McManus back for Celtic

Stephen McManus returns to the Celtic squad for the SPL clash with Hibernian at Easter Road on Sunday.

Celtic manager Tony Mowbray quashed speculation that the Hoops’ captain, who has recovered fully from a knee injury, would be moving to Ipswich before confirming he is back in contention for Sunday’s game.

Midfielder Landry N’Guemo returns after suspension but Massimo Donati is out as he is expected to complete his transfer to Italian club Bari.

Provisional squad: Boruc, Hinkel, Caldwell, McManus, N’Guemo, Loovens, Daniel Fox, McCourt, Scott Brown, McDonald, Maloney, McGeady, Samaras, Fortune, Zaluska, Naylor, Flood, O’Dea, Caddis.