In June 2019, David Turnbull’s incredible rise was about to reach a new high.
After breaking into the team after rising through the Motherwell youth ranks, the midfielder netted 15 times and became an immediately influential player for the Steelmen, despite only being 20 years of age.
With such great talent and promise, it was inevitable others would come calling. Both Celtic and Norwich City had bids accepted which would have far surpassed Motherwell’s record transfer fee, with David settling on a switch to Celtic.
With the deal signed, he underwent medical tests in the last step before moving to Glasgow. But then, in a matter of hours, it all collapsed around him.
A problem with his knee which he had no prior knowledge or symptoms of meant he needed an operation which would keep him out for months, and led to the transfer being called off.
Such a blow had the potential to be a physically and mentally demanding challenge for a young player who, through no fault of his own, had saw his career come to an unexpected pause.
This is the story of his comeback.