Dubai good for Celtic says Brown

SCOTT Brown claims Celtic’s mid-season break was more important than the pain of losing to Rangers last December in sparking their impressive domestic form in 2020. Brown had to watch Rangers players celebrating a victory at Celtic Park for the first time in nine years before going three weeks without a game. There was plenty of time to stew over the setback but Celtic have excelled since the return, taking 28 points from a possible 30 and reaching the Scottish Cup semi-finals, while

Rangers have toiled. Brown said: ‘It was more the week in Dubai. ‘Since we came back we have been in great form and we just need to make sure we continue that as the season goes on. ‘Dubai has been good for us the last three years. ‘It was a good time for us to reflect.’