Hartson moves to defend boss

CELTIC striker John Hartson yesterday jumped to the defence of Gordon Strachan by insisting the under-fire manager will “get it right” and ride the “ridiculous” wave of criticism.

Hartson said: "There has never been a question of the players backing the manager. I don't think you can blame any one person necessarily.

"There were a lot of good players before who are still here and some new players, but it takes time to gel.