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At Monday’s meeting between Celtic executives and fan representatives, the topic of accountability dominated much of the discussion. It was, in many ways, the question at the heart of the evening.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 10

Monday Night Meeting – 'World class in everything we do.' Really, Michael?

When Celtic CEO Michael Nicholson opened Monday’s meeting with representatives from across the fan base, he reached for a familiar line. Celtic, he said, aims to be “world class in everything we do.” It’s a phrase that has become something of a slogan under Nicholson’s leadership, polished, aspirational, and reassuringly corporate.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 10

Celtic in the Eighties – Celtic v Sporting Lisbon, UEFA Cup, November 1983

Summer 1983 was a depressing time for Celtic fans. The agony of losing the league title on the last day of the season was compounded by the departure (albeit long expected) of Charlie Nicholas to Arsenal for a reported fee of £650 000.

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 10

Opinion – Nicholson showed Celtic support nothing but contempt

In my view Michael Nicholson showed the Celtic support nothing but contempt. It’s clear our voices won’t influence them, so let’s hit them where it hurts,

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 10

Celtic duo play their part in Scotland’s brilliant World Cup win over Greece

Celtic duo Anthony Ralston and Kieran Tierney both featured for Scotland last night as Steve Clarke’s side took a huge step forward in securing automatic

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 10

Celtic insight into Paul Tisdale’s appointment as Head of Football Operations

The matter came up at the recent meeting between representatives of various Celtic supporters’ groups and the board on Monday night at Celtic Park, following a query about updating the club’s structure to enhance European competitiveness.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 10

‘Nicholson shrugged his shoulders’ – Let’s explain it to Celtic’s CEO

Michael Nicholson simply shrugged his shoulders when asked why Brendan Rodgers had referred to certain new summer arrivals at Celtic in the summer as “club

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 10

Celtic to lose 500 tickets from 21k Hampden allocation

Celtic’s SPFL sanction is scheduled to take effect next month, meaning the club will lose 500 tickets for the Premier Sports League Cup semi-final against

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 10

Maeda injury concern – Daizen set to miss Japan friendly today

The Celtic attacker has linked up with the Japan squad ahead of their fixtures against Paraguay and Brazil in the Kirin Challenge Cup, a tournament being hosted on home soil.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 9

'That’s the hardest thing to do,' Alistair Johnston

Alistair Johnston has waited long enough to get back on the park in a Celtic jersey and he is set to return shortly after the international break, that’s probably a few weeks ahead of the initial expectations after pulling his hamstring in the Champions League qualifier against Kairat Almaty at Celtic Park in late August.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 9

Team’s Up – Steve Clarke names Scotland team with no Celts

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland team for this evening’s game against Greece. The Scotland manager will be looking to avenge the disappointment of the last outing against the Greeks, who impressed as they blew Scotland away.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 9

Read the Minutes of Monday Night Meeting at Celtic Park

As has been widely reported, Celtic Fans Collective representatives left the meeting disappointed at the lack of meaningful progress believing that it was a missed opportunity to begin genuine reform.

Daizen Maeda News / HITC / October 9

Peter Grant praises Daizen Maeda’s performance after Celtic’s hard-fought win over Motherwell

The first half of Celtic’s clash with Motherwell didn’t give fans much to cheer about, but the second half told a different story. Brendan Rodgers knew he’d have to answer for Celtic’s lacklustre start, going into the break level at 1-1.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 9

Celtic’s eleven summer signings reviewed and rated

The 2025 summer transfer window at Celtic Park was a blur of early arrivals, then speculation, and second-guessing. Eleven players came through the door,

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 9

'He’s been great,' Alistair Johnston praises Colby Donovan’s Celtic impact

Alistair Johnston has given a positive update on his comeback timeline in a wide-ranging interview on Celtic TV as the Canada international heaped praise

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 9

Balikwisha’s best position is through the middle – Former coach

Philippe Montanier, the coach who helped guide Ousmane Dembélé from promising youngster to Ballon d’Or winner, also coached Michel-Ange Balikwisha at Rennes, giving him a unique perspective on the Celtic winger’s potential… “Mickey is good technically and has the capacity to play different roles.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 9

Celtic fans want progress, transparency and a club that moves with purpose

The Celtic Fans Collective, alongside other supporter groups, sat down with the club on Monday night for a much anticipated meeting that was meant to bridge the growing divide between the boardroom and the fanbase… Yet, by Thursday, the most telling outcome of that gathering isn’t what was discussed, but rather what still hasn’t been released.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 9

Celtic were focused on breaking our own record, no-one else’s

There seems to a large number of confused supporters of theRangers on social media at the moment (I know, shock horror!) but more than usual I should say!

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 9

Celtic academy graduate joins Scotland’s national team training

Celtic academy graduate Ben McPherson joined Scotland’s national team training sessions this week as Steve Clarke prepares for vital World Cup double-header… The Partick Thistle loanee and Scotland U21 international was invited to join Steve Clarke’s senior squad for training earlier this week.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 9

Celtic injury boost as Johnston drops early return hint

Celtic defender Alistair Johnston hinted at comeback from injury after the international break while marking his 27th birthday yesterday… The Canadian has been out of action since picking up a hamstring injury in the opening leg of Celtic’s Champions League qualifying clash against Kairat Almaty in August.