Brendan Rodgers Hailed for ‘Stroke of Genius’
Kris Boyd has given surprising praise to Brendan Rodgers after how the Celtic boss handled media questions last week. Boyd, usually critical of Celtic, admitted Rodgers showed the kind of cleverness you expect from a top manager. Rodgers faced the press on Friday with supporter protests and questions over the board still hanging in the […]
Celtic Warned as Red Star Derby Win Sparks ‘Confidence’
Marko Arnautović has stressed how important Red Star Belgrade’s fans will be when they face Celtic in the Europa League on Wednesday night. The Austrian striker, who only recently signed for the Serbian side, spoke after their derby win over city rivals Partizan at the weekend. Arnautović is well used to the big stage, having […]
Celtic Board Braced For Belgrade Backlash Amid Fan Fury
Pat Bonner believes Celtic’s Europa League trip to Red Star Belgrade could highlight the tension between the board and the supporters if one of Brendan Rodgers’ summer recruits steps up with a decisive display. The former Celtic keeper says the directors are hoping for a positive result to take the heat off, but admitted it […]
Balikwisha Challenged to Be Braver After Firhill Assist
Michel-Ange Balikwisha made his biggest impact so far in a Celtic jersey when he came off the bench to assist Luke McCowan’s goal in the 4-0 win over Partick Thistle. The Belgian winger had been under pressure after a quiet start in Glasgow, but his contribution at Firhill gave fans a glimpse of what he […]
Celtic Hero Warns Winger Who ‘Faded Away’
Pat Bonner has raised doubts over Yang Hyun-jun’s consistency after the winger scored in Celtic’s 4-0 victory over Partick Thistle in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final. Yang grabbed the opener at Firhill, his first start since a summer move away from the club broke down. It was a positive moment for the South Korean, but […]
Celtic Fans Collective and Green Brigade Blast ‘Deafening Silence’
The tension between Celtic fans and the club’s board keeps growing, with protests now moving into a new stage. The Celtic Fans Collective, a recently formed group that unites supporter clubs and fan media, has become the main voice for anger aimed at those running the club. The Collective has openly criticised chairman Peter Lawwell […]
Michael Stewart Warns Celtic ‘Hiding’ Finances Won’t Fool Supporters
Celtic may have cruised into the Premier Sports Cup semi-final with a 4-0 win over Partick Thistle, but the discussion off the pitch centred on the club’s financial statement released on Friday night. Former Hearts and Hibs midfielder Michael Stewart, did not hold back in his assessment of the timing or the message from the […]
“Top Player for Celtic” – Tounekti Makes Big Teammate Prediction
Sebastian Tounekti has wasted no time making an impression at Celtic, with his first goal for the club arriving in Sunday’s 4-0 victory over Partick Thistle in the Premier Sports Cup. The Norwegian-Tunisian winger was once again one of the standout performers, combining direct running with composure in the final third. His goal came via […]
Red Star Boss Brands Celtic a ‘Serious Team’ After Eternal Derby Win
Red Star Belgrade boss Vladan Milojević has already turned his focus to Celtic after his team’s win in the Eternal Derby. Red Star beat rivals Partizan 2-1 at the weekend, keeping their good run going in the league before facing Brendan Rodgers’ men in Europe. The Serbian champions host Celtic at the Marakana on Wednesday […]
Tounekti’s Bold Europa League Claim as Celtic Head to Belgrade
Sebastian Tounekti has made a bright start to life at Celtic, and the winger is now turning his attention to the Europa League as the Hoops prepare for their group opener against Red Star Belgrade. The 23-year-old has quickly become a fan favourite with his direct style, fearlessness in one-on-one situations and early end product. […]
Sebastian Tounekti Sends Rangers a Message After Brilliant Celtic Start
Sebastian Tounekti has made a flying start to his Celtic career and the winger is already eyeing silverware after helping the Hoops into the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals. The Norwegian-Tunisian winger scored his first goal for the club in Sunday’s 4-0 win over Partick Thistle at Firhill, capping another lively performance that saw him named […]
Rodgers Finds Unexpected Spark Amid Celtic Rotation Gamble
Yang Hyun-jun returned to the Celtic starting line-up at Firhill and grabbed the opener in the 4-0 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final win over Partick Thistle. It was his first start since his move to Birmingham City collapsed on deadline day, leaving him to continue his fight for minutes under Brendan Rodgers. The South Korean winger […]
Celtic and Rangers Both Sanctioned Ahead of Semi-final
Celtic’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final clash with Rangers at Hampden will be played with fewer Hoops supporters inside the national stadium after the club was hit with ticket sanctions for previous offences. Both Celtic and Rangers were found guilty of breaching SPFL rules after widespread pyrotechnic use during last season’s Premier Sports Cup semi-finals and […]
Peter Lawwell Accused of “Gaslighting” Celtic Support
The fallout from Celtic’s financial results continues, with the Celtic Trust accusing chairman Peter Lawwell of “gaslighting” the club’s supporters. The club quietly released their annual accounts on Friday evening, revealing a record set of figures. Celtic posted a profit after tax of £33.9m, with cash reserves of £77.3m heading into the summer transfer window. […]
Celtic’s Next 4 Fixtures
Celtic’s season is to be paused, again, in a few weeks, but before then, they have done pretty big games to play. First up is the return to Europe on Wednesday night, with Brendan Rodgers’ men travelling to Serbia to take on Red Star Belgrade in their Europa League group opener. It’s a tough test […]
Celtic Europa League Season Ticket Backlash
Celtic have placed tickets on general sale for their upcoming Europa League fixtures after thousands of season ticket holders opted not to take up their seats. Supporters logging into the club’s ticketing system this week were greeted with a sea of blue dots across the stadium map — each dot representing a seat available for […]
Red Star Belgrade vs Celtic: Staring Lineup, Team News and How to Watch Europa League Opener
It’s not the Champions League, but it’ll do. Celtic begin their Europa League campaign on Wednesday night with a tough trip to Belgrade to face Serbian champions Crvena zvezda (Red Star). Brendan Rodgers’ side had hoped to be mixing it with Europe’s elite, but a shock defeat to Kazakh minnows Kairat Almaty ended those ambitions […]
Kelechi Iheanacho’s Celtic Instagram Message After Cup Win
Kelechi Iheanacho has continued his strong start to life at Celtic by playing a key role in the 4-0 victory over Partick Thistle at Firhill. His link-up and hold-up play was really good, and you could see that working well with the attacks, but there was something even better. The Nigerian striker produced a clever […]
“Learning from Him” – Brendan Rodgers Reveals Donovan’s Celtic Mentor
Colby Donovan experienced a night he will never forget as Celtic booked their place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 win over Partick Thistle. The 19-year-old, handed another start at right-back, was pushed forward by Brendan Rodgers at the final whistle to take in the applause of the travelling Celtic support. It […]
Brendan Rodgers Explains Lack of Rotation vs Partick Thistle
Many expected Celtic to heavily rotate their side for Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Partick Thistle, but Brendan Rodgers largely stuck with his strongest XI. Celtic took the short trip to Maryhill on Sunday, and progressed through to the next round of the cup with ease. They’ll face Rangers at Hampden Park. Speaking after […]