"It has been a good spell for different reasons. We've had to come back and play some tough games after our Champions League clashes and the European matches leave you feeling physically and mentally drained but our energy has been high." he said " We've coped with the injuries and our kids have been doing well in the first team when called on. We've also provided entertainment and scored good goals. Our first and third against Killie the other night were quite special."
"I know this squad is capable of so much but the quality we've provided has surprised me." he continued "There has been great passing and movement. We now have to keep going. Hamilton is our next game and regardless of how a team is playing they will give it a right good go. It's live on the telly and they will be right up for it. They'll want to prove themselves against the league leaders."
Cillian Sheridan is relishing the opportunity of playing first team football and his three goals so far are a testimony to that. His manager knows he is a diamond in the rough and although he's keen for the youngster to learn as much about the game as possible he is also wary of trying too much too soon "There are things we want to do with him but we can't do too much at the one time because cramming all that information into a few weeks wouldn't be healthy for him." said Strachan "We've got to give him bits and bobs that might help him during games. Cillian is a joy to work with he is intelligent and enthusiastic and he should continue to enjoy his time in the first team and not be concerned about what might happen when the strikers are back."
So on to New Douglas Park today where Hamilton Accies stand between the Celts and their tenth straight SPL win. "The players have been giving 100 per cent in these games and if they do the same again on Sunday, I'll be happy with that." Said the Celtic gaffer "Hamilton got off to a great start even if life is not so great at the moment for them, but they have good players. They have players that can cause you problems, similar to the sides we have played recently. If they have all their good players fit then they are a side to be reckoned with but all we have to do is keep our players on top form and let them know their jobs."