Thursday 30 October 2014 07:06, UK
Celtic manager Ronny Deila was delighted to see his team take one step closer to the Scottish League Cup final with a 6-0 victory over Partick.
Striker John Guidetti scored his first-hat-trick for the club in the quarter-final tie, while Leigh Griffiths added a double and Emilio Izaguirre scored a rare goal on a night when Thistle midfielder Stuart Brannigan was dismissed.
Celtic's win has paved the way for a possible meeting with Glasgow rivals Rangers, while they also join holders Aberdeen and Dundee United in the last four of the competition.
When asked about facing Rangers for the first time since 2012, Deila insisted he had no preference about who the Hoops are paired with in Saturday's draw.
"For me it is about winning trophies and we are now two wins away from getting the first one,” Deila said.
"So I am looking forward to the semi-final, who we meet doesn't bother me. We just have to win.
"What you remember when your career is finished is titles and that's why I'm here - to win trophies and make sure Celtic is successful. To do that we have to meet whatever team is in front of us."
Guidetti, who took his tally to eight goals in as many games for Celtic, was also asked about the possibility of playing another Glasgow side at Hampden, after thrashing Partick.
"Of course it would be a fantastic game to be a part of. Whatever happens, happens,” Guidetti said.
"Come Hampden Park, 11 people standing in front of us, they are going down. Hampden Park will be amazing, no matter who we play.
"I am excited about every game for Celtic.
"But we need to stay focused. There are four good teams left in the cup and this club deserves trophies so hopefully we can do this."
Jags boss Alan Archibald admitted that the red card was the correct decision and was not best pleased with Bannigan.
Archibald said: "It probably is nowadays (a red). I think the reaction of the Celtic players made it look like that as well I don't think that helps either.
"I'm disappointed as I felt he didn't have to make the challenge. I think he wins the ball but it is probably the manner he goes in.
"He's disappointed. He's sitting with his head in his hands at half-time. He can't blame excitement playing against Celtic.
"He's a professional footballer and was probably having a good game up to that point. It's just a rush of blood I think."
