| If they win their games in hand, title-chasing Celtic can draw level on points with rivals Rangers — but they have a vastly inferior goal difference and, starting with this game, have pledged to do something about that.
Jim, though, is determined his men won’t just sit back and let the Hoops put on a show.
“This is one of these games when nobody is expecting any more from us than to turn up and watch Celtic win which, in some ways, is understandable,” he said.
“However, I do not see it that way and I want my players to make sure they go to Parkhead and do their best.
“If they do that, we can take things from there and see what the outcome is, but it is important they are up for the game.”
Central defenders Lee Wilkie and Brent Sancho should be available after illness and injury respectively, although both will be monitored over the next couple of days.
Wilkie, who hurt an ankle against Hibs a week past Saturday, stepped up his training on Friday and seemed OK, while Sancho trained during the second half of last week after recovering from a virus.
“They’ve had a couple of days off and now we’ll see how they progress. But I am reasonably confident they will make the squad,” added Jim.
Still doubtful, though, is striker Tam McManus, who played in that game against his old club despite an ankle problem. He has not, though, trained for a week now and could miss out on Wednesday. |
