Vennegoor volley leaves Celtic five wins from title

CELTIC manager Gordon Strachan admits he is powerless to stop his players running to the fans when celebrating goals after Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink was controversially sent off following his injury-time winner against Inverness.

The former PSV striker received a second caution when he left the field of play after a blistering volley secured a 2-1 win. Strachan was disappointed with the decision from referee Iain Brines, but appreciates the rules which the official has to abide by.

He said: “I know the referee’s predicament because he has rules and somebody might have looked at it after the game and asked why he did not book (Vennegoor of Hesselink).