Steven MacLean enjoyed skipper Liam Gordon's passion when celebrating late Max Kucheriavyi leveller

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He might have been an unused substitute on Saturday.But St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean has hailed the attitude of club captain Liam Gordon following the dramatic late draw against Dundee.Gordon, who was on the bench, was pictured celebrating wildly with two-goal hero Max Kucheriavyi when the 96th minute equaliser found the net.The Perth skipper’s passion shone through when joining in the celebrations and hauling the midfielder to the ground.“It was brilliant,” said MacLean. “I didn’t actually see it at the time because I was celebrating too.“Liam is the captain of this football club and it shows what it means to him.“He’ll get back in at some point.

He has a big part to play this season.”MacLean also revealed Ryan McGowan can still work his way back into the team.The Perth boss last week said that the game-time of the Australian, Callum Booth and Ali Crawford would be limited and that they were free to find new clubs.“I have spoken to Ryan, it wasn’t personal and I like him,” MacLean said.“He will still be training with the group and if he trains well, plays well in the bounce games then of course he can be involved again.“It’s not finished for him, he can play his way back into the side.“What he’s got to do is show the right attitude, do well in training and if the opportunity arises then take it again.”Drey Wright and Nicky Clark are both stepping up their workload ahead of returning from injury.“Drey did some running last Friday and came through it okay so he will step things up this week,” MacLean said.“Nicky did a really hard running session at the weekend and came through that, so he will step up too.“It’s positive.