START SAMI - SAYS RONNIE CULLY

THE emergence of Georgios Samaras as a key figure in Celtic's bid to re-establish themselves on the European stage has been as undeniable as it has impressive.

He has scored in the club's only three wins away in Europe, starting with the victory the last time the team played in Moscow, three years ago.

Sami's height, however, provides a target for Fraser Forster's kick outs and goal kicks, while his ability to drive at defenders is very unsettling for the opposition back line.

The fact Neil Lennon insisted on getting him back into action at the weekend ahead of tomorrow's match underlines how vital the manager considers him to be in European games.

The special cast designed to protect Sami's damaged left elbow appeared to do its job at Fir Park, so he should be given the green light to face Spartak Moscow tomorrow.

ON THE BENCH - SAYS ALISON McCONNELL

THE emergence of Georgios Samaras as a key figure in Celtic's bid to re-establish themselves on the European stage has been as undeniable as it has impressive.

He has scored in the club's only three wins away in Europe, starting with the victory the last time the team played in Moscow, three years ago.

Sami's height, however, provides a target for Fraser Forster's kick outs and goal kicks, while his ability to drive at defenders is very unsettling for the opposition back line.

The fact Neil Lennon insisted on getting him back into action at the weekend ahead of tomorrow's match underlines how vital the manager considers him to be in European games.

The special cast designed to protect Sami's damaged left elbow appeared to do its job at Fir Park, so he should be given the green light to face Spartak Moscow tomorrow.