JOEY DAWSON has quit Celtic for an emotional return to hometown club Scunthorpe United after failing to make a Parkhead breakthrough.
But the 22-year-old striker – nephew of former Spurs star Michael Dawson – is certain he’s still going back after four years as a better player.
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Dawson made his one first team appearance under Ange Postecoglou in 2021 as an early sub in a 3-1 Boxing Day win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.
At Lowland League level for the Hoops he was prolific – hitting 20 goals in 21 games.
But he couldn’t force his way back into the top team.
Now he’s got a second spell with National League Scunthorpe where he starred at just 16.
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Dawson – who cost Celtic a six-figure sum in 2021 – said: “I’m buzzing to be back, this is my home and it’s where I grew up.
“So to finally be back is just an amazing feeling.
“I can only say good things about my time at Celtic.
“I feel like I’ve come back a better player, bigger and stronger, so I’m just looking forward to hitting the ground running.”
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