Mowbray still defiant but Bhoys on the brink

TONY MOWBRAY refuses to give up on the Europa League, despite a goalless draw at Hamburg which last night left his Celtic side needing a miracle to qualify from Group C.

Although the Hoops boss was buoyed by an encouraging performance in Germany, the visitors failed to get their first victory in the group and remain bottom of the table on two points – five behind second-placed Hamburg, with two games remaining.

Celtic need to beat Hapoel Tel Aviv at home and Rapid Vienna away – while hoping that Hamburg lose both their remaining games.