LEFT BACK TO FIGHT BACK

KT may have felt humiliated to be left out but he's a determined character.. he'll never chuck in the towel

- BY CRAIG SWAN

CHRIS SUTTON reckons Kieran Tierney may have felt humiliation at being left out of a struggling Celtic.

But the ex-Parkhead star is adamant the fullback is a fighter who will overcome hurdles and determinedly scrap his way back to his best.

Tierney headed away for Scotland duty having scored his first goal since returning to his boyhood heroes in the 4-0 win over Kilmarnock.

The former Arsenal ace was on as a sub having replaced the injured Marcelo Saracchi, with the Uruguayan also named ahead of him for other key games this term, such as the Premier Sports Cup semifinal against Rangers.

Tierney arrived back at Celtic amid a fanfare following five years with the Gunners but it hasn't been an easy beginning or seamless return.

Sutton feels being omitted from starting lineups as his team fought to find their best form may have been tough for the 28-year-old to absorb.

And the situation might not have been made any easier by trying to find rhythm after a lack of game-time and injury issues.

But he is also sure the battling character of the tigerish defender and his quality can see him come through.

Speaking on the Record Celtic Podcast, Sutton said: "It's interesting because I think most people feel the same way, that Kieran Tierney quite clearly hasn't been the same since he's returned to Celtic, whether there's something psychological in there.