John Fallon: Celtic's Greek gamble Giorgos Giakoumakis might just pay off

That Giorgos Giakoumakis was recruited on deadline day from a side relegated in the Dutch Eredivisie has only heightened the sense of foreboding.

Giorgos Giakoumakis

Celtic fans concerned about already getting left behind by Rangers for a second season on the spin will observe more in hope than expectation the debut of their new striker Giorgos Giakoumakis Thursday night.

Neither the Greek’s name nor his purchase price of just €2.8m has inspired the Bhoys faithful, fearful of their Old Firm rivals prospering further after denying Celtic a 10th title in a row last season.