in preseason before he goes anywhere.

**JR89** · 30/05/2024, 11:44 AM

Celtic being linked with Charles Pickel. Plays as a DM for Serie B side Cremonese. Swiss underage international but plays for DR Congo at senior level.

Also while it might only be to train and filling in until Cullen returns from marrying Travers it's fantastic that Lawal was brought up. Shows that O'Shea views him as a midfielder also.

**tetsujin1979** · 30/05/2024, 12:02 PM

Celtic linked with a move for Besiktas midfielder Daniel Amartey as well

**JR89** · 04/06/2024, 2:10 PM

Originally Posted by Jim Crawford

“He can pass a ball, be aggressive in there and, as he’s shown with Fleetwood on numerous occasions, he can score goals too.

“Where we’ve been playing him — centre-back — up until now, he’s been exceptional and I’ve had conversations with Darren O’Dea at Celtic and we share similar views on him, what he contributes to a team playing centre-back, with the game in front of him, he’s exceptional.

“I’m excited at the prospect of him playing in midfield.”

“Bosun is John’s [O’Shea] type of player. It’s going to be a really interesting season for him when he goes back to Celtic.

“I’m sure Brendan Rodgers will be interested in the boy’s qualities, so I do think that coming to this June camp will help him be ahead of the curve in fitness when he goes back to pre-season.”

Should maybe try playing him in midfield then.