Celtic vs Falkirk LIVE as fans unveil Traitors banner in fresh board protest

Celtic head into February a whopping NINE points adrift of leaders Hearts.

And it's pivotal that Martin O'Neill's men slice the gap to six with a win over Falkirk. The Jambos romped to a 3-0 win at Tannadice last night as Derek McInnes' men ticked off another game in their quest for a historic championship.

Third-placed Celts must respond to keep their dreams of five-in-a-row alive. The Hoops stormed into the Europa League knockout play-offs with a thumping 4-2 win over FC Utrecht on Thursday and there might be some weary legs on show today.

That's why it's crucial the reigning champions add to their squad before Monday's transfer deadline - with a central defender, winger and striker top of the wish list. This afternoon, they take on a Falkirk side punching well above their weight after dismantling Hibs 4-1 last weekend.

The high-flying Bairns are sitting comfortably in the top six as John McGlynn continues to work wonders with the newly-promoted side.

Celtic XI: Schmeichel, Araujo, Murray, Scales, Tierney, McGregor, Engels, Nygren, Yang, Maeda, Cvancara.

Subs: Sinisalo, McCowan, Iheanacho, Tounekti, Bernardo, Hatate, Forrest, Donovan, Welsh.

Falkirk XI: Bain, Adams, McCann, Henderson, Spencer, Stewart, Allan, Tait, Wilson, Miller, Marsh.

Subs: Hogarth, Donaldson, Graham, MacIver, Nesbitt, Yeats, Cartwright, Ross, Lissah.

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Wilson charges forward and he's brought down by Callum McGregor near the corner of the box.

Falkirk have a free-kick in a dangerous position.

That's the message from the Green Brigade as they unveiled a banner ahead of kick-off.

Yang breaks through down the Celtic right after a