Report – Celtic Could Replace O’Riley With Previous Midfield Target
Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley is not short of transfer interest this summer. Just yesterday, the Hoops were said to have booted out a cheeky £15m bid from Europa League winners Atalanta for the attacking midfielder. If O’Riley does go, Brendan Rodgers will likely have to delve into the transfer market to replace him. Aside from […]
Former Celtic Hero Speaks the Mind of Every Football Fan After Wednesday Night Shocker
As Celtic fans patiently await the Hoops’ return to competitive action for the new season, their attention has turned to the European Championships in Germany. The tournament has in no way been a classic, and it has thrown up some rather questionable refereeing decisions so far. Stuart Armstrong was denied a blatant penalty in Scotland’s […]
Why The Exit of Fringe Celt Might Be Delayed
As well as bringing new talent in this summer, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is keen to offload several players not in his plans. Sead Haksabanovic completed a move to Malmo a few weeks ago but since then, there has been minimal transfer activity in Glasgow’s east end. Reports about potential acquisitions have been widespread, as […]
Celtic Teenager Given Under-19 Euros Call-up
It has been quite the week for young Celtic midfielder Francis Turley. The teenager has been training with the first team recently and came on for the last half-hour of Wednesday’s thrilling 6-4 win over Queen’s Park. It was an impressive cameo from Turley, who managed to get himself on the scoresheet with a tidy […]
Watch: Scott Brown’s Ayr United Troll Ex Rangers ‘Keeper in Derby Victory
After securing an impressive 1-1 draw against Celtic last Friday night, Scott Brown’s Ayr United took on Kilmarnock in a local derby yesterday. It was the gaffer’s first experience of the Ayrshire rivalry and he emerged victorious, much like he continually did in Glasgow for Celtic against Rangers. Ayr hosted the match and came away […]
Kyogo Explains the Reasons Behind His Pre-season Form
Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi has been on fire in pre-season, netting four goals in just two games. The Japanese frontman netted from the spot against Ayr last Friday before bagging a hat-trick at the City Stadium midweek. Kyogo is hungry for more, and recently explained how he has hit the ground running in the new […]
Brendan Rodgers Sets the Rocco Vata Record Straight; Confirms Guarantees Were Made
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has set the record straight on Rocco Vata’s Celtic exit. The teenager completed a move to English Championship side Watford last Friday after he knocked back the offer of a new contract with the Hoops. Rodgers has lifted the lid on the details of the proposal given to Vata. “Rocco was […]
English Championship Side Emerge in Race For Oh Hyeon-gyu
As important as it is for Celtic to add to their squad this transfer window, offloading fringe players who aren’t in Brendan Rodgers’ plans is equally as critical. Sead Haksbanovic recently left for Malmo while Rocco Vata’s exit to English Championship outfit Watford was confirmed last Friday. There are a few other players who could […]
Alistair Johnston Gets Deserved Copa America Recognition
Canada’s Copa America dream ended in the early hours of Wednesday morning as they were defeated 2-0 by Lionel Messi’s Argentina. Jesse Marsch’s men held their own throughout their run to the semi-finals, and could still come away with something to show for their valiant efforts when they play Uruguay in the third-place play-off at […]
Fabrizio Romano Gives Carl Starfelt Update Amid Celtic Links
Celtic’s need for defensive reinforcements was no more coherent than in their friendly with Queen’s Park last night. The Hoops conceded four goals against the Scottish Championship side in a game filled with as many positives as negatives. In the United States versus the likes of Chelsea and Man City, the Celts will need to […]
Ex Celtic Flop Caught Up in Strange Amateur Appearance
While several greats have passed through the Parkhed gates to ply their trade for Celtic, others have been sub-par. Countless players signed by the club have failed to meet expectations and flop, Daniel Arzani being one. The winger spent two years on loan at Celtic from Manchester City but was plagued by injury. He made […]
“It’s never a friendly” – Brendan Rodgers Urges Players to Take Pre-season Seriously
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has urged his players to take pre-season seriously. It comes amid the Hoops enduring contrasting fortunes in their opening two friendlies. A 1-1 stalemate with Ayr United on Friday got the players back into the swing of things, while last night’s 6-4 victory was littered with positives and negatives. Rodgers wanted much […]
Scott Brown Makes Interesting Claim About When Callum McGregor Will Retire
A modern-day Celtic legend, Callum McGregor is one of the best players to come out of the club’s academy in years. The 31-year-old has played over 460 times for the Hoops, winning 22 major trophies along the way. He leads by example and took over from Scott Brown as captain seamlessly. McGregor’s miraculous recovery at […]
The Fringe Celt Quietly Impressing in Pre-season
Brought in from Valerenga for £2.5m last summer, Odin Holm didn’t quite live up to his ‘wonder-kid’ reputation during his first year with Celtic. Despite a promising start to life in Glasgow with a few impressive cameos, Holm never got going amid injuries and squad competition, ending the campaign with just 13 first-team appearances to […]
Brendan Rodgers Impressed By Kyogo’s Pre-season Form; Bodes Well
Kyogo Furuhashi has been a standout for Celtic in pre-season so far. A hat-trick against Queen’s Park last night took the Japanese frontman’s tally to four in just two friendly appearances. The centre-forward looks reborn after somewhat of a disappointing campaign last time out. His manager Brendan Rodgers has been pleased with how sharp he has […]
Kristoffer Ajer Turns Golf Caddy in Surprising Celtic Link-up
In a surprising link-up yesterday, former Celtic centre-back Kristoffer Ajer turned Stuart Armtrong’s golf caddy. The Genesis Scottish Open takes place this weekend in Troon, but a few days before the competition begins, celebs and professionals from other sports are allowed to play the course. Armstrong, who is now a free agent after recently departing […]
“Wonderful” Celtic Teenager Singled Out By Brendan Rodgers After First Senior Goal
Celtic defeated Queen’s Park by six goals to four in their second friendly of pre-season last night. It was a thrilling encounter for the neutral but from a green-and-white perspective, there were several positives and negatives to take from the game. Brendan Rodgers was in no way impressed by his side’s pressing, giving a frank […]
Report – Mohamed Elyounoussi Has Low-ball Release Clause This Summer
Former Celtic attacker Mohamed Elyounoussi has a surprisingly low release clause this summer. Despite being linked with a return to Glasgow last year, the Norwegian joined FC Copenhagen as a free agent. The signing turned out to be rather shrewd from the Danish side as Elyounoussi went on to majorly impress last season. He scored […]
Brendan Rodgers Gives Frank Assessment of Celtic’s Queen’s Park Friendly
Celtic secured their first win of the new campaign last night as they defeated Scottish Championship outfit Queen’s Park by six goals to four. Kyogo netted a hat-trick in the Wednesday evening thriller as Oh Hyeon-gyu, Matt O’Riley, and young Francis Turley also got in on the act. In terms of goalscoring, there were a […]
Andy Rojas Responds to Celtic Interest; Admits He Wants European Move
Talented young Costa Rican frontman Andy Rojas is one of several players to have been linked with a move to Celtic this summer. The teenager recently played at the Copa America, where he became the youngest player to represent his country at the tournament. After returning from the Copa to his club Herediano, speculation of […]