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Tony Watt responds to claims by ex-Celtic team-mate Kelvin Wilson

Tony Watt of CSKA Sofia during the UEFA Europe League first round qualifier match between OFK Titograd and CSKA Sofia on July 16, 2019 in Podgorica...
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The one-time Celtic prodigy has hit back at a former team-mate on Twitter.

Tony Watt of Hearts  misses a chance to score during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Hearts and Celtic on August 7, 2016 in Glasgow, Edinburgh.

Former Celtic star Tony Watt has been forced into a cutting response after being criticised by one of his old team-mates over the weekend.

Kelvin Wilson, who spent two years at Parkhead until 2013, claimed that Watt could and should have been another James Forrest in terms of talent.

But the former centre-back said that the 25-year-old CSKA Sofia striker – who scored that Celtic goal to beat Barcelona in the Champions League seven years ago – preferred the limelight at the detriment of his career.

Despite his talent, Watt left the Bhoys permanently in 2014 and has since played for no fewer than eight clubs across the continent.

And although the former Celtic prodigy respects Wilson’s opinion, he was vociferous in rejecting it all the same.

Here’s how the Bulgaria-based marksman reacted on Twitter:

Watt has netted three times in 10 league appearances for CSKA so far this season, five of which were from the bench.

Celtic player Tony Watt (l) celebrates his goal with Victor Wanyama (c) and Adam Matthews  during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Celtic and Barcelona at Celtic Park on...