Sean Dyche has aired his surprise at news that Joe Hart is going to be retiring at the end of this season, once Celtic action comes to a stop.

The 36-year-old goalkeeper worked with the Everton boss at Burnley. Hart has also played for Man City, Tottenham and others in a trophy-laden career that also featured a period as England’s number one.

He began and made a superb stop from a Lennon Miller header during a 3-1 Celtic win over Motherwell on Sunday. Blair Spittal had put the Steelmen ahead but Adam Idah came off the bench to inspire victory, scoring twice before Luis Palma’s stoppage-time winner.

Dyche might not be a Scottish football regular but there is still some amazement that Hart is opting to put it a day at this stage. With that stated, Dyche realizes how good a career in the game the Celtic number has had.

He added ahead of Everton’s 1-1 draw with Brighton: “I am sure there will be a lot of thoughts from a lot of people who might have had very good experiences with him.

“He is a really good professional, good guy as well and he adapted to everything we asked of him at Burnley. I think he has had a fantastic career, and I am surprised that he is departing.

“From what I know, I do not keep up endlessly with Scottish football. I think he has done well there; he has liked his time there.

“He obviously felt that it was right. So, whatever comes for him next, I wish him well.”

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