Celtic’s youth side will put thoughts of Rangers to one side when they face Livingston in the semi-final of the SFA Youth Cup at Celtic Park tomorrow night, kick off 7pm.
Stevie Frail’s side face Rangers in a vital league match on Saturday with the Ibrox kids having already booking their place in the Youth Cup Final with a 1-0 win over St Mirren on Sunday.
Celtic go into tomorrow’s match on the back of three straight wins in the league against Falkirk, St Johnstone and Motherwell with Frail warning his players that Livingston will be tough opponents.
He said: “We’ve had Livingston watched and they have impressed us, they are well worth their place in the semi-finals of this competition.
“They are top of the SFL u-19s and top scorers, in the last round they won away from home against Hibs who are the cup holders.
“Livingston have got a good set-up at youth level and have developed Graham Dorrens, Robert Snodgrass and Leigh Griffiths in recent seasons.
“We’ve got plenty of talented players as well and they are all looking forward to playing at Celtic Park. We like to play an attacking style and the boys will enjoy making use of the space.
“Everyone coming along can expect to see a good game, we’ve got a lot of exciting players who are capable of progressing further.
“I don’t like singling individuals out because all of the players are capable of making an impact in the game.
“We’ve got a few players coming back from injury which is good to see. There’s a lot of competition for places in the side and that brings out the best in the players.”
SPL u-19 league Rangers v Celtic, Saturday, 1pm kick-off Murray Park
