The rebirth of Martin O’Neill as Celtic manager started against Falkirk at Celtic Park and will continue tonight when the Celtic team travel to Falkirk along with only 500 Celtic fans. Celtic fans will also gather in pubs and clubs around the globe for the 7:45pm Kick Off.
It is another challenge for the Derry man and his injury hit Celtic team as we chase league leaders Hearts in the race for the SPFL title. Last Saturday at Celtic Park we enjoyed his return to Paradise. Four goals without reply from Dundee United was the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon in the East End of Glasgow.
Falkirk have been doing really well under John McGlynn since they returned to the top flight of Scottish Football and sit in the top half of the SPFL table going into tonight’s game.
The home team come into the game in a positive frame of mind after beating St. Mirren 2-0 away from home last weekend. It was their third win in their last four games.
Martin O’ Neill is once again missing key players due to injury. Celtic’s striker options are limited and Iheanacho is still out injured and Celtic’s search for a half decent striker to replace Kyogo continues 12 months after he was sold.
Auton Trusty is touch and go if he will be fully fit for the game after limping off on Saturday. He is training with the team and if not fully fit he may be replaced by Stephen Welsh who was recalled from his successful loan spell at Motherwell.
Sarrachi is out for at least another month. Osmand and Johnstone are due back from injury sometime in March. Carter Vickers and Jota are out for the remainder of the season.
Tonight’s game is live on Premier Sports and will be streamed on Celtic TV for viewers outside Ireland and the UK.
Andrew Milne is Editor of More than 90 Minutes & Host of the Celtic Soul Podcast
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