“I played just ONE game for Celtic because….” – Former Celtic Player SADDENED by His Ill-fated Time at Celtic and REVEALED Reasons for the Failure….

Marvin Compper Opens Up on Ill-Fated Celtic Stint

Former Celtic defender Marvin Compper has reflected on his disappointing spell at the club, citing four key factors that limited him to just one competitive appearance.

Compper, signed by Brendan Rodgers in 2017 for £1 million, struggled to make an impact at Celtic Park. In an interview with The Celtic Way, he attributed his failed stint to:

1. Injury issues
2. Competition for places
3. Rodgers’ style of play
4. Arrival of new players

Compper revealed: “I was relieved and very happy that I’d finally gotten to touch the pitch in an official game and wear the kit. Unfortunately, it remained my only game at the club.

“To be honest, I was not coping well physically, and I had a lot of injury issues. By the time I had gotten a little bit of rhythm at that point, Celtic had already decided to stick with other players in the defence, which was understandable.

“If you cannot count on someone’s body to be a regular and consistent force in your team, then you have to move on, even if you have these players on a contract.”

Compper also discussed the impact of Rodgers’ departure and Neil Lennon’s arrival. He admitted that Lennon’s appointment gave him renewed hope, but ultimately, the writing was on the wall.

“It did! At that time, I was playing some games for the reserves, and had some good performances under my belt, which displayed the physical stability that I was gaining back.

“Unfortunately, when you’re not in the plans of a club anymore, whether it was Brendan or later under Neil, then that’s that, which was completely understandable because of the first half of 2018.

“It was sad for me and my time at Celtic, but I completely understand.”

Key Points:

• Marvin Compper made only one competitive appearance for Celtic.
• Compper cited injury issues, competition, Rodgers’ style, and new signings as factors.
• Rodgers’ departure and Lennon’s arrival briefly reignited Compper’s hopes.
• Compper left Celtic in 2019, joining MSV Duisburg.

Compper’s candid reflections offer insight into the challenges he faced during his time at Celtic. His story serves as a reminder of the complexities and uncertainties inherent in football transfers.