Celtic have beaten St Johnstone 2-1 in their Tennent’s Scottish Cup semi-final. Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink scored both goals for Celtic, who will face either Hibernian or Dunfermline in the final on May 26.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan promoted Derek Riordan to his starting line-up for the Tennent’s Scottish Cup semi-final against St Johnstone.

Celtic’s Derek Riordan believes he can develop a deadly strike partnership with Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink after confirming he is ready for a central role.

Celtic are boosted by the return of Chris Sutton and Robert Douglas to the squad for the Tennent’s Scottish Cup semi-final against Hearts on Sunday.

Hearts winger Saulius Mikoliunas has been banned for an extra five matches by the Scottish Football Association disciplinary committee after barging linesman Andy Davis in the recent match against Rangers.