CELTIC striker Leigh Griffiths says he wouldn't celebrate scoring against former club Hibernian - although he'd be willing to take a cup final penalty against them.
The Hoops striker marked his return from injury with a goal after coming off the bench in Saturday's resounding 6-1 win against Kilmarnock.
The Leith-born forward spent two seasons at the Easter Road club between 2011 and 2013.
He replied to a range of questions in a Twitter Q&A with Hoops supporters on Monday afternoon.
Q: Would you celebrate if you scored against Hibs for Celtic?
LG: No. If I didn't have that second season at @HibsOfficial then I don't think I would be here. https://t.co/r2N7H8TFsW
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 26, 2016
Q: Celtic v Hibs Scottish Cup final, last minute penalty. Would you take it?
LG: 👍. https://t.co/5dxtkDlcbG
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 26, 2016
Q: If you could play any game over again, what would it be and why?
LG: When I played against Hearts in the Edinburgh Derby. We won 2-1 at Tynecastle through a last minute winner. 🙌 https://t.co/vYR8GuzMLT
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 26, 2016
Griffiths also looked ahead to Wednesday's Champions League tie with Manchester City, describing reaching the group stages as the best moment of his career so far.
Q: How are you feeling about the game on Wednesday?
LG: Buzzing. It should be a great atmosphere as always. Hopefully we can get a result @ManCity. #UCL https://t.co/5FSGzoLzsl
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 26, 2016
Q: Best career moment so far?
LG: Reaching the @ChampionsLeague group stages. #UCL https://t.co/O5edVSBvbH
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 26, 2016
Q: How do you feel with our chances in the Champions League?
LG: Away games are always going to be difficult but we feel we can always challenge at Paradise. #UCL https://t.co/isGs39gLSu
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 26, 2016
Q: If you could have one current Man City player at Celtic who would it be? Why?
LG: David Silva. He is a wizard with the ball at his feet, @ManCity. #UCL https://t.co/wl8fcsHqPO
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 26, 2016
The 26-year-old described working under new manager Brendan Rodgers as 'brilliant', insisted he'd rather have Hoops captain Scott Brown in his team than Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta and revealed his dream strike partner.
Q: How have you enjoyed working with Brendan Rodgers so far?
LG: It's been brilliant. The Gaffer really knows his stuff. https://t.co/IUcc3gicH9
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 26, 2016
Q: If you could pick a striker past or present from Celtic to partner with who would it be?
LG: The King of Kings - Henrik Larsson. 👑 https://t.co/N6SNxE8now
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 26, 2016
Q: Toughest player you have ever played against?
LG: Gary Cahill when I played against England at Wembley. https://t.co/zbT4Ezahdo
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 26, 2016
Q: If you were to pick one of your most favourite goals which one would it be?
LG: It would have to be my free-kick against Hapoel earlier this season. I hit it perfectly! https://t.co/Dg9Md3sy6U
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 26, 2016
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