One point will do but Mjallby wants 93

Celtic went to within one point of clinching the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title yesterday following their 2-0 win over St Johnstone at Parkhead and are now also looking to beat last season’s points tally of 92, according to assistant manager Johan Mjallby.

A Georgios Samaras header and an own goal by Saints midfielder Chris Millar after the break left Celtic on 78 points from 32 games and needing only a draw against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park next Saturday to be crowned champions. Once again Neil Lennon, unhappy about media comments following recent defeats to Kilmarnock and Rangers, was absent from a general press conference, with Mjallby saying the manager was “having a break” before outlining his side’s target to go one point better than last season, when they finished one point behind Rangers.

“We are delighted,” said the former Celtic defender.