Rodgers’ Interesting Comments On Recruitment Team’s Role in Record Signing
Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for club-record signing Arne Engels, who scored and assisted in Celtic’s resounding 5-1 win against Slovan Bratislava at Celtic Park this evening. Engels replaced Matt O’Riley, who departed for a club-record fee, leaving big boots to fill. The Belgian midfielder has already proven to be a valuable addition, scoring […]
Joe Hart Reveals Reasons Behind Brendan Rodgers Turnaround Last Season
Joe Hart spoke honestly about the challenges Brendan Rodgers faced last season in taking over from Ange Postecoglou while on Match of the Day this evening. Hart highlighted how Postecoglou had left a significant mark on the team with his unique style and approach, which made Rodgers’ job in taking over particularly tough. Hart said: […]
Watch: Kasper Schmeichel’s Priceless Reaction as Celtic Fans Drown Out Champions League Anthem
For most of Celtic’s players, Wednesday night’s Champions League atmosphere at Parkhead was familiar territory, but for new number one Kasper Schmeichel, it was a whole new experience. The veteran goalkeeper, despite all his career achievements and big moments, found himself in awe of the electric atmosphere Celtic fans are famous for creating on these […]
Joe Hart’s Sensational Celtic MOTD Analysis
Former Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart continued his BBC pundit duties tonight on Match of the Day, with the show’s debut covering the Champions League. The first game the BBC chose to analyse was Celtic’s resounding 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava at Celtic Park this evening. Joe Hart stole the show during the analysis of Celtic’s […]
Rodgers Drops Champions League Final Joke After Big Win
After Celtic’s 5-1 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava, Brendan Rodgers couldn’t resist injecting a bit of humour into his post-match comments. Reflecting on his side’s dominant Champions League opener, the Celtic boss joked about the current standings in the competition. “Yeah, the competition stops now—we play Bayern Munich in the final!” Rodgers laughed, referring to the […]
Borussia Dortmund Director Takes Jab at Celtic Ahead Of Champions League Clash
Lars Ricken may not be a well-known name outside German football, but the Dortmund’s CEO has attempted to gain media attention by downplaying a number of European clubs. With Celtic one of the clubs Ricken named that Borussia Dortmund should breeze past this season in the Champions League. Ricken said:(Football Scotland), “As we have seen […]
Brendan Rodgers Reveals Inspired Half-Time Team Talk
Brendan Rodgers has revealed his half-time team talk that sent his Celtic players out firing in the second half on all cylinders against Slovan Bratislava. With the score at 1-0 at half-time, Celtic were unfortunate not to be further ahead, having dominated much of the first half. Speaking post-match, Rodgers revealed how he motivated his […]
Celtic Park Blows Roof Off Champions League Matchday One
Celtic Park was absolutely rocking on Wednesday night as the Hoops dismantled Slovan Bratislava 5-1 in their Champions League opener. From the moment the players stepped onto the pitch, it was clear the famous European atmosphere had returned to Parkhead. The Celtic support were in full voice, creating a cauldron of noise that we are […]
Celtic Surge to Second in Champions League Table – Is a Historic Run on the Cards?
Celtic have moved to second in the Champions League table following tonight’s resounding 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava. Bayern Munich top the table after their 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb last night in Munich, with Harry Kane scoring four goals, including a hat-trick of penalties. However, Celtic were sensational this evening in what will go […]
Full-Time: Celtic 5-1 Slovan Bratislava – Five Star Performance From The Bhoys
Celtic delivered a commanding performance at Celtic Park, securing a resounding 5-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava. The Hoops dominated from start to finish, showcasing their attacking prowess and class over Bratislava. The opening goal came in the 17th minute, with Liam Scales heading home a powerful effort from an Arne Engels corner. This early strike […]
How Much Celtic Will Bank from Tonight’s Win Over Slovan Bratislava
With the riches that come with Champions League football, each win boosts a substantial financial reward. With Celtic easing past Slovan Bratislava this evening at Celtic Park in an incredible 5-1 win, the Hoops are set to benefit significantly. Brendan Rodgers’ side are believed to bank a reported £1.77 million, a respectable fee for such […]
Half-Time: Celtic 1-0 Slovan Bratislava – Liam Scales Heads Hoops Ahead At The Break
Celtic have controlled much of the game in what has been a dominant and impressive first 45 minutes. The key moment of the first-half came in the 17th minute when Liam Scales headed the Hoops ahead from an Arne Engels corner, giving Celtic a well-deserved lead. Scales has been a standout performer and capitalised on […]
Watch: Liam Scales’ Superb Headed Opener Against Slovan Bratislava
Celtic centre-back Liam Scales has given the Hoops the lead against Slovan Bratislava, just 17 minutes into the game, from an Arne Engels corner. The Hoops have dominated the game from the outset, and Scales capitalised on a dominant spell with several corners taken by Engels. Scales headed the ball past Dominik Takac, who, despite […]
James McFadden Believes Celtic Are “Prepared” For Slovan Bratislava Challenge
Former Scotland forward James McFadden has revealed he believes this could be the season Celtic make their mark in the Champions League. Speaking pre-match, McFadden was open about Celtic’s past struggles but expressed hope that the team can turn around a disappointing decade in European football. He said: (BBC Sportsound), “You have to have a […]
Brendan Rodgers Names Unchanged Starting XI vs Slovan Bratislava
Brendan Rodgers has named his Celtic side to face Slovan Bratislava this evening at Celtic Park in the Champions League Rodgers faced a tough selection choice in midfield, with some calling for Paulo Bernardo to start tonight’s game in place of Reo Hatate. With great squad depth at his disposal, the Irishman has made his […]
“I am Celtic.” – Champions League Winner Quizzed on Glasgow Loyalties
Former footballers often get caught up in the tribal nature of Glasgow’s football rivalry, especially when asked the age-old question: Celtic or Rangers? While it’s not necessarily about who they actively support, it’s more of a nod to the fact that if you’re exposed to the Glasgow derby regularly, you’ll inevitably gravitate towards one side. […]
Turley Scores as Celtic B Run Riot Against Slovan Bratislava
Celtic’s B side kicked off their UEFA Youth League campaign in style, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava on a sunny afternoon in Glasgow. The young Hoops put in a commanding performance, securing their first three points of the tournament with goals from Daniel Cummings, Samuel Iziguzo, and Francis Turley. Cummings, in particular, […]
Celtic Park Ready to Steal MOTD Spotlight
Excitement is reaching fever pitch ahead of Celtic’s highly anticipated Champions League opener tonight against Slovan Bratislava. The roar at Celtic Park will be in full voice as supporters gear up for what promises to be an exciting campaign featuring some mouth-watering fixtures. The new Champions League format has paired Celtic with some formidable opponents […]
Brendan Rodgers Rejects Media Celtic Transfer Fee Narrative
As Celtic gear up for their crucial Champions League fixture against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday evening, Brendan Rodgers has pushed back on the notion that there’s added pressure on his higher-priced players to perform. The club broke their transfer record twice this summer, signing Adam Idah and Arne Engels, sparking speculation that the spotlight will […]
Ange Postecoglou Uses Celtic to Double Down on English Media
Ange Postecoglou has come out swinging as pressure mounts on him at Tottenham Hotspur following a tough start to the season. Spurs’ 1-0 home loss to Arsenal at the weekend has given his detractors in the English media plenty of ammunition, with many eager to see him fail in North London. However, the Aussie boss […]