Sunday 1 February 2015 14:19, UK
Celtic manager Ronny Deila was pleased to see his charges move three points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a 1-0 victory at Ross County.
While Celtic were frustrated for long periods by struggling County, Delia’s side secured the win when a Kris Commons shot deflected under the bar off Paul Quinn on 52 minutes.
Although Celtic produced a below-par display in Dingwall, the team appears to be playing with more confidence than they produced during the festive season.
The Hoops face a busy period with a Europa League tie with Inter Milan on the horizon, a Scottish Cup clash with Dundee at Dens Park, and a visit from second place Aberdeen in the league approaching.
And next week Celtic are involved in another competition when they face Championship side Rangers I the League Cup semi-final at Hampden on Sunday.
The match will be Deila’s first semi-final since his arrival at Celtic Park, and the Norwegian is relishing the prospect of possibly clinching a place in the competition’s showpiece in March.
"I really look forward to it and I think we are in good place now," said the Norwegian. "We know it's a big game for many reasons.
"All around the match there's going to be atmosphere and history. It's going to be a different challenge.
"We are favourites. If we perform at our very best then it is very hard to beat us. It's up to us."
