Scotland Team News – Christie and McGregor start, Forrest and Taylor on bench

STEVE CLARKE has dropped one Celtic Star and brought another one into his starting line-up to face Belgium this evening in the Euro Qualifier.

Former Celt David Marshall, perhaps the only Scotland player alongside Charlie Mulgrew to come out of the fiasco against Russia on Friday night with any credit, keeps his place in the team.

The same back four also plays this evening so that means Stephen O’Donnell, skipper Andy Robertson, Mulgrew and Liam Cooper are tasked with keeping the World’s Top Ranked side out.

In midfield Scott McTominay is joined by Kenny McLean and the Celtic pair Calllum McGregor, and Ryan Christie.

The front two appear to be Robert Snodgrass and Matt Phillips, although Clarke is likely to play 4-5-1 with Snodgrass dropping back into midfield.

Steve Clarke has named McLaughlin and Macgillivray as his substitute keepers with the outfield subs being Celtic’s James Forrest, McGinn, McBurnie, Fraser, Bates, Devlin, Armstrong, Russell and Celtic new Bhoy Greg Taylor.

Hiding behind the sofa from 7.45pm folks. Miracles do happen, but it’s more likely going to be another frustrating night for the Tartan Army.

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Tom McAdam is 65 today, an Unsung Celtic Hero, Happy Birthday!…see HERE.

‘Calm Down,’ Celtic advise, Messi’s Touching Hartson Moment, Arzani’s Mistake, Vidic’s ‘Breathe Fire’ Praise for Celtic fans…see HERE.

‘I will be delighted if I get the opportunity to play,’ Christie eager to take on Belgium Superstars…see HERE.

Ex-Celts Rubbing It In – ‘Hope ripped away’, ‘Result shows why Celtic are Champions’, ‘Pathetic’ Rangers performance…see HERE.

‘How the Full Extent of Rangers’ Debt Finally Became Public,’ Stephen O’Donnell (Tangled Up in Blue)…see HERE.

‘Can I hire you to video my son’s party?’ Jonny Hayes’ homer offer to Scotty Sinclair…see HERE.

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