Archive for category: Celtic
Andy Muirhead / May 15, 2012 9:18 pm
Celtic defender Daniel Majstorovic is to return to his homeland after he agreed to join AIK Stockholm. The Swedish defender, whose contract expired at the end of the season, has signed a deal with AIK until 2014. “It is with great pleasure and pride that I wear my AIK shirt,” Majstorovic told the AIK website. “It feels incredibly inspiring to
Andy Muirhead / May 10, 2012 10:37 pm
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has issued a statement amid the increasing uncertainty that has engulfed Scottish football following the financial fallout that surrounds rivals Rangers. Supporters across the country, including Celtic supporters groups, have been voicing their concerns over proposals which could see a Rangers newco welcomed into the SPL for the start of next season should the Ibrox
Andy Muirhead / May 6, 2012 9:57 pm
After only Celtic's fifth defeat in the league this season, Celtic manager Neil Lennon called for consistency from Scotland's referees after Celtic were denied a late penalty when Emilio Izaguirre's cross struck the arm of Keith Watson.After already serving a two-match ban for comments made about refereeing performances and seeing a three match ban imposed upon him with a further
Andy Muirhead / May 6, 2012 9:36 pm
Dundee United battled to their first victory over Celtic since November 2009, thanks to a solitary headed goal from Scott Robertson on 21 minutes. Celtic were denied a second half penalty when the ball appeared to strike Keith Watson's arm inside the United box, before Gary Hooper came close to finding the net in the final ten minutes but could
Andy Muirhead / May 6, 2012 11:27 am
The new proposed Under-20 league is set to kick off at the start of next season, which plans to bridge the gap between the youth setup and the first team for clubs in the Scottish Premier League. Despite many calls for a return of a reserve league, the new Under-20 league has plenty to live up too, but one man
Andy Muirhead / May 5, 2012 8:17 pm
Celtic Fans representative Joe O'Rourke has hit out at Michael Johnston, after the Killie chairman claimed that "[SPL] Members see the commercial benefits of having Rangers, even as a newco. The clubs are mindful of a sporting integrity aspect but the commercial benefits may outweigh that." The SPL members are set to descend on Hampden once again on Monday to
Andy Muirhead / May 3, 2012 4:06 pm
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been hit with a six match ban by the Scottish FA Judicial Panel following Celtic's Scottish Cup semi final defeat to Hearts on April 15th. The Judicial Panel found Neil Lennon in breach of Rule 203, after he rushed onto the pitch at full time to confront referee Euan Norris, imposing a six match ban.
Guest Writer / April 30, 2012 10:34 pm
In terms of what the teams were playing for, Rangers were only playing for pride. The title is long gone and hasn’t been in reach since February 14th. Celtic on the other hand, were wanting revenge for last time out, as well as to heap further pain on their severely injured, greatest rivals. Rangers made a decent start to the
Andy Muirhead / April 27, 2012 6:00 pm
The two men who targeted Celtic manager Neil Lennon, the late Paul McBride QC, Trish Godman and the offices of Cairde Na hEireann in Glasgow have received prison sentences after being found guilty of 'Conspiracy to assault' by sending improvised explosive devices
Andy Muirhead / April 26, 2012 6:52 pm
Neil Lennon is set to face three charges over his reaction to Celtic's Scottish Cup semi final defeat to Hearts earlier this month, the Scottish FA announced.Hearts secured their passage to the final of the Scottish Cup against city rivals Hibernian, following a controversial late penalty by former Celt Craig Beattie. Lennon was handed a two match ban last over
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