Robson defends Celtic efforts

Barry Robson insists it is "not all doom and gloom" at Celtic despite their first defeat in 10 years against Dundee United at Tannadice leaving their furious fans staring at a depressing record of just two wins in their last 10 games.

There appeared to be no imminent problems for Tony Mowbray's side when the former Tangerines midfielder scored the opener from the spot in the 71st minute. However, with seven minutes remaining, Jon Daly headed the equaliser from Danny Swanson's corner before skipper Darren Dods popped up in the dying seconds to give the home side an historic win.

Robson said: "We deserved to get something from the game, maybe even the three points but it is still positive at the club. The boys are all happy and on another day, we could have won two or three nil. So it's not all doom and gloom."

He added: "Fans pay a lot of money to come and watch us but I think we have put in some decent performances although maybe not against Falkirk in the last game.

"But Dundee United was always going to be a hard place to go to.

"When I was at United we almost beat Barcelona, so that's how hard it is to go there.

"We are ready for the next game and we can't wait to go and win it.

"You don't win anything at this stage of the season. We came unstuck but we will keep going."