McMullan on mission

Paul McMullan admits he is desperate to put himself in the shop window as he sees out the remainder of his Celtic contract on loan at Dunfermline.

The 20-year-old has been in top form in recent weeks and has started the last eight matches as the Pars have stretched their unbeaten run to nine games.

The winger struck a season-long loan agreement last summer and it was confirmed recently that Celtic would not exercise their recall option during this month’s transfer window.

And the youngster, whose deal at Parkhead expires at the end of the campaign, is treating each game as an opportunity to impress possible future employers.

McMullan said: “The last eight or nine weeks is probably the longest run I’ve had in a team since I’ve gone out on loan, so I’ve really enjoyed that.

“The results obviously make it better. Things are good when the team’s winning and doing well, and hopefully we can just keep it going.

“Every team you play against, you never know what could happen.

“I’m out of contract at the end of the season and I would like as many options as possible when that time comes.”

McMullan is keeping the likes of Joe Cardle and Michael Paton out of the side with some impressive displays as the Pars now eye progress past Alloa Athletic in the Scottish Cup to add to their recent run in the league.

And the Hoops player says everyone in the side is being spurred on by the stiff competition that exists in a strong East End Park squad.

He added: “If you’re not playing well then you’ve got a couple of guys from your position waiting to get into the team.

“You just can’t afford to have any slack performances and I think that’s what’s driving everyone on,” he said.