Strachan dismisses Beckham speculation

Kilmarnock 1 Celtic 2

GORDON STRACHAN has laughed off a report that he is interested in bringing David Beckham to Celtic Park.

The Hoops’ boss has been linked with the Real Madrid player, who is out of contract in the summer.

However, after his side beat Kilmarnock, Strachan said: “I can see the scenario. Victoria (Beckham), myself and Lesley [Strachan’s wife] sitting in the Tunnock’s cafe in Uddingston [Lanarkshire]. I know the rhubarb tarts are great but I don’t know if it’s enough to bring Becks and Victoria up here.

“What I said was that he is still a very good player and he can play for five more years.”

A 75th-minute strike by Kenny Miller put the Parkhead men ten points ahead of second-placed Hearts and 12 in front of rivals Rangers.

Four minutes after the interval Killie substitute Colin Nish slotted the Ayrshire side into the lead.

However, just seven minutes later the champions were back level after a trademark Shunsuke Nakamura free-kick before substitute Miller scored the winner from close range.

Dundee United manager Craig Brewster has left the club by mutual consent following the 5-1 defeat against Falkirk on Saturday.

KILMARNOCK: Smith, Greer, Hay, Grant Murray, Frazer Wright, Fowler, Johnston, Leven (Stephen Murray 79), Invincibile, Naismith (Dodds 89), Fernandez (Nish 45).

CELTIC: Boruc, Telfer, Naylor, McManus, Caldwell, Lennon, Pearson, Nakamura (Sno 88), Jarosik (McGeady 46), Maloney, Zurawski (Miller 70).

Referee: J Underhill (Scotland).