AUSTON TRUSTY replaces Cameron Carter-Vickers at the heart of Celtic’s midfield as St Johnstone host the Hoops in the latest of the Scottish Premiership’s Saturday prime time kick-offs.
Craig Levein was sacked last week, leaving Andy Kirk in interim charge as Adam Webb goes on the hunt for a new boss.
Scott Brown has distanced himself from the post with the likes of Peter Leven and Larne boss Tiernan Lynch now the main contenders.
On the face of it, it’s the perfect time to face the McDiarmid Park side – but we’ve seen it before when players respond to a change of management.
And the Hoops WON’T have talisman Cameron Carter-Vickers in their ranks after he missed a third consecutive Friday training session due to a knock on his toe.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of a huge Premiership clash under the lights in Perth.
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When does St Johnstone vs Celtic kick off?
- St Johnstone take on Celtic TONIGHT, September 28
- The match kicks off at 5.45pm
- It will be held at McDiarmid Park, Perth
Is St Johnstone vs Celtic on TV and can I live stream it?
- Yes, the match will be screened live on Premier Sports
- Coverage of the match begins at 5.15pm on Premier Sports 1
- Subscribers can stream the match on the Premier Sports player
- Highlights of the match will be aired on BBC Scotland at 11.55pm.
What is the St Johnstone vs Celtic team news?
- Celtic XI: Schmeichel, Johnston, Trusty, Scales, Taylor, McGregor (C), Bernardo, Engels, Kühn, Maeda, Kyogo. Subs: Sinisalo, Idah, Valle, Yang, McCowan, Nawrocki, Hatate,