Injured Hartson set to miss Hibernian game

Striker John Hartson is Celtic's only doubt for their CIS Insurance Cup tie against Hibernian tomorrow.

Striker John Hartson is Celtic's only doubt for their CIS Insurance Cup tie against Hibernian tomorrow.

The Welsh hitman picked up a calf strain during the Champions League clash against Lyon and missed the league match against Dundee at the weekend.

Didier Agathe (hamstring) and Jackie McNamara (elbow) remain on the sidelines.

Hibernian manager Bobby Williamson has several players missing.

Skipper Ian Murray will see a specialist on Christmas Eve in a bid to get to the bottom of his stomach problems and he misses the cup game.

Yannick Zambernardi and Roland Edge are both injured and Colin Murdock is suspended.

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