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Hearts manager Derek McInnes has previewed the Scottish Premiership meeting with Celtic this weekend. The Jambos are currently top of the table after eight games but Celtic could deal a blow to Tony Bloom’s title aspirations with a win at Tynecastle.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 22

'I understand the consequences,' Brendan Rodgers tells The Celtic Star

Conor Spence went along to Celtic Park this afternoon to represent The Celtic Star at the pre-match media conferences with Celtic defender Liam Scales and the Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.

Daizen Maeda News / The Celtic Star / October 22

Celtic keeper joins Kilmarnock on emergency loan, Maeda to miss Sturm Graz

Kilmarnock FC today confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Tobi Oluwayemi on an emergency seven-day loan from Celtic, while Daizen Maeda has been ruled out of Celtic’s Europa League match against SK Sturm Graz… The 22-year-old London-born shot-stopper came through the youth systems at Tottenham Hotspur before joining Celtic.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 22

A nine goal Celtic Park thriller against Austrian opposition in 1997

Celtic will take on Austrian side SK Sturm Graz on Thursday night in the Europa league at Celtic Park in what will be the first time the two clubs have been paired together in a competitive fixture… Celtic however has played against many of Austrian sides throughout the years such as the well known sides Rapid Vienna and Red Bull Salzburg.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 22

‘The best football I’ve played’ – Paddy Roberts on playing for Celtic

Former Celtic winger Paddy Roberts was interviewed in the matchday programme as his new club Birmingham City faced Hull City in the English Championship…

Ange Postecoglou News / The Celtic Star / October 22

Ange Postecoglou -'He’s respected at Celtic, the job he did. Brilliant,' Chris Sutton

Former Celtic forward Chris Sutton has revealed that he would welcome a return for Ange Postecoglou should Brendan Rodgers depart the club at the end of the season… The Sky Sports pundit feels that the Australian coach still holds immense admiration from fans, having revitalised the club during his tenure at Celtic.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 22

Chris Sutton on Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic departure

Former Celtic forward Chris Sutton believes that Brendan Rodgers is likely to depart the club at the end of the season, no matter how it ultimately unfolds…

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 22

Hearts challenge great for Scottish football says Martin O’Neill

Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has given his thoughts on Derek McInnes’ remarks about Hearts’ impressive start to the Scottish Premiership season,

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 22

Juan Martinez Munuera and Steven McLean in charge of Celtic’s two vital matches

Brendan Rodgers’ side return to Europa League action tomorrow night, facing the Austrian champions Sturm Graz in their third group-stage fixture. UEFA has appointed Spanish official Juan Martinez Munuera to referee the match at Celtic Park, with Diego Barbero Sevilla and Raul Cabanero Martinez serving as his assistant referees.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 21

The choice is pretty clear, disruption now, or decline later

Brendan Rodgers will take his share of criticism after Celtic’s latest disappointing performance, and rightly so. Any loss to a side managed by Steven Pressley will raise eyebrows, and the performance over the course of ninety-plus minutes deserves scrutiny.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 21

Brendan Rodgers is now a Celtic manager under increasing pressure

We have the Europa League on Thursday, a top-of-the-table clash with Hearts on Sunday, and a Premier Sports League Cup semi-final against theRangers looming, a side who have yet another manager, who brings the possibility of the ‘new boss bounce’.

Callum Mcgregor News / The Celtic Star / October 21

Celtic’s sensible Tynecastle tactics and our best formation

Celtic skipper Callum McGregor offered a stark critique of his team after Sunday’s abysmal 2-0 loss to Dundee, conceding that they have become “too easy to play against”… The captain’s remarks follow yet another underwhelming display that has intensified scrutiny on both the players and manager Brendan Rodgers.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 21

'A tough challenge awaits us against Celtic,' Sturm Graz boss

Sturm Graz are uncertain about the availability of their Danish goalkeeper, Oliver Christensen, for this Thursday’s Europa League clash with Celtic after he was forced off during their weekend victory… Manager Jurgen Saumel cautioned his team that they must step up their performance when they face the Hoops.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 21

Early Eighties Cheating Masterclass – Rapid Vienna v Celtic

In Season 1984/85, Celtic’s participation in the European Cup Winners’ Cup would prove to be arguably the most controversial in their long and illustrious history in European football.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 20

Martin O’Neill questions bizarre Brendan Rodgers Celtic comments

Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has called out Brendan Rodgers’ Honda Civic comments after the defeat to Dundee. The Scottish Champions were beaten 2-0 by Steven Pressley’s side at Dens Park, which prompted the comment about the squad.

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Callum Mcgregor News / The Celtic Star / October 20

'There’s a lot of disharmony which can make it difficult,' Callum McGregor

Callum McGregor reflected on the disharmony all around Celtic at the moment which he believes is having an impact on the park after Celtic’s 2-0 defeat

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 20

Greg Taylor brilliantly shuts down Rangers transfer rumours

Former Celtic defender Greg Taylor has dismissed the notion that he was close to joining Rangers. The Scottish internationalist left Celtic Park in the summer after six seasons in the Hoops.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 20

This is Benjamin Nygren best position in this Celtic team

Benjamin Nygren was heralded as a terrific signing, and rightly so, as creative players who provides their fair share of goals are few and far between these days, with Benji coming into that category, and even better we got him at a knockdown price.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 20

'Gonnae no dae that? Just, gonnae no' – Target Celtic Board not our players

Let me prefix this opinion with a bit of context. In 1994 I was in my early 20’s and attended Celtic games both home and away on a regular basis. I had done so for a number of years, so was well placed to witness the effects of under investment and lack of an any clear vision or plan in the team (or the club as a whole) by the then board.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 20

The Three Brendan Rodgers Options Facing The Celtic Board

Can Brendan Rogers emulate everyone’s favourite builder, Bob, and fix it? That’s the challenge he has set himself after yesterday’s debacle against Dundee… It’s important to keep a sense of perspective here after all the negative comments following the match.