Source: Team_Talk
Dillon puts Flood friendship aside
The Irishmen were neighbours on Tayside during Flood's 18 months at Dundee United and forged a close bond during their time playing together before the winger moved on to Celtic.[LNB]Dillon, Flood and fellow Dubliner Jon Daly all stayed within a few minutes' walk of each other and were regular visitors to each other's homes.[LNB]But the street has taken on a quieter feel since Flood's January move to Parkhead.[LNB]The former Manchester City and Cardiff player made his debut in the Old Firm game against Rangers last month but has had to be patient because of his ineligibility in cup matches since.[LNB]When Celtic manager Gordon Strachan signed the 23-year-old, plenty of critics lined up to claim he would not be good enough to command a regular place but Dillon insists there is no doubt Flood will go on to prove a cut-price steal.[LNB]He said: "I still speak to Willo most days, even though he's moved down to Glasgow now.[LNB]"It's a bit strange not having him around because he stayed just down the road. The place is certainly a lot quieter.[LNB]"But he's loving every minute of it and is just desperate to start playing as much as possible.[LNB]"When Celtic signed him there were a few people asking why but anyone who has actually watched him play will have seen how good he is and the attitude he's got.[LNB]"When he was at Man City, most of the other players couldn't believe he wasn't in the team a lot more.[LNB]"He was voted man of the match in a few of the games he played in the Premiership so he's got a great pedigree and people seemed to overlook that.[LNB]"Obviously things didn't work out for him as he (would have) liked at Cardiff but that happens sometimes.[LNB]"In Scotland he proved in the season and a half he was with us that he's one of the best players in the country.[LNB]"By moving to Celtic he's in the same league and will be coming up against the same teams so nothing's new to him.[LNB]"He won't be doing anything different so, once he gets into the team regularly, I think he'll remind everyone what he can do.[LNB]"In fact, the only difference is going to be he's playing against us now.[LNB]"We're the only team he's not faced but he'll know what to expect at Tannadice because he's well aware of the attitude our lads have.[LNB]"I know he's desperate to play in this one; coming back to Tannadice means a lot to him and there are a few of our lads waiting to see him as well.[LNB]"It's a good rivalry. He was really popular here, all the boys got on well with him but there's no doubt we'll be doing our best to shut him out.[LNB]"We'll have a laugh with him after the game but once we've crossed that line we'll get our work heads on and be doing our best to make sure he has a bad day."[LNB][LNB]
