Celtic fans were given the unusual news yesterday that their striker Leigh Griffiths would be taking some time out of football to work on some off the field problems. The Hoops released a statement on the club website where they outlined their support for the 28-year-old, and there isn’t a single Celtic fan who isn’t 100% behind the striker.
Brendan Rodgers: “We’ll give Leigh every support as he takes some time out.” https://t.co/ex7LBqQWOi
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) 12 December 2018
The Bhoys absolutely love Griffiths as the striker has become a fan favourite at Parkhead. In his time at the club, he’s shown loyalty, passion and ultimately a goalscoring touch that the fans have come to love about him and they’re more than prepared to stand by him now, in his low points, just as they have done previously during his highs. In 203 games for the Hoops he’s netted 104 times, and when he returns the fans will be hoping he can make that a double century of goals.
Griffiths has been an absolute staple of this Celtic team over the last few seasons and his influence on the pitch and in the dressing room will be sorely missed whilst he takes a break from football. But the supporters won’t be rushing him back and will hope that whatever demons he’s facing off the pitch can be resolved before he tries to make a return. It’s in these moments where the fans understand that football isn’t the most important thing in the world, and they’re more than happy to stand by and help their struggling striker.
You can read the amazing Celtic fans’ reaction to the Griffiths’ news here:
We are all right behind you Leigh. Head down work hard and come back stronger. Health comes first
— Glasgow Irish Bands And Gigs (@BandsIrish) 12 December 2018
All the best to you & yours @Leighgriff09 Take the time you need & am sure you’ll all be given great support. When the going gets tough, keep going. YNWA .
— Kim Gill (@Kimsunray58Gill) 12 December 2018
Good luck Leigh and take care.The Celtic family stand behind you 100%.Hopefully see you banging the goals in before to long pal.YNWA
— Mattie bhoy (@sammathieson67) 12 December 2018
Every best wish @Leighgriff09,hope you get back to top-form soon.
— arthur speight (@tradheart) December 12, 2018
Wishing you well @Leighgriff09 Celtic family all behind you sending support in any way we can
— Marie docherty (@xmariedocx) 12 December 2018
Perfectly put Brendan & very best wishes Leigh you CAN DO THIS
— Robbie Clegg (@Robbieclegcfc) 12 December 2018
Best of luck with your recovery @Leighgriff09 stay strong and work hard and we will look forward to your return and another 100+ goals in the hoops #superleigh #YNWA #weareallleighgriffiths
— Craig Barron (@CraigBarron20) 12 December 2018
The Bhoys have full faith in Griffiths to overcome his issues and come back stronger and will hope their frontman can get back on his feet as soon as possible, for his own sake rather than for the teams.
