Riordan scores but Celts Well held

DEREK RIORDAN was downbeat despite marking his full Bank of Scotland Premier League debut for Celtic with his first goal. The former Hibernian forward scored for the first time since April in an impressive first-half display against Motherwell at Fir Park.

But Darren Smith’s injury-time equaliser handed ‘Well a much-deserved point as the Hoops drew their third game out of four. Riordan had threatened the hosts on numerous occasions before slotting home a rebound in the 36th minute, and put in several dangerous crosses from wide on the left but rued his side’s failure to extend their lead.

The 23-year-old said: “One goal is never enough. I’m just disappointed it came so late, we just couldn’t keep the ball in the last minute or so.