Rodgers Sees Positives Despite Celtic Collapse vs Ajax
Brendan Rodgers has shared his thoughts after Celtic’s 5‑1 loss to Ajax in the Como Cup, a result that means the Hoops will now face Al Ahli in Saturday’s third-place play-off. While the score line was heavy, Rodgers insisted the performance was closer than the numbers made it look. He felt Celtic played well for […]
Celtic Lose Race for England Youth Star
Celtic have been dealt a blow in the chase for Crystal Palace youngster Jesse Derry, with the 18-year-old winger now set to sign for Chelsea. Fabrizio Romano confirmed last night that Derry has agreed terms with the London club and is due to undergo a medical today. The teenager had been on the radar of […]
Report: Scott Brown Wins Race for Celtic Starlet
Ayr United are reportedly closing in on the loan signing of Celtic midfielder Kyle Ure, with the Championship club poised to beat Partick Thistle to the teenager’s signature. [RecordSport] Both clubs had been pushing to land the 19-year-old, but Scott Brown’s side now appear to be in the driving seat. Ayr have already taken Jude […]
Video: Nicolas Kuhn’s Emotional Celtic Reunion
Nicolas Kuhn was back in Celtic company this week, making an appearance at the club’s second-last pre-season fixture in Italy. The winger, who left the Hoops earlier this summer for Serie A side Como, watched on as his old side were dismantled 5-1 by Ajax. Before kick-off, he mingled with Celtic supporters who had made […]
‘Not Even in Our Thinking’ – Rodgers Shuts Down Celtic Exit Talk
Brendan Rodgers has played down talk of Yang Hyun‑jun leaving Celtic after the winger scored in pre-season games against Newcastle and Ajax. The South Korean has been linked with moves to Norwich City and Legia Warsaw, and a fake AI-generated image of him in a Norwich kit added to the noise online before being exposed […]
‘No Secrets at Celtic’ – Rodgers Explains Celtic Transfer Process
Brendan Rodgers has offered a revealing look at how Celtic approach the transfer market, speaking after his side’s 5-1 defeat to Ajax in a pre-season friendly in Como. The result may have stung, but the Irishman used the opportunity to explain the structure behind the club’s player recruitment. With the new season fast approaching, attention […]
Rodgers Issues Transfer Ultimatum After Ajax Humbling
Brendan Rodgers has made it clear Celtic must raise the bar in the transfer market after their pre-season thumping at the hands of Ajax. The Dutch side ran riot in the second half in Italy, putting five past the Hoops and exposing cracks as the new campaign edges closer. Rodgers had seen plenty to be […]
Alarming Celtic Collapse Exposes Fragile Squad Depth
Any signs of early summer progress were swept away in Como as Celtic suffered a chastening 5-1 defeat to Ajax that laid bare a host of shortcomings with the new season looming. The Dutch side sliced through Brendan Rodgers’ side with alarming ease, turning the second half into a training ground exercise. While these games […]
Nicolas Kuhn Spotted At Celtic vs Ajax
Former Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn has been spotted at the stadium tonight as he watches Celtic take on Ajax in the semi-final of the Como Cup. [RecordSport] The German winger, who left the Hoops earlier this month in a £17 million move to Como, made his debut just last night in a 3-1 win over […]
Celtic Delay Winger’s Exit After Squad Inclusion
Marco Tilio has been named on the bench for Celtic’s friendly against Ajax, despite reportedly being close to a move to Rapid Vienna. The Australian winger was expected to leave the club this week, with reports of a loan deal already agreed. But his place in the squad for the match in Italy suggests the […]
Shin Yamada Celtic Mystery
Shin Yamada has been quietly dropped from Celtic’s squad list just minutes before the Hoops face Ajax in Italy. The Japanese forward had originally been named among the substitutes when the club released its team for the match on social media. But not long after, an updated version of the squad was posted, this time […]
Nicolas Kuhn Reveals Private Rodgers Talk Before Exit
Nicolas Kuhn could come up against Celtic again just weeks after leaving the club for Italian side Como. The winger made his debut in a 3-1 win over Al-Ahli, helping his new team reach the Como Cup final on Sunday. If Brendan Rodgers’ men beat Ajax tonight, they’ll face Kuhn and Como in the final. […]
Celtic Boost as Defender Returns vs Ajax
Cameron Carter-Vickers is in line to make his first appearance of pre-season tonight after being named among the substitutes for Celtic’s clash with Ajax in the Como Cup semi-final. The central defender has yet to feature in any of the club’s five friendlies this summer, having reportedly undergone a minor knee procedure during the off-season. […]
Shin Yamada Set for Debut in Ajax Clash
Shin Yamada could make his first appearance for Celtic tonight when they face Ajax in the semi-final of the Como Cup. The Japanese striker joined the club last week from Kawasaki Frontale and has been named in the matchday squad. With Celtic already winning two pre-season trophies, Brendan Rodgers may give Yamada a run-out as […]
Conflicting Michel-Ange Balikwisha Reports Emerge
Michel-Ange Balikwisha’s name is back in the mix for Celtic, but there’s confusion over how far things have gone. His agent, Jibril Rekkab, has said there’s been no formal contact between Royal Antwerp and the Hoops, although he did admit the winger would be open to the move if Celtic showed serious interest. That version […]
Report: Celtic Plot Double Transfer Swoop
Celtic are reportedly stepping up their transfer business as they look to bring in both a central midfielder and a centre-back before the end of the window. The summer has been quiet so far at the Hoops, but the club is now said to be working harder behind the scenes to strengthen key areas of […]
Celtic Star Caught in Fake Norwich Kit Photo Frenzy
A photo claiming to show Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun in a Norwich City strip has been doing the rounds on X tonight, but it’s almost certainly fake. The image shows Yang wearing a yellow and green Norwich shirt, but it’s heavily blurred and lacks the sharpness and detail you’d expect from a genuine photograph. It’s […]
John Fallon Passes Away
Celtic legend and Lisbon Lion John Fallon has passed away at the age of 84. John’s connection to the club ran deep. He signed for Celtic in 1958 and served for 14 years, clocking up nearly 200 appearances. A commanding figure between the sticks, he was part of the side that lifted the 1965 Scottish […]
Celtic Fans Hilariously Told to Back Rangers in Europe
The idea that Celtic fans should secretly want Rangers to win in Europe is, frankly, nonsense. With an article in RecordSport claiming “it would be good for Celtic to have Rangers occupied in Europe every week – and preferable in the big boys playground of the Champions League group stage.” No one in the Hoops […]
Highly-Rated Celtic Youngster Joins East Kilbride
Young winger Lewis Dobbie has left Celtic to join East Kilbride on a permanent deal. The 19-year-old played for Celtic’s B Team last season and had a good run in front of goal. He scored 13 times in 24 Lowland League games, and made 26 appearances in all competitions. His form caught the eye, and […]