RYAN CONROY has had to communicate in several different languages as he has helped his foreign team-mates integrate into the Celtic Development Squad.

But there is only one word that matters for the reserve team captain - winner.

Conroy got his hands on a fourth reserve team championship medal at Ibrox this week when he set up the game's only goal scored by Simon Ferry.

With so much talent from around the world being drawn to Parkhead, it was symbolic that the local Bhoys combined so impressively.

Conroy believes Scottish players have much to offer, and aims to keep knocking on the first-team door.

The man who turned 22 on Tuesday said: "Players have come in from lots of different countries, and they have done well.

"It spurs you on working with them.

"They have to adapt to our style because the game here is a lot quicker. But they have done that well.

"They tend to be a lot calmer on the ball, and we can learn from that."

The United Nations of would-be stars is adding to an eclectic mix of talent which Conroy believes is providing an excellent education for him and everyone else involved.

But, having had a taste of first-team football last season as an emergency left-back, and again in this season's Scottish Cup defeat by St Mirren, the former left-winger knows the prize that awaits anyone who proves they are ready to graduate to manager Gordon Strachan's side.

He said: "You realise when you sign for Celtic they are going to have big squads and are able to bring in players, even at a young age. They have scouts all over the world.

"But the good thing is the club are showing they are highlighting the development of players, more than they have done for a while.

"You get the chance to train with the first team at Lennoxtown and it's up to you to keep on showing the manager what you can do.

"You know he will give you a chance if you impress him."

Conroy's captaincy of the reserve side has brought praise from Strachan, who admires his commitment.

The youngster is happy the reserve league will survive for another season to provide him with a stage for his talents.

He has considered asking to go out on loan to hone his competitive skills, but will settle for defending the reserve title if this does not come off.

Conroy said: "You want to play competitive football every week, and though people knock the reserve league, it is quite good for that.

"It was certainly competitive at Ibrox on Tuesday. We knew Rangers would not make it easy for us, and we thought they might even have included a few more big-name players.

"They made it hard for us to get the result we needed, but we got there with a good goal from Simon."