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Celtic’s weekend opponents Kilmarnock will appeal two of their three red cards from their last game.

The Ayrshire side saw Kirk Broadfoot, Rory McKenzie and ex-Celt Stuart Findlay sent off.

However, manager Steve Clark believes Broadfoot’s and McKenzie’s are unjust and is raising the issue, as reported by the Daily Record.

As the run-in to the title heats up, Killie could have two starters back in the team.

Celtic route could be harder against Kilmarnock

Some Hoops fans would have been rubbing their hands at seeing three Killie men red carded.

In their all or nothing match for third against Aberdeen, players lost their heads.

Three important players were set to sit out against an off the ball Celtic side.

However, Clarke’s men will still fight to the bitter end for third with the Dons playing Rangers at the weekend.

Now, with the hearing on Thursday at Hampden, McKenzie and Broadfoot could play at Parkhead.

This will be a massive boost for the threadbare side to have two starters slot back in.

Emotions will be running high during the match if The Bhoys put in another sub par performance.

Now would be the time for Killie to strike to have even the chance of a victory and third place.

Celtic must prepare for Kilmarnock threat

With or without the two men, the Hoops must be wary of Kilmarnock as they are dangerous.

They’ve been sturdy opponents for The Bhoys in the past and Clarke is a smart manager.

He will use any advantage and target any weakness. There will be no room for errors.

If the Hoops go on to lose this game, then the gap between themselves and Celtic will shorten.

Celtic go to Ibrox the week after where a Gers win would cut the advantage to three points.

This isn’t comfortable and the games will come thick and fast for Neil Lennon.

Preparation is key and Lennon is responsible for that – no excuses this time.