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Mon 09 Sep 2007Gloves are off but Boruc is in a generous moodScottish Premier League/Hibernian 3 Celtic 2:Two uncharacteristic blunders by Celtic's goalkeeper Artur Boruc handed Hibernian a surprise victory yesterday to round off a dismal week for the champions after their European capitulation in Donetsk. Rangers replaced their city rivals at the top of the table with victory over Aberdeen.Celtic manager Gordon Strachan used the words "fantastic" and "excellent" to describe his team's performance, which highlights just how damaging Boruc's contribution was.