The stakes are seismic as the champions host the Buddies in the big one at Celtic Park.
It's Grand National day and Scottish football's perennial frontrunners will be aiming to begin a potential gallop away from Rangers., for long spells, were brilliant at Ibrox in the pulsating 3-3 draw with Rangers but there's no time to mope over three points going begging. Rodgers and his experienced side know six consecutive wins will see them become champions for the 12th time in 13 seasons.
Meanwhile, St Mirren's rotten injury luck this afternoon has continued with talisman Kiltie having to make way for Luke Jamieson.The Buddies however have made another sub, with Jaden Brown replacing Scott Tanser, who appeared to pick up a knock.Boss Rodgers may well go to his bench during the break, with Yang in particular struggling to make an impact in the first half.A dull opening 45 minutes has been and gone with just three shots on goal registered by both of the teams combined.
The veteran stopper reads the situation well and comes out to punch a long throw away from the danger. With the swirling wind, both teams will be looking to flood the penalty box and make it difficult for keepers Joe Hart and Zach Hemming.St Mirren look solid defensively and have quickly been able to get back into position whenever Celtic bring the bal forward.Stephen Robinson's men have been able to knock the ball around at pace as they try to probe an opening.The conditions are tricky but both teams will be keen to get the ball down and try and play football.
Well, you would say it would give the home team the advantage because there’s no away fans and that puts pressure on the refs. I have been worked 18-19 Old Firm games and it’s only ever been 700 or nothing so the reality is the referee is under a lot of pressure. "But after five weeks out he is not quite at that level of fitness. But he wll certainly have an impact on and off the pitch for us.The world was in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic the last time St Mirren emerged victorious at Celtic Park.
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