What We Learned from Celtic’s Penalty Shootout Win
Celtic rounded off their pre-season preparations with a 1-1 draw against Al Ahli in the Como Cup before edging the penalty shootout 5-3. It wasn’t a classic by any stretch, but Brendan Rodgers will have taken a few key lessons from the performance as his side gear up for next weekend’s Scottish Premiership opener against […]
Rodgers Explains Full Celtic Line-Up Switch
Brendan Rodgers has made big changes to Celtic’s team for their second Como Cup game, just two days after the 5-1 defeat to Ajax. Celtic had a hard night on Thursday, with the Dutch side scoring freely as tired legs and mistakes took their toll late on. With only a short rest, Rodgers has picked […]
Celtic Star Returns to Squad After Injury Scare
Stephen Welsh is among the substitutes tonight as Celtic take on Al Ahli in the third-place playoff of the Como Cup. The defender is back in the squad after shaking off a shoulder injury that cut short his last appearance. The setback came during the friendly against Cork City. Welsh was handed the armband after […]
Rodgers Names Shock Starter With Exit Already Agreed
Marco Tilio has been named in Celtic’s starting line-up for tonight’s third-place play-off against Al Ahli in the Como Cup. It comes despite reports earlier in the week that he was set to join Rapid Vienna on loan with an obligation to buy. Tilio came off the bench late on against Ajax on Thursday, and […]
Celtic Star Given First Pre-Season Start
Alistair Johnston has been named in Celtic’s starting XI for tonight’s third place playoff in the Como Cup against Al Ahli, his first appearance of pre-season after returning from international duty. Johnston helped Canada reach the Gold Cup quarter-finals and was the last first-team player to report back for training. Brendan Rodgers has given him […]
Celtic Loanee Scores on Debut in 6-0 Win
Adam Montgomery made an immediate impact on his Livingston debut, opening his account in a commanding 6-0 win over Kelty Hearts in the final group stage match of the Premier Sports Cup. The Celtic defender joined Livi on a season-long loan just 24 hours prior, but was thrown straight into the starting XI at left-back […]
Double Brit Award Winner Reps Celtic at the Como Cup
Becky Hill has become the latest celebrity to show her support for Celtic after posing with the club’s iconic green and white strip during their trip to Italy. The chart-topping singer, known for hits like “Remember” and “Lose Control”, was performing at the Como Cup and took time out to snap a photo with a […]
Celtic in Line for Juranović Windfall – Report
Celtic may be in line for a welcome financial boost as reports suggest former right-back Josip Juranović is drawing interest from Premier League clubs. Croatia international Juranović left Parkhead in January 2023 for Union Berlin in a deal worth £7.5 million. The right-back is being targeted by Fulham and Burnley, the Glasgow Times reports. Celtic’s sale […]
Pictured: The Celtic Park Summer Upgrade
Celtic Park has undergone a series of subtle but significant upgrades during pre-season, with a revamped playing surface and fresh improvements to the technical areas ahead of the club’s return to competitive action at home. While fans got a first look during last week’s friendly against Newcastle, the full extent of the changes is now […]
Celtic vs Al-Ahli – Everything You Need to Know
Celtic will bring their pre-season to a close on Saturday night when they face Saudi side Al-Ahli in the third-place play-off of the Como Cup. Where to watch? Kick-off is at 7:30pm at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Italy, and the game will be broadcast live on Celtic TV. Final improvements Brendan Rodgers’ side are […]
Maeda’s Like Maradona Now – Sutton ‘Can’t Bear Thinking’ about Potential Celtic Situation
Celtic’s depth on the wings is shallower than a puddle on a sunny day. Brendan Rodgers is seriously lacking in options on the wings, with just three senior players able to play on the flanks. It’s led to Celtic fans becoming wary, and scared, of an injury in the front line. And Chris Sutton is […]
“We Will Be Ready” – Nygren Sends Message Ahead of UCL Qualifiers
Benjamin Nygren insists that Celtic will be ready to rise to the occasion when their Champions League qualifier arrives, despite Thursday’s friendly defeat to Ajax. The Swedish international joined Celtic this summer for a reported fee of £1.5m from Danish side FC Nordsjælland on a five-year deal. The winger has been one of the standout performers […]
“A Good Thing” – Chris Sutton on the Only Positive From Ajax Defeat
Chris Sutton has issued a fresh warning to Celtic following their pre-season thrashing by Ajax, insisting the 5-1 defeat could actually serve as a much-needed reality check for Brendan Rodgers and the board. Writing in his Daily Record column, the former Celtic striker believes the result should strip away any illusions about the club’s readiness […]
Celtic Fans told to Look at Henrik Larsson Before Judging Shin Yamada
Shin Yamada’s arrival at Celtic last weekend may not have set pulses racing across the fanbase, but the club’s track record with Japanese forwards means there’s quiet hope he could follow a familiar path to success. Signed for a reported fee of around £1.7 million, the 25-year-old striker is the latest to make the move […]
“Beggar Belief” – Sutton Rips Into Celtic for “Same Old Movie”
Chris Sutton has issued a warning over Celtic’s current transfer strategy in his latest Daily Record column, calling out the club’s lack of urgency just a week before the Premiership season kicks off. The former striker pulled no punches in his latest column, expressing concern that Brendan Rodgers’ squad is currently weaker than the one […]