Emergency Editor Column: Celtic Stuck in Self Sabotage Timewarp
Whether Celtic stumble in Almaty next week or stagger across the line, there is no happy ending waiting on the Kazakh steppe. A victory would mask nothing. At best, qualification for the Champions League would deposit Celtic into the most lucrative tournament in world football with arguably the weakest squad the club has carried into […]
Celtic’s Security Clampdown: Safety, Spectacle or Sheer Stupidity?
Football clubs often talk about “matchday experience” with the earnest tone of a marketing executive unveiling a new product line. Yet for Celtic fans on Friday night against Falkirk, the experience wasn’t shaped by the goals on the pitch, but by the cold line of stewards standing in their path. This wasn’t a subtle tightening […]
From Celtic Park to Bern: Joshua’s Story Captures Europe’s Heart
In a sport too often bloodied by tribalism, soured by scandal and drenched in cynicism, every now and then, football throws up a moment so pure, so unfiltered in its innocence, that it cuts through the noise like a hymn in a hurricane. For 8-year-old Joshua McLaughlin, a wide-eyed Celtic supporter, that moment arrived not […]
Celtic Triumph: Away Fans Set to Return for St Patrick’s Day Weekend Glasgow Derby
The Glasgow Derby has always been more than just a football match. It’s a cultural epicentre, a 90-minute maelstrom of passion, history, and tribalism. And this St Patrick’s Day weekend, with away fans set to return, the fixture will once again have the edge that only a boisterous travelling support can bring. After a protracted […]
Celtic Found Gold in Transfer Market – So Why Have They Stopped Digging?
It started as a gold rush. Ange Postecoglou, with an encyclopedic knowledge of Japanese football, walked through the door at Celtic Park and immediately mined the J-League for its finest exports. Kyogo Furuhashi was first through the gates, a masterstroke signing who transformed Celtic’s attack. Then came Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda, each adding their […]
We Need to Talk About Greg Taylor
There’s a familiar irony in football: a player’s true worth is often only recognised once he’s gone. Greg Taylor might just be the next name on that list at Celtic. With Kieran Tierney confirmed to be rejoining the club in the summer on a free transfer from Arsenal, Taylor’s time at Celtic is winding down. […]
Editor Column: Brendan Rodgers Misdirected Celtic Fan Rant
Brendan Rodgers isn’t the kind of manager prone to public outbursts. He’s a chess player, always a move or two ahead of his critics. His post-match musings are usually symphonies of charm, diplomacy, and the occasional cutting remark disguised as wisdom. But after Celtic’s 3-0 win over St Mirren, Rodgers abandoned the script and hit […]
Atalanta’s Post-Celtic Rampage
The road to respectability in the Champions League is littered with hard lessons, stinging defeats, and moments that redefine a club’s standing on the European stage. For Celtic, this season’s campaign has delivered all of the above—but amidst the highs and lows, one night in Bergamo stands out as the lodestar guiding their resurgence. Let’s […]
Celtic’s Ridiculous Cash Grab is a Step Too Far
It’s the kind of decision that leaves you shaking your head in disbelief. Celtic, a club steeped in tradition and pride, has somehow found itself dabbling in the absurd with this latest merchandising move—a virtual slice of the pitch. Not an actual patch of turf you can cradle in your hands or stick in a […]
Carlton Cole is a Clown and Joe Hart Proves It
Carlton Cole’s tenure at Celtic stands as a stark reminder of the fine line between expectation and execution in football. When he arrived at Parkhead in October 2015, his name carried weight—formerly of West Ham and once an England international. But, as Cole soon found out, the Celtic faithful are not easily wooed by reputation […]
Celtic’s Blessing in Disguise
Sometimes, a wake-up call comes in unexpected places, and for Celtic, that came in the damp chill of Dingwall, rather than the bright lights of Dortmund. After a punishing lesson from Borussia, where Celtic were ruthlessly exposed by a side operating at a higher gear, the Ross County fixture was meant to be the perfect […]
Celtic vs Aberdeen: A Massive Fixture That Won’t Be Shown on Sky Sports
Celtic and Aberdeen are set to face off on October 19 in what promises to be one of the biggest fixtures in recent memory between the two clubs. Both sides are level on 21 points after seven games, making this clash at Celtic Park a significant one in the early title race. However, despite the […]
Inviting a Wolf to Dinner; Celtic in Europe and Domestic Dominance
Celtic’s 7-1 dismantling by Borussia Dortmund was a stark and painful reminder of the gulf between domestic dominance and European reality. We’ve seen this script unfold before—Barcelona, PSG, Atletico Madrid—all making light work of the Bhoys on big European nights. It’s part of the same brutal cycle under Brendan Rodgers: Celtic cruising in Scotland, only […]
We Need to Talk About Liam Scales
Liam Scales has been a curious case at Celtic—once viewed as a mere stopgap, now firmly entrenched in the heart of the defence. When Brendan Rodgers returned for his second spell, Scales’ future at Parkhead appeared all but written. He was on the brink of a move to Aberdeen, a club where he’d have likely […]
A New Era for Celtic TV: Inside the Huddle Offers Drama, Glory, and a Touch of Magic
Celtic have long embraced their history, but with the release of Inside the Huddle on their revamped Celtic TV, they’ve made a bold step into the future. Gone are the clunky DVDs gathering dust on fans’ shelves, replaced by a slick, digital offering that signals the dawn of a new era for how supporters will […]
We Urgently Need to Talk About Greg Taylor
As Greg Taylor quietly goes about his business as Celtic’s left back, it’s easy to overlook just how integral he has been to the club’s recent success. Yet, as January approaches, a strange paradox emerges: the left-back, one of the most consistent performers for both Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers, will be free to talk […]
SPFL Transparency is Useless Without Radical Reform
When Willie Collum took the hot seat on Wednesday in a Q&A session about the most contentious SPFL VAR decisions of August, it marked a shift in how Scottish football’s refereeing body is willing to be scrutinised. For many, this is a breath of fresh air. Collum, the newly-appointed head of referees, held his hands […]
More Than a Club: Bernard Ponsonby’s Powerful Reminder of Celtic’s True Purpose
When Bernard Ponsonby sat down with Celtic fan media outlet A Celtic State of Mind (ACSOM), I wasn’t expecting to be hit by the weight of his words—but I was. As someone who often gets lost in the whirlwind of transfer rumours, tactical debates, and the business side of football, the former STV political correspondent’s […]
Cult Hero to Celtic Icon; The Rise of Daizen Maeda
In a team built on relentless energy and a never-say-die spirit, there is no better embodiment of those values than Daizen Maeda. The Japanese forward has become a beloved figure at Celtic Park, and his rise to cult hero status to Celtic Icon has been swift and undeniable. The man whose spirit animal is seemingly […]
Total Domination: Celtic’s Triumph Highlights Growing Gap – Big Match Verdict
Celtic 3, Rangers 0 – The Bhoys secured yet another commanding victory over their Glasgow rivals, but this one felt different. This wasn’t the typical fiery, high-stakes Glasgow derby we’ve come to expect. Instead, it resembled a routine SPFL match. Sure, we’ve seen Celtic rack up 5-0 and 5-1 wins over Rangers in recent years, […]