Hooiveld makes title pledge

10 November 2010 15:07
Jos Hooiveld has told Celtic that they will win the Scottish Premier League if he stays in the team.[LNB] The Hoops stopper started the campaign partnering Daniel Majstorovic but lost his place to fellow Dutchman Glenn Loovens and only got on as a substitute against Aberdeen at Parkhead on Saturday because Thomas Rogne was sent off.[LNB]Ahead of Wednesday night's game against Hearts at Tynecastle, Hooiveld was quoted on STV's website as having told Dutch broadcaster RTV Drenthe: "Last Saturday I played in the second half (of the 9-0 win over Aberdeen).[LNB]"Today, I have heard I will play in the defence on Wednesday.[LNB]"It's very good news and I don't intend to relinquish that position.[LNB]"The assistant coach (Johan Mjallby) spoke to me after the last training session.[LNB]"He asked me if I was ready and if I felt good. I told him: 'If you give me games I will give you the title'."

Source: Team_Talk