It is a universally known fact that Celtic have been in an absolutely rampaging mood this term, scoring goals left right and centre, being crafty through the middle and resilient at the back to mould themselves as a formidable side, at least in the domestic league.
With an unassailable lead of 27 points over second-placed Aberdeen, the Bhoys have some more fixtures to negotiate which are increasingly becoming academical, before they kiss the Ladbrokes Premiership and could very well go on to win it without losing in any of their outings. Honestly, the green and white crops have appeared to be miles ahead of their fellow league sides.
However, Brendan Rodgers is aiming for gold next season and apparently, his sights are fixed to steer his employers to global recognition in the Champions League. The Scottish giants haven’t yet gained a strong footing in the lucrative European outings and in pursuit of the same, the former Liverpool manager must look forward to ensuring that he still has his core team with him with whom he is looking to move forward. One of the latest reports to have emerged is that of Rodgers believing that his no. 1 goalkeeper has given his consent for a new long-term deal.
Craig Gordon is a household name in the continent and for a side which is aspiring to take major steps forward, Gordon fits the bill of a world class personnel under the bars.
The Scottish goalie was on the radar of the Premier League leaders, Chelsea, who placed two bids to lure him to the Stamford Bridge in order to replace Asmir Begovic as the second choice goalkeeper to Thibaut Courtois, which of course, never materialised.
He has roughly eighteen months left on his ongoing contract, but after giving a nod to the fresh one, the 34-year-old would be bound to the Celtic Park until 2020, and frankly speaking, he has indeed earned it.
Gordon has been rock solid at the back ever since signing for the Celts and frankly speaking, he must have been doing something right if Antonio Conte was after his signature.
The former Hearts and Sunderland man with the gloves has already won a couple of league titles, two Scottish Cups and one Scottish League Cup with the Hoops and with the experience, he has accumulated under his belt, a contract extension should be deemed as nothing short of a fresh signing for the club.
