Jefferies hails Kilmarnock effort

Jefferies was delighted with his side's display at Celtic Park

Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies heaped praise on his players after earning a 0-0 draw at Celtic Park.

Even the loss of James Fowler and Garry Hay to injury and a bad knock to David Fernandez could not dampen his joy.

"When you consider the players we lost, it was a fantastic effort from the boys in midfield to protect the back four," he told BBC Sport.

"We were magnificent at the back and we got a couple of breaks that you need at a place like Celtic."

Interview: Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies

Fowler was taken to hospital after hurting his ankle but initial tests indicate that it is not broken, while Hay suffered a hamstring pull.

Fowler will undergo a further scan on Monday.

Fernandez, who has missed 10 months of action with a knee injury, came on late in the game and he too was hurt after being caught by a flying elbow.

"We had a couple of half-chances," Jefferies added. "I don't think anyone could deny we were worthy of a point."