Watch: Celtic Confusingly Denied Penalty
Celtic were denied a penalty in the first half against Livingston which appeared to be a clear foul on Kyogo Furuhashi. With the Japanese striker picking up the ball from an Alistair Johnston cross along the Livingston box, Michael Devlin fouled Kyogo from behind without making any contact with the ball. Don Robertson failed to […]
Celtic Fans Unveil Easter Rising Banner at Livingston
Celtic supporters have unveiled an Easter Rising inspired banner pre-match against Livingston. With lyrics from the song “Freedom’s Sons,” the banner read: “Born into slavery, they were freedom’s sons.” With today’s game taking place on Easter Sunday, a number of supporters have paid recognition to the Easter Rising in Ireland, which took place from April […]
“Its Time To Unleash Him” – Kennedy Previews Celtic Midfielder’s Return
John Kennedy has spoken in detail about Reo Hatate’s return from injury ahead of the match against Livingston. Hatate starts this afternoon against Livingston, and Kennedy confirmed that the Japanese midfielder did take part in a bounce game last week. Kennedy said: [Celtic TV], “We’ve missed him for large parts of the season and I […]
Kevin Thomson Highlights “Quality” Celtic Duo
Former Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson has highlighted two Celtic players as the best in Scotland. Thomson was full of praise for Cameron Carter-Vickers and Callum McGregor, with Carter-Vickers starting this afternoon against Livingston, while McGregor himself missed the game but is said to be in contention for the Glasgow Derby next weekend. Thomson said [BBC […]
Confirmed Starting XI: Celtic Midfield Maestro Returns
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed his starting eleven to face Livingston this afternoon in the Scottish Premiership. With the Glasgow Derby a week away, the Hoops will aim to enter next week’s crucial fixture on the back of an impressive win against David Martindale’s side. Livingston away from home has proven difficult over the […]
Rodgers Applauds “Creative” Winger
Brendan Rodgers expressed his delight with Nicolas Kuhn’s impact this afternoon at Celtic Park against St. Johnstone. Despite a difficult few months since joining in January, Kuhn was a standout against Craig Levein’s side with a goal and an assist. Kuhn’s assist for Kyogo Furuhashi’s opener, in particular, was a moment of genius with his […]
Rodgers Reveals St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow after Celtic’s 3-1 win over St. Johnstone this afternoon. With Celtic out of action for just over two weeks, Rodgers will have some time to recover from today’s win, and spoke of his very special plans for tomorrow. Rodgers said: [Scottish Sun], […]
Rodgers hails “Excellent” Striker
Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for Kyogo Furuhashi after the striker netted the opener and provided an assist for Nicolas Kuhn against St Johnstone this afternoon. Having failed to start in Celtic’s last three games, Kyogo had begun to fall out of the side and looked to be second choice to Adam Idah. But […]
Rodgers Reveals Decision To Pull Player From International Duty
Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he spoke with the USA national head coach to pull Cameron Carter-Vickers from international duty this month. With the USA in CONCACAF Nations League action in the semi-finals against Jamaica, Gregg Berhalter was desperate to have Carter-Vickers in the squad. However, Rodgers spoke after Celtic’s 3-1 win over St Johnstone […]
Why Alistair Johnston’s Goal Was Disallowed
With controversy surrounding VAR’s decision to rule out Alistair Johnston’s goal for Celtic, clarification on social media has confirmed why the goal was disallowed. With James Forrest involved in the build-up to the goal, the Scottish winger’s foot was offside, not Johnston’s, easing confusion as Johnston himself was not offside when he slotted past Dimitar […]
Nicolas Kuhn Shines Against St Johnstone
Nicolas Kuhn proved this afternoon why critics who have written him off may have spoken too soon. Kuhn, who joined in January from Rapid Vienna, started against St Johnstone in a huge opportunity to show what he is made of, and he certainly did so with a goal and an assist. The German winger had […]
Why Were Celtic Denied A Penalty?
With questions over the consistency in refereeing decisions this season, Celtic have seen yet another example of inconsistency this afternoon against St Johnstone. With Daizen Maeda seemingly destined to score, the Japanese winger’s effort was blocked by Luke Robinson, with the ball appearing to strike his arm in a clear denial of a goal-scoring opportunity. […]
Watch: Forrest Add Celtic’s Third
James Forrest has put Celtic 3-0 up against St Johnstone in the 68th minute. Matt O’Riley played the ball to Forrest in the box, but the Scottish winger still had plenty to do with an incredible finish past Dimitar Mitov, in what will be one of his best finishes in a Hoops shirt. With Brendan […]
Watch: Kuhn’s First Goal At Celtic Park
Nicolas Kuhn has added to Celtic’s lead, with the Hoops now 2-0 up against St Johnstone at Celtic Park. The German winger has netted his first goal at Celtic Park in the 46th minute, having previously scored against Aberdeen at Pittodrie in February. Kyogo Furuhashi found himself free down the left-hand side after a Greg […]
Watch: Kyogo’s Incredible Headed Goal
Kyogo Furuhashi has given Celtic the lead against St Johnstone in the 40th minute. Nicolas Kuhn yet again showed his creative threat as he played another incredible ball over the top to Kyogo, with the Japanese striker calmly heading past Dimitar Mitov. In a pass reminiscent of his assist for Daizen Maeda last weekend against […]
“Spine of Celtic’s Team Missing.” – Michael Stewart Refuses To Blame Rodgers
BBC pundit Michael Stewart has voiced his view that Brendan Rodgers is not to blame for Celtic’s poor season. With Celtic failing to retain the Scottish League Cup and currently a point behind Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership, questions have rightly been asked of Rodgers and the Celtic squad, but Stewart has […]
“Celtic Can’t Risk Not Playing Him.” – Chris Sutton Warns Against Benching Defender
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has spoken out against resting Cameron Carter-Vickers despite the defender having only returned from injury this week. The absence of Carter-Vickers was certainly felt last weekend, as the Hoops conceded two goals against Livingston despite dominating the game for large spells. Sutton said: [Daily Record], “Cameron Carter-Vickers looks like he’ll […]
Rodgers Big Starting XI Call: Celtic vs St Johnstone
Brendan Rodgers has made two big calls in the Celtic starting 11 ahead of this afternoon’s match against St Johnstone at Celtic Park. With Cameron Carter-Vickers returning to training this week after missing last weekend’s 4-2 Scottish Cup victory over Livingston through injury, the USA international has been recalled into the starting 11, replacing the […]
West Brom Takeover’s Effect On Mikey Johnston Move
Former West Brom midfielder Carlton Palmer has backed new owner Shilen Patel to sign Mikey Johnston permanently in the summer. Patel completed a £60 million takeover of the West Midlands side in February, and with his new financial backing, it could have a knock-on effect on Johnston’s future at West Brom. Johnston has looked rejuvenated […]
Rodgers Reveals Unwell Celtic Midfielder
Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Celtic playmaker Matt O’Riley was unwell all week despite playing the full game against Livingston this afternoon. O’Riley, who rarely misses games for Celtic, managed to get over the illness, and with Rodgers not making much of the fact before the game, it shows the high standards that the Danish […]