Former Celtic forward Simon Donnelly expects "normal service" to resume for Celtic's game against St Johnstone next week after a much-changed line-up started in the League Cup against Falkirk. Brendan Rodgers made eight changes to his starting XI for Sunday's 5-2 win with first starts for the likes of Alex Valle and Auston Trusty.

The Belgian whiz has become the most expensive incoming midfielder in the club's history but Rodgers did once want to sign a midfielder for the club who is now worth significantly

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: "It's always a risk making changes," Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells Premier Sports. "You could see that connection wasn't quite there for the first hour. "If there's any blame on the first hour, it's on me. I make the changes. It's a challenge for the guys coming in and I thought they gave everything.

Celtic will face Aberdeen in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals. Holders Rangers take on Motherwell in the other tie. The games will take place on the weekend of 2-3 November. Premier League: Trossar

The draw for the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Scottish League Cup has been made. Celtic were the last team to reach the stage after beating Falkirk 5-2 at Celtic Park. The Hoops were twice behind but,