Monday Night Celtic Injury Update: McGregor Boost, Idah Concerns
Brendan Rodgers spoke to Celtic TV on Monday evening following the Hoops’ commanding 3-0 win over Motherwell. Despite being without captain Callum McGregor due to an unexpected abductor issue, Celtic cruised to victory with goals from Luke McCowan, Alistair Johnston, and Adam Idah. The win marked an impressive display from a rotated squad, with Rodgers […]
RB Leipzig Facing Another Injury Blow for Celtic Clash
After it was confirmed that key attack-minded midfielder Xavi Simons will miss RB Leipzig’s trip to face Celtic next week, boss Marco Rose has been hit with another injury blow. The Red Bulls came from behind to emphatically beat Freiburg 3-1 on Saturday and remain behind only Bayern Munich at the Bundesliga summit on goal […]
Brendan Rodgers Shares Celtic Fans’ Luke McCowan Buzz
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted with Luke McCowan’s impact in the Hoops’ dominant 3-0 victory over Motherwell yesterday. The central midfielder came into the team amidst captain Callum McGregor’s absence and did his chances of another start midweek no harm. McCowan brought a distinct energy to Celtic’s midfield play and found himself on the […]
Ange Postecoglou Told His Style is ‘One-dimensional’ After Another Spurs Loss
Former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been labelled ‘one-dimensional’ by Michael Owen, who believes the Australian’s expansive style may not be suited to the demands of the Premier League. This criticism followed Tottenham’s recent 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, which has sparked debate about whether Postecoglou’s approach will hold up in England’s top flight. Since […]
VAR Double Standards? Celtic’s Yang Sent Off, Rangers’ Barron Plays On
There are times, rare though they may be, when I don’t love the notion of pulling up isolated incidents from months ago to make a point. Refereeing is complex, football’s fast-moving, and sometimes looking back feels more like beating a dead horse than sparking genuine insight. But on Sunday at Ibrox, Scottish football’s inconsistency with […]
Canada Defender Says What Every Celtic Fan is Thinking After Alistair Johnston’s Sunday Display
Right-back Alistair Johnston took on the Celtic armband with aplomb on Sunday afternoon, putting in a Man of the Match display as the Hoops romped to victory at Fir Park. The Canadian remained resolute defensively and, in the second half, found the back of the net with a powerful diving header to put his side […]
Brendan Rodgers Emphasises the Role of Celtic’s Fringe Players Amidst Gruelling Fixture Run
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has sent a message to those on the fringes of his Celtic squad, explaining how every game isn’t just about the starting XI. It comes after the Hoops romped to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Fir Park yesterday, in which the boss shook up his starting team. Captain Callum McGregor missed […]
Sportscene Panel Give Unanimous Verdict on Celtic Penalty Call vs Motherwell
Michael Stewart and Marvin Bartley agreed on Sportscene last night that Celtic should have had a penalty against Motherwell. 1-0 up in the first half, a line-breaking pass was played in behind the Steelmen’s rearguard. Winger Daizen Maeda latched onto it and found the back of the net, although the ball came off his hand […]
Adam Idah Takes to Instagram After Repeating Fir Park Antics
Celtic striker Adam Idah was heavily involved at Fir Park yesterday in the brief 15 or so minutes he played. The Irishman got himself on the scoresheet with a terrific first-time finish and was the subject of a horror tackle from Motherwell defender Liam Gordon. How Stuart Kettlewell thinks a red card was harsh for […]
The Celtic Fan Favourite Chris Sutton is ‘Delighted for’ After Motherwell Win
Former Celtic striker turned pundit Chris Sutton is ‘delighted’ for Hoops midfielder Luke McCowan following his goal against Motherwell yesterday. The midfielder made his first Hoops start against the Steelmen at Fir Park and did himself proud. Fans had been calling for McCowan to get the nod for a while, and off the back of […]
Kasper Schmeichel Enjoying a Renaissance at Celtic
Kasper Schmeichel, still riding the high of his Premier League title won with Leicester City, appears to be thriving in his new role at Celtic. After helping Leicester achieve an astonishing league title win in the 2015/16 season, Schmeichel initially struggled to find his footing after leaving the King Power Stadium. However, he seems to […]