‘Ideal’ debut for Roy, says Macari

FORMER Celtic manager Lou Macari does not believe an injury to midfielder Stilian Petrov has neatly solved a selection dilemma for current Hoops boss, Gordon Strachan.
‘Ideal’ debut for Roy, says Macari
Thu, 05 Jan, 2006 - 00:00
Ronnie Esplin

The Bulgarian international has been ruled out for up to three weeks with a hamstring problem sustained in the win at Hearts on New Year’s Day.

However, the absence of the 26-year-old has opened up a midfield berth for Roy Keane to make his debut in the Tennent’s Scottish Cup third-round tie at Clyde on Sunday.

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