Photos: Balikwisha Says His Goodbyes – Next Stop Celtic
Michel Ange Balikwisha’s transfer to Celtic is now all but confirmed after the winger said his goodbyes to Antwerp fans and teammates on Sunday afternoon. The Belgian champions secured a 2-1 victory over Mechelen, but Balikwisha played no part in the match. Instead, the 24-year-old used the post-game moment to wave farewell, with Belgian media […]
Report: Nottingham Forest Want Brendan Rodgers; Nuno Set for Sack
Brendan Rodgers has been named as Nottingham Forest’s top target to replace Nuno Espirito Santo — but the Celtic manager has made it abundantly clear he isn’t going anywhere. [SunSport] Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, who reportedly holds Rodgers in high regard, is preparing to part ways with Nuno after a breakdown in their relationship. Reports […]
‘Buzzing’ – Kieran Tierney’s Brilliant Saturday Night Celtic Post
Celtic’s 3-0 win over Livingston wasn’t just about Benjamin Nygren’s brace or Johnny Kenny’s first Parkhead goal. It was also a day to remember for young academy prospect Colby Donavan, who made his senior debut in front of a packed Celtic Park. The teenager was handed his chance by Brendan Rodgers in the closing stages […]
Deal Agreed: Balikwisha Set to Join Celtic
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Brilliant Green Brigade Flashpoint During Livingston Game
Green Brigade sent a message to the Celtic f.c. board on Saturday afternoon
Rodgers Makes Incredible Celtic U-Turn
Nobody – and we mean nobody – saw this Celtic starting XI coming. Brendan Rodgers has ripped up expectations and named a radically altered side to face Livingston at Celtic Park, resting the majority of his first-choice players with one eye firmly on Tuesday’s make-or-break Champions League playoff in Kazakhstan. Eight changes tell their own […]
Green Brigade’s Brilliant Friday Night Statement
Celtic’s ultras have stepped in on the eve of Saturday’s Premiership match against Livingston, calling for unity in the stands while keeping pressure firmly on the board. The Green Brigade, through their North Curve channel, released a Friday night message confirming a planned tifo display for the clash at Celtic Park. Fans in the North […]
Celtic v Kairat Match Highlights
Celtic’s Champions League hopes remain finely balanced after a frustrating 0-0 draw with Kairat Almaty at Parkhead. Brendan Rodgers marked his 800th game in management but there was little to celebrate on a night that saw Celtic struggle for fluency and composure in front of goal. The Hoops dominated possession yet failed to translate control […]
One in, One Out: Celtic Transfer News Finally Picks Up
Marco Tilio’s time at Celtic is effectively over, with the Australian winger sealing a switch to Rapid Vienna after weeks of waiting. Austrian outlet Kurier.at revealed the move on Tuesday, confirming Celtic have finally sanctioned the deal after initially holding back due to a lack of wide options. The transfer comes in the form of […]
Celtic Transfer Latest: Agreement in Principle Reached for Antwerp Winger
Celtic’s long-running chase for Michel Ange Balikwisha has taken another twist after reports from Belgium suggested an agreement in principle has been reached. Sacha Tavolieri, a well-connected Belgian journalist, claimed on Wednesday afternoon that Celtic and Royal Antwerp have struck a deal over the winger’s departure. According to Tavolieri, a medical had even been pencilled […]
Celtic v Kairat: TNT Sports TV Details, Kick-Off and Playoff First Leg Preview
Celtic’s Champions League hopes hinge on a crucial playoff tie against Kairat Almaty, with the first leg taking place tonight at Celtic Park. Kick-off is 8pm, with live coverage on TNT Sports 1. The return leg is set for next Tuesday in Kazakhstan, where the Hoops will hope to take an advantage. The Glasgow side […]
Former Leicester Man Spotted at Celtic’s Lennoxtown Training Base
Celtic’s preparations for the crucial Champions League playoff against Kairat Almaty had an extra layer of intrigue on Tuesday morning. Training at Lennoxtown was business as usual — high intensity, sharp drills, Rodgers and his coaches barking his instructions — but there was an unfamiliar face watching on from the sidelines. The sight of a […]
Celtic Transfers News Live: The Hoops Are Set for a Very Busy End to the Window
The summer transfer window is closing next Monday and for Celtic, the business end promises drama, speculation and — hopefully — key reinforcements. Welcome to our Celtic transfer live blog, where you’ll find every rumour, update and breaking story as it happens. Beyond the headlines, the focus for Celtic remains clear: reinforcements are needed out […]
Celtic Transfer News Hots Up with Jamie Vardy Keen on Rodgers Reunion
Jamie Vardy could be about to swap the Premier League for the Scottish Premiership, with reports claiming the veteran striker has his “heart set” on a move to Celtic. The 38-year-old, who enjoyed major success under Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City, is said to be desperate for a Parkhead switch before the transfer window closes. […]
Celtic Make Contact Over Ambitious Calvin Stengs Deal
At CeltsAreHere we make it our business to dig into every Celtic transfer rumour that surfaces. Some stand up, many don’t. This summer alone we’ve chased plenty of names that led to cul-de-sacs, but our digging has also put us ahead of the curve – breaking the news that Callum Osmand was on his way […]
Confirmed: Celtic Set for Surprise September Reunion
Celtic’s path in the Premier Sports Cup has thrown up a familiar face. The Hoops have been drawn away to Partick Thistle in the quarter-finals, where they will come up against their former defender Mark Wilson, now in charge at Firhill. The tie will take place on the weekend of September 20–21, with the Jags […]
Kairat Almaty Incredible Collapse Ahead of Celtic Tie
Celtic’s Champions League play-off opponents Kairat Almaty arrive in Glasgow under a cloud after suffering a damaging league defeat just days before the first leg. The Kazakh champions looked to be cruising on Saturday when Edmilson Santos struck twice to put them 2-0 up against Yelimey Semey. However, what should have been a routine win […]
Christopher Jullien Drops New Celtic Star His Seal of Approval
It was a day Dane Murray will never forget. Hours after putting pen to paper on a new contract with Celtic, the academy graduate marked the occasion by scoring in a 4-1 League Cup victory over Falkirk that booked the Hoops’ place in the quarter-finals. The 22-year-old, who has endured a stop-start development in recent […]
Celtic Champions League Ticket Update
Celtic Park is on the verge of another European sell-out as tickets for Wednesday night’s Champions League playoff against Kairat have almost completely gone. Sales were initially sluggish when general tickets went on sale on Thursday, but the last few days have seen demand surge, with only a handful now left. By kick-off, Paradise will […]
Brendan Rodgers Forced to Respond to Bizarre Celtic Conspiracy Theory
Brendan Rodgers has laughed off suggestions he was making some sort of statement by not wearing his Celtic tie during last weekend’s 2-0 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie. The Celtic manager’s choice of attire sparked chatter among a section of supporters already on edge over the lack of incoming transfers, with two weeks left before […]