Nicholson Addresses Tynecastle VAR Call
MICHAEL NICHOLSON has spoken out about Celtic’s handball call in their match against Hearts in the league a couple of weeks ago when VAR decided not to award the Hoops a blatant penalty. The CEO has stated that the club will continue pressuring the SFA and SPFL until the levels of officiating are satisfactory. Nicholson […]
Carter-Vickers Injury Update
CAMERON CARTER-VICKERS has returned to Celtic training after he missed the side’s midweek trip to Madrid. Ange had said the defender was sore after the 3-0 win in Livingston, with the plastic pitch Celtic played on last weekend doing the player no favours. Celtic’s Twitter caught the defender in training. 👀 The Bhoys are back […]
Celtic’s Next Chairman; Latest
CELTIC’S AGM was on Friday, with a wide range of topics discussed. A hot topic was Celtic’s next chairman, with Ian Bankier stepping down at the end of the calendar year, announcing his retirement in July. Celtic has yet to name his successor, and the board was pushed for an answer at several stages of […]
‘Watch This Space’ – Michael Nicholson Delivers Update on Major Fan Initiative
CELTIC are currently looking to make a deal with Ticketmaster to get a ticket exchange system up and running for the fans. There are currently only 5,000 matchday tickets available and are selling out almost instantly. Every match has been a sell-out so far, but there have been empty seats with season ticket holders unable […]
‘Poor Show’ – Celtic Given No Explanation for Embarrassing Ibrox Moment
A CELTIC PHYSIO was struck by a bottle at Ibrox when Celtic won 2-1 at the ground in April last season. He required urgent medical treatment after the incident and received stitches. It wasn’t the only incident of the day, with another bottle thrown at Joe Hart’s goals smashing on the ground in and around […]
Ange Postecoglou’s Brilliant Transfer Statement at celtic AGM
ANGE POSTECOGLOU has said that Celtic must be aggressive in their transfer approach, warning fans that some of their favourites may have to be moved on. Ange has been ruthless with transfers in the past and has even released prominent figures in previous clubs. He doesn’t shy away from it, doing it with the best […]
Celtic AGM: Board Expecting Significant CL Growth
CELTIC are expecting their media rights to grow significantly in the 2024/25 season, with UEFA changing the format of the Champions League. Peter Lawwell is one of the 24 executives that sit on the ECA board, so has been keeping a close eye on the proceedings. Of course, to reap the benefits of this, the […]
Nicholson Confirms Club Looking to Celtic Park Improvements
Many fans have felt the need for Celtic Park to go under some improvement work, with parts of the stadium outdated. Not much work has been done inside the ground since it was built, and the signs are starting to show. Michael Nicholson confirmed at the Celtic AGM that Celtic are STILL looking into the […]
‘No Doubt’ – Ange Reacts to Real Madrid Thumping
ANGE POSTECOGLOU watched on from the sidelines as his side was soundly beaten in Madrid. The European champions got a gift of a start, with Celtic handing them two penalties within the first twenty minutes of the match. Celtic then failed to pull one back, with Courtois saving Juranovic’s effort from twelve yards. It wasn’t […]
Joe Hart Upset Over Bernabeu Flash Point
JOE HART has criticised the decision to penalise Matt O’Riley’s handball against Real Madrid on Wednesday night. The goalkeeper was sent the wrong way by Rodrygo, who took the second penalty. Hart believes O’Riley’s hands couldn’t have gone anywhere else, posing the question of what he’s meant to do with his arms. Speaking to BT […]
Three Talking Points As Celtic End Their Champions League Campaign
CELTIC finished their Champions League campaign with just two draws to their name, ending a frustrating group stage for the Bhoys. It was a decent performance in Madrid; Ange’s style of play was not lost on the players, with attacks continuing until the final whistle. Celtic’s goal came from Jota taking the ball and driving […]
Chris Sutton’s Honest Celtic Reaction
CHRIS SUTTON believes that Celtic were naive at times on Wednesday night but has predicted that the team will learn from the experience as they look to bounce back next year. The former Celtic man was complimentary of the squad on commentary, stating his satisfaction with the players’ character as they continued to attack the […]
‘Awful’ – BT Pundit Jumps to Celtic’s Defence
CELTIC conceded two penalties in the first twenty minutes of their match against Real Madrid. Both penalties came from handballs, which allowed Los Blancos to put themselves two goals up. That’s the frustrating part for Celtic fans; the home side didn’t have to break a sweat before they had a two-goal lead. BT had Steve […]
Video: Stunning Jota Free Kick
CELTIC’S only goal of their match against Real Madrid came from their winger Jota, who started the match on the bench. Celtic looked to be heading for an embarrassing scoreline, but Jota’s free-kick saved some of the blushes. It was a typical Ange Postecoglou display from Celtic, who relentlessly attacked Real Madrid despite being a […]
Joe Hart Gets Celtic Armband
JOE HART will wear the captain’s armband for Celtic’s trip to the Santiago Bernabéu, with Carter-Vickers left behind in Scotland. The American pulled up sore after Celtic’s 3-0 win against Livingston, with Ange Postecoglou admitting the plastic surface the team played on didn’t do the player any favours. So, with Callum McGregor and Cameron Carter-Vickers […]
Ange Goes Bold; Instant Starting XI Reaction
ANGE POSTECOGLOU has sprung a few surprises while naming his team to face Real Madrid. With Carter-Vickers absent, Joe Hart has taken the armband for the night, which was expected. Starfelt has rejoined the squad and has gone straight back into the starting team, replacing the injured American. It’s a big risk and a big […]
Confirmed Starting XI for Real Madrid Encounter; Starfelt Starts
ANGE POSTECOGLOU has confirmed his team that will face Real Madrid in the final match of the Champions League group stages. Celtic are part of the earlier bunch of kick-offs, with the match in the Santiago Bernabéu getting underway at 5.45 CPT. In the lead-up to the match, many questioned who would start alongside Jenz […]
Real Madrid v Celtic; Everything You Need to Know
CELTIC travel to the Spanish capital to play their last European match of the season, failing to book themselves a place in the later stages of the Champions League and missing out on a chance in the Europa League knockout stages. It’s essentially a dead-rubber game, although Real Madrid are playing for first place. Having […]
The Mistake Postecoglou Can’t Afford to Make Twice – Opinion
ANGE POSTECOGLOU made a mistake when Celtic played their last dead rubber tie in Europe last season. With nothing real at stake in the Bernabeu, Ange must ensure he doesn’t fall into last year’s trap Last year, against Real Betis, Kyogo had his injury concerns, yet he still replaced Albian Ajeti after he was forced […]
Ange Confirms New Signings On the Way
ANGE POSTECOGLOU has refused to make a comment on Yuki Kobayashi as he provided an update ahead of the January transfer window. Having only entered the month of November, Japanese outlets had reported that a deal to bring the 22-year-old defender to Parkhead was all but complete, and Kobayashi was set for a January transfer. […]