Stopper happy with Saints stay

Defender Scott Cuthbert is aiming to use his season-long loan spell at St Mirren to help him get into the Celtic first team.

The 21-year-old has enjoyed an impressive start at Love Street and is happy to gain first-team experience with the Buddies in the hope of boosting his chances of getting into the Bhoys' side next season.

Cuthbert told the Paisley Express: "It's so hard to break into the Celtic first team, because there are so many good players ahead of you. It does get frustrating.

"It was always in my head that I had to go out on loan this season.

"If you go out on loan and you get the opportunity to play games then you are bound to learn something and, hopefully, you will go back to your club a better player."