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Team news ahead of the weekend's SPL action, with Stephen McManus and Barry Robson not yet ready to return to the Celtic line-up.

(Kick-offs 15:00 UK time unless otherwise stated)

SATURDAY

Falkirk v Hibernian (12:30)

Falkirk will make a last-minute decision on the fitness of Thomas Scobbie and Vitor Lima ahead of their Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Hibernian.

Left-back Scobbie (knee) and midfielder Lima (thigh) went off injured during the 4-1 defeat by Rangers.

Striker Mark Stewart (groin) is still missing while Neil McCann`s departure from the club has finally been confirmed.

Hibernian boss John Hughes has no fresh injury concerns for his return to his former club.

Hughes will still be without suspended defender Ian Murray and striker Jonatan Johansson, who was set to return to training on Friday.

Midfielder Merouane Zemmama is back in contention after sitting out last weekend's opening Clydesdale Bank Premier League win of the season.

Motherwell v Kilmarnock

Motherwell will not risk Paul Slane for the visit of Kilmarnock unless he has fully recovered from a calf problem.

The 17-year-old winger pulled out of the starting line-up at St Johnstone 10 minutes before kick-off and has missed several days of training this week.

Jim Gannon`s only other absentee is Darren Smith, who is expected to be out for several months with a hip problem.

Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies has been boosted by the return of Danny Invincibile.

He is in contention for the visit to Fir Park after missing last week's opener against Hamilton.

Jefferies has no fresh injury concerns following the 3-0 win over Accies but will still be without David Fernandez and Mark Burchill.

St Mirren v Dundee United

St Mirren will be without Steven Thomson for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Dundee United.

Thomson is suspended for the visit of the Tannadice side after picking up a red card against Hibernian last week.

Hugh Murray is back in the squad after sitting out the SPL opener with a groin strain, however the match may come too soon for him.

Chris Smith and Mo Camara are still sidelined with knee injuries.

Dundee United have a doubt over Morgaro Gomis after the Senegal midfielder missed three days of training since injuring his groin in Monday's win over Hearts.

Skipper Lee Wilkie and long-term crocks Jon Daly, Francisco Sandaza and Kevin Smith are all ruled out.

Celtic v St Johnstone

McManus (pictured) and Robson are back in full training at Celtic but will not be in contention for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League match against St Johnstone at Parkhead.

Captain McManus has recovered from a knee injury while his Scotland team-mate has overcome a groin complaint.

However, manager Tony Mowbray revealed that neither player is in contention yet for a first-team return.

St Johnstone midfielder Chris Millar has recovered from his calf injury and trained on Thursday with no reaction.

However, Kevin Rutkiewicz (knee), Graeme Smith (thigh), Peter MacDonald (hamstring), Kevin Moon (groin) are still on the sidelines alongside long-term injured Andy Jackson.

Hamilton Academical v Aberdeen

Hamilton welcome back defender Martin Canning from a one-match ban for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Aberdeen.

New signings Kyle Wilkie and Marco Paixao - who finally joined twin brother Flavio at the club on Thursday - go straight into the squad.

James McArthur and Mark McLaughlin serve the final instalment of their suspensions while the game comes too soon for Trent McClenahan (hernia). James Gibson (knee) and Alex Neil (hip) are long-term absentees.

Aberdeen defender Zander Diamond is very doubtful after the centre-back suffered a head knock in training and also aggravated an ankle injury during last weekend's 3-1 defeat by Celtic.

Midfielder Gary McDonald is also a doubt after picking up a knock, while Tommy Wright (calf) is still absent.

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