Celtic excited by return to action in Reykjavík

By The Newsroom
Published 14th Jul 2014, 13:32 BST
Celtic assistant John Collins expects the side to score goals in Iceland. Picture: SNSCeltic assistant John Collins expects the side to score goals in Iceland. Picture: SNS
Celtic assistant John Collins expects the side to score goals in Iceland. Picture: SNS
CELTIC assistant manager John Collins recognises the importance of the club’s Champions League second-round qualifier against KR Reykjavik.

The first leg in Iceland on Tuesday night will be the Scottish champions’ first competitive match of the season and new manager Ronny Deila’s first competitive match since taking over from Neil Lennon.

Before flying out from Glasgow airport on Monday morning, Collins confirmed winger James Forrest is out with a groin problem to join injured skipper Scott Brown on the sidelines, then turned his attention to the crucial qualifier.

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He said: “Of course it is a big test but we are looking forward to it.