Leigh Griffiths hasn’t been suspended by Celtic.
The striker has made just one 30 minute appearance so far this season, in a pre-season friendly against Hibs, and missed the opening two competitive matches due to a calf strain.
As the news of the Aberdeen Eight emerged Griffiths’ partner, Caitlyn Melville shared images of her birthday party which showed the Celtic striker alongside a number of guests.
Discussing various matters, a well-placed Celtic source claimed that Griffiths had been suspended without pay on the back of that incident.
Celtic Communications Manager Iain Jamieson rarely replies to emails from myself but was quick to put me right when I emailed on Tuesday if Griffiths was suspended without pay.
He replied: On and off the record Joe…It’s rubbish..bad source.
With Griffiths available for selection Neil Lennon shouldn’t be short of striking options for Tuesday’s Champions League qualifier at home to KR Reykjavik.
New signing Albian Ajeti could be added to the squad registered with UEFA, Odsonne Edouard is the clear first pick with Patryk Klimala looking like a genuine option after bulking up during lockdown following his January transfer from Poland.