‘I Made Sure His Head Was Up’ – Auston Trusty Reveals Moment of Support After CCV Own Goal
Celtic defender Auston Trusty had yet another great night at the heart of the Celtic defence, with the USA international continuing a superb few months at the club. After a shaky start to life at Celtic, Trusty has well and truly found his feet alongside fellow countryman Cameron Carter-Vickers, displacing Liam Scales. However, after an […]
Revealed: Full-Time Celtic Dressing Room Anger
Celtic managed to secure a Champions League point after being 1-0 down at halftime at Celtic Park, but that clearly wasn’t good enough for the team. As the full-time whistle blew, Celtic players on the pitch were fuming because they hadn’t managed to win, and that’s exactly what you want in a team. It highlighted […]
Celtic’s Path to Glory: Hoops Champions League Destiny Explained
Celtic’s quest to reach the Champions League knockout phase is finely poised, with Brendan Rodgers’ men sitting 20th on eight points, just two shy of the coveted 10-point mark that looks like guarantees progression. Here are Celtic’s final three fixtures and the path to double figures: Dinamo Zagreb (Away) First up, Celtic face a high-stakes […]
‘Still Well on Track’ – Rodgers Backs Celtic for Champions League Play-offs After Club Brugge Draw
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers spoke post-match about the Hoops’ second-half comeback, which earned Celtic a vital Champions League point despite being 1-0 down at halftime at Celtic Park, with Club Brugge in control. After a below-par first half, Celtic had it all to do in the second half. Rodgers discussed what he changed at halftime […]
Top Class: Kasper Schmeichel Singles Out Relentless Celtic Teammate
Daizen Maeda once again proved his worth on the big stage, with a stunning goal in Celtic’s 1-1 Champions League draw against Club Brugge. Yet, his early withdrawal in the second half raised questions, given the game was still in the balance. Brendan Rodgers’ decision to take Maeda off with Celtic pushing for a winner […]
Kasper Schmeichel Explains Reasoning Behind First-Half Huddle After CCV Own Goal
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel put in yet another impressive Champions League performance for the Hoops, but it wasn’t his goalkeeping that stole the show tonight. After conceding an own goal due to a miscommunication between Cameron Carter-Vickers and himself, Schmeichel made sure to bring the team together to discuss the incident and why they were […]
Kasper Schmeichel’s Game-Changing Huddle That Sparked Celtic’s Second-Half Comeback
Celtic secured a vital point against Club Brugge at Celtic Park, with the Belgian champions taking the lead in the first half. Kasper Schmeichel showed his experience in bringing the team together after Cameron Carter-Vickers’ own goal, where a miscommunication led to Carter-Vickers putting the ball into the net while Schmeichel was vacating the goal. […]
Celtic Rescue Champions League Point as Daizen Maeda Shines in Dramatic Draw
In what was a rollercoaster of emotions at Celtic Park, Celtic managed to secure a point in their UEFA Champions League clash against Club Brugge. After a first-half full of frustration, the Hoops came alive in the second half, thanks to an equaliser from Daizen Maeda. However, Celtic’s night was far from straightforward, and the […]
Celtic 0-1 Club Brugge: A Calamitous Own Goal Sends Hoops Behind at Half-Time
Celtic find themselves trailing 1-0 at the break, but it’s fair to say the scoreline doesn’t entirely reflect the balance of play. Club Brugge have come out with all guns blazing, pressing high and causing problems with their direct approach. From the outset, they looked the more settled side, with Andreas Skov Olsen testing Celtic’s […]
Joe Hart Makes Emotional Dressing Room Return at Celtic Park
Former Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart returned to the Celtic dressing room this evening for the first time since retiring at the end of last season, ahead of the clash against Club Brugge in the Champions League. With the Englishman on commentary for TNT Sports, he made the most of his spare time ahead of the […]
‘Celtic’s evolution fascinating’ – McFadden Hails Rodgers’ Tactical Turnaround in Champions League
BBC Sportscene pundit James McFadden reflected on the Hoops’ journey under Brendan Rodgers in the last year. With doubts over Rodgers’ return to Celtic, the Irishman has gone from trailing behind Rangers in the Scottish Premiership in February to going on one of the best runs in the club’s history since then. McFadden said: (BBC […]
Confirmed Celtic Starting XI vs Brugge: As Engels and Kyogo Start
Celtic Park is primed for another iconic European night as the Hoops welcome Club Brugge to Glasgow. The Belgian side arrive with their own ambitions, but Brendan Rodgers’ men will be determined to make their home advantage count under the Paradise lights. Celtic’s depth undoubtedly provides options, with Brendan Rodgers making it clear that even […]
How Kasper Schmeichel’s Brugge Bruises Last Season Can Give Celtic The Edge Tonight
Arne Engels won’t be the only Celtic player with the inside track on Club Brugge tonight, as summer signing Kasper Schmeichel spent last season at Belgian Pro League rivals Anderlecht. Interestingly, Schmeichel faced Brugge four times last season, with one win for Anderlecht, two wins for Brugge, and a draw in the Pro League. Brugge […]
‘I started punching and shouting’ – Arne Engels Reaction to Celtic’s Club Brugge Draw
It’s not every day that a Celtic player has a chance to face off against the club that rejected them, but that’s exactly what Arne Engels will experience tonight as the Hoops take on Club Brugge in the Champions League at Celtic Park. Engels’ journey to Glasgow has been far from straightforward, and his return […]
Celtic B Grab Massive Win Against Brugge; Cummings Scores Again
Celtic B kept their impressive home record intact in the UEFA Youth League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Club Brugge on Wednesday afternoon. The young Hoops have now recorded three wins from three at home in the competition, moving to nine points from five games with just one group match remaining. Daniel Cummings’ early […]
Resolved: Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic Dressing Room Crackdown
The days of Celtic’s team news being leaked ahead of matches appear to be over, at least for now, following Brendan Rodgers’ recent crackdown on the issue. Intermittently, over the years, line-ups would find their way onto social media or into the inboxes of fans and media hours before kick-off, but that trend seems to […]
Celtic Predicted Starting XI for Club Brugge; Bernardo Call Made
It’s matchday 5 of the Champions League and Celtic are heading into it withe two wins, a draw and a loss in their opening four games. A win on Wednesday night would take Celtic to 10 points, which could be enough to see them qualify. Brendan Rodgers hasn’t been making too many changes to his […]
Controversial Pundit Makes Big Celtic Champions League Claim
Celtic’s impressive Champions League campaign has pundits debating just how far Brendan Rodgers’ side can go, with Ewen Cameron suggesting the Hoops have a “great chance” of finishing in the tournament’s top eight. Meanwhile, Opta predicts nine points will secure a play-off spot for the round of 16, while 16 points will likely be required […]
Nicolas Kuhn Labeled ‘The Best in Scotland’ by BBC Pundit
Nicolas Kuhn has been sensational at Celtic this season. From an uncertain start following his January arrival, the German winger has become a vital cog in Brendan Rodgers’ machine, with the BBC’s Scottish Football Podcast’s Marvin Bartley declaring him the “best player in the country” after a string of standout performances. Kuhn’s stats back up […]
Aberdeen Hand Celtic Chance to Extend Lead at Top of the Table
Celtic have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to five points when they host Ross County at Parkhead on Saturday. The opportunity arises after Aberdeen’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Hibs at Easter Road midweek, a game that saw a chaotic six-minute finale in stoppage time. With Aberdeen not […]