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It would be wrong to suggest that we were superb in yesterday’s 3-2 win over Motherwell at Celtic Park, but those who stayed to the end left Paradise with smiles on their faces and in full voice after an afternoon of being put through the proverbial emotional rollercoaster.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 6

Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v Gerogeorwell

THE FRIENDLY GHOST – 7/10 – The goalie who shouldn’t be there – well, he is a ghost – makes a classic Schmeichel flailing-arm stop to keep us square and shut up the doubters, this one included.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 6

All Our Yesterdays For Uncertain Celtic

Harking back to the days of the Dandy Dons, (Fergie, Fergie, shut yer mooth!), Wee Jim McLean with his Tangerine terrors, and, nearly, but not quite Champions, Hearts, who may appear to have resurrected those days.

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MLB News / The Celtic Star / October 5

Rangers confirm sacking of Russell Martin

Rangers have confirmed that Russell Martin has been relieved of his duties by the Ibrox club. Falkirk held Rangers to a draw at the Falkirk Stadium, resulting in the team bus being blocked from leaving.

Ange Postecoglou News / The Celtic Star / October 5

Pressure mounts on ex-Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest

Pressure is mounting on Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest after his side went seven games without a win. The Australian took over from the hugely popular Nuno Espírito Santo after Evangelos Marinakis pulled the trigger.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 5

'It’s not easy to play here when you go behind. We kept fighting,' Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers spoke to the media after this afternoon’s dramatic 3-2 win over Motherwell at Celtic Park. Here’s everything that was said… Q: What are your thoughts on that today and the performance from the team?

Daizen Maeda News / The Celtic Star / October 5

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Celtic beat Motherwell in dramatic circumstances as a Daizen Maeda goal in injury time delivered the three points for Brendan Rodgers’ side. At one point, it could’ve been a very different afternoon for Celtic as Motherwell went 2-1 up in the second half.

Anthony Ralston News / The Celtic Star / October 5

Team’s Up – Kasper keeps the gloves, McCowan and Ralston start

Brendan Rodgers has named his Celtic side to take on Motherwell at Celtic Park this afternoon in the 3pm kick-off. The Champions currently trail leaders Hearts by five points after Derek McInnes’ side grabbed all three points in the Edinburgh Derby against Hibs yesterday afternoon with a stoppage time winner.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 5

'The main objective is to get the win,' Liam Scales

Liam Scales is confident that Celtic will get back to winning ways this afternoon against Motherwell at Celtic Park. The Hoops have failed to score in two successive home matches against Hibs and Sporting Braga and really must end that sequence today by putting on a show to inflict a first defeat of the season on the visitors.

Callum Mcgregor News / The Celtic Star / October 5

Motherwell coming to Celtic Park to win says Jens Berthel Askou

Celtic captain Callum McGregor reckons that it’s quite right for Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou to bring his side to Celtic Park this afternoon

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 5

Brendan’s stubbornness means he won’t ditch his 4-3-3

It’s no secret that the style of our football has become rather stale and predictable in recent weeks, which has led to supporters crying out for Brendan Rodgers to ring a few changes today.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 5

Hearts go five clear, Celtic must respond against Motherwell

Hearts lead the way on merit, they are currently five points clear of Celtic after grabbing a stoppage time winner over Hibs in the Edinburgh Derby yesterday.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 4

When this Celtic side clicks, someone will take a hiding

It’s fair to say that Celtic has been out of sorts over these past few games, indeed we are without a win in our last three outings, scoring the grand total of one goal, and none in our last two matches.

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Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 4

Celtic v Motherwell: team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch

Celtic face Motherwell on Sunday afternoon as Brendan Rodgers’ side look to get back to winning ways after the three games without a win. The draw on the road against Red Star Belgrade was followed up by a stalemate against Hibs then a Europa League defeat at the hands of Braga.

Kieran Tierney News / The Celtic Star / October 4

Marcelo Saracchi merits a start against Motherwell

Marcelo Saracchi is worthy of a start ahead of Kieran Tierney at left back or perhaps both will start in the 3-5-2 system Brendan Rodgers used in the second

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 4

The day Rangers challenged Celtic to a chase, then lost spectacularly

On this day 22 years ago Celtic made the short journey to Ibrox to take on Rangers FC at Ibrox in the first Old Firm clash of the season. And as always it was a game of great importance in regard to what getting a win would bring in a psychological sense to either side.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 4

Rodgers needs to drop Kasper and a rest would be good for Calmac

Dropping Callum McGregor would be ridiculous, but I reckon that a rest would do him and the team the world of good and Kasper Schmeichel really does need

Kasper Schmeichel News / The Celtic Star / October 4

Europa League’s lighter ball possible reason for Schmeichel’s howler

Sporting Braga legend Ricardo Horta has suggested that the ball’s lighter feel made it possible for him to beat Kasper Schmeichel from long-range in their

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 4

Celtic handed massive injury boost as star set to return early

Celtic have been handed a massive boost to morale with the news that Alistair Johnston has returned to training. The mood around the Scottish Champions has been low due to the UCL exit, underwhelming transfer window and subsequent off key performances.