Andrew Gutman is in the Celtic XI playing at Arbroath this afternoon.
The left-back has been training with Celtic for a fortnight and is awaiting a work permit to complete his move from Indiana University.
Before Christmas he spent some time training at the state-of-the-art Murray Park but has decided to try his luck with the Scottish champions.
A few early goals here at Gayfield! Arbroath conceded an early penalty with Darren Hill picking up a booking and Armstrong Oko-Flex converting before Danny Denholm equalised after a great move. Greig Spence impressing on his debut 1-1
— Arbroath FC (@ArbroathFC) January 19, 2019
Goal! @greigspence scores on his debut! 3-1 pic.twitter.com/6PBYOXur1d
— Arbroath FC (@ArbroathFC) January 19, 2019
Teams today for our friendly against a Celtic XI pic.twitter.com/zM763KGL2p
— Arbroath FC (@ArbroathFC) January 19, 2019
Gutman played the second half of a friendly against St Mirren last Friday but will get an idea of the rough and tumble of the Scottish game when he goes in against the League One leaders.
Arbroath, manager by Dick Campbell are 22 points ahead of Airdrie United at the top of League One which gives an idea of the task facing Tommy McIntyre’s side today.
Damon Duff was announced as assistant to McIntyre in midweek with the former Irish internationalist making his dug-out debut at Gayfield.
UPDATE: Arbroath leading 3-1 at half time
CELTIC: Mullen; Bell, Welsh, Duffy, Trialist (Gutman); Hill, Robertson, McInroy, Robertson, Benyu, Miller; Oko-Flex
SUBS: Hughes, Church, Kennedy, Caffrey, Savoury, Dembele, Deas