Daizen Maeda to Stay as a Striker? Rodgers Quizzed on Forward’s Future
Brendan Rodgers has heaped praise on Daizen Maeda’s transformation into Celtic’s central striker and made it clear that the Japanese international’s long-term future could well lie through the middle. Speaking ahead of the trip to face St Johnstone, the Celtic manager reflected on what has been a remarkable run for Maeda. The forward has hit […]
Rodgers Warns “12-Month Season” Looming as Celtic Boss Slams Fixture Load
Brendan Rodgers has issued a timely reminder about the growing demands on modern footballers amid talks of league restructuring in Scotland. With proposals being explored to either reduce or expand the top flight, the Celtic boss has warned that the game is already bordering on a year-round sport, especially with summer tournaments every other season. […]
Confirmed: Kick Off Details For Celtic’s Last Game of the Season
Celtic fans can officially start planning for another end-of-season celebration after the SPFL confirmed the dates and kick-off times for the final rounds of the Scottish Premiership season. The title race might not be mathematically over just yet, but with Celtic sitting firmly in control at the top, it’s increasingly likely that Brendan Rodgers’ side […]
30-Goal Maeda Makes It Two in a Row with March POTM Award
Daizen Maeda has been crowned Scottish Premiership Player of the Month for March, making it back-to-back awards for the Celtic forward, who continues to light up the league with his performances and goal-scoring. This is now two consecutive monthly awards for the 27-year-old, having also claimed the accolade in February. His latest honour comes on […]
Brendan Rodgers’ Kasper Schmeichel Update After Lennoxtown Appearance
Kasper Schmeichel has made a surprise early return to training at Lennoxtown, raising hopes that the veteran goalkeeper could be back in action for Celtic sooner than initially feared. The 38-year-old picked up a shoulder injury while on international duty with Denmark during their UEFA Nations League play-off second leg against Portugal on March 26. […]
Brendan Rodgers Calls for League Expansion Amid SPFL Restructure Talks
Brendan Rodgers has offered his take on the SPFL’s league reform discussions, making it clear he would favour an expanded Scottish Premiership over a reduction in teams. The SPFL’s Competitions Working Group has been exploring several restructuring options in light of increased fixture congestion, especially with Scottish clubs taking on more European fixtures under UEFA’s […]
Jota Admits Portugal Call-Up Still a Dream but Acknowledges Quality
Jota has opened up on his international ambitions since returning to Celtic in January, following spells in Saudi Arabia and France. The Portuguese winger is enjoying his second stint at Parkhead, but admits the dream of representing his country still lingers in the background. While at Celtic during his first spell, Jota came close to […]
Rodgers v Postecoglou: Jota Gives his Celtic Insight
Ahead of Celtic’s away clash with St Johnstone on Sunday, returning star Jota faced the media and offered an insight into the consistency within the club’s setup, regardless of who is in the dugout. The Portuguese winger, who rejoined the Hoops in January, reflected on the differences between his current manager Brendan Rodgers and former […]
Pictured: Celtic Star Returns to Training
Liam Scales has taken a significant step forward in his recovery as the Celtic defender returned to training on Friday, raising hopes he could soon be back in Brendan Rodgers’ matchday squad. Scales has been absent for three fixtures—the Scottish Cup quarter-final against Hibernian, the derby clash with Rangers, and the win over Hearts—after sustaining […]
Celtic Brilliant Friday Kasper Schmeichel Update
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has made a welcome return to the training ground, just a fortnight after picking up a shoulder injury on international duty. The veteran stopper had been ruled out for six to seven weeks by Brendan Rodgers, a timeline that cast doubt over his involvement for the remainder of the season. However, […]
Daizen Maeda Eyes Historic Celtic Milestone
As Celtic prepare to face St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park this weekend, the Hoops head into the game knowing that a win will take them one step closer to a 55th league title. However, for one player, a goal against Simo Valakari’s side could push them even closer to history. That player is, of course, […]
Kieran Tierney Explains the Celtic ‘Inspiration’ That Keeps Him Motivated
Kieran Tierney is set to re-join Celtic this summer on a four-year deal, with his time at Arsenal coming to an end. The Scotland defender, who has been a key player for both club and country, has found himself on the bench for much of the season, making cameo appearances off the bench. Despite this, […]
Chris Sutton Backs Celtic Star’s Confident Hat-Trick Claim
Chris Sutton has responded to Daizen Maeda’s comments following his brace against Hearts last weekend, where the Japanese forward declared that he would score a hat-trick against St. Johnstone this weekend. The striker, who now has 30 goals to his name for the season, is undoubtedly in the form of his life, and his growing […]
Pat Bonner Impressed by Celtic Star’s Premiership Debut
Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner has praised Viljami Sinisalo for his impressive performance on his Scottish Premiership debut last Saturday against Hearts, with the Finnish keeper marking the occasion with a clean sheet. Sinisalo, who joined Celtic in the summer, had been waiting for an opportunity to showcase his goalkeeping skills, and Saturday’s match was […]
Chris Sutton Calls on Celtic Not to Sell Best Value Signing Since Larsson
Chris Sutton has weighed in on the growing speculation surrounding Daizen Maeda’s future at Celtic, urging the Hoops’ hierarchy to back Brendan Rodgers and avoid cashing in on the Japanese forward, no matter the fee. Sutton’s comments come as Maeda continues to shine in a season that has seen him hit 30 goals, cementing his […]
Mikey Johnston Names His Best Celtic Teammate
Former Celtic winger Mikey Johnston has revealed the best player he’s ever played with, and it’s no surprise that his answer features one of his former Hoops teammates. During a Q&A session on X with West Brom, Johnston was asked to name the most talented player he has played with. Without hesitation, he named Moussa […]