Source: Team_Talk
Ledley: Killie clash a must-win
Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley admits they must beat Kilmarnock on Saturday to revive their SPL campaign.[LNB] Celtic travel to Rugby Park for the Saturday lunchtime kick-off 10 points adrift of leaders Rangers and behind Motherwell.[LNB]Neil Lennon's men have lost five of their last 10 matches in all competitions and Ledley knows they cannot afford another slip-up.[LNB]However, the Welshman retains belief Celtic can go on a run with a game in hand to come against Dunfermline at Parkhead on November 23, a date set on Thursday by the SPL.[LNB]Ledley, who was promoting the club's October school holiday coaching courses, said: "There's pressure in every game, no matter who you're playing.[LNB]"There are a lot of games to go and a lot of points to play for. We have still got to play Rangers three times and we have got a game in hand.[LNB]"We need to win that and we need to win on Saturday just to kick-start our season.[LNB]"We know we can play a bit better than we are at the moment but hopefully we can find the form, and we have been unlucky with injuries as well.[LNB]"We have lost key players but there are no excuses and hopefully we can hit form and get on track.[LNB]"Kilmarnock are a good team and play good football so it's going to be difficult. We are going to respect them and play our own game."[LNB]Lennon spoke candidly about the team's predicament after their 2-0 defeat at Hearts before the international break, admitting he might have to consider his position if results did not improve.[LNB]And Ledley is determined to ensure his manager remains at Parkhead.[LNB]"Obviously that's down to the club what they want to do but we are all in it together," the former Cardiff player said.[LNB]"We all love working with the gaffer, he is great on the pitch and off the pitch.[LNB]"He has helped us a lot considering we are young players.[LNB]"Hopefully he can stay here for a long time. He is one of the best managers I have worked under."[LNB]Ledley missed the Tynecastle defeat with a groin injury, which also forced him out of international duty.[LNB]But he has declared himself fit for the game against Kilmarnock.[LNB]"I trained today for the first time in about 10 days and it feels okay so hopefully I'll be involved on Saturday," the 24-year-old said.[LNB]"Obviously it's down to the manager if he picks me but hopefully I can last 90 minutes."
