Successful cup campaign
we all performed excellently, especially over there. We can all take confidence from that, even though we got beat.
“They were a top side, so it was a nice learning curve for me to say I can play at that level and standard.”
Despite his apparent No. 1 status, Bain insists he will never feel comfortable while a goalkeeper of Craig Gordon’s ability is lurking behind him.
But with a makeshift defence in front of him against Sarajevo, he is doing his best to make the Hoops’ rearguard feel confident.
“Everyone seems to fit in really quick here and they are all good players, so my job is just to be vocal all the time,” Bain continued.
“Hopefully, the instructions I give help them settle into the back- four, as well as those that other boys who play there all the time can give them.
“The back- four have been excellent again. It was the same last season.
“Whoever came in did a job to a high standard. We can be confident whoever goes in there this time can do a great job.”
New recruit Christoffer Jullien is expected to slot in at centre-half once he reaches match fitness.
Having seen him in action in training, Bain reckons the Frenchman will quickly make his presence felt.
“He’s strong, quick, powerful, and a good passer of the ball,” the goalie said.
“No one has really got by him yet. He’s had a long off-season, so he’s getting time to reach full fitness and get up to full speed.
“He’ll be a welcome addition to the team.”
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