Juninho determined to realise Hoop dream

Jon West

But if Hoops manager Martin O'Neill continues to overlook him, the Brazilian World Cup winner would contemplate a move back to the Premiership with Manchester City. The 30-year-old's Celtic career has already reached a crossroads despite only arriving from Middlesbrough in August. He was left on the bench on Sunday as Celtic overcame Rangers 2-1 in the Scottish Cup.

And, having already suffered similar snubs in Champions League games, the play-maker knows it could be time to move on.