Former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has been linked with the Scotland vacancy less than 24 hours after Steve Clarke’s resignation… In a shock announcement in the early hours of Sunday morning, Clarke confirmed his exit after Scotland’s exit from the World Cup was confirmed. The former West Brom and Killie manager called time on his seven years in charge of The Tartan Army after leading Scotland to their first World Cup since 1998. In total, Clarke led Scotland to three major tournaments but struggled once they got there. The resignation was no surprise given his performances panned out, even if…
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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.
Celtic defender Alistair Johnston helped secure Canada’s place in the FIFA World Cup Last 16 with a win over South Africa… The right back played 90 minutes as Jesse Marsch’s team struck late to win in Los Angeles. Despite going into the game as favourites, Canada had to work hard to breakdown the stubborn South Africans. It was Eustaquio‘s 92nd minute goal that proved the difference maker with AJ playing a vital role in the pitch. Canada will now play Netherlands or Morocco in the next round with the sides meeting in Houston. Johnston is likely to attract interest in…
Celtic has released their new home and third kit for the upcoming season but there are still a number of releases on the way… Despite the ongoing standoff with supporters, the club are releasing kit for the new season and a number of them are visually appealing… The latest effort is a stunning retro-feel Adidas jersey with green diamonds at the top of the shirt and the Celtic badge on the chest. Footy Headlines with new leaked image As revealed by Footy Headlines, the German kit manufacturers will produce the retro shirt as part of a stadium collection “The Celtic…
Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Ross Grant from Hearts as Martin O’Neill bolsters his backroom staff. The Scottish Champions have moved quickly to replace Gavin Strachan, who left for West Brom earlier this month, by poaching highly-rated Grant from Tynecastle. Grant joined Hearts last summer, arriving from Dundee United and was tasked with improving and delivering from set pieces. In the league, Grant helped Hearts significantly with Derek McInnes’ side scoring 23 goals from set pieces. This was the joint best output alongside Rangers and highlights the marginal gains that are available to teams in the modern game. With…
Celtic have confirmed the appointment of highly rated coach Ross Grant to Martin O’Neill’s staff. Grant was a fixture in Derek McInnes’ backroom team at Tynecastle but has been tempted to work with MON in Glasgow’s East End. In an announcement on Sunday evening, it was confirmed that the UEFA ‘A’ Licence holder would be joining Celtic from Hearts, specialising in set piece analysis and coaching. Celtic manager O’Neill expressed his delight at adding Celtic supporter Grant to his staff: “I am really pleased to welcome Ross to our backroom staff. I know he is a highly rated coach and…
Celtic have reportedly opened talks with Boca Juniors over the permanent transfer of Marcelo Saracchi. The Uruguayan was a successful part of Martin O’Neill’s Double winning team. Earlier this month, it looked as if no deal would be in the offing but since O’Neill’s return has been confirmed, it finally looks like the transfer business is picking up. As reported by Record Sport, Celtic are hoping to finalise a deal for Saracchi before pre-season commences and they could sign the 28-year-old for just £2m. Saracchi started 10 of his 27 appearances for the club, coming up with a key pass…
Celtic has confirmed the permanent appointment of Martin O’Neill as football manager… The legendary Irishman returned to Paradise last season on two separate occasions to rectify the situation in the wake of Brendan Rodgers’ departure and then Wilfried Nancy’s sacking and successfully led Celtic to a Double. There had been speculation that O’Neill would take some time to consider whether he wished to remain at Celtic. Now, confirmation has come from the club that O’Neill has agreed a one year deal to remain at the Scottish Champions. In a statement, O’Neill spoke of his privilege at returning to the club.…
Celtic look set to appoint Martin O’Neill as the club’s permanent manager. The Irishman twice answered the call last season to step in as interim manager, helping to win a League and Cup Double. The Irishman was suggested as a potential contender to assume control on a permanent basis but Joe it appears that he is ready to return permanently to the role. As reported by Stephen McGowan in The Herald, Celtic major shareholder Dermot Desmond has held talks with O’Neill in London with the legendary manager agreeing to return to Paradise. O’Neill first took charge at Celtic in the…
Celtic has today parted company with Celtic Academy graduate Stephen Welsh who has left the club by mutual consent after the 2026 Scottish Champions agreed to terminate his contract one year early… Welsh has had a standout season at the heart of the Motherwell defence and is now set to move abroad with interest in the former Scotland U21 skipper coming from France and Poland. That move will be easier to make as a free agent with Celtic effectively waiving any possible transfer fee for the player as a gesture of goodwill towards the Celtic star who has Celtic in…
North Curve Celtic have confirmed their plans for Celtic’s Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Final against Dunfermline Athletic… Martin O’Neill’s side will target a Double while ex-Celtic hero Neil Lennon looks to defy his former boss and deliver the trophy for Dunfermline Athletic. After a stunning tifo for Saturday’s win over Hearts, which featured Billy McNeill’s fairytale comment about the club, focus now switches to the trip to Hampden. In line with previous seasons, North Curve Celtic have confirmed a march to Hampden will take place from Glasgow Green with fans encouraged to wear The Hoops. Tims in the P4rk -…
Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench on Saturday as Martin O’Neill’s side defeated Hearts to retain the Scottish Premiership title… The former Leicester City frontman has scored 8 goals in his first season with Celtic as he has struggled with injuries. Despite lifting the title at the weekend and being given time off by MON, the Nigerian striker shared a video of himself training down in Manchester via Instagram in an effort to continue getting his sharpness up ahead of the Scottish Cup Final against Dunfermline. Kelechi Iheanacho on Instagram just now. 🍀💪 pic.twitter.com/B0FBa7OOGC — The Parkhead Faithful…
Celtic captain Callum McGregor has dismissed speculation that this season may be his last in the famous Hoops. The 32-year-old was visibly emotional after Celtic secured the title on Saturday in an enthralling contest with Hearts, who they pipped to the title courtesy of late goals from Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand. Callum McGregor has come under scrutiny this season as Celtic faltered, often due to a threadbare squad exposing frailties. However, the skipper continued to make himself available despite injuries and pushed through and helped deliver the title for Martin O’Neill’s side. Many have speculated that the emotion that…
Legendary rocker and Celtic supporter Rod Stewart has admitted that he was left disappointed by the pitch invasion… A small number of supporters encroached onto the pitch after Callum Osmand’s third goal, which clinched the Scottish Premiership title. Those that were on the pitch were quickly moved on after some booing from Celtic fans. Martin O’Neill’s side defied the odds and rounded off a run of form that kept them in contention to retain their title by defeating Hearts 3-1 on a title showdown. Emotions were running high, especially given the magnitude of the game. However, Celtic came out the…
Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic team for this afternoon’s Scottish Premiership showdown with Hearts. The Edinburgh side arrive in Glasgow’s East End for a title showdown with Celtic knowing a win will take the title with just a draw required by the visitors. The legendary Celtic boss, who may be making his final appearance in the dugout at Celtic Park today, has confirmed the same team to face off against the Jambos. Vil Sinisalo starts in goals. Auston Trusty and Liam Scales continue at the back with Kieran Tierney and Alistair Johnston in the fullback berths. Callum McGregor captains…
Celtic face Hearts in a Premiership title decider on Saturday afternoon. After the dramatic win at Fir Park on Wednesday, Celtic go into the game a point behind Derek McInnes’ Jambos. Legendary Celtic boss Martin O’Neill could be set for his final appearance in the dugout at Celtic Park and the Irishman knows that a win will deliver the title back to Paradise. Billy McNeill famously said there’s a fairytale about Celtic and a combination of moments through our illustrious, unbroken history were captured in a compilation made by a fan. This was posted to Twitter on Friday night as…
It’s possibly Celtic’s biggest game since the UEFA Cup Final in 2003 as Hearts visit Celtic Park a point ahead of the current Champions knowing that if they can avoid defeat they will be the ones lifting the Scottish Premiership trophy at Celtic Park tomorrow afternoon… For Celtic the task is simple. Win the match and retain the title, securing 5IAR, a 14th title in 15 seasons and a record breaking 56th title. And a year on from failing to do anything at all about organising somewhere for the Celtic supporters to celebrate IF we win the match against Hearts…
Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic side to take on Motherwell at Fir Park this evening in our penultimate Scottish Premiership match of what has been a turbulent season…. A win tonight and then victory over Hearts on Sunday will nevertheless see the Hoops emerge as Champions and will mean that the Hearts 66 year wait for title glory will continue. Viljami Sinisalo has the gloves, with a back four of Alistair Johnston, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales and Kieran Tierney playing ahead of the Finland international goalkeeper. Callum McGregor of Celtic applauds the support at full time during the Scottish…
It’s Celtic biggest game of the season tonight as Martin O’Neill takes his title chasers to Fir Park to take on a Motherwell side who have already beaten the Rangers at Ibrox and drawn with Hearts on Saturday night in the post split fixtures… Both those resulted suited Celtic perfectly but now the Champions have to do what neither the latest Ibrox or the current league leaders could do and that’s take the three points off Jens Berthel Askou’s side on their home patch. Celtic go to Fir Park on a high after a fine 3-1 win over the Rangers…
Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic team for this afternoon’s Scottish Premiership clash with Rangers. The final Glasgow Derby instalment of the season is a must win for the Hoops as they look to capitalise on Hearts faltering away to Motherwell. Celtic must win their games to win the league and the latest game sees Rangers arrive in Glasgow’s East End. Vil Sinisalo starts in goals. In defence, Auston Trusty starts with Liam Scales. Alistair Johnston and Kieran Tierney start in the fullback berths. In midfield, Callum McGregor starts. The skipper is joined by Arne Engels and Benji Nygren. In…
Celtic have secured a victory on the road at Easter Rd to put pressure on Rangers and Hearts tomorrow. The Scottish Champions moved level at the top of the table thanks to a 2-1 win against the Hibees. At the beginning of the second half, there was a flashpoint that led to Josh Campbell and Liam Scales being booked. However, it appeared that the Hibs midfielder was fortunate not to give away a penalty for a blatant push on Benji Nygren as he tried to shepherd the ball out of play. This. A clear massive push. A penalty. pic.twitter.com/I0Y6Y8i8JG— BelfColm…