Celtic’s top scorer Georgios Samaras was omitted from the squad for today’s trip to Inverness after arriving back late from international duty with Greece.

Rangers warmed up for their Champions League game against Barcelona in perfect fashion with a comfortable victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

Celtic moved 19 points clear at the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League, thanks to Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink’s injury-time winner at Inverness.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle player-manager Craig Brewster claims the spat between his number two Malcolm Thomson and Gordon Strachan has been blown out of all proportion.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle assistant manager Malcolm Thomson admitted he was hurt by the refusal of Celtic manager Gordon Strachan to shake his hand after Sunday’s 1-1 draw.

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Celtic manager Gordon Strachan might be forced to thrust Roy Keane into his back-line after watching another inept defensive performance in the draw at Inverness Caledonian Thistle.