Thomas Rogne has replaced the injured Glenn Loovens at the heart of the Celtic defence for this afternoon's SPL clash with Motherwell at Fir Park.

Kilmarnock 0 Motherwell 0

DUNDEE UNITED manager Peter Houston hailed David Goodwillie’s talent after the forward’s “sublime” overhead kick helped keep their Scottish Cup defence alive.

CELTIC went top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier league with a narrow 1-0 win over Motherwell at Parkhead but saw skipper Scott Brown sent off which will see him miss Sunday’s Old Firm game at Ibrox.

FT: Celtic 1 Motherwell 0

Motherwell 0 Celtic 1

Celtic 4 Motherwell 0

Celtic manager Neil Lennon hopes some of the stay-away fans will return to Parkhead after a 2-1 victory over Motherwell began the healing process from the Scottish Cup shock against Ross County.

CELTIC began the process of bouncing back from their shock Scottish Cup defeat by Ross County as Josh Thompson atoned for gifting Motherwell the opening goal by netting a match-winning double.

Celtic 2 Motherwell 1

Hibernian 2 Motherwell 0

DAVID CLARKSON’S double sealed victory for Motherwell in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, moving the third-placed Fir Parkers four points clear of nearest rivals Dundee United.