Source: FOOTYMAD
Paddy holds McCourt
McCourt is keen to get back to winning ways Paddy McCourt admits Celtic are desperate to face Hamilton this weekend as they bid to make amends for their recent poor form. Severe weather conditions means the Hoops have been denied playing action for almost three weeks, and their last game saw them being held to a 2-2 draw by Inverness after squandering a two-goal lead at Parkhead. Neil Lennon's men were also forced to settle for a point in their previous outing against Dundee United and are keen to return to winning ways in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off at New Douglas Park. Rangers' game against St Mirren has been postponed due to 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. McCourt said: "Everybody's looking forward to the game. 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. 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 lift the title. 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." The Irishman handed boss Lennon another reminder of what he is capable of by netting a wonder goal against Inverness. But McCourt says the effort now counts for nothing as far he is concerned after Celtic failed to secure the victory. He went on: "As much as it's nice to score at Celtic Park, I can't look back and enjoy it now. I did enjoy scoring it at the time but, because we threw away a good position, it doesn't mean anything to me."
