With Scott Bain ineligible to play against his parent club tonight, Craig Gordon is in line for a return to the starting line up against Dundee tonight.
Our no.1 has been sidelined with knee injury since late January, but he has been in full training. Brendan Rodgers says he will be picked to play if the stopper feels he is ready to start.
Some on Twitter were glad to see the 35 year old returning to first team action while others were disappointed:
https://twitter.com/PeejPrime/status/981496606569660418
One of the Worlds Great Goalkeepers…welcome back, Craig! 🙌⚡️👍🍀
— Marko Rollo (@TheWebsEdge) April 4, 2018
Dorus won’t be happy
— Chris.P. (@BigTamWeeDan) April 4, 2018
Ready to kick the ball out the park at least 5 times this evening
— Chris Bhoy (@ChrisD_18) April 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/Haxter77Go/status/981495760826093568
https://twitter.com/CelticForever_/status/981500755327713280
Still think Bain should keep playing, not done anything wrong since been in goals so don’t see why we should drop him just because Gordon is fit
— Frankie Beveridge (@Frankie_1888) April 4, 2018
Verdict:
During Craig’s absence, Bain has been impressive in between the posts so he will have to be on the top of his game tonight to prove he is still the club’s first choice. Due to his injury issues and his age, many feel it is time for us to give the keeper’s jersey to someone younger.
It will be interesting to see what happens once Scott returns for the match against the Accies next Sunday, and whether he’ll have to settle for a place on the bench.