You were most recently at Newry City as first team coach under Barry Gray. How do you reflect on your time at the club? “Firstly, I am grateful for the opportunity to work at a higher level within the game. Moving into the role of first-team coach was an invaluable experience, even if, ultimately,Continue reading “Ciaran Caldwell on his playing days, Newry experience and managerial aspirations”
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Barry Smith on Celtic, Dundee, playing and coaching abroad
Reflecting on your playing career, you came through the ranks at Celtic and broke into the first team at a young age. What stands out to you when you think back on your time at the club? “To be honest, when you’re growing up and want to play football at a professional level, getting theContinue reading “Barry Smith on Celtic, Dundee, playing and coaching abroad”
Wayne Rooney reveals Celtic transfer regret
Wayne Rooney is Manchester United’s all time record goalscorer with 253 goals in 559 games. As a player at Old Trafford, he secured 5 Premier League titles, an FA Cup, three League Cups, the 2008 Champions League, the Europa League, and a Club World Cup during his time at Manchester United. In 2010, he wasContinue reading “Wayne Rooney reveals Celtic transfer regret”
Exclusive: Larne Chairman Gareth Clements on Conference League Qualification
How would you summarise the significance and pride of being the first Northern Irish club to reach the UEFA Conference League? “It was surreal when it happened. Within 24 hours, we were on a whirlwind journey through Dublin, Paris, Nice, and Monaco. In the cold light of day, when you sit down and reflectContinue reading “Exclusive: Larne Chairman Gareth Clements on Conference League Qualification”
Rangers name Europa League Squad
Ahead of their Europa League campaign, Rangers manager Phillipe Clement has named his squad for the competition. The Ibrox side face home fixtures against Tottenham, Olympique Lyonnais, Union Saint-Gilloise and FCSB, and away fixtures at Manchester United, Olympiacos, Malmo and Nice. The squad named this afternoon is as follows: Goalkeepers Defenders Midfielders Forwards Featured image:Continue reading “Rangers name Europa League Squad”
Exclusive: Josh Daniels on TNS reaching the Conference League and his career to date
You are an integral part of the TNS side that has become the first Welsh side to qualify for the UEFA Conference League. What are your memories from the qualification campaign? “Those experiences were remarkable in their own right. Traveling across Europe exposed us to diverse cultures and unique challenges, such as playing in swelteringContinue reading “Exclusive: Josh Daniels on TNS reaching the Conference League and his career to date”
2024 Ballon d’Or awards nominees revealed
Following the partnership announced at the end of last year between UEFA and Groupe Amaury, proprietor of the media companies France Football and L’Équipe, to co-organise the renowned Ballon d’Or from 2024, the nominees for this year’s awards have been unveiled. Presented annually by France Football since 1956, the Ballon d’Or is the most distinguished accolade aContinue reading “2024 Ballon d’Or awards nominees revealed”
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”
