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David James has lifted the lid on his collapsed move to Celtic in 2010 - and why he blames EASYJET. ‌

The former England No1 was offered a deal by Neil Lennon to make the switch north having spent his entire career down south. ‌

James - viewed as the perfect replacement for Artur Boruc - was out of contract after a memorable four years at Portsmouth. ‌

The ex- Liverpool and Man City shotstopper was initially keen on a move to Parkhead and the chance to experience the Glasgow derby.

But James - who was 39 at the time - was only willing to join the Hoops if he could FLY up and down to training from his Exeter home.

Unsurprisingly, the flight times didn't quite work out and James opted to continue his career in the EFL Championship with Bristol City. ‌

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