Kasper Schmeichel profiled as Celtic get the lowdown on keeper with winning streak who loves to dish it out

Tam Scobbie insists Kasper Schmeichel will bring instant respect to Celtic’s backline and a voice of authority to fill the void left by Joe Hart’s retirement.

The Berwick Rangers boss was on the receiving end of the Dane’s wrath during a spell together at Falkirk in 2007. Schmeichel is expected to seal a deal with the Hoops in the coming days as the EPL winner with Leicester moves on a free transfer from Anderlecht. Scobbie is adamant the 37-year-old will keep his new team-mates on their toes after sizing him up while he was on loan in Scotland from Manchester City.

He said: “Kasper expected a high standard and made sure the boys in front of him at Falkirk did their jobs. If you didn’t do that, he’d be first to make you aware of it. He wanted to win whether that was in games or training and if he had any goals scored against him in shooting drills you could see his anger. He raised the bar and made sure you were on it.

“That was the maturity he had at such a young age and it’s a huge factor why he went on to have an unbelievable career. He was a typically crabbit keeper – he liked to give out a wee bit of stick if you didn’t do something right.

“Let’s just say it would take a lot to get a “congratulations” out of him as he just expected you to do the basics well. He was a good kid and was great for Falkirk. It will be a great business for Celtic if he signs and he’ll more than fill the gap of Hart leaving.”

Scobbie admits Schmeichel’s ability was crystal clear at the Bairns. He said: “From the minute Kasper arrived at Falkirk it was clear he would go on to play at the highest level.

“His ability to make incredible saves was similar to his dad Peter. He was just an all-round professional in everything he did and he had a