Celtic fans are quick to embrace new signings, but Mohamed Bangura’s time at the club seemed doomed from the moment he arrived at Parkhead. Barely had the striker lifted the iconic green-and-white scarf when he hinted at plans to leave. In 2011, Neil Lennon spent £2 million to bring the Sierra Leone international from AIK Stockholm, following a recommendation from Henrik Larsson.
If anyone knows how to score goals, it’s the King of Kings. However, the Super Swede’s advice ended up being completely off the mark. That’s where the similarities with Larsson stop—despite Bangura’s agent not helping matters by claiming he would follow in the footsteps of the legendary Number 7, stating, “Bangura is a very talented and skilful player, and I believe he will become the next Henrik Larsson at Celtic.”
