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Michael Stewart explains why he didn't join Celtic in 2007

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Michael Stewart explains why he didn't join Celtic in 2007

Summary

Michael Stewart revealed details about his failed transfer to Celtic during a podcast, indicating he came close to leaving Hibernian in 2007. He expressed a desire to join Celtic after tensions at Hibs but opted for a return to Hearts when Celtic requested he wait for a deal facilitated by offloading players. At the time, Celtic was focused on managing their wage bill, particularly with Jiri Jarosik and Thomas Gravesen needing to depart to create space for new players. Stewart’s decision ultimately reflects the complexities of timing in football transfers.

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•Stewart wanted to leave Hibernian due to tensions within the team.
•Celtic needed to offload players before considering Stewart's transfer.
•Hearts made a subsequent offer that appealed to Stewart more.
•Celtic had already invested in midfielders like Scott Brown and Paul Hartley.

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Michael Stewart has disclosed how close he came to joining Celtic in 2007 after deciding to leave Hibernian during a difficult spell.Speaking on Not Another Football Podcast, Stewart said he wanted ou...
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