Hearts manager Craig Levein praised his team’s determination to atone for an “embarrassing” display after they knocked Motherwell out of the Betfred Cup.
Northern Ireland internationals Michael Smith and Conor Washington netted in front of national boss Michael O’Neill as Hearts knocked Motherwell out of the Betfred Cup.
Neil Lennon was delighted with the power and strength of his Celtic side as they recovered from a long European trek and a flying start from Motherwell to win 5-2 at Fir Park.
Motherwell full-back Jake Carroll begins a two-match ban during the visit of Ladbrokes Premiership champions Celtic after being handed a retrospective punishment for a foul on Livingston’s Nicky Devlin.
