Bosun Lawal has been the talk of the town since impressing on loan at English League One outfit Fleetwood from Celtic.
The Irishman, who signed for the Hoops in 2021 after winning Watford’s Academy Player of the Year award, was sent down to the English west coast when Scott Brown was in charge of the Cods.
After he left in September, ex-Hibs gaffer Lee Johnson took charge but he didn’t last long. Charlie Adam was then appointed Head Coach in December and has done a formidable job, particularly in the development of Lawal.
The 20-year-old has been moved back into midfield and made his attributes clear for all to see. In the middle of the park in a 3-4-3/3-5-2 system, Lawal’s power, strength, and sheer determination have seen him stand above the rest in making box-to-box runs carrying the ball, winning critical tackles, playing line-breaking passes, and scoring one or two screamers:
🎥 I highly suggest you watch this compilation of Bosun Lawal.
The short video visualises the progressive, ball-carrying powerhouse of a midfielder that Lawal has developed into at Fleetwood.
Fair to say he’s partial to a screamer as well… 🚀pic.twitter.com/0HAHWXhZtG
— Celtic Youth & Loan Updates (@CelticYLUpdates) March 2, 2024
He stands at 6″2 and would provide a dynamic few of Celtic’s midfielders currently can. The Parkhead faithful have long looked for a Victor Wanyama-type player in the engine room, and Lawal looks like the closest they will get to such a figure without having to look too far.
Contracted in Glasgow until summer 2026, Lawal has recently stated his desire to challenge for a first-team place at Celtic when he returns from his Fleetwood loan. He can undoubtedly do so, but it is pivotal that Brendan Rodgers and Co. utilise him as a midfielder.
The best attributes – vigour, energy, ball-carrying, and close control – come out of the Ireland U21 internationalist when he plays in the middle of the park.
His progress is regularly monitored by the club and he will get a chance at Celtic in the summer. Out of all the players currently on loan, Lawal stands out as one who could solidify a first-team spot when he returns.
