Former Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson has suggested there is still more to come from midfielder David Turnbull.
In recent weeks, after a slightly slower start to the campaign Turnbull’s form has picked up and began to show what he is capable of under Ange Postecoglou, grabbing a hat-trick against St Mirren last weekend.
Speaking to Sun Sport, the midfielder’s former Motherwell boss who gave him his debut for the club has insisted there could be even more to come from the 22-year old.
“The level of David’s performances for Celtic right now is no surprise for me. He’s always had that kind of talent.
“But, obviously, playing alongside even better players than at Motherwell has got to improve his game.“David’s also got another good manager in Ange Postecoglou — and from what I can see, he’s become an integral part of the team.
“He’s growing fast as a player on a huge stage, and I couldn’t be happier for David and his family.
“He is a brilliant boy, humble and grounded. But he also doesn’t lack self-belief. David has that confidence you need to play for a club like Celtic.
“I think he has always backed himself to play at a higher level, and he’s proving it in some style. He’s got two great feet, ability and vision.
“David is putting an end product to his game, which is making him stand out. He can control matches and score goals — those players are worth millions.
“I’d describe him as one of the best players I’ve worked with, if not the best.
“From the early days at Motherwell, you could see David had that belief he could handle a football — and nobody could get near him.
“It’s interesting to sit back and watch his career from afar. David had good coaching coming through the ranks at Motherwell, and there are a lot of people there who can feel pride at his development.
“The future looks fantastic for David — and you wonder how far he can actually go.
“He’s excelling with Celtic’s current style of football. I watched one of their games the other day, and it was fantastic.
“David was at the heart of everything, making passes, providing some assists and trying to score goals.
“He’s an extremely laid-back character. Nothing’s going to bother him much.
“And you can bet he’s impatient for the games against AZ Alkmaar and Rangers.
“They are two proper pressure fixtures — but David’s made for them. The only thing I ever thought about David, constructively, was his fitness levels could be better.
“But you can see that coming with regular first-team football at Celtic’s level in the league and Europe.
“The worry for Celtic is that they may soon struggle to hang on to him if he keeps doing what he is doing at the minute.
“Goalscoring midfielders always attract attention, especially when you get the profile at Celtic.
“David just needs to keep playing and getting better and better.”
Last season, Turnbull was one of the few shining lights in a Celtic side which struggled for form.
What made that even more impressive and frustrating at the same time was that he was only brought into the side regularly from December onwards.
Some weren’t too how he would fit in under Ange, but now he looks to be excelling in a slightly deeper role.
At the age of 22, the midfielder still has a lot of developing to do, which is extremely exciting for Celtic as we progress through the season.
