Breaking News: Celtic will check transfer availability but won’t make panic signing

Breaking News: Celtic will check transfer availability but won’t make panic signing

European football is over for the week, and all Celtic attention now turns to what promises to be an exciting Sunday in the Scottish Premiership.

 

Not only are the Bhoys featured in the live Sky Sports lunchtime kick-off away to Ross County, but the undefeated Aberdeen take on Hearts at Pittodrie before rivals Rangers host St Johnstone live on Premier Sports at night.

There are intriguing storylines everywhere you look going into the weekend.

 

Celtic were undeniably humbled against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday evening and will be going all out to exorcise the demons of the 7-1 result. A response is needed.

 

Aberdeen are flying high under summer arrival Jimmy Thelin, with 18 points from 18, and can’t help dreaming of a monumental season.

Their visitors, Hearts, had a draining trip away to Dinamo Minsk on Thursday, albeit winning 2-1.

 

Coupled with tricky tests for Celtic and Rangers, Aberdeen see it as a potentially huge day for them in all respects.

 

Leighton Clarkson said this week [Aberdeen Live]: “Europe is where you want to be but at times teams in the Scottish league can struggle at times with the demands. You get to Europe, and you maybe don’t deal with the bread and butter of the league.

 

“We play Hearts and they are away in Azerbaijan, which is a long trip. We aren’t in Europe so that gives us a little advantage going into the game, not having to fly eight hours there and back. Yes, Europe is difficult but that is what we are striving for.”

Three Celtic points and pressure required

First up, with a 12pm kick-off, Celtic must confidently overcome the County challenge and put some pressure on the teams in second and third.

 

It’s even more important now, after Tuesday’s massive low. Any bad feeling can’t be allowed to fester. We’ve seen what the confidence and buzz around the club have done for performances and results over the last two months.

 

Brendan Rodgers’ side will be aiming to reignite that in the Highlands, leaving the Dons and Rangers with work to do later to catch up.

 

It’s one of those days that threatens to be a thriller. Hopefully it is Celtic fans who are smiling broadly going into the international break.