As Aberdeen and Celtic prepare to play in Saturday’s Scottish Cup final, rewind and watch the best of the action from the 1984 final when the two went head-to-head. Read full article at source...
Payton’s initial symptoms gave the impression something was wrong. When fellow former Hull City trainee Dean Windass came out earlier this year to say he had received a diagnosis of dementia at the age of 56, Payton felt encouraged to get checked himself. “I was having symptoms such as bad headaches, forgetfulness, but for someone...
It speaks to the way expectations have risen in the past decade at Celtic. Since Brendan Rodgers first walked in the door nine years ago, a culture change has evolved in Glasgow’s east end. The club has gone through several gears in its evolution into a ruthless winning machine. It was the predecessor to Rodgers’...
Tyrhys Dolan, who was on Celtic’s list of options before signing Jota in the January transfer window, is being monitored by the Scottish champions and Rangers as the 23-year-old winger nears the end of his contract with Blackburn Rovers. (Herald – subscription required), external Rangers’ prospective new owners would love to sign Vaclav Cerny on...
When Celtic beat Hibs 3-0 in Glasgow on 7 December, the length of the Premiership table separated the sides. Since then no team in the division has collected more points than Hibs as they moved from last to third, having lost just once in 19 league outings and winning 13 of those. That remarkable sequence...
Motherwell teenager Lennon Miller is open to a move abroad but says he remains in the dark about his future after this season. (Daily Record), external Kasper Schmeichel is winning his battle to be fit for the Scottish Cup final after being out since March with a shoulder injury. (Scottish Sun), external Falkirk chief executive...
Former Celtic forward John Hartson fears speculation over manager Brendan Rodgers’ future may affect the club next season. (Sun), external Another ex-Celtic player, Stiliyan Petrov, expects the club to spend this summer and suggests five more players like Daizen Maeda would be a good place to start. (Herald – subscription required), external And Petrov expects...
Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes, who has two years to go on his Rugby Park contract, is the frontrunner to become Hearts’ new manager, while Falkirk’s John McGlynn is unlikely to be in contention for a return to Tynecastle. (Scottish Sun), external Celtic are interested in Red Star Belgrade defender Veljko Milosavljevic, but have been warned...
Lazio president Claudio Lotito has shut the door on 24-year-old forward Gustav Isaksen leaving the club this summer amid reports of a move to Celtic. (Sky Sports), external On-loan Celtic centre-half Gustaf Lagerbielke hopes Twente Enschede qualifying for Europe will allow them to afford the reported £2m it would cost to keep him permanently as...
Watch the highlights as Rangers and Celtic finish 1-1 in the final Old Firm derby of the Scottish Premiership season. Read full article at source...
With his final Old Firm game looming into view, legendary Rangers manager Walter Smith admitted he was “delighted” to be leaving the Glasgow derby firepit. It was 2011, coming at a time when retirement was on the horizon and when off-field matters were dominating the headlines. The latter emphasising his desire to call it a...
Celtic could face competition for Brondby striker Mathias Kvistgaarden, 23, from Frankfurt. (Glasgow Times), external Jimmy Thelin will make decisions about Aberdeen players’ futures in the week running up to the Scottish Cup final with Celtic. (Press and Journal – subscription required), external Aberdeen’s player of the year Shayden Morris, 23, has bigger prizes in...
Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan on Thursday admitted he was not expecting a guard of honour at Ibrox, adding: “I don’t know how it would be if it was on the other foot and I don’t think we’ll ever know”. His manager points out that “it’s not in the rules” that you have to give one....
In truth, successful player trading and increased participation in the Champions League have fundamentally contributed to Celtic becoming financially untouchable in Scottish football in recent years. The club has become a well-oiled machine, churning out trophies for their fans and profits for their shareholders. In only two of the past 14 seasons have Celtic posted...
Manager Brendan Rodgers vows to lead Celtic’s charge for five Scottish Premiership titles in a row, further dampening the notion he would move on. (Sun), external Celtic could face sanctions after objects were thrown by spectators on to the pitch during the league championship-clinching 5-0 win at Dundee United, an apparent protested by supporters about...