Paddy McCourt admits Celtic are desperate to face Hamilton in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League this weekend as they bid to make amends for their recent indifferent form.
Severe weather conditions means the Hoops have been denied match action for almost three weeks. Rangers' game against St Mirren has been postponed due to significant water damage at Ibrox, meaning Celtic have the chance to move level with their Old Firm rivals at the top of the SPL if they take all three points from Accies.
"Everybody's looking forward to the game," said McCourt. "It'll be three weeks on Saturday since we've had a game and obviously the last game we played ended on a sour note, throwing away a two-goal lead, so we're all desperate to get back out there."
He added: "Hamilton's a hard place to go and win and I haven't seen us go there and win easily at all."
McCourt has been troubled by injuries since joining Celtic but insists he is now in the best shape of his career. And the winger has backed himself to have a part to play as Celtic continue their push to wrest the title from Rangers' grasp.
He said: "I'm feeling great at the moment. I'm as fit as I've ever been in my career and I'm really enjoying my football.
"I'm just hoping to cement my place in the team and help them push on.
"Heading into the new year it's a really important time for us and we want to get on a winning run again."
Source: PA
