Yeah - a great model professional player in my eyes. Will always have the utmost respect for him.
Was funny though how everyone doubted him saying "he could never manage it in a top league" while at the same time he was doing it game in game out in the European stage against some of the top sides. Then he had a great Euro 2004 and a decent world cup 2002 if i remember right. Remember a neat little goal against Italy he scored.
I do think he would have done well in the EPL. Obviously not the standards he set up Scotland in terms of goals but he would get his fair share of them.
What a difference aswell. His first game for Celtic away to Hibs i remember being at my mates watching it when he came on against Hibs. Lost Celtic the game with a right sloppy pass which led to Charnley scoring a screamer. Remember saying to my mate "oh fuck, what pile of shite we have gone and signed here". Never have been a believer in first impressions since.
I get comparisons with Larsson actually ODM. Im quite short and play upfront. Bang the goals in for fun but am a great team player and work my socks off and create lots of chances for my team mates. Im great in the air also
