Celtic beat St Mirren on Saturday evening took Brendan Rodgers’ side 16 points clear at the top of the Premiership table. The Scottish Champions had to dig deep to beat Stephen Robinson’s resilient side but after the result from Ibrox, Celtic were determined to extend their lead. Barry Ferguson’s Rangers found themselves 2-0 down at the break before pulling one back. The strike wasn’t enough to stop the boos coming at half time as the Ibrox club slumped to another defeat. Celtic can now win the title against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park if they can beat Rangers and Hearts…
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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 face St Mirren this evening at the SMISA Stadium in Paisley. The Scottish Champions beat Aberdeen 5-1 on Tuesday and sit 13 points clear at the top of the table going into today’s round of fixtures. Reo Hatate. Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star) Today’s match in their last league game before hosting theRangers at Celtic Park. They play Motherwell at Ibrox in a 3pm kick-off. Celtic have beaten St Mirren 3-0 in their two previous meetings with Stephen Robinson’s side this season. However, their recent home and away wins over theRangers show that they are more than capable…
The SFA have confirmed that Daizen Maeda’s equaliser for Celtic at Hibs should have stood. The goal cost Celtic at least a point at Easter Rd with David Gray’s side hanging on to secure a 2-1 win. The SFA’s key match incident panel have voted 4-1 to confirm that the goal should have stood after reviewing last weekend’s 2-1 defeat for the Hoops at Easter Road. It seems Daizen Maeda's equaliser at Hibs should have stood, according to the SFA's key match incident panel. You have to wonder at the thought process which calls the ball out when there is…
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has said that Brendan Rodgers’ side can be ‘immensely proud’ after their UCL campaign. The Scottish Champions drew at the Allianz Arena but Alfonso Davies’ late strike was enough to send them through on aggregate. Speaking to BBC Match of the Day’s UCL Highlights show, the decorated striker spoke about the performance of Celtic and crediting them for their approach. It ended in heartbreak against Bayern Munich, but @chris_sutton73 says Celtic can be 'immensely proud' of their Champions League campaign 🙏#BBCFootball | #UCL pic.twitter.com/ywy2ZtDVzx— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) February 19, 2025 Celtic will return…
Celtic bowed out of the UEFA Champions League this week with a 3-2 aggregate defeat against Bayern Munich. The Scottish Champions had looked to take the game to extra time in Munich but a late strike helped Vincent Kompany’s side through to the next round. Attention will return to domestic business but fans are already looking ahead at next season’s UCL as they plot another fine run. After three seasons of automatic qualification, Celtic will need to navigate a two-legged play-off. The ties are currently scheduled for 19/20 and 26/27 August. Victory would secure a spot in the Champions League,…
Celtic were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League in heartbreaking circumstances on Tuesday night. Carrying a 2-1 scoreline over to Germany made the task of progressing to the Last 16 even harder but Brendan Rodgers’ side had extra time beckoning before Bayern Munich equalised to eliminate Celtic. In the first half, Celtic had a number of chances that they were not able to take and in the second period, Celtic scored through Nicolas Kühn and defended resolutely. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be and Vincent Kompany’s side progressed. There was an immense sense of pride and disappointment after…
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel interviewed with his dad, Peter, after the Scottish Champions were held to a draw at the Allianz Arena. The result, which was confirmed by an Alfonso Davies 94th minute equaliser, eliminated Celtic from the UEFA Champions League. The dejected Celtic No.1 was interviewed by the CBS Soccer panel after the game, in which he was awarded Man of the Match. Father and son in Munich…pic.twitter.com/qJL8Dkn8RH— Graham Spiers (@GrahamSpiers) February 19, 2025 The pair were filmed in the tunnel at the Allianz. When your Dad tells you he’s proud of you 😢 pic.twitter.com/XYOQ699W7f— GrandAuldTeam 💚 (@Celtic67Champs) February…
Celtic were left heartbroken as Bayern Munich scored with the last kick of the ball to equalise at the Allianz Arena. Brendan Rodgers’ side arrived in Bavaria knowing that they faced an uphill battle; however, the Scottish Champions were excellent. Celtic had the best of the chances in the first half but failed to make it count. The second half saw Harry Kane removed with a calf issue with the Bundesliga side struggling to penetrate the Celtic back line. Celtic had their reward in the 65th minute as Nicolas Kühn struck against his former club. Kasper Schmeichel and the Celtic…
Brendan Rodgers and Vincent Kompany have named their respective teams for tonight’s game in the UEFA Champions League. Celtic are in Bavaria to face the six-time European Champions as they target a famous victory, to overturn the 2-1 scoreline from the first leg. Brendan has named the expected XI, with two changes from last week with Greg Taylor and Adam Idah dropping out for Jefferey Schlupp and Jota coming in. Daizen will go through the middle. Celtic: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Schlupp, McGregor, Engels, Hatate, Kühn, Maeda, Jota. Subs: Sinisalo, Bain, Scales, Taylor, Idah, Yang, McCowan, Nawrocki, Kenny, Murray, Ralston,…
UEFA have confirmed the officials for Celtic’s UEFA Champions League Playoff Second Leg against Bayern Munich. After being narrowly beaten by the Bundesliga side last week, Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic travel to Bavaria with a massive task ahead of them. Last week saw the officials make some crucial decisions which, arguably, cost Celtic a chance at a penalty. This week, Celtic will be hoping that they get the run of the green from the officials. Referee Benoît Bastien FRA Assistant Referees Hicham Zakrani FRA Aurélien Berthomieu FRA Fourth official Jérémie Pignard FRA Video Assistant Referee Willy Delajod FRA Assistant Video Assistant…
Celtic kick off shortly in their Scottish Premiership game against Dundee United. The Scottish Champions can open up a 16 point advantage over Rangers with a victory, which will give an added belief ahead of Tuesday’s UCL playoff second leg against Bayern Munich. Brendan Rodgers has named his team with a few changes to the team ahead of the trip to Germany. The manager has rested Alistair Johnston, Nicholas Kühn, Arne Engels and Daizen Maeda for the game while giving jota and Jefferey Schlupp the chance to get more minutes. Celtic: Schmeichel, Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Schlupp, McGregor, McCowan, Hatate, Yang,…
Celtic kick off their meeting with Bayern Munich at 8pm. The Celts will be looking to beat the visitors from Bavaria. There are 3000 supporters in the away end and the Scottish Champions will want to send them back to Germany empty handed after the first leg. Brendan Rodgers has named his team and it is a fairly predictable XI from the Irishman. Daizen Maeda starts after the club won their suspension appeal against UEFA. Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor, McGregor, Engels, Hatate, Kuhn, Maeda, Idah. Subs: Sinisalo, Bain, Scales, Jota, Yang, McCowan, Schlupp, Nawrocki, Kenny, Murray, Ralston. Vincent Kompany…
Celtic will host Hibernian in the Scottish Cup Quarter Finals. The Scottish Cup holders dismissed Raith Rovers at Celtic Park on Saturday to earn their place in Monday night’s draw. The draw resulted in a home tie against David Gray’s Hibs, who beat Ayr United 1-0 on Friday. The Hibees were put out of the League Cup by Celtic at Celtic Park on their way to claim the Premier Sports Cup. The game will take place on the weekend 8/9th March with dates and kick-off times to be specified once the TV picks are completed. Brendan Rodgers will be hoping…
Celtic have very quietly announced Kieran Tierney’s return to the club. Weeks after Brendan Rodgers said that the Scotland Internationalist would be returning to his boyhood club, supporters were questioning why there had been no official announcement. That official announcement didn’t come in the form of a press release with KT posing with a scarf but instead it came in Celtic’s interim results. Tierney made 170 appearances for Celtic between 2015 and 2019. During his time at the club, he scored 8 goals and provided 37 assists across all competitions. The player would represent a huge signing for Celtic given…
Celtic have confirmed a huge boost ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League Playoff first leg against Bayern Munich. The Scottish Champions revealed on Monday evening that Daizen Maeda would be available for the game after successfully appealing his suspension. Maeda was sent off in the dying stages of the 1-0 win over Young Boys with a two match suspension issued against the Japanese attacker. Very quietly, Celtic went about their business in appealing the decision making the announcement and extra morale boost for supporters. Celtic FC tonight confirmed that it has successfully appealed Daizen Maeda's two match suspension. The original…
Celtic face Dundee this evening in the Scottish Premiership. Tony Docherty’s side held Celtic when the teams met at Dens Park last month but Brendan Rodgers’ side will be looking for all three points as they look to go thirteen points clear. The team News is out for the game which kicks off shortly with Jota in from the start on his return to Paradise. Celtic: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor, McGregor, Engels, Hatate, Jota, Maeda, Idah. Subs: Sinisalo, Scales, Kuhn, Yang, McCowan, Schlupp, Kenny, Bernardo, Ralston. Dundee: Carson, Astley, Portales, Donnelly, Mulligan, F.Robertson, Sylla, Garza, Ingram, Adewumi, Murray. Subs:…
Celtic have confirmed that Jota will wear the iconic No.7 jersey. The Superstar from Portugal returned to the club on a permanent deal from Rennes last week and is set to make his second debut against Motherwell on Sunday. In an update on Twitter, Celtic revealed that Jota would wear the No.7 shirt after Luis Palma left for Olympiacos on a loan deal. 🇵🇹✨ Our new number… pic.twitter.com/rQwXEG6rUF— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 1, 2025 Luis Palma left the club for the Greek side in a loan deal with an option to make the move permanent for £3.3m in the…
The transfer window closes for Celtic on February 3rd and Brendan Rodgers has spoken about strengthening his squad ahead of the UCL Playoffs against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. With Jota signing and Kyogo departing, there are still areas of the pitch that the manager will want immediate reinforcements – namely in attack and at left back. With Alex Valle returning to Barcelona to join Como, Greg Taylor is the only recognise left back at the club. Celtic are eager to get GT3 to sign a new deal but they have sealed a pre-contract agreement with Kieran Tierney. Unfortunately,…
Young Boys captain Loris Benito was full of praise for the Celtic Park atmosphere after his appearance last week. The defender started for the Swiss side as Brendan Rodgers’ side battled to a well deserved 1-0 victory. Speaking to Blick, the 33-year-old remarked that the atmosphere was the best he’d had in football. “Incredible! I’ve never experienced anything like it. The Champions League anthem alone gives you goosebumps. “But the atmosphere here tops that by a lot. Probably one of the best experiences I’ve had in football.” Celtic Park has been lauded as one of the best stadiums in football…
Aston Villa will be without Tyrone Mings for this week’s UEFA Champions League clash against Celtic. Unai Emery’s side drew against Graham Potter’s West Ham at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon as Mings left the pitch in tears. The central defender suffered what appeared to be a significant knee injury during the first half of the Premier League fixture. The 18-capped English Internationalist would’ve almost certainly started when Brendan Rodgers brings the Scottish Champions down to Villa on Wednesday. This incident is particularly concerning for Mings as the defender had recently returned from a second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury,…