Rice: We will try to do what Lazio couldn’t

Hamilton Accies manager Brian Rice has insisted his side will go to Celtic Park on Wednesday night with courage that they can do what Lazio couldn’t.

The Lanarkshire side have gone eight games without a win but Rice has warned that his side won’t go into the midweek meeting with Neil Lennon’s side thinking they are on a hiding to nothing.

“We go to Celtic Park on Wednesday night and we know how difficult that is going to be,” said Rice.

“When you have courage and when you have determination and a wee bit of organisation you just never know.

“But we are attempting to do something that Lazio haven’t done and Rennes haven’t done and no other team in Scotland has done.

“We all know the story of David and Goliath so you have just got to believe.

“If things go your way and you get the rub of the green or someone does something special then you can get something out of the game.”

And Rice was satisfied to leave Livingston a point better off last night.

“It is a very difficult place to come as many teams have found out in this league,” he said.

“So to come here and get a clean sheet, I am delighted with it.

“I don’t think there were too many chances in the game.

“It was a scrappy match but we stood up to it.

“I am delighted with the endeavour shown by the boys.

“We are a point better off than what we were this morning. I don’t think it is two points dropped, I think it is one point gained.

“Whatever you get out of Livingston, you have to work really hard for it.

“That is one thing my boys will do – they will always work really hard.”