Monday 29 December 2014 11:02, UK
Celtic boss Ronny Deila believes the signs are good for his team after his first six months in charge of the Scottish champions.
Deila’s side are still involved in all three domestic competitions, and have a Europa League knockout clash with Inter Milan to look forward to in the New Year.
The Norwegian claims there is still much room for improvement with his squad, but is confident Celtic will realise their potential in the second half of the campaign.
This club is a sleeping bear. It is a huge club, we have so many talented players and good staff here.
Celtic host Ross County in the league on Saturday, and Deila is looking for his charges to consolidate their four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Surveying his short time in charge at Celtic Park, Deila said: "The results are good but I see so much possibilities there.
"When I see the possession and pressure we have and how we are controlling games, it is about getting possession into goal chances.
'Potential'
"With the potential we have, I would give us a five, six maybe. We have a long way to go but it is quite good also. This club is a sleeping bear. It is a huge club, we have so many talented players and good staff.
"We just have to have the energy to work and progress, want to learn and get better. If you have that you can reach your goals."
While Deila has better resources than the other top-flight clubs, he is not dismissing the challenge of Celtic’s opponents.
Celtic lost to Dundee United on Sunday, after eight successive league wins, and the Tannadice side are now just four points behind alongside Aberdeen who lie third on goal difference.
“It’s a championship and the teams are doing well, all the teams around us have momentum, Aberdeen are playing well at this time,” Deila said.
“We need to prepare for every game and try to win it. We had eight victories in a row, now we have a defeat. We have to get back on track again on Saturday.”
