It’ll be a return to Parkhead at long last for the Celtic fans in the Transfer Tavern, who’ve not had the pleasure of watching a home league game since November.
After disposing of Patrick Thistle with ease, Brendan Rodgers’ side welcome the travelling Hamilton Accies to Cetlic Park tomorrow, looking to keep up their rampant run of form.
The SPFL champions are aiming to take their unbeaten run to 20 domestic games and the Hoops enter the game as ridiculously heavily favourites.
It’s been a glorious season for the Bhoys propping up the bar, who often find themselves toasting Rodgers’ work with a team who struggled to look at all bothered under Ronny Deila.
Looking to turn on the style in front of their home crowd, the Scottish champions are clearly enjoying themselves once more.
So, with all this in mind, here’s the 4-2-3-1 XI to smash the Accies tomorrow night.
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GK: Craig Gordon
Rodgers’ stalwart between the sticks, the Scotland international is looking like a man reborn under the new regime.
RB: Mikael Lustig
Thought to be closing in on a new deal with the Hoops, the Swede is looking like a completely different player this season.
His attacking enterprise from the right flank will be crucial for the Bhoys.
CB: Jozo Simunovic
Rested for the game against Patrick, the Croatian should come back into central defence in place of Kolo Toure.
The fact his summer move away eventually fell through is looking like a huge plus.
CB: Erik Sviatchenko
Looking increasingly solid in central defence, Erik Sviatchenko’s fleeting appearances in the Champions League have done wonders for his career at Celtic.
A huge part of Rodgers’ side.
LB: Cristian Gamboa
As the Hoops prepare for a run of 6 matches in 18 games, it’s time to hand summer signing Cristian Gamboa in the left-back role against Hamilton.
CM: Liam Henderson
With Rodgers really needing to utilise his squad to full extent over the coming weeks, Scotland U21 international Liam Henderson would be a good option.
Looks increasingly accomplished with every passing game.
CM: Ryan Christie
Handed a chance to shine reasonably late on during the Glasgow derby with Thistle, 21-year-old Ryan Christie dropping into a deeper role could be a wise option.
Clearly has the pace and technical ability to push forward with aplomb.
RM: Stuart Armstrong
Has turned in some heroic performances of late and surely deserves a starting berth in Rodgers’ side.
A palpable goal threat.
CAM: Callum McGregor
More of an experimental XI of course, though injuries to both Scott Sinclair and James Forrest should afford Callum McGregor a start.
Impressed during his cameo against Thistle.
LM: Patrick Roberts
Riding the crest of a wave since his goal against Manchester City in the Champions League, Patrick Roberts is finally looking like the player who so excited us all at Fulham.
ST: Leigh Griffiths
Looked like a man with a point to prove against the Jags, Griffiths one-goal and two-assist performance surely affords him a start at Celtic Park.
