Celtic midfielder Barry Robson claims it is ridiculous that Tony Mowbray's managerial credentials are being questioned. Mowbray has won just two out of seven home matches and failure to make it three against Hamburg on Thursday would seriously damage Celtic's chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Europa League.

But Robson believes some missed chances against Motherwell at the weekend have given some fans a false impression of their form.

"It's permanent pressure at Celtic," said Robson, who made his first SPL start since February following his recovery from groin trouble.

"It's no different, we have about 10 crises a year, don't we?

"We're fine. We've played better but we've played poorer. You need to give Motherwell credit, I thought they played well.

"Their manager has got them playing some decent stuff, they are quite expansive.

"I think in the last 30 minutes we could have scored a few goals.

"We missed a few clear-cut chances and if they went in we would have been talking about a decent performance."

"His (Mowbray) philosophy on the game is great," added Robson.

"All the players are buying into the way he wants to play.

"Everyone wants to play for him, the training is high tempo, a lot of challenges flying in, which is great.

"You want everybody in your team to click and play good football, but football doesn't work like that at any club, any standard, anywhere.

"But we will keep working hard and listening to what the manager wants, and keep playing expansive football, and we will come good. But I still don't think the performance was that poor."