Don’t scoff at Celtic’s pursuit of Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj

Don’t scoff at Celtic’s pursuit of Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj Don’t scoff at Celtic’s interest in Lorent Tolaj… Celtic have been linked with a summer move for Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj, after monitoring the Swiss goalscorer on numerous occasions. He has been in fine form for the English League One side as they chase a play off spot, scoring 19 goals in 32 appearances for the Pilgrims this campaign. Enjoy tea, biscuits and The Celtic Star – completely ad free… Never see another Ad on The Celtic Star!

Subscribe Now and get Seven Days for Free! Described as a natural ‘number nine’ striker the former Swiss youth international has played most of his career in England, starting his career with Brighton, but failed to make the grade and was sent out for loan spells at Cambridge, Salford, and Dundee. Tolaj left the and joined national league side Aldershot Town, whom he enjoyed a productive spell scoring 19 goals in 44 appearances before moving to league two side Port Vale.

After 15 goals and 41 appearances, the Swiss striker was on the move again this time to League One side and current club Plymouth Argyle. Tolaj is untested at the highest level, but don’t let football snobbery get in the way due to his status as a League One player, as we’ve had some success in the past when it comes to recruiting players from the lower tiers of English football. Didn’t we sign Matt O’Riley from a League One outfit, MK Dons.

How did that one work out? And I seem to recall that Gary Hooper was signed by Neil Lennon from Scunthorpe United who just narrowly avoided relegation from the English Championship the previous campaign. Gary Hooper of Celtic celebrates after scoring his first goal during the Clydesdale Bank Premier League match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on February 20, 2011.