Neil Lennon was giving nothing away to the media today about who he’ll have in goal against Hibs tomorrow.
Fraser Forster is the undoubted number one with Craig Gordon sitting in reserve since the England internationalist arrived on loan from Southampton.
Last season Brendan Rodgers brought in Scott Bain for all four Betfred Cup ties with Gordon getting the nod ahead of Forster for the Betfred Cup win over Partick Thistle.
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Asked if Gordon will play tomorrow Lennon replied: “He might,” then paused, smiled and added: “And he might not”.
With Bain signing a contract extension this week Lennon now has three strong options for one place in his side but has no problem with that issue.
“It’s impossible to give them all regular game time,” the Celtic boss added. “First of all, I’m delighted that Scott has signed long term, he’s thoroughly merited a new contract. He’s got his best years in front of him and we’re delighted that they are going to be with us.
“He’s a very talented goalkeeper and has progressed rapidly over the last couple of years. I’m delighted that he is going to stay on, we’ve got huge competition in that area which is a very important area of the team.
“I’m delighted with the three goalkeepers that I have at my disposal. They are very talented, unbelievable professionals and they will push each other on which is great.”
Bain was pictured back in training today but hasn’t played any football since mid August.
With Forster being on a season long loan and Gordon out of contract in June it’s unlikely that the same three players will be competing for the gloves next season.
Two of Celtic’s other keepers, Conor Hazard and Ross Doohan are currently out on loan in the Championship at Dundee and Ayr United.
