Davie Hay: Celtic need to be on guard for tricky tie at Dundee

But in my book this is going to be a more difficult game for Celtic - considerably more difficult.

Dundee will provide a stern test for Ronny Deila's side, as they have already done twice this season.

If the Celtic players are not ready for this from the start, their dream of a Treble could disappear at Dens Park.

It only takes their eye to be off the ball for one cup-tie for this to happen.

And, with this tie sandwiched between the much-hyped League Cup semi-final and the glamour Europa League matches with Inter Milan, this could a real danger.

I hope Ronny has got them all focused on what they have to do at Dens, where they were held to a draw at the start of the season.

Even when they beat Dundee 2-1 at Celtic Park in November, Paul Hartley's side gave them a lot of problems.

Paul has since strengthened his squad to help them get back to form after their dip following their bright start.

They are in no danger of relegation and will see the cup as a good opportunity to make their mark this season and show how far they have progressed.

Paul has impressed as a manager. He can spot a player, and knows how to set up his side to best effect.

He does this in a positive way, not just by making them hard to beat, and that is refreshing for a young a manager who is in his first season in the top division.

I still expect Celtic to win tomorrow, but it won't be as easy as it was in the 2-0 win against Rangers.

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