Celtic Connection: Jim Goodwin Reflects on Hoops Roots After Dundee United Draw
Jim Goodwin discussed his connection to Celtic past and present this afternoon, having come through the Celtic youth academy. Goodwin, who spent five years at Celtic, making only one first-team appearance in 2000 in a 2-0 Hoops win against, coincidentally enough, against Dundee United at Celtic Park, who the Irishman is now in charge of. […]
Rodgers On the Money with Spot-On Dundee United Draw Analysis
Despite Celtic’s 0-0 draw against Dundee United this afternoon, Brendan Rodgers took the opportunity to offer context to the result, reflecting on the team’s progress four months into the season. After a superb start to the season, the result against Dundee United was a surprise to a lot of people. However, Rodgers was quick to […]
Pat Bonner Slams ‘Too Predictable’ Luis Palma After Rare Sub Appearance
Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner was highly critical of substitute Luis Palma in Celtic’s 0-0 draw against Dundee this afternoon. Bonner discussed what confuses him about Palma’s style of play and the limited tactical flexibility of the Honduran winger. He said: (BBC Sportsound),“I have always wondered why Palma can’t play on the right-hand side, because […]
Stark Stats Tell You All You Need to Know About Celtic’s Dundee Utd Draw
When you’ve scored 44 goals in 16 league games, fans expect a certain level of attacking threat. However, Celtic’s 0-0 draw with Dundee United this afternoon revealed the harsh reality that not even the most prolific teams are immune to an off day. While it wasn’t a result anyone at Celtic will have been happy […]
Aiden McGeady On Why Brendan Rodgers Wasn’t ‘Too despondent’ With Sunday Draw
Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady doesn’t think Brendan Rodgers was overly disappointed after seeing his side drop league points for only the second time this season at Tannadice today. The Hoops faltered to a disappointing goalless draw with Dundee United and, despite dominating the ball, failed to create many opportunities, registering just three shots on […]
Pat Bonner Explains Why Celtic Could ‘Afford’ to Drop Points at Tannadice
Former Celtic and Ireland goalkeeper Pat Bonner revealed why he believes the Hoops were able to draw against Dundee United this afternoon. With Celtic disappointing at Tannadice in a 0-0 draw, Bonner revealed the one positive he takes from the two points dropped. Bonner said: (BBC Sport), “Celtic have worked hard early in the season […]
Brendan Rodgers Outlines ‘The only thing that was missing’ from Celtic’s Display vs Dundee Utd
Brendan Rodgers revealed the only thing that he believes was missing from Celtic’s 0-0 draw against Dundee United at Tannadice earlier today. With Celtic dropping two points in the draw, the Irishman highlighted one aspect of the game where he feels the Hoops could improve next time out against Motherwell at Celtic Park. He said: […]
Nicolas Kuhn Injury Latest: Tannadice Absence and Potential Return Timeline
Brendan Rodgers has discussed the reason behind Nicolas Kuhn’s absence against Dundee United this afternoon. Kuhn was a surprise omission from the Celtic squad that drew 0-0 earlier today. With the German being a regular starter, it was a sign that the absence was likely linked to an injury rather than anything tactical, with the […]
Brendan Rodgers Praises ‘Excellent’ Celtic Duo for Performances vs Dundee Utd
Brendan Rodgers highlighted two Celtic players for praise in the Hoops’ 0-0 draw against Dundee United this afternoon. With much of the Celtic team well below par against Jim Goodwin’s men, two players stood out to Rodgers, and unsurprisingly, it wasn’t the attacking players. He said: (Sky Sports),”Guys like Stephen Welsh coming in today, I […]
Trusty and CCV Availability Update Following Tannadice Absences
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expects centre-half duo Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers to be back fit to face Motherwell on Boxing Day after they missed the Hoops’ draw with Dundee United this afternoon. It was a lacklustre performance from the Bhoys at Tannadice, in which they managed to register just three shots on target throughout […]
Opinion: End of the Road for Celtic Attacker after Lacklustre Sunday Display
It surely has to be the end of the road for Luis Palma at Celtic after a lacklustre display against Dundee United this afternoon. The Hoops faltered at Tannadice, dropping league points for only the second time this season. It was a disappointing display from the team as a whole, but Palma’s cameo was of […]
Brendan Rodgers Explains the Key Reason Why Celtic Dropped Points at Tannadice
Brendan Rodgers has highlighted the reason why he believes his side were unable to take all three points against Dundee United at Tannadice this afternoon in the Hoops’ 0-0 draw. With the Irishman making five changes ahead of the game, it was clear that the starting 11 was a drop-off in quality from the side […]
Sutton Hits the Nail on the Head With Assessment of Celtic’s Draw in Dundee
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton analysed the Hoops’ 0-0 draw against Dundee United at Tannadice on a frustrating afternoon for Brendan Rodgers’ side. With Rodgers making five changes ahead of the game due to a combination of injuries and a virus affecting the squad, it was always going to be a tough afternoon against Jim […]
Committed to the Cause: Joe Hart’s Sunday Celtic Appearance
Celtic were held to a frustrating goalless draw at Tannadice on Sunday, from which there were few positives to take. It was a lacklustre performance from the Bhoys, who were missing numerous key players through a combination of illness and injury. Despite creating some opportunities, it ultimately ended all square in the city of discovery. […]
Celtic Held to Frustrating Draw in Gritty Tannadice Battle
It was a tense and gritty afternoon for Celtic at Tannadice as the Hoops failed to break down a stubborn Dundee United side. Despite dominating large spells of the match, Brendan Rodgers’ men couldn’t find the cutting edge to secure the three points. The first half was a tale of missed opportunities for Celtic. Reo […]
Confirmed Celtic XI: Five Changes as Illness Hits Squad
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed his starting XI to play Dundee United at Tannadice this afternoon, making five changes from last weekend’s win over Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup final. Some of them reportedly enforced by illness. Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel keeps his place between the sticks after pulling out a colossal stop to […]
Phone-call, Holiday, Italian Restaurant: How Kasper Schmeichel Signed for Celtic
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has detailed how he signed for the club on a free transfer in the summer. After the retirement of Joe Hart, the Hoops were on the lookout for a new number one going into the 2024/25 season. Brendan Rodgers opened his phonebook and sought out Schmeichel, whom he worked with for […]
Why Arne Engels Doesn’t Think Rangers’ Cup Final Penalty Appeals Matter
Celtic midfielder Arne Engels doesn’t think Rangers’ cup final penalty appeals matter because the Hoops would have come back anyway had the Ibrox club gone 4-3 up from the spot. At the beginning of the first period of extra time, with the score poised at 3-3, Liam Scales looked to have tugged the shirt of […]
Brendan Rodgers Dispels Dermot Desmond ‘Myth’
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has sought to dispel the ‘myth’ that major shareholder Dermot Desmond is not particularly involved with the club and has little to no interest in it. It comes after the Parkhead boss revealed he met with Desmond, Chief Executive Michael Nicholson, and Chief Financial Officer Chris McKay in Dublin on Tuesday […]
Arne Engels Slams Post-League Cup Final Media Narrative
Celtic midfielder Arne Engels has slammed the media narrative following Celtic’s dramatic Premier Sports Cup final victory last weekend. The Hoops took home their first piece of silverware of the season after playing out an enthralling six-goal thriller with Rangers, which went all the way to spot-kicks. Much of the focus after last Sunday has […]