Wacky Mark Warburton turned all Health and Safety when asked about the fitness of Lee Wallace.
The Sevco skipper missed last night’s 1-1 draw with St Johnstone after suffering a tight hamstring during the 1-0 win over Inverness Caley Thistle on Christmas Eve.
Rather than take Waldo off Warbo left the Scotland star on for ten minutes as his side held on grimly for a draw having used all three substitutes.
That ten minute stint will almost certainly mean that Waldo will miss out on Saturday’s visit from the champions elect but last night his manager claimed that he would never take a risk with the health of a player.
“Lee was out on the training pitch today, doing light work,” the Sporting Life website reported Warbo saying. “He’s got a tight hamstring. It will be touch and go, no doubt about that. Fingers crossed, because he’s our skipper and a very influential player. He has been outstanding.
“I wouldn’t risk him. I wouldn’t risk anyone. The health and welfare of the players is always paramount. Someone asked me if I could risk him because we have a three week break after Saturday, but absolutely not.
“Clint Hill also come off but that was an impact injury, more of a dead leg type. He is a quick healer, so touch wood we can get him ready. Lee Hodson came on tonight and we have enough quality in reserve if required.”
Former Liverpool ace Danny Wilson replaced Waldo at left-back last night and looks like keeping his place in the side due to the fact that Warbo forgot to buy a left-back in the summer while snapping up half a dozen midfielders.
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