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Hibernian 1 Celtic 1: Neil Lennon bemoans Kris Commons injury and slams Hibs’ ‘rugby’ tactics
by Douglas Hill at Easter Road

There was no “Sunshine on Leith” as Hibernian and Celtic took to the pitch under heavy rain in Saturday’s Scottish Premiership lunchtime kick-off.


Undeterred by the difficult conditions under foot, both sides gave everything in a pulsating match and ultimately it was a resolute Hibs side who walked away happiest with the point.


Despite having the majority of the chances, Celtic’s failure to convert in front of goal must surely be a worry for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Ajax at Parkhead.

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