Celtic striking target Bojan Miovski has teased a summer move saying that you never know what the future can bring. The North Macedonian forward has stuck out like a sore thumb for Aberdeen this season, netting 22 goals, which has led to speculation that he might be on the move in the summer. Interest from Celtic but no move transpired Celtic were interested in the player in January; however, no move transpired. When quizzed on his future by Red TV, Miovski said that no one knows where he will end up. “No one knows about the future, but I have…
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Lubo98
Born just as Celtic were stopping the Ten, Lubo98 follows Celtic home and away and helps run his local Celtic Supporters Club. He goes to all the games and is a Law Graduate. Has a particular fondness for Tom Rogic among the current Celts and both Lubo and Henrik form his earliest Celtic memories.
Clyde manager Ian McCall has given his take on the Yang red card after the appeal was dismissed by the SFA. Referee Don Robertson initially showed the yellow card to Yang before John Beaton on VAR instructed his colleague to conduct an on-field review, resulting in his dismissal. Speaking to BBC Scotland, McCall said there was no surprise that the appeal was rejected because it would have shown the footballing authorities weren’t backing their officials. “I didn’t think it was a sending off” Referee John Beaton Photo Malcolm Mackenzie PSI “There’s absolutely no surprise that they rejected the appeal, I…
Celtic left-back Alexandro Bernabei has completed his loan exit by joining Brazilian side FC International. The 23-year-old joined from Lanus in the summer of 2022 and was expected to be a candidate for the first team role, going up against Greg Taylor. However, eighteen months later, it has been clear that the move hasn’t worked out and the full-back moves on for a loan deal until the end of 2024. Bernabei played just 28 times for Celtic, which highlighted how both Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers viewed the full-back – who was a bit erratic. Off-field behaviour didn’t help the…
Ange Postecoglou is reportedly set for a return to Scotland as manager of Tottenham Hotspur. The Australian manager swapped Glasgow for London after completing a Treble last June and has enjoyed success with the Premier League side, implementing his style of play and taking some big results along the way. Now, Alasdair Gold at Football London is reporting that the 58-year-old could be set to make a return to Scotland this coming summer as part of Spurs’ pre-season preparations for the new season. Understand Spurs could potentially play a pre-season friendly in Scotland ahead of their three-game Asia tour this…
The SFA have confirmed the referee team for this weekend’s Scottish Cup Quarter Final against Livingston. The holders will be looking to seal passage to the Semi Finals at Hampden with a win over David Martindale’s side, who look destined for the drop in the Premiership. Willie Collum has been named as the referee. The seasoned ref will be assisted by Frank Connor and Steven Traynor with David Munro operating as Fourth Official. Meanwhile, at Clydesdale House, Nick Walsh is on VAR with Sean Carr assisting. Elsewhere, John Beaton, who was at the heart of the dubious VAR decisions last…
Celtic have reportedly accepted a bid to sell Yuki Kobayashi. The Japanese defender has made no appearances this season only making it to the bench in the win against Rangers at Ibrox. Now, Football Insider are reporting that Kobayashi could follow Liel Abada out the club over the next weeks. The report claims that the club have been keen to move the defender on and a deal was on the table to go to Helsinki. However, the deal did not go through. Now, it appears that an unnamed side have made a bid that will take the former Vissel Kobe…
Celtic have released a short, sharp statement about the decision to reject the appeal against Yang’s red card at Tynecastle. The first half incident, just one of the dubious decisions by John Beaton on VAR, saw the yellow card upgraded to a red after an on-field review. Celtic appealed the decision but after the news that this was unsuccessful came out, the club expressed their surprise and disappointment in the decision. “We have received notification that the club’s claim has been dismissed. “Clearly we are surprised and extremely disappointed at this decision.” Celtic will likely be waiting for some time…
Liel Abada looks set to depart Celtic with a move to MLS nearing. The Israeli attacker looks set to become FC Charlotte’s designated player in a deal worth £10m. According to Football Scotland, talks are progressing with the player nearing an exit after two and a half years at Celtic. The Scottish Champions are expecting Abada to depart and given the absences from the squad since that game at Easter Road, it is unsurprising. The report continues that the player is expected to travel to the USA to compete a medical and finalise the move. If Celtic can get a…
Steven Naismith has named his Hearts team for this afternoon’s Cinch Premiership match against Celtic. The Tynecastle side were on a winning run of eight games before being beaten by Rangers at Ibrox and drawing with Hibs during the week. Clark, Sibbick, Rowles, Kingsley, Lembikisa, Nieuwenhof, Baningime, Grant, Cochrane, Forrest, Shankland. Subs: Gordon, Atkinson, Devlin, Denholm, Pollock, Tait, Fraser, Tagawa, Wilson. Elsewhere, Brendan Rodgers has made one change from the side that beat Dundee 7-1 with Paulo Bernardo coming in for the injured Callum McGregor.
Mikey Johnston scored a sensational goal as West Brom beat Coventry 2-1 on Friday evening. The Irishman left Celtic on a loan deal until the end of the season and has impressed with the Baggies support clamouring for them to sign Johnston on a permanent basis. Mikey Johnston that is MAGIC 🪄✨ pic.twitter.com/jUOpM2RwXi — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) March 1, 2024 Celtic would be able to demand upwards of £5m for MJ, who seems to be thriving from the move away out of the limelight of Scottish football.
The SPFL have confirmed the dates of the final rounds of fixtures with five match days that could be pivotal towards where the title ends up. With ten games to go, Celtic trail Rangers by two points with the sides to play before and after the split. The full list of post-split fixture dates are: Fixture round 34 – Weekend of April 27/28 Fixture round 35 – Weekend of May 4/5 Fixture round 36 – Weekend of May 11/12 Fixture round 37 – Midweek of May 14/15 Fixture round 38 – Weekend of May 18/19 SPFL Chief Operating Officer Calum…
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers previewed the Cinch Premiership clash against Hearts at Tynecastle on Sunday. The Scottish Champions travel across the M8 to face Hearts as they look to follow up their impressive display against Dundee by keeping pressure on Rangers. Speaking to Sky Sports at Lennoxtown on Friday, Rodgers addressed the concerns over Callum McGregor whilst hoping that the result against Dundee will act as a base for the performances over the next ten games in the title run in. ©️ McGregor doubt due to double injury 7⃣ Building on Dundee demolition 🗣️ Tactics talk: “Nothing has changed” ♥️…
Mark Lawwell’s departure as Celtic’s Head of Recruitment was confirmed yesterday with the former City Football Group figure resigning. Joe Dudgeon, Mark Lawwell’s second in command, has also left Celtic with the pair going on gardening leave with immediate effect. Speaking to the club website, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said that both members of the recruitment had worked towards bringing success to Celtic. “As part of the Club’s recruitment team, Mark and Joe have worked tirelessly to bring success to Celtic, and I would like to wish them both the very best for the future.” Celtic Chief Executive, Michael Nicholson,…
Former Celtic Head of Recruitment Lee Congerton looks set to make a move to Saudi Arabia. The Welshman was in charge of recruitment under Brendan Rodgers before following the Irishman to Leicester City in 2019. Most recently, Congerton has been Director of Football at Serie A side Atalanta but he is mostly remembered for his time at Celtic. According to Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Congerton has left Atalanta in order to move to Saudi with Al Ali as Director of Football. 🟢🇸🇦 Former #LCFC director Lee Congerton leaves Atalanta on mutual agreement as he’s set to try new chapter…
Sydney van Hooijdonk has opened up on the speculation of the last transfer window that saw him heavily linked with a move in his father’s footsteps to Celtic. Sydney, son of Pierre, was set to leave Bologna in the January window and Celtic were heavily linked with his signature; however, the player has confirmed that no talks took place. “To be honest, I didn’t speak with Celtic this winter. You see a lot of things, but this winter, I didn’t speak with them. Yes, last summer, there was a bit,” van Hooijdonk told East Anglian outlet Pink Un. “It is…
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has heaped praise on Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland. The Scottish Champions travel to Tynecastle to face the Jambos on Sunday and is wary of the threat that the Scotland Internationalist poses against his side. Speaking at the media conference on Friday, Rodgers heaped praise on Hearts’ talisman while saying that his team need to be mindful of the quality of the striker. “Yeah, I really enjoy watching him because when i was here the first time he was someone on the radar. You could hear people speaking about him and anytime I have seen him in…
Mark Lawwell has sensationally resigned from his role as Celtic’s Head of Recruitment. The former City Football Group recruitment figure joined Celtic two years ago and the move has not panned out as anyone would have hoped. Now, Lawwell Jnr has resigned in order to pursue opportunities in football. Lawwell’s No.2 Joe Dudgeon has also submitted his resignation with the pair being placed on gardening leave. The club should use this as an opportunity to restructure the scouting department at the football club to deliver more first team ready players for Brendan Rodgers. The club have had to field suggestions…
Celtic have been handed a boost by the news that Reo Hatate is nearing a return to fitness. After picking up an injury on Asian Cup duty with Japan, the 26-year-old has been working back towards fitness and will hopefully be back in contention as Brendan Rodgers and his team push for their third title in a row. As reported by the Daily Record, Hatate is the latest Celtic player set to make a return to action from injury after a stop-start season comprising of just eleven appearances. The midfield talent has two goals and two assist to his name.…