Reo Hatate in Starting Lineup for Japan in Asian Cup Last 16
Reo Hatate has been named in the starting lineup for Japan’s crucial last-16 match against Bahrain in the Asian Cup, marking his second consecutive start for his country. It’s a positive sign for Celtic, as it indicates Hatate’s recovery from his recent injury struggles. Daizen Maeda will begin the match on the bench. Hatate’s return […]
Sydney van Hooijdonk Was Holding Out For Celtic – Report
Bologna striker Sydney van Hooijdonk is reportedly close to joining Norwich City, following Celtic links throughout the summer and winter transfer windows. According to Tutto Bologna, the 23-year-old and his representatives had been waiting for Celtic to make a concrete offer, considering that joining the Scottish side was seen as the ‘real target’ for his […]
Jota’s EPL Move Collapses; Set for Saudi Second Chance
Jota’s move from Saudi Arabia to West Ham has fallen through, despite reports suggesting that everything had been agreed. The winger, who had been set to join David Moyes’ side in the Premier League, will now continue his football career in the Middle East. [SunSport] Initial reports from Saudi Arabia had indicated that Jota agreed […]
Asian Cup Latest: Oh, Yang and Tilio to Meet in the Quarter-Finals, Japan Yet to Book Their Place
Celtic’s Hyeon-gyu Oh and Hyun-jun Yang were part of the South Korean squad that triumphed over Saudi Arabia in a nail-biting penalty shootout to advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals. The intense last-16 clash, which ended 1-1 after extra time at Education City Stadium, saw South Korea secure a 4-2 victory in penalties. The match […]
Chris Sutton Expresses Doubts Over Celtic’s Potential Signing of Adam Idah
Chris Sutton, a former striker for both Norwich City and Celtic, has offered his insights on the possible transfer of Adam Idah from Norwich to Celtic. The current pundit still is very much clued up on Norwich City’s players, writing articles regularly about the club he started his career with. Reports emerged on Tuesday night […]
No More Roadblocks – Celtic Set to Complete Second January Signing
Sydney van Hooijdonk’s impending move to Norwich City has effectively cleared a significant hurdle for Celtic in their pursuit of Adam Idah. Norwich was hesitant to approve Idah’s loan to Celtic until they secured a replacement, and with van Hooijdonk’s agreement to join the Canaries, this condition has now been met. Mark Hendry reports that […]
Mikey Johnston January Exit Latest
Mikey Johnston is attracting attention from English Championship clubs Norwich City and West Bromwich Albion. These clubs are closely monitoring the winger’s situation as the January transfer window enters its final few days. The return of Liel Abada from injury and the signing of Nicolas Kuhn have resulted in Johnston slipping down the squad’s hierarchy. […]
Owen Beck Set to Return to Dundee
Owen Beck is poised to rejoin the Dundee for the latter half of the season. The young left-back, initially recalled by Liverpool in early January, is now heading back to Dens Park, reports the BBC’s Jane Lewis. Liverpool’s decision to recall Beck earlier this year was driven by a defensive shortage, particularly in the full-back […]
Celtic and Rocco Vata Far Apart in Contract Negotiations; 4-Year Deal Offered
Rocco Vata is currently in the midst of negotiations over a new contract. The 18-year-old, whose contract is set to expire this summer, has been offered a four-year deal by Celtic in an attempt to secure his future with the club. The current talks between Celtic and Vata’s representatives are reportedly still in the early […]
Former Celtic Defender Set to Join Michael Beale’s Sunderland
Former Celtic defender Leo Hjelde is on the brink of sealing a move to Sunderland. The Norwegian defender’s time at Leeds United is drawing to a close, two years after his departure from Celtic. Hjelde, who joined Celtic from Rosenburg in July 2019, was initially loaned to Ross County, where his performances quickly drew attention. […]
Celtic Receive Another UEFA Fine After Feyenoord Pitch Invasion
Celtic have been fined yet again by UEFA following a pitch invasion on matchday 6 of the Champions League. Celtic recorded their first home win in the Champions League for more than a decade. Gustaf Lagerbielke netted the winning goal in the closing stages of the match, exciting fans as some made their way onto […]
Gustaf Lagerbielke Closing In On Celtic Exit
Celtic defender Gustaf Lagerbielke is on the brink of a transfer to Serie A side Lecce. The 23-year-old Swedish international, who joined Celtic last summer from Elfsborg for a reported fee of £3 million, has struggled to secure a regular starting position in the team. Despite signing a five-year contract with Celtic in August, Lagerbielke’s […]
Brendan Rodgers Reflects on Celtic’s “Frustrating” 1-0 Win
Following a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Ross County, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers shared his thoughts on a game that proved more challenging than the scoreline suggests. The match, marked by missed opportunities and a struggle to maintain rhythm, offered a stern test for Celtic. It was a full encounter, which didn’t see Celtic perform well […]
Brendan Rodgers Says He’ll Reconsider Celtic’s Penalty Taker
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has hinted at a change in penalty-taking duties following Luis Palma’s twin failures from the spot in their narrow 1-0 victory over Ross County. Despite securing the win, the spotlight fell on Palma’s missed opportunities, which could have widened the gap in what turned out to be a tense match. The […]
Celtic Boss Brushes Off Transfer Talk Following Narrow Win
After a subdued 1-0 victory over Ross County, the focus swiftly turned to Celtic’s transfer plans, but manager Brendan Rodgers was quick to dismiss any speculation. His response to questions about potential transfers, made during an interview on BBC Sportsound, was terse and pointed, reflecting a clear weariness with the relentless transfer rumours. Rodgers, usually […]
Celtic’s Need for a New Striker Clear after Ross County Win
Celtic scraped a 1-0 victory over Ross County in their latest Scottish Premiership outing. The sole goal, a heavily deflected strike from Alistair Johnston, was a rare highlight in a match where Celtic’s attacking woes were glaringly apparent. The Parkhead side’s struggle to find the net has thrown their lack of depth in the striking […]
There’s One Thing That the Celtic Board Should Be Praised for This Season – Opinion
In a season shadowed by discontent and frustration among Celtic fans, there emerges a ray of positivity that deserves recognition. Amidst the turmoil regarding the Green Brigade’s lengthy ban and the apparent lack of significant transfers desired by manager Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic Board has shown commendable foresight in securing the future of key players […]
Alexandro Bernabei Teases Potential Return to Celtic Lineup Against Ross County
Celtic’s Alexandro Bernabei has hinted at a possible return to the starting lineup for today’s match against Ross County. The Argentine defender, who has had limited playtime this season with only four appearances off the bench, may get a chance to fill in at left-back due to Greg Taylor’s injury. Bernabei’s potential inclusion comes at […]
Bologna Greenlights Loan Move for Sydney van Hooijdonk
Bologna striker Sydney van Hooijdonk has been given the go-ahead to leave on loan before the January transfer window closes. Reports from Italy indicate that the Scottish Premiership leaders have shown interest in van Hooijdonk, reigniting speculation from last summer about a move to Celtic Park. Van Hooijdonk returned to Bologna from a loan spell […]
“Come Off It” – Chris Sutton Slams Celtic’s Transfer Window Failure
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has expressed strong criticism of Celtic’s approach in the current transfer window, particularly over the club’s failure to sign a left-back. With just days left before the window closes, Sutton finds it unacceptable that Celtic are yet to address this key position, despite identifying it as a critical area for […]