Undoubtedly, since the former Celtic great declared at the end of the previous season that he was hanging up his gloves, there has been a lot of conjecture.

As we mentioned yesterday, there have been over 20 goalkeepers linked to Celtic since Hart’s retirement, and there is still a lot of conjecture over who will wear the number one jersey going forward.

As the start of the new season draws near, Charlie Mulgrew, a former Celtic defender, has warned the supporters about why, in his opinion, they should exercise patience and let the team take its time in selecting a new number one.

Barkas warns Mulgrew

In order to help lead Celtic to a record-breaking ten-game winning streak, the club spent £4.5 million to sign Vasilis Barkas.

Mulgrew has stated that Barkas’ purchase is the reason why the supporters should not panic because every Celtics fan is aware of what transpired when he joined the team.

Mulgrew stated [on Superscoreboard], “You can’t rush these decisions, so I’m not surprised it hasn’t happened yet. A few years ago, you saw Barkas. It was unsuccessful.

Nobody is to blame. You don’t always settle. It wouldn’t surprise me if he was playing well, on the rise, and a strong goalie right now.

He simply never gave in to what wasn’t meant for him. It’s quite difficult to decide immediately and in a hurry. It’s imperative that you take your time and complete the background checks.

“I have no doubt that these goalkeepers will be of interest to other teams. It is definitely best to wait until later to acquire agents and clubs who are either searching for bigger moves or are waiting for more money. It involves more than merely picking up a player and bringing them in.

Even though the keeper was signed early, the same fans would be all over him if he performed poorly.

“Obviously, supporters want players, goalies, and number one players in the door, but I think as a club you need to be patient and make sure you get the decision right.”

Joe Hart is the ideal illustration of how having a skilled and seasoned goalkeeper can propel a team to victory.

It’s true that the former Celtic hero had flaws, but his three years at Celtic were unquestionably successful despite them.

After being crowned the Celtic Supporters Association’s Player of the Year, Hart had his best season yet with the team last year, winning seven of the nine titles.

Hart departs Celtic as a treble-winning legend, and the Parkhead supporters will always cherish his exploits, leadership, and relationships with the team and the fans.