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SCOTT BROWN might not play for Celtic again until next year. Boss Tony Mowbray confirmed the £4.4million midfielder's injury hell could go on for another five weeks. Brown, plagued by ankle concerns, last played for the Hoops against Hamburg on October 22.

Loovens might be fit. He trained today and we'll see how he reacts tomorrow.   -Tony Mowbray

 

Celtic may be without up to five regulars in Sunday's clash at Dundee United with Artur Boruc, Scott Brown and Shaun Maloney all out. Hoops boss Tony Mowbray has confirmed the trio have "no chance" of being fit for the trip to Tannadice while skipper Stephen McManus is suspended and fellow centre-back Glenn Loovens is also carrying a knock. Mowbray said of Boruc, Brown and Maloney: "They are not ready to train this week, so it's not a question of rushing them back.

They are not ready to train this week, so it's not a question of rushing them back.   -Tony Mowbray

 

ARTUR BORUC has been told that he must go on a diet if he wants to become Poland's No.1 goalkeeper again. The Celtic star - currently sidelined as he recovers from a knee operation - lost his place in the international set-up under former boss Leo Beenhakker. New Polish gaffer Franciszek Smuda knows all about Boruc's qualities, but wants him to shape up before a decision is made.  

GEORGIOS SAMARAS was in World Cup dreamland last night but there was agony for Aiden McGeady as the Republic of Ireland were controversially knocked out by France. Hoops striker Samaras claimed a wonderful assist in Greece's 1-0 win over Ukraine in Donetsk. He swivelled 50 yards from goal and played a sublime pass into the path of Demetris Salpingidis, who finished superbly.  

Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra and Celtic players Aiden McGeady and Georgios Samaras enjoyed mixed fortunes on Wednesday night after their respective countries' bid to reach the 2010 World Cup. McGeady came off the bench for Ireland in their game with France in Saint-Denis, Paris. Robbie Keane had given them a first-half lead to level the scores on aggregate, but they were left furious when Thierry Henry handled the ball in the build-up to William Gallas' decisive goal in extra-time. Ireland tried  

Giovanni Trapattoni keeps faith with the men who ran France close on Saturday. Liam Lawrence is once again handed the job of providing both width and defensive cover on the right side of midfield as Aiden McGeady makes do with a seat on the bench. France coach Raymond Domenech makes one enforced change as injured central defender Eric Abidal is replaced by Julien Escude.  

Giovanni Trapattoni kept faith with the men who ran France close on Saturday for tonight's decisive World Cup play-off clash in Paris. Liam Lawrence was once again handed the job of providing both width and defensive cover on the right side of midfield as Aiden McGeady had to make do with a seat on the bench. France coach Raymond Domenech made one enforced change as injured central defender Eric Abidal was replaced by Julien Escude.  

Aiden McGeady could have come in. Graeme Sounness thinks Escude is not a great player at centre-half, but that Lloris is top class in goal. Needle in midfield is also expected between Andrews and Lasanna Diarra.  

ARTUR BORUC has been told that he must go on a diet if he wants to become Poland's No.1 goalkeeper again. The Celtic star - currently sidelined as he recovers from a knee operation - lost his place in the international set-up under former boss Leo Beenhakker. New Polish gaffer Franciszek Smuda knows all about Boruc's qualities, but wants him to shape up before a decision is made.