Celtic are hopeful of a "special day" when they raise the Scottish Premiership flag on Monday 3 August despite "disappointing circumstances" surrounding the first game being played outwith a weekend day.A statement from the club reads: "Celtic has been informed that its first match will be played on Monday, 3 August in the forthcoming league season."With the fixtures being officially released today, it is important that supporters are aware of this as early as possible and the background to this