Why Arne Engels Doesn’t Think Rangers’ Cup Final Penalty Appeals Matter
Celtic midfielder Arne Engels doesn’t think Rangers’ cup final penalty appeals matter because the Hoops would have come back anyway had the Ibrox club gone 4-3 up from the spot. At the beginning of the first period of extra time, with the score poised at 3-3, Liam Scales looked to have tugged the shirt of […]
Brendan Rodgers Dispels Dermot Desmond ‘Myth’
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has sought to dispel the ‘myth’ that major shareholder Dermot Desmond is not particularly involved with the club and has little to no interest in it. It comes after the Parkhead boss revealed he met with Desmond, Chief Executive Michael Nicholson, and Chief Financial Officer Chris McKay in Dublin on Tuesday […]
Arne Engels Slams Post-League Cup Final Media Narrative
Celtic midfielder Arne Engels has slammed the media narrative following Celtic’s dramatic Premier Sports Cup final victory last weekend. The Hoops took home their first piece of silverware of the season after playing out an enthralling six-goal thriller with Rangers, which went all the way to spot-kicks. Much of the focus after last Sunday has […]
Chris Sutton’s Big January 2nd Warning to Philippe Clement
Former Celtic striker turned pundit Chris Sutton thinks Philippe Clement has to beat the Hoops on January 2, or his time at Rangers will be over. After Sunday’s enthralling Premier Sports Cup final, the Belgian has now failed to get the better of Brendan Rodgers in six attempts. Pressure is mounting on Clement, who really […]
Alistair Johnston Using Past Experience to Remain Wary of Rangers’ Title Threat
Alistair Johnston isn’t getting complacent about Celtic’s title charge and remains wary of Rangers’ threat. The right-back came off 70 minutes into Sunday’s enthralling Premier Sports Cup final. Soccer Football – Scottish League Cup – Final – Celtic v Rangers – Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain – December 15, 2024 Celtic’s Alistair Johnston REUTERS/Russell Cheyne […]
Celtic to Make Profit on Flop 2022 Ange Postecoglou Signing
Celtic will make a profit on flop Ange Postecoglou signing Alexandro Bernabei. The left-back joined the Hoops in the summer of 2022 as competition for Greg Taylor. Bernabei, however, struggled to settle into life in Glasgow and failed to set the heather alight. He left the Hoops on loan earlier this year, signing for Brazilian […]
How the English Media Rated Kieran Tierney Upon Arsenal Return
All indications point towards an emotional Kieran Tierney-Celtic reunion next summer. Reports last night stated that the left-back could be on his way back to Glasgow. Arsenal don’t look like they’ll extend his one-year contract, meaning he’ll be a free agent come the end of the season. Currently earning £120,000, the 27-year-old is willing to […]
Alistair Johnston Explains Why Celtic Have an ‘Underlying confidence’ in Big Games
Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston thinks he and his teammates have an ‘underlying confidence’ that they can always win big games no matter the circumstance. That was no more apparent than in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final when Rangers pushed the Bhoys all the way to penalties. Philippe Clement’s men went ahead near the end of […]
Chris Sutton Rejects Strange Rangers Cup Final Theory
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has rejected the notion that it would have been good for the Scottish game if Rangers won Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final. The Hoops faced Philippe Clement’s men in what turned out to be a Glasgow derby for the ages as the city’s big two played out a six-goal thriller. […]
‘We’ll just see’ – Celtic Star in Fresh Injury Sweat for Tannadice
Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston is an injury doubt for this weekend’s trip to face Dundee United at Tannadice. It comes after the Canadian was withdrawn 70 minutes into Sunday’s dramatic Premier Sports Cup final against Rangers. The Hoops emerged victorious from the topsy turvy Hampden showdown, picking up the first part of what fans hope […]
Stephen McGowan Clarifies Tierney’s Arsenal Wage With Celtic Return on the Cards
Reputable Scottish football journalist Stephen McGowan has clarified Kieran Tierney’s Arsenal wage ahead of a potential return to Celtic. It was reported last night that the left-back could make a sensational homecoming, with him due to become a free agent next summer after Arsenal chose not to exercise their one-year extension option in his contract. […]
Celtic Closely Monitor Norwegian Winger Who Plays Alongside Stefan Johansen
Celtic have closely followed Norwegian winger Sondre Ørjasæter throughout the past year ahead of the January transfer window. The 21-year-old, who plies his trade for Eliterserien outfit Sarpsborg 08, scored five goals and set up seven across 28 appearances in the Norwegian top flight in 2024. Such a return gets even more impressive, considering his […]
‘Matter of time’ – Jack Butland’s Celtic Warning
Jack Butland has warned Celtic that it’s only a matter of time before city rivals Rangers get one over on them. It comes after the Hoops defeated the Ibrox club on penalties in Sunday’s tightly contested Premier Sports Cup final. Brendan Rodgers’ side didn’t play to the best of their abilities, failing to take control […]
Officials Announced for Celtic’s Trip to Tannadice; Strange SFA Omission
After the highs of Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final and a night at the darts on Monday, Celtic will soon set their sights on Dundee United. The Hoops travel to Tannadice on Sunday, facing the Arabs for the first time this season. Strangely, over the course of his two spells as Parkhead gaffer, Brendan Rodgers […]
Alexandro Bernabei Celtic Exit Latest
On-loan Celtic left-back Alexandro Bernabei’s rise to prominence in Brazil has been well documented. The Argentine joined top-flight outfit Internacional at the beginning of the year, for whom he vastly impressed. Bernabei made 25 appearances for the Porto Alegre side, scoring three goals and registering five assists. The 24-year-old established himself as one of the […]
Listen: Peter Grant’s Priceless Reaction to Schmeichel’s Penalty Heroics
Celtic fans would be forgiven for covering their eyes during Sunday’s penalty shootout in the Premier Sports Cup final against Rangers. It was a tense affair after a thrilling 120 minutes of football, and the Bhoys eventually emerged from Hampden victorious. Adam Idah, Callum McGregor, Arne Engels, Reo Hatate, and Daizen Maeda all clinically netted […]
World Media React to Celtic’s ‘Thrilling’ Cup Final Victory; Rangers at ‘Breaking point’
Celtic’s thrilling Premier Sports Cup final victory over Rangers on Sunday was one for the ages. With six goals, drama, contentious decisions, and a penalty shootout, the Hampden showdown didn’t disappoint. The Hoops weren’t at the races from the off. Other than a brief 10 to 15-minute spell in the second 45, they didn’t conjure […]
Revealed: What Brendan Rodgers Told His Players at Half-time in the Cup Final
Watching Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final from the stands, home, and beyond, Celtic fans knew something needed to change at half-time. While the Hoops dominated the ball in the opening 45 minutes, they failed to break down a stubborn, well-drilled Rangers side, who took their chance when they got it, capitalising on Greg Taylor’s loose […]
Sky Sports’ Hilarious Celtic Basketball Blunder
Sky Sports have been prone to a few Scottish football blunders over the years, with the latest involving Celtic. After their dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup final on Sunday, the Hoops return to league duty this weekend. As they embark upon another hectic run of fixtures, the Bhoys […]
Why Jack Butland Wanted to ‘Feel the hurt’ of Watching Celtic Lift the Cup on Sunday
Jack Butland was one of only a few Rangers players who stayed behind to watch Celtic lift the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday afternoon. It was a topsy-turvy, drama-filled final from which the Hoops eventually emerged victorious after penalty kicks. Rangers stopped the Bhoys from really getting into their groove. Although they played well, they […]