Leon Balogun Injury Adds to Rangers’ Glasgow Derby Woes

It wasn’t just three points dropped for Rangers in Paisley this evening, with one key player limping off just 18 minutes into the game. That player was, of course, Leon Balogun, who had to be substituted for Robin Propper. With John Souttar already set to miss the Glasgow derby in a week’s time at Ibrox, […]

Kasper Schmeichel’s Brilliant Boxing Day Post

Kasper Schmeichel continued his post-match clean sheet celebrations, with the Dane celebrating the Hoops going 12 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Schmeichel coincidentally waited until 19:45 to take to Instagram, when Rangers had just dropped 3 points in a 2-1 defeat in Paisley against St. Mirren.   View this post on […]

Celtic Extend Premiership Lead to 12 Points After Rangers Slip-Up

Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to 12 points, with Rangers dropping 3 points against St. Mirren at the SMISA Stadium this evening. The Hoops earlier today defeated Motherwell at Celtic Park 4-0 thanks to goals from Arne Engels from the penalty spot, Daizen Maeda, Nicolas Kuhn, and Reo Hatate. […]

Rodgers Praises Arne Engels’ Mentality -“He Delivers in Pressure Moments”

Brendan Rodgers discussed his decision to drop Arne Engels from the team over the last month. With Engels dropping out of the starting 11 for Paulo Bernardo for a number of key games, including the Premier Sports Cup final, Rodgers revealed how this affected the Belgian midfielder off the pitch. He said: (The Celtic Way), […]

Rodgers Issues “More to Come” Warning to Title Rivals

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he believes the Hoops will only get stronger over the coming months. With Celtic top of the Scottish Premiership and having already won the Premier Sports Cup so far this season, with only one defeat all season against Borussia Dortmund, and the team on the verge of knockout […]

From Criticism to Praise: Rodgers Happy with Celtic Park Pitch Progress

Brendan Rodgers has revealed the changes that have been made at the pitch at Celtic Park over the last year. With Rodgers particularly outspoken over the poor quality of the pitch at this stage of last season, he discussed how he feels improvements have been made in the year since to address the issue. He […]

Arne Engels Reveals ‘We Know What to Do’ Ahead of Defining Week for Celtic

Celtic midfielder Arne Engels revealed the confidence he has going into a huge week for the Hoops. Engels bounced back from criticism with a goal and a Man of the Match award against Motherwell in a 4-0 win at Celtic Park this afternoon. With Celtic back in training tomorrow ahead of St Johnstone on Sunday […]

Stuart Kettlewell Rages at Celtic Decision

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell has continued his trend of questioning refereeing decisions post-match against Celtic, this time planting seeds of doubt regarding referee Ross Hardie’s decision to award a penalty for Celtic just before halftime after a foul by Motherwell goalkeeper Aston Oxborough. With Celtic denied a penalty for a high boot on Daizen Maeda […]

BBC Pundit Makes Brendan Rodgers Claim After Adam Idah’s Celtic Performance

Adam Idah may still be searching for his rhythm in a Celtic jersey after his summer move, with former Hoops goalkeeper Pat Bonner suggesting that manager Brendan Rodgers was less than impressed with the Republic of Ireland striker’s performance in the 4-0 Boxing Day win over Motherwell. While Idah showed moments of promise, his failure […]

Rodgers Hints at January Celtic Signings

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers made a massively significant statement regarding the January transfer window in his post-match interview this afternoon. Rodgers revealed just how busy he hopes the club will be over the next month, with some huge fixtures during that time against the likes of Rangers, Young Boys, and Aston Villa. He said: (BBC […]

Brendan Rodgers Gives Alistair Johnston Update

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has offered a positive update on Alistair Johnston’s fitness after the Canadian international missed the 4-0 Boxing Day victory over Motherwell due to a hip injury. Johnston, who has been managing a hip issue for a few weeks, has missed the last two games after he was subbed off against Rangers […]

“Could’ve Been More” – Brendan Rodgers on Celtic’s Second-Half Dominance

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expressed satisfaction with his side’s relentless second-half performance in their 4-0 victory over Motherwell on Boxing Day but insisted the team could have scored even more. Speaking after the match, Rodgers praised the players’ mindset and drive to keep pushing for goals after going 2-0 up. Celtic’s second-half performance saw three […]

Hyunjun Yang Struggles to Seize Celtic Chance – Opinion

Hyunjun Yang’s back-to-back starts for Celtic have provided a platform to showcase his abilities, but the South Korean winger is yet to deliver the consistency required to cement a regular spot in Brendan Rodgers’ starting XI. Yang’s energy and willingness to get involved in the action were evident against Motherwell. He worked hard to find […]

Arne Engels Shines for Celtic in Motherwell Win Ahead of Ibrox Test

Celtic club-record signing, Arne Engels, has certainly had his ups and downs in just under four months at the club. However, this afternoon against Motherwell, he was a standout in an impressive win. Engels, who was signed as a replacement for Matt O’Riley, who departed the club in the summer for a reported £25 million […]

Maeda Breaks Personal Celtic Record As He Shows No Signs of Slowing

Daizen Maeda has hit a career-best at Celtic, already surpassing his goal tallies from his first two seasons at the club. With 12 goals in all competitions by Boxing Day, the Japanese international continues to play a pivotal role in Brendan Rodgers’ attacking setup. In 2022/23, he registered 11 goals across all competitions, and in […]

Celtic Crush Motherwell 4-0: Rodgers’ Men Send Premiership Title Statement

Celtic delivered a commanding performance at Celtic Park this afternoon, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Motherwell. In a match that started sluggishly for the Hoops, Brendan Rodgers’ side turned on the style in the second half, securing three points and maintaining momentum in their title charge ahead of Rangers who are in action later […]

Confirmed: Celtic Starting XI for Boxing Day Clash – Kuhn Makes the Bench

Celtic will be looking to bounce back from a frustrating draw against Dundee United as they host Motherwell at Paradise in front of a packed Boxing Day crowd. Brendan Rodgers has made several changes to his starting lineup, with key players returning to bolster the squad after illness and injury woes. After missing the weekend […]

Matt O’Riley Opens Up on Denmark Snub After Terrific Season with Celtic

Former Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley has revealed the pain of being left out of Denmark’s Euro 2024 squad despite a stellar season at Parkhead. O’Riley, who moved to Brighton in a record-breaking £25 million transfer in the summer, admits the omission still stings after contributing 19 goals and 18 assists for the Hoops last term, […]

Celtic’s Boxing Day Squad Revealed: Key Trio Return as Attacker Misses Out

Celtic squad to face Motherwell later this afternoon has been revealed. After a sub-par display against Dundee United on Sunday, the Hoops will be eager to return to winning ways in front of a Parkhead crowd full of festive cheer. Brendan Rodgers’ side was ravaged by injury and illness at Tannadice at the weekend, as […]

Brendan Rodgers’ Warning to Celtic Wing Duo after Poor Displays vs Dundee United

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has told wing duo Yang Hyun-jun and Luis Palma that they must hit the ground running after poor displays against Dundee United on Sunday. With injuries to Nicolas Kuhn and James Forrest, the fringe pair were drafted in and given significant minutes. Yang started on the right-hand side as Palma came […]