Wright: Europe’s our only interest

ST Johnstone boss Tommy Wright insists he could not care less about stopping Celtic’s quest for a blemishfree season.

But the Perth manager is desperate to keep his side’s Europa League push on track when they travel to Parkhead tomorrow.

Brendan Rodgers’ rampant Hoops kept up their unbeaten domestic record last weekend with a 5-1 thrashing of Old Firm rivals Rangers.

That now l eaves them with just four Ladbrokes Premiership fixtures and the William Hill Scottish Cup Final with Aberdeen to negotiate as they look to complete the treble without losing a match.

But Wright reckons sealing a return to European action is a bigger prize for his side than halting Celtic’s historic 43-game streak.

He said: “I don’t see stopping Celtic’s run as being a carrot to chase. It means absolutely nothing to us.

“The only carrot for us is three points to make it more difficult for Hearts to catch us.

“We’re not bothered about any records Celtic are going for.

“Our job is to get points for St Johnstone and by doing that also put more pressure on Rangers.

“Celtic’s record won’t even enter our team-talk or how we prepare for the game.

“They will want to finish the season off strongly, but so will we. My only concern is t hat we get enough points in these last four games to get fourth place.”

St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright.