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title: "Celtic: Kieran Devlin makes Joe Hart claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-09-09T13:05:23Z"
modified: "2021-09-09T13:05:23Z"
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# Celtic: Kieran Devlin makes Joe Hart claim

**Joe Hart is already making his presence felt at Celtic and is one of the most vocal players at Parkhead, according to [Kieran Devlin](https://theathletic.co.uk/2786980/2021/09/06/joe-hart-has-shown-glimpses-of-his-best-form-at-celtic-he-will-be-a-key-part-of-postecoglous-rebuild/?article_source=search&search_query=celtic).**

### The Lowdown: Hart’s start at Celtic Park

Hart was one of [12](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) first-team additions at Celtic Park this summer, arriving from Tottenham in a [seven-figure](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) deal.

He has quickly become a regular under Ange Postecoglou, making [eight](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-hart/leistungsdaten/spieler/40204) appearances and keeping [four](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-hart/leistungsdaten/spieler/40204) clean sheets.

He did make a [mistake](https://twitter.com/premiersportstv/status/1430959888197369856) against AZ Alkmaar in a Europa League qualifier, but overall he appears to have settled in nicely in Scotland, while he was recently hailed as “[exceptional](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/news/man-city-star-ederson-heaps-praise-on-legend-joe-hart)” by current Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson.

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### The Latest: Hart vocal

[Devlin](https://theathletic.co.uk/2786980/2021/09/06/joe-hart-has-shown-glimpses-of-his-best-form-at-celtic-he-will-be-a-key-part-of-postecoglous-rebuild/?article_source=search&search_query=celtic), who is Celtic’s correspondent for [The Athletic](https://theathletic.co.uk/2786980/2021/09/06/joe-hart-has-shown-glimpses-of-his-best-form-at-celtic-he-will-be-a-key-part-of-postecoglous-rebuild/?article_source=search&search_query=celtic), shared a story on Tuesday looking at Hart.

Within his report, he claimed that the 34-year-old has been one of the most vocal players in the team along with club captain Callum McGregor, including in the pre-match huddles.

McGregor was going to hand Hart the captain’s armband when subbed against St Mirren last month, but upon Postecoglou’s request, he gave it to Ryan Christie.

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### The Verdict: Good signs

With Scott Brown [leaving](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) in the summer, [along](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) with Kris Ajer, Odsonne Edouard, Ryan Christie and Leigh Griffiths, who were all at the club for a long period of time, leadership is required going forward in a new-look Hoops side.

It’s good to see that Hart is already stepping up to the plate alongside McGregor in that capacity, especially with a number of the Hoops’ new additions relatively [young](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371).

***In other news:*** [***Celtic source: Hoops chiefs are scouting record-breaking ace; could be available for cut-price fee***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-source-shares-kyle-hudlin-update/)