Postecoglou's Celtic 'won't change'

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou feels the increasingly competitive nature of the Premiership makes it even more vital his team stick to their principles during the title run-in.

Celtic dropped their first points of 2022 on Sunday when they were held to a goalless draw by Hibernian but they had to edge out Aberdeen and Dundee in five-goal thrillers in previous weeks.

St Mirren visit Celtic Park on Wednesday having collected 14 points since the winter break. Only Celtic have won more despite Saints playing a game less than most of the division.

With only five points separating seven teams in the middle of the table and everyone having something to aim for, Postecoglou is in no doubt that the remainder of the campaign will be a battle for all concerned.

The Celtic boss, whose team lead Rangers by three points, said: "I know people have said there's only 10 games to go but you have seen the shift in the last 10 games.

"Every game does have an edge, every team is playing for something whether it's avoiding relegation or getting into the top half, Europe, championships. There's a fight for everything out there.

"St Mirren's form has been as good as anyone's apart from ours in recent times and we know that's a danger.

"Irrespective of that, we know that the next 10 games, every one is going to be a real arm wrestle. I don't think you will find that any team is not going to fight for something in these games.

"Which is why it's even more important that we don't get derailed and think we need to change our approach or do things differently.

Postecoglou understands why some observers might call for a tweak in his tactics after recent challenges and the 5-1 aggregate defeat in Europe by Bodo/Glimt.

"We are in year one of building a