Celtic confirm Champions League squad

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”

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 “

Larne Football Club: From second tier struggles to securing European football

Larne Football Club, a team that once languished in the lower tiers of Northern Irish football, made history on Thursday evening by qualifying for the UEFA Conference League. This remarkable achievement, following their victory over Lincoln Red Imps in the playoff round, is a testament to the transformative leadership of manager Tiernan Lynch and theContinue reading “Larne Football Club: From second tier struggles to securing European football”

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”

Clubs in England and Scotland monitoring Larne manager Tiernan Lynch

Reports from Northern Ireland and here in Scotland state that David Healy is set to turn down the opportunity to become the next manager of Raith Rovers to remain at Linfield. However, that is not the only interest being shown in a leading NIFL Premiership manager. It is my understanding that Larne manager Tiernan LynchContinue reading “Clubs in England and Scotland monitoring Larne manager Tiernan Lynch”

Brendan Rodgers on the impending departure of Matt O’Riley from Celtic to Brighton

What about Matt O’Riley and how you helped develop him as a player? “I think it’s everyone’s contribution and none’s bigger than the player himself. When I came in last summer, he obviously never had the goals tally and he never had that end product to his game. I think he probably felt the trustContinue reading “Brendan Rodgers on the impending departure of Matt O’Riley from Celtic to Brighton”

Match of the Day: 60 years on and still relevant

Since its launch in 1964, Match of the Day (MOTD) has been a staple of British television, offering football fans a comprehensive roundup of the day’s games. As one of the longest-running football shows in the world, it has become a cultural institution, surviving the seismic shifts in media consumption that have emerged over recentContinue reading “Match of the Day: 60 years on and still relevant”