Brendan Rodgers has paid tribute to Scott Bain following confirmation of the goalkeeper’s departure from Celtic after more than seven years at the club.
Bain leaves with 14 major honours to his name and the respect of the dressing room firmly intact. Reflecting on the keeper’s contribution, the Celtic manager was full of praise for the 33-year-old, both on and off the pitch.
“Scott has given everything to Celtic and I would like to thank him sincerely for his time at the club,” Rodgers said. “He has been a valued member of the squad and a great team-mate, really liked and respected by us all. Everyone at the club wishes Scott and his family all the very best for the future.”
Bain made 75 appearances for Celtic after initially joining on loan from Dundee in January 2018. He made that move permanent later that year and went on to serve under multiple managers, always ready to step in when called upon.
His debut performance in a 3-2 win at Ibrox remains a memorable early highlight in a career at the club defined by professionalism and consistency.
Speaking to the official club website, Bain admitted leaving wasn’t easy, but expressed his gratitude for the years spent at Celtic.
“I am really sad, of course, to be leaving the club but I am so thankful, too, for everything the club has given me,” he said.
“I have enjoyed my time at Celtic massively and it has been a huge honour to be part of the biggest and best club in the country. I would like to thank the Gaffer and all the other managers I’ve worked with, my many team-mates over the years and all the staff at Celtic.
“I’ve made some great friends at Celtic and will always be supporting the club in everything it does. The Celtic fans are the best around and I thank them for all the support I have been given by them too. I wish the club and our supporters nothing but success for the future.”
Bain leaves with the appreciation of Celtic supporters and staff, having played his part in one of the most successful periods in the club’s recent history.
Many Celtic fans have joked Scott has had the best job in football. The goalkeeper has had a front row seat to some very special times. He might not have been playing, but he was in and around the club for some special times.
It will be interesting to see where Scott ends up next.
