Kris Commons has admitted that he has been left frustrated by injuries in his final season at Celtic.
The 33-year-old will be leaving Parkhead when his contract expires within a matter of weeks and although he has failed to play a single minute for the Hoops this term, he has been more than happy to watch on as Brendan Rodgers wrote himself into Scottish football’s folklore.
Commons’ final chance to play for the Bhoys will come this weekend in the Scottish Cup final with Aberdeen at Hampden Park.
However he missed the chance of a last home goodbye on Sunday in the win over Hearts and is likely to be denied his bow against the Dons as Rodgers looks to complete the domestic treble.
That won’t stop Commons from roaring on his teammates from the sidelines though and he’s also reached out to the fans to tell them just how much he has enjoyed his time with Celtic.
“In the last 12 months I’ve been a Celtic fan and they’ve been a joy to watch,” said the attacking midfielder, as quoted by the Scottish Sun.
“I wish them all the world in the future, it was a very emotional day but I think what’s happening right now, it’s never been better to be a part of Celtic.
“It’s been frustrating not to play but the truth is I’ve had four back injections and that’s been a sticking point, I’ve not been fit enough to play.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed these last six years, it’s been beyond my wildest dreams.”
Commons has made 227 appearances for Celtic since signing from Derby in 2011.
The 12-times Scotland international became quite the goal machine in Scotland, netting 89 times and also supplying 72 assists as he fired his way to five Scottish Premiership titles.
The ex-Nottingham Forest man spent part of the season on an emergency loan at Hibernian, who under the charge of Neil Lennon went on to win the Championship crown and earn promotion.
Commons played five times for Hibs, scoring two goals and providing two assists.