Author: Conor Spence

Celtic have appointed Ross Grant as the club’s new set-piece coach following his arrival from Hearts. But who is the highly-rated coach joining Martin O’Neill’s backroom staff and what can supporters expect from his appointment? The Hoops boss has continued to reshape his coaching staff with the addition of Ross Grant, who joins Celtic after earning an impressive reputation during his spell at the Jambos. The Scottish champions acted swiftly to replace Gavin Strachan following his move to West Brom last week, identifying Grant as the man to oversee the club’s work on set pieces ahead of the new campaign.…

Celtic have reportedly added Hertha Berlin goalkeeper Tjark Ernst to their list of potential summer targets as they continue the search for a new keeper. The Scottish champions are in the market for reinforcements following Kasper Schmeichel’s retirement, leaving Viljami Sinisalo and Ross Doohan as the club’s only senior goalkeeping options ahead of the new campaign. A number of names have already been linked with a move to the Hoops, including Wolfsberger’s Nikolas Polster, who has publicly expressed his desire to leave the Austrian side this summer. According to German publication Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung, Celtic are now showing strong interest…

Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach following the national team’s exit from the World Cup, with the announcement coming shortly after their elimination was confirmed. The 62-year-old leaves the role after more than seven years in charge, despite agreeing a new four-year contract extension before the tournament. Scottish Football Association chief executive Ian Maxwell paid tribute to Clarke’s tenure, saying: “We thank Steve for his record-breaking contribution and know that when the disappointment of World Cup elimination subsides, the Scotland supporters will be thankful for the memories of marching with pride at major tournaments once again.” Scotland…

Ajax are reportedly prepared to part ways with Kasper Dolberg just 12 months after beating Celtic to the striker’s signature during last summer’s transfer window. Brendan Rodgers had identified the Denmark international as one of his leading attacking targets as the club looked to strengthen its options up front. With Adam Idah expected to complete a move to Swansea City, Celtic were understood to be willing to invest heavily in a proven goalscorer. Negotiations ultimately went in Ajax’s favour, however, with Dolberg opting for a return to the Amsterdam club where he first made his name. His decision left Celtic…

Chris Sutton has voiced his growing frustration over Celtic’s lack of transfer activity, admitting he has become tired of discussing the club as preparations for the new campaign continue to stall. The former Hoops striker believes the Scottish champions have been far too slow to get their summer business underway, with the club only confirming the appointments to Martin O’Neill’s backroom team on the opening day of pre-season and still yet to add a new signing despite expectations of significant squad changes. Sutton fears the current situation mirrors the disappointing start to last summer’s transfer window, which left Celtic playing…

Hayato Inamura’s spell at Celtic has come to an end after the Japanese defender completed a permanent transfer to FC Tokyo. The 23-year-old arrived from Albirex Niigata last summer in a deal believed to be worth around £250,000 but has now returned to his homeland after making only a single competitive appearance for the Scottish champions. While no official transfer fee has been disclosed, reports in Japan suggest FC Tokyo have paid in excess of £1 million to secure the defender’s services, potentially handing Celtic a healthy profit on the player after just 12 months. The move was officially announced…

A new exhibition honouring Celtic’s legendary Lisbon Lions is to open at Lisbon’s Estadio Nacional, commemorating the club’s historic 1967 European Cup triumph nearly six decades after that unforgettable victory. The famous stadium, where Celtic became the first British side to lift the European Cup, remains a cherished destination for supporters making the journey to the Portuguese capital. Much of the ground has been preserved over the years and, despite future redevelopment plans, it continues to offer fans a glimpse of the setting where one of football’s greatest stories unfolded. In recognition of that enduring legacy, the Portuguese Institute for…

Auston Trusty endured a night of mixed emotions after scoring his maiden international goal before being forced off on a stretcher during the USA’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Turkey. Handed his first start of the tournament by Mauricio Pochettino, the Celtic defender was deployed at left-back after beginning the competition on the bench, having watched the Americans record victories over Paraguay and Australia. Trusty made an immediate impact, opening the scoring after just three minutes. The Hoops centre-back showed impressive composure to bring the ball under control before clinically finishing with his left foot for his first goal in USA…

Maik Nawrocki was among the players reporting to Lennoxtown on the opening day of Celtic’s pre-season programme, with the defender returning after spending last season on loan at Hannover 96. The 24-year-old still has two years remaining on his Celtic contract and will be aiming to impress Martin O’Neill during the weeks ahead after limited first-team opportunities since arriving in Glasgow. Noticeably absent from Friday morning’s session were experienced duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with uncertainty continuing to surround their futures. Celtic hold options to extend both players’ contracts by a further 12 months after they joined as free…

Daizen Maeda has pinpointed Celtic teammate Benjamin Nygren as one of Sweden’s biggest threats ahead of Friday’s World Cup showdown with Japan. The Celtic teammates will be on opposite sides when the two nations meet, with the encounter providing an unusual club-versus-country subplot for the Hoops pair. Despite sharing a dressing room in Glasgow, Maeda revealed the duo have deliberately avoided speaking before the contest, preferring to leave any conversations until after the match. Speaking to Nippon TV via The National, he said: “I won’t be in touch with him until the match is over.” Maeda believes Sweden’s attacking quality…

Auston Trusty has revealed there was never any doubt inside the Celtic dressing room that the Premiership trophy would remain at Celtic Park despite last season’s dramatic title race. Unlike previous campaigns, Celtic spent much of the season pursuing rather than protecting top spot and only moved to the summit in the closing stages of the final-day showdown against Hearts, with two late strikes courtesy of Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand sealing a 3-1 victory and a fifth consecutive league title. The Hoops completed the domestic double by overcoming Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final, with then interim boss Martin…

Daizen Maeda has opened the door to the possibility of extending his stay at Celtic, despite continued speculation linking him with a move away from the club… The Japan international is tied to the Scottish champions until 2028, but previous comments about his desire to experience the Premier League in England had led many to believe he could seek a new challenge in the near future. Last summer, Maeda came close to joining Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg before the deal ultimately broke down. Following the collapse of the proposed transfer, the forward struggled to hit top form at the beginning of…

Gavin Strachan has brought his time with Celtic to an end after completing a move to West Bromwich Albion, with the two clubs officially confirming his departure… As first revealed on Celtic Shorts, the 47-year-old leaves the Scottish champions after six years and will now form part of James Morrison’s backroom staff at The Hawthorns, taking up a first-team coaching position ahead of the new season. Celtic Manager Martin O’Neill: 💬 “I have only really known Gavin for the past six months, but his contribution was vital to our success and of course I wish him very well for the…

Celtic have reportedly missed out on the signing of highly-rated forward Elias Filet after failing to move quickly enough to secure an agreement with the player. The 24-year-old striker attracted attention from a number of clubs following an impressive campaign with Aarau, where his performances earned him the Swiss Challenge League’s Player of the Year award. Despite emerging as a target for the Scottish champions, Filet is now set to continue his career in Belgium after agreeing a move to newly-promoted RAAL La Louvière. Reports via Celts Are Here suggest Celtic held initial discussions with the French attacker and his…

Former Celtic winger Liel Abada is attracting attention from Greece, with PAOK initiating discussions over a potential deal for the Charlotte FC attacker. The Israeli international – who left Celtic for Major League Soccer in 2024 – has emerged as a transfer target for the Thessaloniki-based club as they explore options to strengthen their wide areas ahead of the new campaign. According to journalist Tom Bogert, PAOK have begun negotiations with Charlotte FC regarding a possible move for the 24-year-old. Interest in Abada is not limited to Greece, however, with several other European clubs also monitoring his situation. Sources: Greek…

Ibrox manager Derek McInnes is set to answer charges from the Scottish FA after his outspoken criticism of Celtic’s penalty decision at Fir Park at the end of last season. According to The Herald, the governing body has issued a Notice of Complaint to the Ibrox boss following remarks he made about the award of a stoppage-time spot-kick that proved pivotal in the closing stages of the Premiership title race. Motherwell and their midfielder Elliott Watt has also been cited in relation to a social media post connected to the same incident, with all three due to appear before a…

Celtic’s reported pursuit of Marcelo Saracchi has been cast into doubt after the defender’s agent insisted no contact has been made regarding a potential transfer. The Uruguayan full-back spent last season on loan in Glasgow and made a positive impression during his 27 appearances, prompting speculation that the Scottish champions could look to bring him back on a permanent deal this summer. With Boca Juniors understood to be willing to part ways with the 28-year-old and reports suggesting he could be available for around £2 million, rumours emerged that Celtic were preparing to step up their interest. However, Saracchi’s agent,…

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has sent a light-hearted warning to former teammate Kieran Tierney ahead of Scotland’s clash with Brazil tomorrow night. The pair arrived at Arsenal during the same transfer window in 2019 and quickly developed a strong friendship during their time together in North London. Although Tierney has since returned to Celtic, Martinelli says the Scotland international remains one of the people he holds in the highest regard in football. Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s encounter, the Brazilian international reflected on their relationship and praised Tierney’s character as well as his recent success with the Scottish champions. Gabriel Martinelli…

Robert Snodgrass has opened up on his long-held ambition to play for Celtic, admitting he came close to joining the club on several occasions but accepts it was not meant to be. The former Scotland international – who grew up supporting the Hoops – revealed discussions over a potential move took place a number of times during his career, although various circumstances prevented a deal from being completed. Snodgrass told Record Sport: “It came close a couple of times. It was probably more just conversations, but it did come around a few times. It came down to a few different…

Celtic’s pursuit of attacking reinforcements has taken a hit after reported transfer target Elias Filet completed a move to Belgian side RAAL La Louvière. The Scottish champions had been keeping tabs on the prolific striker following a standout season with FC Aarau, where he found the net 22 times. Celtic are understood to have made enquiries regarding the conditions of a potential transfer as they assessed options to strengthen their forward line. However, the 24-year-old has now opted to continue his career in Belgium, bringing an end to any hopes of a switch to Celtic this summer. Filet had attracted…