Author: Conor Spence

Kelechi Iheanacho has continued his remarkable scoring form since leaving Celtic after finding the net for Nigeria. 🚨Kelechi Iheanacho scores from outside against Russia. 🇷🇺 Russia 0-1 Nigeria 🇳🇬 https://t.co/kntJBIbTPz — Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) October 6, 2026 The former Hoops striker was on target as the Super Eagles played out an entertaining 3-3 friendly draw with Russia, opening the scoring after just 10 minutes. And it was a finish Celtic supporters became familiar with during Iheanacho’s short spell at the Hoops. The 30-year-old collected the ball outside the box on the right-hand side before shifting it onto his favoured left…

Kasper Høgh could probably have done without the international break arriving when it did. The Celtic striker is searching for the spark that marked his explosive start to life at the Hoops after enduring a more difficult spell in front of goal. Høgh announced himself with a stunning hat-trick against Kilmarnock in August, but he has not found the net for Celtic since and an injury setback has also disrupted his attempts to build momentum. The international break offered another opportunity for the 25-year-old to get minutes under his belt, although Denmark used him sparingly throughout the window. That will…

A clip from Virgil van Dijk’s Celtic days has gone viral — although it comes from a night most Hoops supporters would probably rather forget. Early Van Dijk ⏪ #UCL https://t.co/7H7IRpKmOu — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 5, 2026 The former Celtic defender recently reminisced about his time in Glasgow by sharing an image of himself competing against Xavi in the Champions League following the legendary midfielder’s appointment as Netherlands manager. Van Dijk and Xavi crossed paths during the 2013/14 campaign, the Dutchman’s first season at Celtic after arriving from Groningen. Neil Lennon’s side were handed a brutal Champions League…

Celtic Supporters Ltd have responded to rumours that the club could move its next AGM online amid heightened tensions between the Celtic board and sections of the support. The talk today and tonight that @CelticFC plc could scrap the in-person AGM this year and run it on Zoom or Teams doesn’t stand up. Company law requires an AGM notice to state a place. Whether a virtual-only meeting meets that test is unresolved, which is why the UK government opened a consultation on 7th September proposing to allow fully virtual AGMs. That consultation closes on 30th November. Even under the proposal,…

Frank McAvennie has weighed into the escalating row between Celtic supporters and the club hierarchy following the extraordinary protest involving Dermot Desmond at St Andrews… https://youtu.be/SeM5dK8YGxo?is=p6EpkmJPrz_XRHcn The former Hoops striker has been an outspoken critic of Desmond and the way Celtic are being run amid growing supporter unrest. However, McAvennie believes the anger should not solely be directed towards Celtic’s principal shareholder — and has also offered his take on speculation surrounding Willie Haughey and a potential takeover. Haughey has regularly been mentioned by supporters as someone who could potentially take a greater role at Celtic, but McAvennie does not…

Frank McAvennie has claimed Celtic are planning to hold their upcoming AGM digitally following the latest escalation in tensions between supporters and the board. https://youtu.be/SeM5dK8YGxo?is=k4NCbgO85CeHlVYI The former Hoops striker says he has been told this year’s meeting will not follow the traditional fully in-person format and will instead be conducted online. There has been no confirmation from Celtic that such a change will take place. The claim comes at a particularly volatile moment in the relationship between the club and sections of the support. Protesters disrupted principal shareholder Dermot Desmond’s appearance at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews…

Kris Boyd has hit out at the Celtic supporters who targeted Dermot Desmond at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, branding the protest “embarrassing” for the club. https://youtu.be/ysPZ7nbi48k?is=ld2wo3NORZnDgxTK The former Rangers striker believes those involved crossed a line by taking their anger towards Celtic’s principal shareholder away from Parkhead and directly to the golf course at St Andrews. Desmond was targeted by protesters during the tournament, with tennis balls thrown in his direction as tensions between sections of the Celtic support and the club hierarchy continue to escalate. Celtic subsequently released a strongly-worded statement condemning those involved, and Boyd believes the…

Celtic winger Hyunjun Yang has barely had time to celebrate his Asian Games triumph before South Korea’s military exemption system was thrust back into the spotlight. Yang returned from the tournament with a gold medal after South Korea defeated Japan 1-0 in Saturday’s final, securing an exemption from the country’s standard military service requirements in the process. However, South Korea’s defence ministry is now considering whether the special military service system available to elite athletes and artists should be reduced or abolished as part of future reforms. The debate intensified following criticism of comments and celebrations from members of South…

Steven McLean has been appointed referee for Celtic’s return to Premiership action against Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday. The Scottish FA confirmed the match officials for the lunchtime encounter on Tuesday, with Don Robertson handed VAR duties at Clydesdale House. McLean took charge of four Celtic league fixtures last season, with the Hoops recording one victory, one draw and two defeats. He was also the man in the middle for Celtic’s Scottish Cup final victory over Dunfermline at Hampden in May. Jonathan Bell will run the line alongside McLean at Fir Park, while George Calder has been named as…

Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew has urged Dermot Desmond to offer supporters an olive branch and apologise as tensions between the board and fans continue to escalate. https://www.youtube.com/live/cPqJ_oE1F5s?is=NuN84BA5WUJa_cuy The Celtic principal shareholder was targeted by a supporter protest during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St Andrews at the weekend, when tennis balls featuring his face were thrown onto the 15th hole. Celtic subsequently issued a furious statement condemning those involved, with the incident becoming the latest flashpoint in the increasingly strained relationship between sections of the support and the Parkhead hierarchy. Mulgrew, fresh from helping Celtic win the Tennent’s…

Camilo Duran’s brother has hailed the Celtic striker’s determination after he achieved his dream of making his senior debut for Colombia… The 24-year-old earned his first cap against Paraguay during the current international break and could add to his tally when Colombia face Peru. Duran has made an impressive start to life at Celtic following his move from Qarabag, and his brother Hugo believes the forward is now being rewarded for the sacrifices he has made throughout his career. Speaking to Colombian outlet Gol Caracol, Hugo said: “Camilo has always worked hard, far from his country and his home, and…

Former Celtic winger Jonny Hayes has revealed he played through a broken foot as the Hoops lifted the Tennent’s Sixes trophy on Sunday. https://www.youtube.com/live/cnelHfBKqT8?is=lMf1lUdd4G0Z-edl The 39-year-old, who won seven domestic honours during his time at Parkhead, was forced off injured during the final but battled his way back onto the pitch to help Celtic see out the victory. Hayes later missed the celebrations after heading to hospital, where an X-ray confirmed he had suffered a fracture. He told Premier Sports: “I missed out on the celebrations, I had to go to A&E. “I was dying to get home but I…

Steven Gerrard has admitted he may have made a mistake by not pursuing the opportunity to play in Glasgow when he was linked with a move to Celtic towards the end of his career. https://youtu.be/QUjGSFBV7t8?is=PiNIit6It6Rfwz0F The Liverpool legend’s name was mentioned alongside Celtic after Brendan Rodgers took charge at Parkhead in 2016, with the pair having previously worked together at Anfield. Gerrard was playing for LA Galaxy at the time and ultimately retired in November 2016 without returning to British football. However, the former Rangers manager has now admitted that his subsequent experience of Scottish football left him wishing he…

Celtic’s former players produced the perfect response to their 7-1 humiliation against Rangers by beating their rivals 5-4 in the Tennent’s Sixes final at Braehead Arena. 🍀 @CelticFC’s Charlie Mulgrew talks of the night out that turned things around for the team “We had a few beers, we had a wee chat, a wee night out, and we managed to turn it around today” 🗣️ @spfl https://t.co/JCoKHOfm2v — Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) October 4, 2026 Saturday had started positively with a 5-2 victory over Kilmarnock before Rangers inflicted a heavy defeat, with Martyn Waghorn scoring five times and Jonny Hayes netting…

Celtic fans travelling to Lisbon for next week’s Europa League clash with Benfica will be given extra time to visit the scene of the club’s greatest ever triumph. The Hoops have confirmed that the Estádio Nacional will extend its opening hours across the European trip, giving thousands of travelling supporters the opportunity to visit the home of the Lisbon Lions. Fans will be able to access the famous stadium on October 14, 15 and 16, with opening hours running from 9am until 1pm and then from 2pm until 5pm on all three days. Weekday access would normally finish at 1pm,…

Steven Gerrard has admitted he encountered what he described as an “obsession” with Celtic among some Rangers supporters during his time in charge at Ibrox. https://youtu.be/QUjGSFBV7t8?is=ik2dvtf8WoBwqbU2 The former Liverpool captain took over Rangers in 2018 when Celtic were firmly in control of Scottish football, with Brendan Rodgers having just guided the Hoops to a second successive domestic treble. Gerrard eventually ended Celtic’s run of nine consecutive league titles by leading Rangers to the Premiership trophy in 2021, but has now lifted the lid on the mentality he encountered while attempting to close the gap. Speaking to Open Goal, Gerrard discussed…

Joe Ledley believes Camilo Duran has already shown he can handle the demands of playing for Celtic despite a difficult start to the season for Martin O’Neill’s new-look squad. Celtic headed into the international break on the back of three consecutive defeats, increasing the scrutiny on the team and particularly those still adjusting to life at Parkhead. Ledley knows from experience that settling into Celtic can take time. The former Hoops midfielder endured his own adjustment period after arriving in Glasgow and believes supporters may need to show patience with some of the club’s summer recruits. However, one new arrival…

Kasper Høgh will return to Celtic having added another four caps to his Denmark record — but with just 24 minutes of football to show for his international break. The Hoops striker made his latest appearance in Sunday’s 1-0 Nations League victory over Wales in Cardiff, replacing Rasmus Højlund during the closing stages as Brian Riemer’s side protected their advantage. Høgh featured in all four of Denmark’s matches during the break, although his involvement was limited to brief cameos from the bench. The Celtic forward played eight minutes against Norway, three against Wales, five against Portugal and another eight in…

More than three years have passed since Spain were last beaten inside 90 minutes in a competitive match — and a look back at the Scotland team responsible shows a considerable Celtic influence. Over 3 YEARS without losing a competitive match in 90 minutes 🤯 🇪🇸 The last team to beat Spain was Scotland, winning 2–0 at Hampden Park on 28 March 2023, with Scott McTominay scoring both goals. https://t.co/TOhBBwCKjR — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 5, 2026 Steve Clarke’s side stunned Spain 2-0 at Hampden in March 2023, with Scott McTominay scoring twice to secure one of Scotland’s…

Former Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk has spoken of his pride after earning his 100th Netherlands cap on the same international break as former Liverpool teammate Andy Robertson reached the milestone for Scotland. Van Dijk brought up his century of appearances for the Netherlands against Serbia, while Robertson won his 100th Scotland cap against North Macedonia. For Van Dijk, it marks another major achievement in a career that took off during his two years at Celtic after arriving from Groningen in 2013. Now 35, the Dutch defender believes he could already have moved much higher up his country’s all-time appearance…