Shane Duffy 's name evoked unbridled joy in Glasgow's east end. The chase to sign him included twists and turns aplenty and supporters of the then Premiership champions were overjoyed when his switch to Scotland was rubber-stamped.
But the excitement quickly evaporated and the Irishman's ill-fated loan from Brighton was mercifully cut short last week to put an end to his Celtic nightmare.
But back in September the Parkhead faithful united to rejoice the capture of the defender who had Premier League experience and was a rock at international level under Martin O'Neill.
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