Author: Conor Spence

First Minister John Swinney has appealed to Celtic supporters to avoid any repeat of the disorder seen after the club’s title celebrations ahead of this weekend’s Scottish Cup Final at Hampden. Celtic will face Dunfermline in the showpiece fixture, but attention has remained on the scenes that followed the Hoops after securing the Premiership title last Saturday. Supporters entered the pitch after the final whistle before large crowds later gathered in Glasgow’s Trongate area. The incidents drew criticism from politicians across Scotland, while former justice secretary Angela Constance warned that all options remained under consideration regarding potential consequences. Speaking ahead…

Junior Adamu made a quick getaway to Istanbul this week as the Celtic striker showed his support for parent side Freiburg ahead of the Hoops’ Scottish Cup Final clash at Hampden. The Austria international signed for Celtic on a loan deal from SC Freiburg on deadline day and is due to remain in Glasgow until the end of the campaign. Adamu has found opportunities limited in recent weeks. The 24-year-old’s most recent start came in Celtic’s 2-2 encounter with theRangers at Ibrox back in March before he was brought off at the break. Since that afternoon, the forward has managed…

John McGinn admitted Aston Villa’s Europa League success brought back memories of Celtic’s heartbreaking defeat in Seville after leading the English side to glory in Istanbul. The Scotland captain lifted the trophy after Villa swept aside Freiburg 3-0, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers sealing a memorable European triumph. For the former St Mirren and Hibernian midfielder, the occasion marked the greatest achievement of his career to date — and he reflected on how Celtic’s UEFA Cup Final defeat to Porto in 2003 first showed him the emotional impact of a European final. McGinn said via…

Celtic are reportedly keeping tabs on highly-rated Uruguayan prospect Agustin Dos Santos as the Hoops assess potential additions ahead of next season. The Scottish champions are already considering whether to make Marcelo Saracchi’s loan spell a permanent move, but another player from Uruguay has now emerged on their radar. 🚨 Desde Escocia ponen los ojos en Agustín Dos Santos. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Celtic ya mantuvo las primeras conversaciones con el entorno del jugador y con Nacional. ℹ️ @RodriVazquez95 🔴https://t.co/8LNuFgBo6Q pic.twitter.com/Es1YcrBd6i — Sport 890 (@Sport890) May 20, 2026 According to reports from journalist Rodri Vazquez of Sport 890, Celtic scouts have been monitoring Nacional…

Ange Postecoglou has emerged as a reported contender for the vacant Besiktas manager’s job following the departure of Sergen Yalçın. The Turkish club are searching for a new boss after ending Yalçın’s spell in charge by mutual agreement after a frustrating campaign which saw Besiktas finish fourth in the Super Lig table. Postecoglou has been out of work since leaving Nottingham Forest in October, with his short-lived tenure at the Premier League side lasting just 39 days. Now preparing for a potential return to management ahead of the new season, the former Celtic boss is reportedly under consideration by the…

Celtic reportedly remain in the hunt for striker Kieron Bowie despite the forward only joining Hellas Verona earlier this year… The Scotland international completed a £6million switch from Hibernian to the Italian side during the January transfer window and quickly made an impact in Serie A. Bowie, 23, found the net four times during the second half of the campaign, earning praise after scoring against both Juventus and Inter Milan. His personal form, however, was unable to prevent Verona from dropping out of the top flight after the club finished 19th in the table. Relegation opens the door for another…

Celtic’s dramatic title-sealing victory over Hearts attracted a record-breaking television audience, with more than one million viewers tuning in as the SPFL season reached a thrilling conclusion. The showdown at Celtic Park delivered late twists and high tension, with the Hoops battling back after falling behind to deny Hearts the point — or win — that would have secured the title. Scenes of controversy unfolded after the final whistle when Celtic supporters spilled onto the pitch following Callum Osmand’s injury-time winner. Hearts players were later escorted from the stadium still wearing their full match kits amid reported safety concerns. The…

Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou has emerged as the leading contender to take charge at Toulouse, according to reports in France, as the Ligue 1 side step up their search for a new head coach… The Dane has attracted growing attention following an impressive campaign at Fir Park, where he guided Motherwell to a fourth-place finish while earning praise for the team’s expansive style of play. His work in Scotland has also seen him linked with the vacant Celtic job alongside Martin O’Neill and Robbie Keane. Interest from Toulouse intensified last week after Askou was named among a three-man managerial…

Martin O’Neill believes Celtic’s dramatic title turnaround has been pushed into the background amid the controversy surrounding the pitch invasion after the final whistle. The Celtic boss hit out at criticism of the celebrations, after hundreds of supporters spilled onto the pitch, dismissing the reaction as “nonsense” during a live radio interview with talkSPORT during the week. O’Neill insists the focus has unfairly shifted away from Celtic’s march to five consecutive league titles, claiming the response has exaggerated events and painted the champions as villains who denied Hearts a fairytale triumph. Speaking to Celtic TV, he said: “There’s no question…

Martin O’Neill has light-heartedly described Neil Lennon as his “nemesis” ahead of Saturday’s Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Dunfermline.  The showpiece occasion at Hampden Park will mark the first time the pair have stood in opposite dugouts, with O’Neill having previously brought Lennon to both Leicester City and Celtic during his managerial career. Speaking to Celtic TV before Saturday’s encounter, the 74-year-old admitted he is relishing the prospect of facing his former player. “I’m greatly looking forward to it, absolutely, against Neil Lennon, who will be my nemesis for 90 minutes, 120 minutes, or penalties, whatever it may be,”…

The Scottish Football Association has confirmed the officials who will oversee this weekend’s Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park between Celtic and Dunfermline Athletic… Celtic will meet Dunfermline on Saturday, 23 May, with Martin O’Neill’s Scottish Campions aiming to round off the 2025/26 campaign with more silverware against Neil Lennon’s Pars side. Steven McLean has been appointed as referee for the final, while Frank Connor and Scott Anderson will serve as assistant referees. Video Assistant Referee duties will be handled from Clydesdale House by Matthew MacDermid, with Gary Hilland acting as assistant VAR. Steven McLean has already taken charge of several…

Title-hero Callum Osmand has reflected on taking up the opportunity to sign for Celtic last summer. Osmand admits joining Celtic from Fulham last summer was an opportunity he simply could not ignore, despite attracting interest from a number of clubs before making the move to Glasgow. The Jersey-born forward signed a four-year contract after leaving the English Premier League side and believes the scale of the club made the decision an easy one in the end. “I think some people were surprised that I managed to actually get up to Celtic,” Osmand said via The Herald. “I think the main…

Michel-Ange Balikwisha has been omitted from DR Congo’s squad for this summer’s World Cup despite formally committing his international future to the nation earlier in the campaign. The Hoops winger – who previously represented Belgium at youth level – completed the switch in allegiance after discussions with DR Congo manager Sebastien Desabre, but his lack of involvement at Celtic appears to have cost him a place in the tournament squad. Balikwisha arrived in Glasgow last summer in a deal worth around £4.5 million, signing a long-term contract after being heavily pursued by Celtic for more than a year. However, his…

Ibrox chairman Andrew Cavenagh has spoken publicly about the club’s ongoing disagreements with Celtic surrounding away ticket allocations and alleged stadium damage from recent Glasgow derby clashes. Tensions escalated ahead of the final Glasgow derby of the Premiership season after Celtic introduced conditions regarding the allocation of away tickets for the fixture at Celtic Park. The Ibrox club later confirmed they would not agree to restrictions involving the Union Bears supporters group, prompting fears that visiting fans could be locked out entirely. The matter was eventually referred to the SPFL, which ruled in Celtic’s favour, although Cavenagh insists the Ibrox…

Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to enter discussions over his Celtic future following this weekend’s Scottish Cup final, with the club reportedly keen to retain the striker beyond the current campaign. The Nigerian forward endured a difficult introduction to life in Glasgow after arriving late in the summer transfer window, but he finished the season in outstanding form and quickly became a fans-favourite. Iheanacho scored five goals across Celtic’s final eight fixtures, with every contribution coming from the substitutes’ bench, as the Hoops surged to seven consecutive victories and secured the Scottish Premiership title in dramatic fashion. His current deal is…

Callum Osmand has praised the influence of Celtic coaches Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham after the Hoops’ latest title triumph. The young forward made a major impact from the bench during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Hearts, scoring and assisting another as Celtic sealed a fifth consecutive league title. Osmand said his rapid progress this season — despite a long-term injury along the way — has been heavily shaped by the work of Maloney and Fotheringham, who is affectionately known within the squad as “Fozzy”. Both men have played prominent roles on interim manager Martin O’Neill’s coaching staff throughout the campaign,…

Anthony Ralston heads into Scotland’s World Cup preparations carrying a distinction no other player in Steve Clarke’s current squad can match — he is the only member of the 26-man group to have experienced victory over Brazil at international level. The Celtic defender is first focused on club duties as he prepares for Saturday’s Scottish Cup Final at Hampden, where the Premiership champions will attempt to complete a domestic double against Dunfermline Athletic. Ralston could then add to his 25 Scotland caps this summer, with Clarke’s side due to face Haiti, Morocco and Brazil. Scotland have never defeated the South…

Callum Osmand insists he has taken inspiration from teammates Daizen Maeda and Kelechi Iheanacho… All three had a huge part to play in Celtic’s title triumph at the weekend against Hearts. Osmand set up Maeda for the Hoops’ second and then the Welshman sealed the Scottish Premiership with the last kick of the ball. The 20 year-old says watching both Daizen Maeda and Kelechi Iheanacho at close quarters during training sessions at Lennoxtown has played a key role in shaping his progress this season. “Kelechi is so cool and collected, whereas Daizen’s always like always on it,” he said via…

Callum Osmand revealed he was moments away from heading to the toilet when manager Martin O’Neill informed him he was about to enter Celtic’s Scottish Premiership title-decider against Hearts. The young striker had not featured in a matchday squad for more than six months following the hamstring injury he suffered in November, but marked his return in dramatic fashion during the title-winning encounter. Introduced with 17 minutes remaining, Osmand quickly made his presence felt. The 20-year-old provided the cross for Daizen Maeda’s late goal before adding one himself in stoppage time, tapping into an empty net to complete a 3-1…

Callum Osmand insists he is looking forward to potentially getting Celtic back into the Champions League group phase in August. Osmand says the prospect of helping Celtic return to the Champions League group stage is already driving his ambitions for next season. The Hoops are now just one qualifying play-off away from reaching Europe’s premier club competition for the first time since 2024, having narrowly missed out last year after an embarrassing defeat to Kairat Almaty. “That would be unbelievable,” he said via Glasgow Times. “I was on the bench for the two games at the start of this season…