Gemmell says time is right for new Celtic record

LISBON Lion Tommy Gemmell insists he would love nothing more than for the current Celtic team to shatter one of their records against Rangers at the weekend.

The former Hoops defender was part of the famous 1967 side who became the first British team to lift the European Cup and they continued their success by going on a 17-game winning run that has not been beaten since 1968.

Martin O'Neill's current crop of players have already shown they have the potential to be as successful as Celtic's most famous team and they came close to lifting a European trophy of their own in last season's UEFA Cup final.