DEREK Soutar insists Dundee keeper Scott Bain will be right in the firing line come Sunday against Celtic but is tailor-made to deny the Hoops a potential title party.

Former Dark Blues star Soutar is a big fan of Bain whose been a revelation since signing for Paul Hartley’s men three years ago.

The 25-year-old No.1 is preparing to try and shut out Brendan Rodgers’ rampant side who could clinch the Premiership flag with victory at Dens Park provided second-top Aberdeen lose to Hearts 24 hours earlier.

And former Aberdeen ace Soutar, who enjoyed two spells at Dens between the sticks, believes Bain has got what it takes to prolong the Parkhead club’s wait to be crowned champions once more. Soutar said: “Scott is likely to be the busiest man inside Dens on Sunday.

“But I don’t think there’s anyone more equipped than him to stand up to whatever Celtic throw at him on the day. 

“It would have many keepers quaking in their boots at the prospect of facing the likes of Dembele, Sinclair, Armstrong and maybe even Griffiths.

“Scott isn’t fazed by anything though and that’s what makes him the keeper he is today.

“At Aberdeen when he was just a kid, you could tell he was calm amid pressure and he’ll have to he at his best against Celtic.

“If Celtic know they can win the title on Sunday they will go for the jugular right away - no doubt about it.

“So Scott will need to be in his toes from the first whistle. Knowing him , he’ll relish the whole occasion. He won’t be having sleepless nights because he’s one of the calmest guys I know.

“He could end up being the difference between Celtic clinching the title or having to wait another week.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if he thwarts them as he’s such a big-game player who rises to the occasion.”

Dundee defeated Rangers 2-1 at Dens recently and Soutar knows they must reproduce that kind of display to stand any chance against the Glasgow giants.

He added: “Dundee were excellent against Rangers.

“I was there and you could feel the intensity in their play.”

“They’ll need more of the same against Celtic.

“If they can get back to that level of performance, you never know what could happen. “