Match Pictures | Matches: 2006 - 2007 | 2006-2007 Pictures | Forum

Quick Review

De Vries made two smart saves in the opening minutes to stop a Lee Naylor shot and a header from Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink. The Dutch striker then headed just over the bar under pressure from Shields.
In the 18th minute, Celtic midfielder Thomas Gravesen, making his home debut, forced another save from De Vries with a low 25-yard drive as the onslaught continued.
Maloney fired a free-kick a yard over the bar before Celtic went ahead on the half-hour mark.
Nakamura's corner was met at the near post by McManus and the defender bulleted his header past the helpless De Vries.
As Celtic pressed for a second goal before the break, Gravesen rattled the post with a 30-yard drive which had De Vries beaten all ends up.
The game was strangely subdued after the interval, with Celtic failing to build on their earlier good work.
Kenny Miller, still without goal for Celtic since signing from Wolverhampton in the summer, curled a shot from the edge of the box which went high and wide.
Neil Lennon almost grabbed a rare goal in the closing minutes but the Celtic captain's header landed on the roof of the net.

Trivia

This match was dedicated to the memory of John Thomson who died playing for Celtic in 1931 - one minute applause before the match.
Giant banner revealed by Jungle Bhoys dedicated to John Thomson.
Thomas Gravesen made his home debut.

Teams

Celtic:-
Boruc, Telfer, Caldwell, McManus, Naylor, Nakamura, Lennon, Gravesen, Maloney (McGeady 63), Vennegoor of Hesselink, Miller (Zurawski 81).

Subs not used:- Marshall, Sno, O'Brien, Jarosik, Balde.

Goal:- McManus 31.


Dunfermline:-
De Vries, Shields, Scott Wilson, Simmons (Owen Morrison 84), McGuire, Young, Mason, Bamba, Labonte, Crawford (Daquin 78), Hamilton.

Subs not used:- McKenzie, Tod, Ross, Craig Wilson, Williamson.

Att:- 55,894

Ref:- E Smith.

KStreet

• Match Thread
• MOTM Voting
• Winner - Lee Naylor - (Link to MOTM Winners 2006-07)
  

Articles

• Match Report (BBC)
  
• Strachan happy to pick up points. (BBC)

Pictures

• Match Pictures