QUOTE OF THE DAY

‘If I had shelled out £4m for Carl Starfelt I’d be making sure I kept the receipt. Surely John Souttar needs to be a target in January?’

when those fans were calling for Neil Lennon’s head and for the board to be sacked.

“In Europe, Celtic are now in their third – manufactured – competition, having again been put out of two others before Christmas. Are these the signs of huge progress and an outstanding team?”

Paul Price emailed: “Congratulations to a Celtic team that are still to reach their full potential.

“Hopefully Ange will be allowed to bring in his own backroom staff along with new signings when the window opens. I’m sure Ange has more than proven any doubters about his ability.”

Tim Gibbens emailed: “If I had shelled out £4million for Carl Starfelt I would be making sure I’d kept the receipt. Given he’s floundered against Ross County’s Jordan White and Hibs’ Kevin Nisbet in

consecutive matches, what chance will he stand against Rangers’ rejuvenated and slimmed-down wrecking ball Alfredo Morelos?

“Surely John Souttar now needs to be a target for Ange in the January window before it’s too late?”

Gerry Milligan, Erskine, said: “If Kyogo Furuhashi keeps up this kind of form then he’ll be away quicker than Di Canio and Dembele. And if Kane goes Tottenham could be calling in June.”

Neil Renton, Edinburgh, said: “All the best to Shaun Maloney. He’s got a massive task in putting the sunshine back on Leith. Here’s hoping he can do it.”

Dougie Duncan, Paisley, said: “I can’t believe the league has not stepped in and said St Mirren v Celtic should be postponed.

“St Mirren have only 10 fit outfield players with several of the first team allegedly isolating. The club might want it to go ahead for the cash but surely respect your own fans and other teams and postpone this. But SPFL and common sense don’t go together.”