Bank Of Scotland SPL
Sunday 12th December 2004
East End Park
Kick Off 2pm, Live On Setanta SPL
So we're out of Europe. There is only one thing we should now concentrate on - the SPL title.
After six days off the spot, we are now back on top of the league. Okay, it's only by a point but we are there nonetheless.
On Sunday, we face Dunfermline at East End Park. We done well up there last season, coming from behind to win 4-1. Remember, we will be playing on the plastic surface which does give Dunfermline quite an advantage over visiting teams.
No one is kidding themselves on. We scraped past Hibs last week and we're in for a tough game tomorrow. We are not playing well and the only consolation is that Rangers are playing worse than us. You can say that not performing well but picking up the points is a mark of Champions, which is probably true.
It's about time some players got their act together. Alan Thompson and Chris Sutton, in particular, have not been anywhere near the form they know they can perform to. None of our players have been outstanding, now that they only have the league to concentrate on, we may see a change.
On the injury front, it looks like Stephen Pearson and Didier Agathe will be out for the next six weeks. Shaun Maloney is back and available for selection, after scoring another two goals for the Under 21's midweek. John Hartson is still on the hunt for a new contract, this is now getting farcical.
It'll be a hard game tomorrow. Rangers play today, and could be ahead of us in the league at tea-time tonight. The only way we can respond is by picking up three points tomorrow.
Come On The Hoops!
Prediction: Dunfermline 1-3 Celtic