Petty Rangers Slash Celtic Ibrox Cup Allocation
Rangers will give Celtic just 300 tickets for next month’s League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, CeltsAreHere understands, abandoning the kind of allocation Celtic supporters have become accustomed to receiving for league meetings across the city. It is a remarkable decision ahead of another Glasgow Derby and one that will inevitably be viewed through the prism […]
Celtic ‘Hold Talks’ Over Midfielder as Mahmić Goes Elsewhere
Celtic are reportedly in talks to sign PSV central midfielder Joël van den Berg, while another long-linked target, Ermin Mahmić, looks set to move to Turkey. Dutch outlet Voetbal International reports that a member of the Celtic “delegation” is in Eindhoven to open talks over a potential transfer for the Netherlands Under-19 international. Van den […]
Martin O’Neill Explains Why Celtic Collapsed vs LASK
Celtic boss Martin O’Neill has spoken about his frustration at exiting the Champions League on Tuesday against LASK in Austria, losing 5-4 on aggregate after extra time. The Irishman believes winning was all that mattered against LASK, but even the manner of Celtic’s performance frustrated him. O’Neill admitted the Hoops should have been out of […]
“Not The Case!” – Martin O’Neill Rubbishes Celtic Transfer Narrative
Celtic boss Martin O’Neill has addressed whether failing to qualify for the Champions League will affect the Hoops’ remaining transfer business. Questions have been asked over whether missing out on the Champions League means previous targets will now be abandoned and whether the number of signings Celtic make will be reduced. O’Neill strongly pushed back […]
Martin O’Neill Seemingly Reveals How Many Players Celtic Will Sign
Martin O’Neill delivered the clearest hint yet of how many players Celtic could sign before Thursday’s transfer deadline. Speaking at his Friday pre-match press conference ahead of the Falkirk game, at Lennoxtown, the Irishman was repeatedly asked about transfers, how happy he was with the squad and how many players he wants or believes Celtic […]
Martin O’Neill Responds to Celtic Transfer Criticism
Martin O’Neill has confirmed he is in no position to argue with criticism of Celtic’s summer transfer recruitment. The Celtic manager was asked directly about selling Arne Engels without bringing in a replacement and the lack of recognised left-back cover for Kieran Tierney. O’Neill didn’t shy away from the question, delivering an uncharacteristically non-diplomatic answer. […]
Celtic Flop Agrees Exit
Celtic have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with AA Gent to sign Michel-Ange Balikwisha on loan. Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad reports that Gent have also agreed terms with the player, with the deal set to run until the end of the season. An option to buy is also set to be included. The report states that […]
Major Callum McGregor Celtic Update
Martin O’Neill has confirmed that Callum McGregor missed Celtic training at Lennoxtown on Friday because due to a stomach bug. The Hoops skipper was missing from the session ahead of Celtic’s return to the Scottish Premiership vs Falkirk at Celtic Park, but O’Neill is hopeful the midfielder will recover quickly. Speaking on Celtic FC’s YouTube […]
Martin O’Neill Confirms Celtic Working on ‘A Few’ Signings
Martin O’Neill has explained that he believes Celtic still need several signings before next Thursday’s transfer window deadline, with work ongoing behind the scenes to sign players. The Celtic manager admitted that the squad needs more depth ahead of a demanding run in the Europa League and Scottish football. Speaking on Sky Sports, O’Neill said: […]
“It’s Gone” – Martin O’Neill Admits Celtic Have Missed Top Transfer Targets
Celtic boss Martin O’Neill has admitted that the Hoops have already missed out on multiple players they viewed as first-choice targets during the summer transfer window. O’Neill explained that transfers have appeared close at different times over the last four weeks, only for those deals to fall away. Speaking on Sky Sports, O’Neill said: “You […]
Celtic Blast ‘Disproportionate’ SFA Stadium Ban
Celtic have strongly criticised the punishment by the SFA ordering the Hoops to play their next home Scottish Cup game behind closed doors, labelling the sanction as “disproportionate”. Celtic released a statement after both the Hoops and Rangers were punished following disorder at Ibrox last season. The Hoops have made clear that they in no […]
Celtic’s Europa League Opponents Confirmed: Everything You Need to Know
Celtic have been handed a mixed Europa League league-phase draw, with Marseille, Benfica and Besiktas among the eight opponents who Martin O’Neill’s side will face. The Hoops will welcome Marseille, Ferencvaros, Celta Vigo and Besiktas to Paradise, while their four away games will come against Benfica, Union SG, Omonia and Torreense. The exact order and […]
Celtic Hit With Scottish Cup Stadium Ban
Celtic have been ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup game behind closed doors following disorder at Ibrox last season. Rangers have been handed the same punishment, meaning both clubs will be without fans for their next home fixture in the competition. STV journalist Raman Bhardwaj reported the decision on Friday. Also – Rangers […]
Major Callum McGregor Injury Concern Emerges
Callum McGregor was not seen in Celtic training on Friday as Martin O’Neill’s side prepared for their return to Scottish Premiership action. Sky Sports Scotland were present at the session and reported that Kasper Høgh and Cameron Carter-Vickers were both involved with the team, but there was no sign of the Hoops skipper. 🍀 Kasper […]
Celtic Learn Rearranged St Johnstone Fixture Date
Celtic’s rearranged Scottish Premiership trip to St Johnstone will now take place on Wednesday, 9 September, adding another midweek fixture into an already packed early-season fixture schedule. The game at McDiarmid Park will kick off at 8pm and will be shown live on Sky Sports. It had originally been postponed because of Celtic’s involvement in […]
£7m Celtic Bid Rejected for Engels Replacement
Celtic reportedly made a late bid worth around £7 million for Ognjen Ugrešić, only for Partizan Belgrade to reject the offer after already giving their “word” to PAOK. Partizan president Rasim Ljajić has now revealed that Celtic did offer more money than Greg Taylor’s side for the central midfielder. The difference between the two offers […]
Manager Admits Celtic Target Is ‘Leaving’
Hajduk Split manager Gonzalo Garcia has revealed Celtic-linked Niko Sigur is “probably leaving” the Croatian side after an eventful night which saw them secure Europa Conference League football. The Canada international has been linked with a move to Celtic throughout the closing days of the summer transfer window, with the Bhoys having monitored the 22-year-old’s […]
Chris Sutton Criticizes Martin O’Neill’s ‘Odd’ Tactics
Chris Sutton admits that Martin O’Neill got it all wrong as Celtic capitulated against LASK. O’Neill oversaw one of the worst collapses in Celtic’s history as they surrendered a four-goal lead in Austria to exit the Champions League play-off round. Sutton aimed at the board for their lack of preparation, claiming that they should’ve held […]
The Celtic Star Who Has Been Made a ‘Scapegoat’ According to Chris Sutton
Chris Sutton believes one Celtic player is being harshly criticised as the Hoops crashed out of the Champions League at the play-off phase. The second-half showing was Celtic’s downfall on the night. The injuries piled up, forcing Martin O’Neill into substitutions. Sebastian Tounekti and Reo Hatate replaced Yang and Benjamin Nygren, then shortly after, Luke […]
Celtic-Linked Midfielder Has Night to Forget in Europe
A Celtic target had a night to forget in the UEFA Conference League. While Celtic suffered their own defeat in the Champions League play-off, fellow Premiership side Hibernian failed to secure European group-stage football for the first time in their history. The Edinburgh side had held Gent to a goalless draw in Belgium last week, […]