What Awaits Celtic in Kairat Almaty Showdown: Hoops Champions League Opponents
Celtic now know their Champions League playoff fate — a two-legged battle with Kazakh champions Kairat Almaty after the Central Asians edged Slovan Bratislava in a tense penalty shootout. It’s a first-ever competitive meeting between the sides, and Brendan Rodgers’ men will face a gruelling ~7,000-mile round trip to the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau […]
Celtic Face Nightmare Champions League Scenario
Celtic’s route to the Champions League group stage has been confirmed – and it’s a brutal one. The Hoops will face Kazakh side Kairat Almaty in the play-off round, with a gruelling travel schedule thrown into the mix just days before the first Glasgow derby of the season. Kairat edged through their third-round tie against […]
Rangers in Celtic Panic; Fixture U-Turn Confirmed
Rangers have performed a U-turn on their plans to postpone their league clash with St Mirren, with the fixture now confirmed for Sunday, 24th August – right in the middle of their Champions League playoff schedule. Officially, the decision has been framed as a willingness to “get games played” and keep momentum, but it’s hard […]
Boyd Nears Full Meltdown as He Imagines Worst-Case Celtic Scenario
Kris Boyd has never been one to keep his emotions in check when it comes to Rangers – but after just two league games of the season, the former Ibrox striker is already sounding the alarm. Speaking to SunSport, Boyd was visibly rattled by Rangers’ stuttering start. Philippe Clement’s replacement in the dugout has opened […]
Rodgers’ ‘People Don’t Like Me’ Claim Fuels Celtic PR Criticism
Brendan Rodgers’ claim last weekend that “some people here at Celtic don’t like me” has sparked a reaction across the media, with veteran pundit and journalist Peter Martin suggesting the Celtic boss is being fed only the negative side of public opinion. Speaking after the 2-0 win against Aberdeen the Celtic manager said: “There’ll always […]
Blockbuster Juve Contract Looms for Matt O’Riley
Matt O’Riley could be about to land one of the biggest contracts of his career – and Celtic are set to benefit if the move goes through. The former Hoops midfielder, who left Glasgow for Brighton in a £25m deal last summer, is firmly on Juventus’ radar ahead of the new season. Italian reports claim […]
Sunday Night Lennon Miller Transfer Update
Udinese are pressing ahead with a move to sign Motherwell’s Lennon Miller in a deal worth around £4.5 million, according to Stephen McGowan. The Serie A outfit are keen to bring the highly-rated Scottish midfielder to Italy, with talks understood to be progressing. For Celtic, it’s a situation that raises more questions than answers. CeltsAreHere […]
Kieran Tierney’s Brilliant Sunday Night Message to Celtic Support
Kieran Tierney has taken to Instagram to thank Celtic supporters after a good afternoon at Pittodrie, which saw him battle illness to help his side to a 2–0 win over Aberdeen. The Hoops defender, who returned to the club this summer, posted on Sunday night: “Great win today, thank you for the support.” It was […]
We Need to Talk About Adam Idah
When Celtic spent £9m to bring the Republic of Ireland striker back to Parkhead permanently, it was a clear statement of faith from Brendan Rodgers and the board. The logic was simple – he had shown enough in his loan spell to justify being part of the club’s long-term attacking plans. But as we feel […]
Chris Sutton’s Brilliant Instant Reaction to Nygren’s First Celtic Goal
Celtic have taken the lead at Pittodrie with new signing Benji Nygren bagging his first goal for the club – and it came courtesy of a moment of quality from returning hero Kieran Tierney. The Swedish midfielder showed sharp instincts to get in front of his marker and finish from close range, but it was […]
One Change – Celtic Starting XI vs Aberdeen
Celtic have confirmed their starting XI for today’s lunchtime showdown against Aberdeen at Pittodrie, with Brendan Rodgers naming a strong side as the champions look to maintain momentum. Kick-off is at 12:30pm in what promises to be a fiery Scottish Premiership contest. Kasper Schmeichel keeps his place between the sticks, bringing his vast experience to […]
€14m Contract Clause Slapped on Former Celtic Attacker
Former Celtic loanee Timo Weah has signed for Olympique Marseille on loan from Juventus, with a €14m obligation to buy included in the agreement. Fabrizio Romano reports the package will see Marseille pay €1m for the initial loan, with the permanent clause automatically triggered next summer. A further €3m in add-ons and a sell-on clause […]
Controversial Kyogo Moment Seven Minutes into Birmingham Championship Debut
Kyogo Furuhashi’s new chapter in England got off to a lively – and slightly frustrating – start on Friday night as Birmingham City kicked off their Championship campaign against Ipswich Town. Few Celtic supporters would have believed, just 12 months ago, that their talismanic forward would not only have left the club but done so […]
Celtic Slapped with SPFL Sanction: More to Come
The SPFL has wasted no time flexing its disciplinary muscle this season, issuing an early sanction to Celtic over pyrotechnic use at a home match against St Mirren. Celtic were found to have breached SPFL Rules H36 and H37, which specifically prohibit the use of pyrotechnics at league fixtures. The breach occurred during the Celtic’s […]
Frustrating Celtic Park Surprise Ahead of Flag Day
As thousands of Celtic fans stream towards Parkhead for today’s SPFL opener and flag unfurling against St Mirren, a surprising sight is greeting them — and not in a good way. Large sections of the iconic banners draped around Celtic Park are conspicuously absent, leaving parts of the stadium looking bare and unfinished. The issue […]
Watch: Chris Sutton’s One Liner Causes Kris Boyd Visible Pain
The Scottish Premiership returned with a bang on Saturday night — and not in the way Rangers fans had hoped. Russell Martin’s side were held to a 1-1 draw by Motherwell at Fir Park, and while the post-match reaction focused on the underwhelming performance, it was Chris Sutton’s on-air trolling of Kris Boyd that stole […]
Celtic Fans Set for Special Sunday Reunion
Celtic return to competitive action today as they welcome St Mirren to Celtic Park for their Scottish Premiership curtain-raiser. Kick-off is set for 4:30pm, live on Sky Sports, as the champions look to start their title defence in style. It’s Flag Day in the east end of Glasgow. After coasting to four titles in a […]
Report: Odsonne Edouard’s Bargain Transfer Fee
Odsonne Edouard’s time at Crystal Palace looks to be coming to an end, with the former Celtic striker now on the fringes at Selhurst Park and facing the exit door this summer. The Frenchman, who joined Palace in 2021 after a hugely successful spell in Glasgow, has struggled to hold down a consistent starting place […]
Celtic and Deadline Day
Celtic are officially on the clock. With the summer transfer window slamming shut on September 1st — just one month from today — the club face a stark reality: the squad is not ready. Brendan Rodgers will lead Celtic into a make-or-break period in August with a team still light in key areas and burdened […]
The Curious Case of Lennon Miller
At the turn of the year, it seemed inevitable Celtic would make a real play for Motherwell’s Lennon Miller when the summer window opened. The midfielder was one of the standout young players in the SPFL last season, and the links to Celtic were concrete. Fast forward to the start of August, with the Scottish […]