BT Man Questions SPFL’s Decision
DARRELL CURRIE has questioned the SPFL’s integrity after the clubs passed the vote for the introduction of VAR on Wednesday morning. The fact that VAR is being brought into Scotland doesn’t concern the BT Sport host; it’s the timing. Let’s remember VAR is only as good as those who operate it. Also, why not start […]
Rocco Vata Earns Strange Comment From Ibrox Commentator
CELTIC B were in action this afternoon, taking on The Rangers B in the Glasgow Cup Semi-Final. After leading in the match twice, the young hoops were held to a draw and were taken to penalties. After a tightly contested shootout, Ben Wylie’s miss meant that the Ibrox side would progress to the competition’s final. […]
VAR Voted into SPFL; How Celtic Voted
SPFL CLUBS overwhelmingly voted for the introduction of VAR to Scottish football, with only one club out of the forty-two opposing the introduction of the equipment. VAR will be in operation in Scotland after the World Cup later this year, meaning half the season will be played without the technology and the other half with […]
Andy Halliday Cheap Dig at Celtic Support
ANDY HALLIDAY has said Celtic fans have overreacted about Bobby Madden’s refereeing performance at Hampden on Sunday. The referee was in charge of the Scottish Cup Semi-Final, and going by his display, and it should be his last. The former Ibrox star believes that Celtic fans are making his friend’s performance to be worse than […]
Tuesday’s VAR Vote; All You Need to Know
SPFL CLUBS are set to meet on Tuesday to discuss the proposed introduction of VAR to the Scottish game. The meeting over Zoom, the clubs will meet to discuss the equipment before voting on the matter. All 42 clubs will be in attendance. The vote requires 75% of clubs in each league to back the […]
Sutton Sends Celtic Warning
CHRIS SUTTON has warned Celtic that the league isn’t over yet, despite some believing it is. The former Celtic striker was commentating at Hampden as he watched his side take the lead in the second half, only for a The Rangers to equaliser to take the game to extra time. The momentum was with the […]
Sutton Gives Three Celtic Stars Pass Marks
CHRIS SUTTON believes that Daizen Maeda ‘worked his socks off’ at Hampden during Celtic’s defeat against The Rangers on Sunday. The January signing started in the central role after being deployed on the wings in recent weeks. The position change didn’t stop the striker from chasing down the Ibrox’s defence, coming close several times to […]
Kris Commons Questions Imminent SPFL Decision
KRIS COMMONS has questioned why VAR should be brought into Scottish football if controlled by ‘incompetent’ officials. The former Celtic midfielder was also baffled by some of Bobby Madden’s decisions in Celtic’s Glasgow Derby defeat at Hampden on Sunday. Despite booking five Ibrox players, fans were left outraged by his performance. Lundtrum should have received […]
Celtic Sweat After Hampden Injury
CELTIC STAR Josip Juranovic could not play through the injury he picked up at Hampden and was forced off the pitch during the disappointing defeat on Sunday. When Juranovic and Taylor left the pitch, the team lost its shape. The inverted full-back role is pivotal to Ange Postecoglou’s teams. With Ralston and left-back and Welsh […]
Sutton Lays Out Celtic’s Next Steps
CHRIS SUTTON made sure his opinions were heard throughout Sunday’s defeat at Hampden. From the referee’s performance to criticising and praising individual players. The former Celtic striker ensured that no blame landed at the manager’s door. The lineup was perfect, but a poor performance from the players had significant consequences when the full-time whistle sounded. […]
Opinion: Hampden Clip Could Spell the End for Celtic Star
JAMES FORREST has been a terrific player at Celtic; no one can debate this. The winger has scored many important goals for the club, even this season, he has carried on his trend, scoring the only goal in the League Cup semi-final, which saw Celtic progress to the final and win the competition. However, age, […]
Joe Hart Shows Class in Defeat
JOE HART has insisted that Celtic’s defeat on Sunday will give the team the motivation to win the league. The Hoops currently sit in the top spot, six points clear of rivals The Rangers, with five games to play. Postecoglou will be keen for his team to get over the line as soon as possible. […]
Celtic Fans Face Anxious Wait
ANGE POSTECOGLOU delivered an injury update on Daizen Maeda and Liel Abada after the pair came off the pitch in Celtic’s loss to The Rangers. However, the boss is yet to give fans an update on Cameron Carter-Vickers, who was visibly limping throughout extra time. The defender soldiered on as he tried to keep the […]
Unexplained Hampden Absence
NIR BITTON was not included in the squad at Hampden today. However, he was pictured with Kieran Tierney in the stands. https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1515675071473410051?s=20&t=r5yhsR1mYB7Q_TdrHYVurw Postecoglou has not said that the midfielder was injured, so his absence remains a mystery. Having Bitton on the bench would have been helpful. The Israeli could have been introduced to the game […]
Transfer Insider’s Cameron Carter-Vickers Update
CAMERON CARTER-VICKERS is still to decide on his future. The Spurs star, who’s on loan at Celtic, will likely depart the London club in the summer. Of course, Celtic have the option to buy the player in the summer, but the American may be tempted by other offers he may receive. It’s thought that there […]
Pundit Shines Different Perspective on Celtic Loss
JOHN HARTSON has encouraged Celtic fans to take the positives from Sunday afternoon’s result rather than focus on the negatives. The Rangers defeated Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final, but it’s not all doom and gloom in Paradise. Having won the League Cup in December, Celtic have the chance to secure the double in a […]
‘That’s Not How it Works’ Ange Rejects Media Question
IT WAS SUGGESTED to Ange Postecoglou that fatigue could be setting into his Celtic squad, but the Celtic manager dismissed this claim. Postecoglou’s style of football requires his players to constantly be chasing down the opposition to win the ball back. Players must be extremely fit to play in this system or risk injury. After […]
The Class Callum McGregor Action That Went Unnoticed
AFTER Bobby Madden blew his whistle for the final time, Callum McGregor brought the players together and started the huddle. The action went unnoticed, with many fans not realising this took place. After a disappointing result, the captain was keen to unite the players before returning to the dressing room. He wanted to reinforce the […]
Pundit Full of Praise for Ange’s Post-Match Gesture
MICHEAL STEWART was full of praise for Ange Postecoglou after shaking the referee’s hand after The Rangers defeated his side. Bobby Madden was terrible throughout the match. His decisions were laughable. It’s one of the worst refereeing performances I’ve seen, and I’ve said that a few times this season. After the match, Postecoglou could have […]
Postecoglou Hits Nail on Head After Derby Defeat
ANGE POSTECOGLOU disagrees that The Rangers dominated the game, saying both sides had their moments in the close encounter. The match’s outcome couldn’t be decided in ninety minutes, so an extra thirty were required. Postecoglou told Premier Sports after the game that he thought it was a ‘typical semi-final’ with the players too scared to […]