Celtic fans flooded social media following the news that Leigh Griffiths was making a return to training at Lennoxtown.
Within an hour of the announcement more than 400 comments had been added to the official tweet.
After more than three months out of action to deal with personal issues the striker has taken the first steps towards a return to action.
No timetable has been set for his return to first team action but if all goes to plan it seems more likely than not that Griffiths will get the chance before the season ends.
#CelticFC today announced that striker @Leighgriff09 will be returning to the club this week to commence fitness and performance work at Lennoxtown.
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) March 27, 2019
You know he will score at Ibrox ???? …. the song they sing is in the bin
— Coonster (@hibeesfamily) March 27, 2019
Fantastic!! Welcome back, SuperLeigh. ????????
— LouMun 67 ?????????????????????????????????? (@lfmunro) March 27, 2019
Buzzing with this! Welcome back wee man! ????????????????
— Georgina (@Georgina87x) March 27, 2019
@Leighgriff09 Walking back into the dressing room like… pic.twitter.com/EIlIRMRqR4
— Gary Baird (@Angrybairdit) March 27, 2019
Welcome home @Leighgriff09 ????????????
— Cmcg (@conmcg67) March 27, 2019
Brilliant news. Can’t wait to see him back on the pitch! We’ve missed him big time ????????
— Murray (@DMMacdonald96) March 27, 2019
Brilliant news .. time to celebrate with box a teacakes????????????????????????
— Amanda Mclaughlin (@amandaxbabyx) March 27, 2019
Welcome home Griff ???????? best news for a Wednesday ????????
— Shellbell ???? x (@shelly221010) March 27, 2019
Welcome back Griff ????????
— Kayla (@kaylamcintoshxo) March 27, 2019
Fantastic news. Welcome back wee man ??????????????????
— Celtic Ghirl (@CelticGhirl74) March 27, 2019
Neil Lennon signed Griffiths for £1m from Wolves in January 2014 but stepped down as Celtic manager a few months later.
Despite the arrival of various strikers ranging from John Guidetti to Carlton Cole Griffiths has held his place in the Celtic side, scoring his 100th goal earlier this season.
Odsonne Edouard and Oli Burke have shared the striking role since the turn of the year but the return of Griffiths would open up further options for Lennon.
