DEREK RIORDAN was downbeat despite marking his full Bank of Scotland Premier League debut for Celtic with his first goal. The former Hibernian forward scored for the first time since April in an impressive first-half display against Motherwell at Fir Park.

Derek Riordan will make his first SPL start for Celtic since his summer move from Hibernian as the Hoops travel to Fir Park today.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan arrived at Fir Park as a man under pressure following his nightmare midweek debut as Martin O’Neill’s successor.