Nakamura still has faith in Celtic title hopes

0 Comments | AFP, March, 2008

GLASGOW (AFP) — Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura believes the Parkhead club can still retain their Scottish Premier League title if they beat arch-rivals Rangers in this season's two remaining Old Firm clashes.

Japan international Nakamura couldn't stop Rangers beating Celtic 1-0 at Ibrox last weekend as they opened up a six-point lead over their fiercest foes with a game in hand.

But both remaining derby clashes are at Celtic's Parkhead ground and Nakamura said: "We will never give up hope. We must now win both home games against Rangers.

"In fact, we have to win all the remaining 'cup finals' we face in the league this season. We will try our best to make it happen."

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