But not that martin....
From dailyrecord.co.uk
MOMO SYLLA will make his Kilmarnock debut against Hibs tonight after a spell at Leicester City that was heaven off the park and hell on it.
The man who spent four years at Celtic and played in the Champions League under Martin O'Neill couldn't cope with the kick and rush of the Championship but found a level of support among the fans so unique that he wants to take one of them home with him to Africa in the summer to meet his family.
The 29-year-old said: "His name is Martin and he came to see me every day at training in good times or bad at Leicester.
"At Christmas Martin even came to the training ground with presents for myself, my girlfriend Julie, and our son Kai.
"I knew Martin was unemployed so I was deeply touched by the gesture. He wasn't one of those supporters who shakes you by the hand and then walks away.
"We talked a lot and I want to bring him up to see Kilmarnock before I pay for him to go to Africa with us for a holiday.
"He doesn't believe I'll take him on the trip but Martin was helpful to me in the bad times."
Craig Levein signed Sylla from Celtic but when the manager left Leicester the player tried to get out of his contract and return to his adopted city of Glasgow.
Sylla said: "I believe all experiences in life are good and always try to remember there are people who have lives much harder than being a footballer.
"But everything changed when Craig left Leicester. When I heard Kilmarnock wanted me I was delighted. I missed Glasgow, even the terrible weather, and my son wanted to see his granny on a regular basis once again."
Now Sylla's looking forward to playing against Celtic in the SPL even though he admits the last time he faced his former team-mates he couldn't get through the game without laughing.
He said: "I couldn't get used to the idea I was in a different coloured strip from them. It was a friendly at Leicester and I gave all of them a cuddle before the game. Then the laughter started.
"I keep in touch with Celtic's progress but when I was asked to sign for Kilmarnock it gave me the same warm feeling I had when I left St Johnstone to agree terms with Martin O'Neill."
From dailyrecord.co.uk
MOMO SYLLA will make his Kilmarnock debut against Hibs tonight after a spell at Leicester City that was heaven off the park and hell on it.
The man who spent four years at Celtic and played in the Champions League under Martin O'Neill couldn't cope with the kick and rush of the Championship but found a level of support among the fans so unique that he wants to take one of them home with him to Africa in the summer to meet his family.
The 29-year-old said: "His name is Martin and he came to see me every day at training in good times or bad at Leicester.
"At Christmas Martin even came to the training ground with presents for myself, my girlfriend Julie, and our son Kai.
"I knew Martin was unemployed so I was deeply touched by the gesture. He wasn't one of those supporters who shakes you by the hand and then walks away.
"We talked a lot and I want to bring him up to see Kilmarnock before I pay for him to go to Africa with us for a holiday.
"He doesn't believe I'll take him on the trip but Martin was helpful to me in the bad times."
Craig Levein signed Sylla from Celtic but when the manager left Leicester the player tried to get out of his contract and return to his adopted city of Glasgow.
Sylla said: "I believe all experiences in life are good and always try to remember there are people who have lives much harder than being a footballer.
"But everything changed when Craig left Leicester. When I heard Kilmarnock wanted me I was delighted. I missed Glasgow, even the terrible weather, and my son wanted to see his granny on a regular basis once again."
Now Sylla's looking forward to playing against Celtic in the SPL even though he admits the last time he faced his former team-mates he couldn't get through the game without laughing.
He said: "I couldn't get used to the idea I was in a different coloured strip from them. It was a friendly at Leicester and I gave all of them a cuddle before the game. Then the laughter started.
"I keep in touch with Celtic's progress but when I was asked to sign for Kilmarnock it gave me the same warm feeling I had when I left St Johnstone to agree terms with Martin O'Neill."
