Bain sets sights on comeback

CELTIC goalkeeper Scott Bain has targeted winning his place back in the team after signing a contract extension.

Bain has followed James Forrest in committing his future for a further year until 2023.

The 27-year-old has been out since mid-August since dislocating his thumb and will have to shift an in-form Fraser Forster as well as competing with Craig Gordon.

However, he has been handed a boost in the form of the new deal.

“It’s fantastic to get it done,” the former Dundee player said.

“It lets me fully focus on getting fit and getting back in the team.

“It’s something that’s been in the works for a while, so I’m glad to have it finalised. It’s enjoyable to be part of a team that’s going for trophies and winning the majority of games.”

CELT IC sk ipper Scott Brow n believes it would be “dangerous” to u nderesti mate struggling Hibernian in Saturday’s Betfred Cup semi-final at Hampden Park.

The Hoops have won the last nine trophies in Scotland and sit top of the Ladbrokes Premiership as they look for their ninth successive title win.

By contrast, Paul Heckingbottom’s side have won just one league game all season and are in ninth place, one point above bottom side St Mirren, amid five consecutive draws, one of which was a 1-1 stalemate against the Hoops at Easter Road in September.

Speaking at a Betfred Cup media conference at Hampden, the 34-year-old was asked to assess those contrasting fortunes, and if that put the pressure on the holders.

Brown, who passed himself fit despite going off with a thigh complaint during his side’s 2-0 win over St Mirren on Wednesday night, said: “It is always dangerous that, especially when a team

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