GERMAN legend Rainer Bonhof has pinpointed Scott Brown as the man Borussia Monchengladbach must curb at Parkhead tomorrow night.
The former Scotland Under-21 coach, now vice-president of the Bundesliga outfit, handed the Celtic skipper his international debut in a 3-1 defeat away to Spain in 2004.
Bonhof, who spent four years in the post while Berti Vogts was the international supremo, said: “I remember Scott Brown well from my time in Scotland.
“Of course, I worked with him at times when I was in charge of the Under-21 team.
“Everyone knows how good he is. Anyone who has watched him for the last 10 years knows about his capacity as a footballer.
“He’s been a terrific player Celtic, but, with all his experience, he’s even more valuable to the first-team now.
“When I first saw Scott as a youngster, I always felt he’d be a top player. You could see his power and ability.
“He had all the skills required, but, more importantly, at a young age he could read a match from his position as a No6 in midfield.
“You only had to watch him once or twice and you said to yourself: ‘This is a guy ready for much bigger challenges’.”
Hopefully, Bonhof will witness that again from the Celtic Park stand tomorrow night.
Meanwhile former Celtic skipper Andy Lynch’s autobiography is out this Thursday and there’s still time to take advantage of the great launch offer.
Just order Hoops, Stars and Stripes from CQN Bookstore (HERE) and you will automatically receive a signed copy plus a free copy (also signed) of Quality Street Gang by Paul Dykes. So both books cost just £14.99 plus p&p for the next few days.
