Du-Ri fails late test

Celtic v St Mirren

Cha Du-Ri failed a late fitness test on a hamstring injury to miss out for Celtic as they hosted St Mirren in their first Clydesdale Bank Premier League home game of the season.

Jos Hooiveld, suspended for the European tie with Utrecht, returned in defence, while James Forrest was afforded a start as Glenn Loovens missed out.

St Mirren’s only fit forward was Craig Dargo so he began alone up front, the visitors unable to field their on-loan striker from Celtic, Paul McGowan, while Michael Higdon was banned.