Scott Bain’s reasons for opting for Falkirk after Celtic | OneFootball

Former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain was officially announced as Championship winners Falkirk’s first signing of the summer as John McGlynn looks at improving his squad to adapt to life in the Scottish Premiership…

Scott Bain signs for Falkirk on a free transfer from Celtic. Photo Falkirk FC

Falkirk will want at the very least to avoid a yo-yo drop back into the Championship but McGlynn’s own ambitions will be to make the top six. Much of that will depend on how they get on in the summer transfer window and the capture of Scott Bain is a decent start, given the former Celtic keeper had multiple offers to consider as he looks for first team football after seven years at Celtic with limited game-time.

Scott Bain on the reasons why he opted for a move to Falkirk

“It’s great to be here,” Scott Bain said to Falkirk TV. “The club is very well run and it’s a really great set-up. It’s full of good people, and that’s a part of the reason I wanted to come here.

Scott Bain signs for Falkirk on a free transfer from Celtic. Photo Falkirk FC

“I think I can come in and help a bit in terms of experience with the league and with the team’s style of play.

“I’m really looking forward to working with the squad and the management team. The boys have done an incredible job over the last two years and hopefully I can help this season to be an other successful one for the club and the fans.”

‘He chose to come to the club over various other offers both north and south of the border,” Paul Smith, Falkirk’s assistant manager

Paul Smith, assistant manager at Falkirk, working under PFA Scotland Manager of the Year John McGlynn, spoke for the newly promoted Scottish Premiership club on the signing of Scott Bain on a free transfer from Celtic. He said: “We’re delighted Scott has joined us here at Falkirk after he chose to come to the club over various other offers both north and south of the border.

“He is a goalkeeper who comes to us after seven years at Celtic, and in that time he has played in massive European games, Scottish international matches, and at the highest level in Scotland, so he comes to the club with a wealth of experience.

Scott Bain signs for Falkirk on a free transfer from Celtic. Photo Falkirk FC

“He is really good with the ball at his feet, and his style of play perfectly suits the play-style and ethos that we have at Falkirk,” Smith added.

“He’ll fit in really well with Nicky, Jamie, and Owen, and I’m sure all three will learn from the vast experience that Scott has. We look forward to working with him in the coming season.”

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