Martin O’Neill hails Celtic response as Hoops get back on track at Motherwell

Martin O’Neill praised Celtic’s energy, work rate and attacking threat after his side returned to winning ways with victory over Motherwell at Fir Park, insisting the performance was an important response to a difficult spell before the international break. Celtic arrived in Lanarkshire having suffered three consecutive defeats, prompting questions about the team’s identity andContinue reading “Martin O’Neill hails Celtic response as Hoops get back on track at Motherwell”

McFadden on Football: The Monday Review

McInnes Delivers Statement Victory as Rangers Overwhelm Lacklustre Celtic For Derek McInnes, Sunday was the kind of afternoon that can change the entire mood around a football club. After a difficult start to life at Ibrox, the Rangers manager delivered his first major victory in comfortable fashion, overseeing a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Celtic toContinue reading “McFadden on Football: The Monday Review”

McFadden on Football: The Monday Review

Stephen Robinson and Neil McCann Frustrated By Stalemate  Both Aberdeen and Kilmarnock will probably view their 0-0 draw at Pittodrie as a case of damage limitation, albeit for very different reasons. For Aberdeen, another failure to win extends a difficult start and does little to ease the growing frustration around Stephen Robinson. The Dons haveContinue reading “McFadden on Football: The Monday Review”

Martin O’Neill praises Celtic response after St Mirren provide stern Paisley test

Martin O’Neill admitted Celtic were made to work hard for their fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership victory after coming from behind to defeat St Mirren 2-1 in Paisley. Celtic maintained their perfect start to the league season with Liam Scales cancelling out Nikolas Agrafiotis’ first-half penalty before Yang Hyun-jun struck the winner in the 68th minute.Continue reading “Martin O’Neill praises Celtic response after St Mirren provide stern Paisley test”

McFadden On Football: The Monday Review

Kilmarnock in all sorts of trouble Neil McCann knows the Scottish game inside out. Having spent the vast majority of his playing career in Scotland before going on to build his coaching and punditry career here, McCann understands the demands, strengths and weaknesses of the domestic game as well as almost anyone. Which makes Kilmarnock’sContinue reading “McFadden On Football: The Monday Review”

Celtic Close In On Baur and Hassan Ahead Of European Deadline

After a slow start to the summer, Celtic are finally making significant progress in the transfer market. As first reported by Stephen McGowan of the Herald, the Scottish champions are hoping to complete deals for Haissem Hassan and Mika Baur in time for both players to be registered for the Champions League play-off against LASK.Continue reading “Celtic Close In On Baur and Hassan Ahead Of European Deadline”

The Parisian Revolution: How Luis Enrique Turned PSG into Champions League Winners

For years, Paris Saint-Germain were football’s great contradiction: a club with limitless ambition, superstar names and domestic dominance, yet one that repeatedly fell short when the pressure of the UEFA Champions League Final reached its peak. Now, that story has changed completely. Under Luis Enrique, PSG have evolved from a collection of global celebrities intoContinue reading “The Parisian Revolution: How Luis Enrique Turned PSG into Champions League Winners”

Mark Wilson embraces promotion favourites tag after Partick Thistle edge Morton

Partick Thistle manager Mark Wilson is relishing the expectation surrounding his side after they began their Scottish Championship campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Morton. A late winner secured all three points for the Jags at Cappielow, with Wilson believing his side deserved the result after creating the better opportunities throughout the afternoon. “IContinue reading “Mark Wilson embraces promotion favourites tag after Partick Thistle edge Morton”

Ian Murray Proud of Morton’s Effort but Admits Reinforcements Are Needed

Greenock Morton manager Ian Murray praised his players’ commitment despite an opening day Championship defeat, insisting their performance showed encouraging signs while underlining the urgent need to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes. Morton matched Partick Thistle for long spells and remained in the contest until late on, but Murray acknowledged the gulfContinue reading “Ian Murray Proud of Morton’s Effort but Admits Reinforcements Are Needed”