Celtic striker Anthony Stokes has revealed how big an influence new Inverness Caley Thistle boss John Hughes has had on his career.
Stokes will travel north with his team-mates looking to get one over his former manager.
However, that won’t hide the fact he is extremely grateful to Hughes for the role he has played in getting him where he is now.
“Yogi has been brilliant for me,” said Stokes of Hughes. “He gave me a great chance when I went on loan to Falkirk.
“It was the stage in my career when I had to get out and get playing first-team football regularly.
“He gave me a great platform to show what I could do and it’s something I will always be grateful to him for. I didn’t know him from Adam when I went there, but I clicked with him straight away.
“His management style really suited me and I became good pals with him. I’ve had some of the happiest times of my football career under him.
“Terry Butcher has done well at Inverness and he is away to Hibs but the gaffer (Hughes) is also a big character.
“Speaking personally, he got the best out of me and I’m sure he will get the best out of the lads up at Inverness too.”
Charlie Mulgrew is a doubt for Celtic with a groin injury, while Dirk Boerrigter (hamstring), Mikael Lustig (hip), Beram Kayal (foot) and Steven Mouyokolo (achilles) are out.
Inverness captain Richie Foran will miss the clash. The Irishman is waiting to see the extent of his shoulder injury, but he could be out for two months.
Motherwell are away to Partick Thistle tomorrow, while Aberdeen are at home to struggling Ross County. Hibs take on a rejuvenated Kilmarnock, while St Mirren entertain bottom side Hearts.