Robson relishing Parkhead clash

30 October 2009 07:24
In the past, a trip to the east end of Glasgow would have filled teams with trepidation, with the likes of AC Milan and Manchester United suffering defeat at Celtic Park in recent years.[LNB]However, this season has been a different story. Hearts were the most recent team to inflict misery on Tony Mowbray's men when they sent the holders crashing out of the Co-operative Insurance Cup in midweek.[LNB]The Hoops have now won just two matches in nine attempts at home, with 'fortress Parkhead' now in danger of losing its formidable reputation.[LNB]Less than 19,000 watched the defeat to Hearts, with some jeering the team at the final whistle.[LNB]Next up is Kilmarnock in the SPL on Saturday and Robson claims he has no problem facing the Ayrshire club in front of their own fans.[LNB]"I'll play at home or away," he said. "It makes no difference to me.[LNB]"It's great to play in front our your own fans and the more of them there to watch and cheer you on, the better."[LNB]Celtic follow up the domestic action with a trip to Hamburg where they face the task of salvaging a disappointing Europa League campaign.[LNB]"The more games the better - that's what we are all looking for," said Robson.[LNB]"Hopefully we can start by scoring a few goals on Saturday because we know Kilmarnock are playing well.[LNB]"They are a decent outfit and they will make it hard for us. But we've got a good side that can break teams down and it's just a matter of time before we do."[LNB]Kilmarnock's last win at Celtic Park was back in 1955 and boss Jim Jefferies believes now is as good a time as any to end their wait for victory.[LNB]"It's got to happen someday," he said.[LNB]"Whether that day will be Saturday or not, I don't know.[LNB]"You used to go there in the past and, like at Ibrox, they had formidable teams and it was a case of damage limitation at times and you knew it would be difficult.[LNB]"I think a lot of the teams believe they have a better chance of getting a result now."[LNB]He added: "I always think the Celtic supporters right from the start get behind their team and they stick with them.[LNB]"It's really only at the end that they show their unhappiness. I've noticed it more at Ibrox than Parkhead. But that's the expectation levels at some clubs.[LNB]"We will try to use it to our advantage but you have to play well and work hard to get to that stage."[LNB][LNB] Celtic 2/9, Draw 5/1, Kilmarnock 12/1  

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