The 'Wizard of Oz' Tom Rogic is returning to Celtic Park after a three-year absence.
Rogic will take part in Celtic FC Foundation's next Legends Charity match, as Parkhead hosts a team of Manchester City Legends. The game will take place on Saturday, September 6, with a 2 pm kick-off.
The two sides met at Old Trafford last September and shared a 1-1 draw in an entertaining encounter, with Celtic eventually coming out on top following a penalty shoot-out.
This rematch will see the return of a host of Celtic greats to Paradise, including two exciting new additions to the Legends squad – Joe Hart and Rogic.
The Aussie ended a trophy-laden nine-year spell at the club before leaving for West Bromwich Albion at the end of season 2021/22.
Former England goalkeeper Hart left Celtic last summer following three wonderful seasons with the club, as he called time on his illustrious career.
Both players will be appearing at Celtic Park for the first time since they called it quits. The duo can't wait to play in front of the Celtic supporters once more.
Rogic said: “It’s really exciting to be coming back for the Legends match against Manchester United. My time with Celtic was such a huge part of my career, and there were so many amazing memories, so to come back and pull on the Hoops again will be a very special moment.
"There was always such a big focus from the Club on helping others and the work that the Foundation do is phenomenal, so it’s a privilege to be involved and I’m sure the supporters will come out in their numbers as they always do.”
Hart said: “I am absolutely delighted to be returning to Celtic Park for the Legends match in September. It was such an honour to finish my career with the Club and, although it’s only been just over a year since I left Glasgow, I really can’t wait to come back and play in front of the fans again.
"It’ll be brilliant to see some familiar faces, and it promises to be a great occasion. I was always so impressed by the work of the Foundation during my time at Celtic, and it’s going to be fantastic to play a part in hopefully raising plenty of money through this match.”
Funds raised from the match will focus on feeding people in need of our support, to reflect the heritage of the Club, primarily through the continuation and development of our Paradise Pit Stop project.
The Paradise Pit Stop project provides a free warm meal and a selection of hot and soft drinks four days a week, for individuals and families in order to make them feel safe in a non-judgmental space and inclusive environment where people from some of Glasgow’s most vulnerable communities can also gain access to essential support services.
The aim is to provide relief from food poverty and tackle the increasing issue of loneliness and isolation in our communities.
Tickets for the Legends Charity Match will be priced at £18 for adults and £9 for concessions and will be exclusively available to season ticket holders in the first instance, from 10 am on Thursday, July 3. All remaining tickets will then be placed on general sale from 10 am on Monday, July 7.
A range of Matchday Hospitality packages will also be available to purchase shortly, starting at £42 per person.
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