Beattie hopes for regular Hessel-link up

Celtic forward Craig Beattie is desperate to become Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink’s long-term strike partner at Parkhead.

Due to injuries and lack of form among his strikers, Hoops manager Gordon Strachan has had to mix and match his attack all season and for the Bank of Scotland Premier League clash with St Mirren on Saturday, the 23-year-old was handed a rare starting berth alongside the Dutchman.