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Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy has named his team for this evening’s Europa League clash with AS Roma. The Italians beat Rangers at Ibrox earlier this season and will be looking to do the double in Glasgow.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Celtic v Roma: Team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch

Celtic will leapfrog Roma in the Europa League standings with a victory this evening’s eagerly awaited match Celtic Park. Last time out Celtic got the better of Feyenoord at their iconic De Kuip stadium with Martin O’Neill doing his bit to put three points on the board to add to the four collected under Brendan Rodgers.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Celtic v Roma – Scoreline predictions for Celtic Star staff writers

Tonight’s Europa League fixture at a sold-out Celtic Park will mark Nancy’s first experience of leading Celtic on the European stage, with the Frenchman aiming to bounce back after his opening domestic defeat against Hearts on Sunday.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Hacks will remember Wilfried Nancy’s lighthearted ‘bit of bags’ remarks

Wilfried Nancy has shared a light-hearted insight into a recent exchange with his mother as he adjusts to the early demands of his new role at Celtic…

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Celtic can beat Roma, of course we can, just like we took care of Lazio

There’s not too much optimism around that we can overcome tonight’s opponents Roma, with even many of the most optimistic of supporters expecting very little this evening.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 11

11th December – Five Memorable Celtic Moments on this Day

Five memorable Celtic moments, with a nod to the late Celtic Historian and Celtic Star legend David Potter, on this day starting on 11 December 1897… ONE

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 11

'Celtic is a team that I like. They are very good when attacking,' Gian Piero Gasperini

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini believes Celtic showed encouraging signs in their weekend clash with Hearts despite the change in formation under new boss Wilfried Nancy… The French coach opted for a 3-4-2-1 shape in his first outing as Hoops boss, a match that ended in a narrow 2-1 defeat for the Scottish champions.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 11

'They have the right to say something. This is part of the job,' Wilfried Nancy

The comments follow ludicrous criticism aimed at the Celtic manager after his side’s 2-1 defeat to Hearts in his opening match in charge on Sunday. Speaking

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Nancy delivers Kelechi Iheanacho boost ahead of Roma challenge

Celtic could welcome Kelechi Iheanacho back into their starting XI plans after Wilfried Nancy confirmed the striker is available ahead of tonight’s Europa

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 11

'I think it just comes with the territory,' Auston Trusty

Celtic centre-back Auston Trusty has addressed the reaction that followed Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Hearts, offering his perspective on the scrutiny faced

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Celtic v Roma is massive but Premier Sports Cup Final is more important

In terms of overall importance, tonight’s match against Roma in the Europa League takes a backseat to Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final at Hampden against St Mirren… Tonight sees Celtic take on Roma in the Europa League, and it’s a clash that we must get something from if we harbour any hopes of qualifying for the play-offs.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 10

Celtic Drag Women’s Football into Fan Media Ban

After an eventful few days that saw Wilfried Nancy join Celtic and lose his first game in charge, the champions of Scotland aren’t exactly making life

Arne Engels News / The Celtic Star / December 10

'I’m always trying to be there and always trying to get a goal,' Arne Engels

Arne Engels got his first two goals of the season recently, scoring in the wins against Kilmarnock at Celtic Park and Hibs at Easter Road after benefiting from the arrival of Celtic’s interim management team lead by Martin O’Neill ably assisted by Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham… “I can only say that they have done a really amazing job.

Wilfried Nancy News / The Celtic Star / December 10

Chris Sutton condemns ‘unjust’ Wilfried Nancy criticism

Chris Sutton has condemned what he sees as ‘unjust’ criticism directed at Wilfried Nancy after only one match in charge at Celtic… In his first encounter as new Celtic boss on Sunday, the Frenchman saw his side lose to Hearts.

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Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 10

Celtic v Roma – Italian side arrives in Glasgow with their own troubles

Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini and defender Evan Ndicka have expressed their concerns in the build-up to this week’s crucial Europa League clash with Celtic… The Hoops are set to take on the Italian giants tomorrow night, who return to Glasgow for a second time in this tournament after beating theRangers 2–0 at Ibrox just last month.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 10

Roma told to brace themselves for Celtic Park’s intense atmosphere

John Arne Riise has cautioned Roma that they should brace themselves for an intense atmosphere at Celtic Park tomorrow night… However, the ex-Liverpool

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 9

Former Celtic defender dismisses Hearts’ title credentials

Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew has stated that he is not convinced by Hearts’ title credentials despite their win at Celtic Park on Sunday. Derek McInnes’ side went 1-0 up against the run of play but battled their way to a 2-1 win as Celtic lacked quality in front of goal.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 9

Celtic v Roma – UEFA Confirm Match Officials for Europa League match

UEFA has posted details of the match officials who will handle the Celtic v Roma Europa League match at Celtic Park this Thursday evening… This will be new manager Wilfried Nancy’s second match in charge of the Scottish Champions, following his debut against Hearts at Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 9

Sad news today, Celtic legend John ‘Dixie’ Deans has passed away

As always in these sad circumstances we wait for Celtic to officially confirm sad news and that has now happened with the club posting this confirmation