Confirmed Starting XI: Two Changes As Shock Defender Starts
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has named his Celtic starting 11 to face St Mirren this afternoon at Celtic Park, with the Hoops looking to go four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. With Daizen Maeda and Liam Scales both ruled out of the game with injuries, Rodgers has made two changes, but […]
Callum McGregor Addresses Injury Recovery and Fitness
Callum McGregor has discussed his return from injury and current fitness post-match this afternoon. With McGregor playing his first game since February against Dundee this afternoon, the Celtic captain came off the bench for the last 25 minutes at Ibrox. The Celtic captain suffered an Achilles injury at Celtic Park against Tony Docherty’s side and […]
Rodgers Sets Sights on Final Glasgow Derby
Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he sees the final Glasgow derby of the season at Celtic Park as an opportunity to create a gap between Celtic and Rangers in the title race. With just seven league matches remaining, Celtic will face Rangers again in the top six split, with the game likely to decide the […]
Neil Lennon Hits Out At Philippe Clement’s Post-Match Comments
Neil Lennon has responded to Rangers manager Philippe Clement’s comments post-match on the decision to award Celtic and Rangers each a penalty. With Clement unhappy with the decision to award a penalty for the handball, Lennon was baffled by his reaction to the VAR intervention in the game. Lennon said: [Sky Sports], “When I first […]
Rodgers Praises Alistair Johnston’s Defending After Controversial Penalty Decision
Brendan Rodgers has questioned John Beaton’s decision to overrule his own on-field decision after VAR intervention. Beaton initially booked Fabio Silva for diving, but after a VAR review, awarded a penalty to Rangers with Rodgers unsure why Beaton changed his initial decision. Rodgers said: [Sky Sports], “The penalty changes the momentum of the game slightly […]
Chris Sutton Labels Rangers Penalty “Embarrassing”
Chris Sutton has hit out at John Beaton’s decision to award a penalty to Rangers after a VAR review Despite Beaton initially booking Fabio Silva for diving after a VAR on-field review, the Scottish referee awarded Rangers a penalty. Sutton said: (X), “Incredible game. Great advert for Scottish football👏👏Celtic controlled the first half and should […]
Watch: Adam Idah Goal Against Rangers
Adam Idah added Celtic’s third goal in a 3-3 draw. With Rangers equalising to make the game 2-2, Idah put Celtic ahead instantaneously. A pass from Paulo Bernardo found Idah in the Rangers’ box, with the Irishman rifling a powerful strike past Jack Butland in the Rangers goal. 🗣️ "THIS GAME IS MENTAL." Celtic lead […]
Rangers Given Yet Another Questionable Penalty
Rangers have been awarded yet another questionable penalty, with Fabio Silva going down in the box. Despite referee John Beaton initially booking Silva for diving, VAR intervened, with Rangers being awarded a penalty despite minimal contact, at best, from Alistair Johnston. What John Beaton saw from VAR is beyond confusing, as it was clear that […]
Watch: Matt O’Riley Panenka Penalty Goal
Matt O’Riley has extended Celtic’s lead, putting the Hoops 2-0 up after confidently slotting a Panenka penalty down the middle of the goal past Jack Butland. After a VAR check for a Connor Goldson handball, Celtic were awarded a penalty, with O’Riley leaving no doubt from the spot. Despite Celtic struggling this season to put […]
Watch: Daizen Maeda Give Celtic The Lead In Glasgow Derby
Daizen Maeda has given Celtic the lead against Rangers just 21 seconds into the match at Ibrox. A James Tavernier no-look pass from a Joe Hart clearance deflected off Maeda and passed Jack Butland in the Rangers goal, leaving him with no chance. Maeda’s high press caught the Rangers captain by surprise, despite the Japanese […]
Rodgers Explains “Logical” Callum McGregor Decision
Brendan Rodgers has revealed the thinking behind his decision not to start Callum McGregor against Rangers at Ibrox this afternoon. With many Celtic supporters hopeful that McGregor would start the Glasgow derby, some fans were left disappointed at the decision to name him on the bench. However, in all honesty, if McGregor was even at […]
Tomoki Iwata Given Huge Chance To Cement Starting Spot
Tomoki Iwata has been given the biggest opportunity of his Celtic career as he starts against Rangers at Ibrox. With Callum McGregor failing to fully recover from an Achilles injury suffered against Dundee in February, the Scottish midfielder makes the bench. With Iwata impressing in McGregor’s absence, today’s Glasgow derby presents the Japanese midfielder with […]
Paulo Bernardo Opens Up About Historic Fabio Silva Rivalry
Paulo Bernardo and Fabio Silva have been separated since childhood with each coming through opposing academies in Portugal. Bernardo emerged from Benfica, while Silva graduated from Porto’s academy. This afternoon, they’ll clash in the Glasgow derby, representing Celtic and Rangers, respectively. Ahead of the match, the Portuguese midfielder delved into their long-standing rivalry. Bernardo said: […]
Kennedy Highlights Livingston’s “Time-Wasting” Despite Win
John Kennedy spoke out against Livingston’s time-wasting post-match after Celtic’s 3-0 win. Despite winning comfortably in the end, after a poor first half display, David Martindale’s side’s use of tactics, such as wasting time, clearly annoyed Kennedy. Kennedy said: [Daily Record], “At the end of the day it’s about entertainment and pleasing the fans. Sometimes […]
Kennedy Adresses Callum McGregor Return Date
John Kennedy has spoken about the return of Callum McGregor, with the Scottish midfielder currently sidelined through injury. With McGregor rumoured to be back for next Sunday’s Glasgow derby, Kennedy gave an interesting answer, keeping his cards close to his chest and not giving any details away to Rangers. Kennedy said: [BBC Sportsound] “Will Callum […]
Kennedy Provides Insight Into Squad Mentality
John Kennedy spoke post-match against Livingston about the Celtic squad mentality when struggling in games. After a poor first half on the artificial pitch, many could have been forgiven for thinking that Celtic would have struggled in the second, but that simply was not the case, and Kennedy highlighted the positive mental strength at the […]
Kennedy Praises “Relentless Attack” In 3-0 Win
Celtic assistant manager John Kennedy was full of praise for the Hoops’ attack in Celtic’s 3-0 win over Livingston. With three goals in the second half, the Hoops managed to turn it around after a disappointing first half, with goals from Paulo Bernardo, Matt O’Riley, and a Jamie Brandon own goal. Nicolas Kuhn, in particular, […]
Watch: Bernardo’s Thunderous Strike
Paulo Bernardo doubled Celtic’s lead with a thunderous strike just outside the Livingston box. After a quick one-two with Matt O’Riley, Bernardo found himself in plenty of space in the 72nd minute with the opportunity to take a shot at goal, too hard to pass up for the Portuguese playmaker. Despite a disappointing few months, […]
Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd Clash Over Penalty Denial
Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd refused to agree on whether Celtic should have been awarded a penalty in the first half. Unsurprisingly Boyd refused to believe that Kyogo Furhashi was fouled despite Michael Devlin failing to touch the ball. He said: [Sky Sports], “So, you had to look at it numerous times, still couldn’t make […]
Watch: Celtic Take The Lead Against Livingston
Celtic have taken the lead against Livingston in the 49th minute thanks to a Jamie Brandon own goal. The Hoops started the half with intent, and Nicolas Kuhn was able to dispossess Steven Bradley, leading to a mix-up in the Livingston defence. Kuhn played a cross into the box, causing a scramble, with Reo Hatate […]