Celtic await Johnston update after hard-fought Hibs win
Scott Sinclair backed Martin O'Neill amid criticism, saying Rangers have improved but Celtic are still the team to chase and O'Neill is the right man to win another title.
Celtic may need a new boss if Martin O'Neill leaves at the end of the season. Kieran McKenna is admired, but Premier League clubs in England could outbid Parkhead for him.
Anthony Ralston looks set to be Celtic's first January exit after being frozen out, dropping to fourth-choice right-back and nearing the end of his contract.
Dane Murray has started five straight games amid injuries, helping secure wins over Hearts and Hibs. Martin O'Neill praised his potential and said a Scotland call-up is possible.
Ex-Celtic defender Stephen Welsh was hooked at half-time as Swansea lost 5-0 at QPR, ending a strong start that had earned him a Scotland call-up.
David Templeton said Neil Lennon tried to persuade the Celtic fan to wait and join Celtic in 2013, but he chose Rangers as Hearts needed the transfer money in 2012.
Celtic are top and winning, but concerns over style persist. A packed schedule and limited quality, especially in Europe, mean bigger questions may wait until the summer.
O'Neill insisted Celtic's 2-1 comeback win at Hibs was their best win of the season, citing the conditions, response to going behind and late defending.
Former Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate faces change at Burnley after Nicky Hayen was sacked following a poor Championship start and a 4-1 defeat at Lincoln City.
Celta Vigo made a Celtic nod before the Europa League meeting, with a 'brotherhood' theme emerging between the clubs.
Benjamin Nygren is linked with a 'cheap' move to Celtic, while a surprise pitch suggests Manchester United amid their crisis.
Blackburn may 'cash in' on Balazs Toth as Celtic revisit interest in him and Ryoya Morishita ahead of January, with contract concerns shaping their stance.
Celtic ground out a vital 2-1 win at Hibs in harsh conditions, with Kasper Hogh struggling again while a new hero made the decisive impact.
O'Neill said Alistair Johnston felt something high in his hamstring after coming on at Hibs. Celtic are concerned but unsure if it is a relapse or cramp.
O'Neill backed Kasper Hogh after Celtic's 2-1 win at Hibs, admitting the striker is short on confidence and needs a goal after another subdued display.
Chris Sutton said Camilo Duran's finish was class in Celtic's 2-1 win at Hibs, but felt he 'looks unhappy' on the right rather than at centre-forward.
Sam Johnstone hailed Celtic's 2-1 win at Hibs as 'massive', praising how they dug in and defended in difficult wind at Easter Road.
