ANGE has been talking up one of his top summer signings ahead of the Glasgow derby at Hampden.
The Celtic manager was full of praise for Cameron Carter-Vickers, not just for what he’s done on the pitch, but for the type of person Cameron is behind the scenes.
Ange has spoken about CCV’s great temperament at Lennoxtown and how the defender is always looking for feedback to improve. The manager also revealed Cameron will also give his take to the coaches and management about games and how he has seen things from his perspective.
It’s been a staple of Ange’s signing philosophy this season. As the manager puts it himself, he wants low maintenance players with a good work ethic.
Celtic’s resurgence this season is down to the fact we have a great group of lads who have all come together. You can have all the talent in the world but if you have a few bad eggs in the dressing room it can disrupt the whole flow and atmosphere around the club.
Speaking to SunSport, Ange talked up the influence Cameron has had:
“Cam’s been great. We got him in on deadline day, so for him to be so consistent, considering he missed all of pre-season, is a real credit to him. He’s been a fantastic addition, and he’s also a great person to have in the dressing room,”
“He played for teams that were consistently trying to get promotion from a tough league. And he didn’t just survive in that league, he did very well in it. When I did my research on him, Cameron looked a type that could provide leadership, particularly at the back, and that’s how it’s proved. There’s still massive improvement in there. For a defender, he’s still a young guy and he wants to improve.
“I try to go for the low-maintenance ones because it makes my life a bit easier. There aren’t too many who have given me headaches this year. He’s definitely in that camp, but he wants feedback and he works closely with the other coaches on one-to-one feedback.
“He has an inquisitive mind, so he gives his own opinion about how things are going and what we should be doing. He’s been a good part of the group, not just as a footballer but as a person.”
On CCV’s nickname, Ange laughed knowing what his teammates are calling him – The Fridge!
“Well, if the boys feel it’s appropriate! I do remember the original ‘Fridge’. That was definitely my era! He was a bit of a unit who got about the gridiron field pretty well.
“I’ll leave nicknames to others, that’s not really my area.”
Cameron is certainly in the running for player of the year. He has been a rock at the heart of defence alongside Carl Starfelt. The defender is someone Celtic fans want to see the club sign up on a permanent basis in the summer. Hopefully that can be achieved.
