Shane Duffy confident he can progress his career with loan move to Celtic

A chance to sign for Celtic in 2016 fell through but Duffy has finally joined his boyhood heroes

Republic of Ireland's Shane Duffy poses for a portrait at Celtic Park where he was unveiled by Celtic after joining on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. Picture: Alan Harvey/Sportsfile

Shane Duffy admits he feared his chance to sign for boyhood heroes Celtic had slipped by.

The Brighton defender has joined the Scottish champions on a year-long loan.