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Leigh Griffiths
Leigh Griffiths (born 20 August 1990) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish Premiership club Celtic and the Scottish national team. Griffiths started his career at Livingston where he made his debut as a sixteen-year-old. He then moved to Dundee in 2009 for £125,000. During his five years in the Scottish First Division he earned six young player of the month awards. With Dundee in financial trouble, Griffiths moved to Wolves for around £150,000 in January 2011. Having not been a Wolves first team regular, he spent the 2011–12 season on loan to Scottish Premier League club Hibernian. This loan was renewed for the following season, during which he won the SFWA Footballer of the Year award and made his debut appearance for Scotland. After it appeared Griffiths had become part of Wolves' plans during the 2013–14 season he moved mid-season to join Celtic.
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1990-08-20
Birth Place
Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
Height
1.75
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Leigh Griffiths says no bad blood with Neil Lennon after Celtic exit

Leigh Griffiths has said that there is no bad blood between him and Neil Lennon given the way that the Irishman’s time at Celtic ended. Lennon left at the end of February 2021 with the 10IAR bid left in tatters whilst Griffiths finally left the club this January, albeit having spent time away on loan with Dundee.
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Leigh Griffiths makes surprise admission about Celtic manager

Leigh Griffiths arrived at Celtic in 2014 from Wolves and over the next eight years, he went on to have one of the most eventful careers in Scottish football of all time. On top of his game, the striker was the best player in the country without a shadow of a doubt. But then, there were arguably more lows than highs, both on and off the pitch for him.
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Leigh Griffiths: Former Scotland striker joins League 1 Falkirk

Ex-Scotland striker Leigh Griffiths is aiming to "get back enjoying football again" after joining League 1 club Falkirk for the rest of the season. The 31-year-old was a free agent after being released by Celtic last week following his Dundee loan spell. Griffiths turned down an offer to stay with...
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Leigh Griffiths could be making a return to Celtic Park soon

It’s been a difficult time for Leigh Griffiths over the last couple of years culminating in him being released from his contract by Celtic early and his loan at Dundee FC also coming to an end after disappointing performances. There is still a scenario though where we could see him return to Parkhead this season, but in opposition colours, to face his former side.
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Leigh Griffiths a free agent after Dundee departure

Scotland striker Leigh Griffiths is a free agent after parting ways with Dundee. A loan deal from Celtic expired this week and the 31-year-old did not feature in Tuesday's 0-0 derby draw with Dundee United. Griffiths signed a one-year contract extension with Celtic in the summer but the Glasgow club...
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Striker Leigh Griffiths leaves Dundee following expiry of loan deal

Dundee have confirmed Leigh Griffiths has left the club following the expiry of his loan deal earlier this week. The 31-year-old striker joined the Dark Blues for the second time in August on loan from Celtic and made 17 appearances, scoring three goals.
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Ange Postecoglou confirms Celtic’s Leigh Griffiths decision

Leigh Griffiths has had a roller coaster of a ride with Celtic since being signed by the club from Wolves way back in early 2014. After all that has happened over the years, it was a surprise to a lot of fans when he had his contract extended by a year in the summer. Back then, the decision made sense as Odsonne Edouard appeared to be on his way out while the Scot was the most experienced striker at the club, and many felt could still make a mark.
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Dundee could keep Leigh Griffiths beyond end of transfer window

Dundee manager James McPake admits he is interested in keeping Leigh Griffiths at the club long term. The striker will remain at Dundee on loan until the end of the transfer window but will then be allowed to leave Parkhead with his one-year contract set to be terminated early.
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Leigh Griffiths Released By Celtic, Exclusive Media Source Claims

Leigh Griffiths faces the prospect of being without a club in February after Celtic have reportedly terminated his contract. The controversial striker will remain on loan at Dundee until the end of this month but will then be allowed to leave Celtic Park on a free when the transfer window closes.
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Celtic manager makes brutally honest Leigh Griffiths claim

At the start of the season, Celtic produced a bit of a surprise by handing Leigh Griffiths a one year contract extension. The Scottish striker had been the best player in the Premiership when he was at the top of his game but that was a long time back. In recent years, he had failed to rediscover that kind of form except for a short spell in the 2019/20 campaign. He is still just 31 years of age though.
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Celtic stance on Leigh Griffiths comeback revealed

It was a bit of a surprise when Celtic handed Leigh Griffiths a one-year contract extension in the summer. But at the same time, it made sense too, considering that Odsonne Edouard was expected to depart the club. And many would have hoped that he could find his best form once again, because at the top of his game, there is not doubt about his abilities.
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Celtic could be handed surprise Leigh Griffiths blow

One of the first things that Celtic did during the Ange Postecoglou era was handing Leigh Griffiths a one-year contract extension. Back then, the move made sense. With Odsonne Edouard looking set to leave, many hoped that the Scottish striker would be able to rediscover his best form if he got a run in the first-team. But in hindsight, it was not a great move on the part of the Hoops, with the player currently on loan at Dundee FC.
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