Wilfried Nancy will look to win his first piece of silverware as Celtic head coach as his side face St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup final at Hampden Park on Sunday (kick-off: 3.30pm).
The 48-year-old became the first manager in the club’s history to lose his first two games in charge after falling to a humbling 3-0 defeat at home to Roma in the Europa League on Thursday, and will be looking to ensure his reign is kick-started at the weekend with the league’s first trophy of the campaign up for grabs.
Their opponents, St Mirren, will have been urged to believe in themselves by head coach Stephen Robinson ahead of the game at the national stadium, and will be buoyed by their vital 2-0 win over Dundee United last weekend. "We go into the game full of hope, full of anticipation and, as I say, the faith that we can achieve a result,” said Robinson.
"We see all the photographs of the teams that have been very, very successful here and won trophies, and they're held in such high regard. What I try to do is to tell the players 'We want your names there, we want your pictures there.”
Ahead of the game at Hampden Park, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
1. James Forrest - Celtic - DOUBT
The veteran winger has been spotted back in training earlier this week, and could be in line to make a return to the squad. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - OUT
The Canadian full-back remains out after undergoing surgery for a persistent hamstring injury. Returned against Sturm Graz last month, but broke down early on in the game and hasn't featured since. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Mark O'Hara - St Mirren - DOUBT
The Buddies skipper is a huge doubt for the game with a foot injury. Head coach Stephen Robinson admits he would "love" him to be available, but conceded it "may be a game too soon" for him to return. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. Sebastian Tounekti - Celtic - DOUBT
Called up by Tunisia for this month's Africa Cup of Nations, but will be available for the Premier Sports Cup final due to a new FIFA rule. A decision will be made on his participation in the hours leading up to the game. Could be absent for up to a month after that, though. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group