Celtic’s Champions League campaign kicks off on Wednesday, September 18th, with a home fixture against Slovakian league champions Bratislava at Parkhead. They will then travel to Germany to take on Dortmund on matchday two, set for Tuesday, October 1st. Here is Celtic’s complete squad as they enter the new Champions League league phase: Goalkeepers: KasperContinue reading “Celtic confirm Champions League squad”
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Ian Murray on his departure from Raith Rovers
Following his departure as Raith Rovers manager after the opening day of the SPFL Championship season, Ian Murray has addressed his time at Stark’s Park for the first time. In a statement given to the PA news agency, the 43-year-old said: “From the moment I arrived at Stark’s Park in May 2022, I had aContinue reading “Ian Murray on his departure from Raith Rovers”
Five things we learned as Celtic defeat Rangers to continue perfect start to SPFL season
Celtic defeated Rangers by three goals to nil at Celtic Park. First-half goals by Japanese internationals Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda gave Celtic a two-goal advantage at halftime. Then, in the second half, Celtic captain Callum McGregor added a third goal in spectacular fashion to secure a comfortable victory for Brendan Rodgers’ side. Here areContinue reading “Five things we learned as Celtic defeat Rangers to continue perfect start to SPFL season “
The biggest deadline day deals in the SPFL
Transfer deadline day turned out to be busy for a few clubs in the Scottish Premiership. We had a look at the most high profile moves in and out of clubs made in time for the deadline. Celtic welcome three new signings On the final day of the transfer window, Celtic secured the signings ofContinue reading “The biggest deadline day deals in the SPFL”
Celtic’s Record-Breaking £11m Signing of Arne Engels is a Bold Statement of Intent
Celtic’s decision to break their transfer record by signing 20-year-old Belgian under-21 international Arne Engels for £11 million is a significant statement of intent from the club. Celtic has always been a club with a rich history, steeped in tradition, and backed by a passionate fan base. However, the modern football landscape demands more thanContinue reading “Celtic’s Record-Breaking £11m Signing of Arne Engels is a Bold Statement of Intent”
Kevin McCluskie shares his insight into Hungarian football
Who are the players and managers to watch out for in Hungarian Football this season? Without any shadow of a doubt, Ferencvaros will be the team to watch in the Nemzeti Bajnoksag 1 (National Championship) again this season. Fradi has won the league for the last 6 seasons, with each passing campaign seeming more and more like a formality for the teamContinue reading “Kevin McCluskie shares his insight into Hungarian football”
Five Key Takeaways from This Weekend’s SPFL Premiership Action
The latest round of fixtures in the Scottish Premiership provided plenty of drama, with several key talking points emerging across the division. Here are five things we learned from this SPFL weekend. Callum McGregor continues to lead by exampke at Celtic Callum McGregor continues to be the driving force for Celtic under Brendan Rodgers. TheContinue reading “Five Key Takeaways from This Weekend’s SPFL Premiership Action”
UEFA EURO 2024 generates economic impact of over €7.4bn in Germany
According to a holistic study conducted by Nielsen Sports, the world’s leading provider of sports data measurement and fan insight, the economic impact of UEFA EURO 2024 for Germany and the ten host cities amounts to €7.4bn. More than 90% of this sum, was the direct result of expenditure by the 2.7 million ticket holders (44% from abroad), organisersContinue reading “UEFA EURO 2024 generates economic impact of over €7.4bn in Germany”
Gianluigi Buffon to receive UEFA President’s Award
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has paid tribute to Gianluigi Buffon by selecting the former Italy goalkeeper to receive the 2024 UEFA President’s Award. The award recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities. Few, if any goalkeepers have remained at the top of the game for as long as Buffon, whose remarkable and consistentContinue reading “Gianluigi Buffon to receive UEFA President’s Award”
The League Managers Association pay tribute to Sven Goran Eriksson
Following the passing of former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, Richard Bevan and Martin O’Neill have released the following statement on behalf of the League Managers Association. The LMA is deeply saddened following the passing of former LMA President and member Sven-Göran Eriksson. Sven joined the LMA in 2001, when he was appointed as England managerContinue reading “The League Managers Association pay tribute to Sven Goran Eriksson”
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