Strachan thanking Celtic's luck

Strachan thought his side enjoyed a slice of good fortune

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan was not totally happy with his side's display in a 3-0 victory over Gretna that keeps his side top of the SPL.

"Gretna have been very unfortunate," he said. "They've played us on days when we've got a bit of luck that has evaded us on others.

"It was a good result for Rangers earlier and all we could do was win.

"We have done that to go back to the top, but I would have liked it to be more pleasing on the eye."

Interview: Celtic manager Gordon Strachan

Strachan was delighted with several saves from goalkeeper Artur Boruc, who had replaced Mark Brown after being missing for three weeks following knee surgery.

"It's why we had him back in the team," said the manager.

"I'm not saying Brownie wold not have made those saves, but he makes decent saves at the right time."

Strachan expressed himself satisfied with Celtic's year.

"We have improved our goal tally but need to shore up at the back," he said ahead of the opening of a transfer window during which he is expected to sign a couple of defenders.