Flood on brink as Celts back new Bhoy

CELTIC defender Glenn Loovens believes former Cardiff team-mate Willo Flood has reaped the rewards for his bold decision to leave Wales in search of first-team football.

The pair are set to be reunited after former Republic of Ireland U-21 international Flood was given permission by Cardiff to speak to Celtic.

Flood was at Celtic Park yesterday less than 24 hours after his missed penalty helped send the Bhoys into the Co-operative Insurance Cup final with an 11-10 sudden-death shootout triumph over Dundee United.