EVERGREEN winger James Forrest will start for Celtic against Falkirk in the must-win crucial Premiership encounter at Parkhead this evening.
The 34-year-old flanker, who signed a contract extension during the week, gets the nod from Martin O’Neill after his superb substitutes’ appearance in the 6-2 Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Mirren last weekend.
Kelechi Iheanacho, a two-goal Hampden hero, is again among the stand-by squad where he is joined by long-term crock Alistair Johnston.
TEAM: Sinisalo; Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; Nygren, McGregor, Engels; Forrest, Maeda, Yang. Subs: Doohan, Johnston, McCowan, Iheanacho, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tounekti, Saracchi, Hatate and Murray.
Earlier today, we asked how much you could remember about past associations with today’s opponents in CQN’s fun five-minute quiz to test your knowledge.
Now we repeat those questions and provide the answers.
GOAL-DEN BHOY…Benjamin Nygren celebrates another Celtic strike. (See Question 2.)
QUESTIONS:
1: Which Celt netted a double when the Hoops beat Falkirk 4-0 at Parkhead in October?
2: True or false: Benjamin Nygren has scored in the three previous league meetings with John McGlynn’s team this season?
3: Which on-loan Celtic striker scored his first goal for the club in the 2-0 victory over Falkirk in Glasgow in February?
4: Who are the two former Celtic players who are likely to line up against the champions tonight?
5: True or false: Celtic have had three different managers in their previous outings against today’s opponents in this campaign?
ANSWERS:
1: Johnny Kenny.
2: True. Benjamin Nygren claimed singles in the 4-0, 1-0 and 2-0 wins.
3: Tomas Cvancara.
4: Scott Bain and Calvin Miller.
5: False. Brendan Rodgers was in charge for the 4-1 Premier Sports League Cup win at Parkhead in August and Martin O’Neill has been boss for the three Premiership victories. Wilfried Nancy’s whistle-stop 33-day stay did not include a game against Falkirk.
Well done if you got 10 out of 10. Go to the top of the class!
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