Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Jim Weir was always aware that proud Perth lad Liam Gordon had the qualities to take on a leadership role.Gordon fulfilled a footballing dream on Sunday when he captained St Johnstone to a 1-1 draw at Celtic Park.Weir, a former Saints captain himself, had the 24-year-old on loan when he was manager of Elgin back in 2015.Even then he could see a commanding presence in the heart of the defence who was never afraid to organise.“I took Liam on loan at Elgin not long after he signed for St Johnstone,” Weir said. “He picked up a couple of injuries but did fairly well for us.“I’m really pleased that he has.
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