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Celtic’s SLO John Paul Taylor has confirmed that the the banners at Celtic Park will be replaced shortly. The club unfurled the decorative banners around the ground in the summer of 2022 for the new campaign but after three seasons, the ground is looking tired with a number of banners missing after a February storm caused damage to Celtic Park.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / August 13

Celtic should need no excuses against Kairat Almaty

Now that we know our opponents who stand between us and a place in the UEFA Champions League group stages for the fourth consecutive season, we can perhaps start to look forward, as we have, in my opinion, superb chance of mixing with the elite of Europe once again by defeating Kairat Almaty.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / August 13

Champions League play-off carries an uneasy sense of déjà vu

For Celtic supporters with longish memories, the build-up to this year’s Champions League play-off round carries an uneasy sense of déjà vu. Brendan Rodgers, second time around, is once again preparing for a defining European tie without the reinforcements he’s been calling for all summer… The parallels with August 2018 are striking.

Soccer News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'FIFA Club World Cup champions' quiz

How many of the teams to win the FIFA Club World Cup since it was held for the first time in 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'FIFA World Cup host cities' quiz

The 'Premier League clean-sheet leaders' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winners' quiz

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / August 13

West Ham sources anticipate second Celtic bid for Andy Irving

There has been further information to emerge today regarding Celtic’s potential interest in West Ham midfielder Andy Irving. The Scottish international has been linked with a move to the club for some time, and now it appears that Celtic may be preparing a second bid for the 25-year-old.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / August 13

Watch highlights as Kairat Almaty go through to face Celtic

You’ll want to watch the highlights from the Slovan Bratislava versus Kairat Almaty last night which ended in a 1-0 win for the home side after extra-time was played.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / August 13

'You’ve got to be a winner. You win at all costs,' Kelvin Wilson

Former Celtic defender Kelvin Wilson has reflected on the challenges of playing as a centre-back for the Hoops, recalling his personal struggles during his time at the club more than ten years ago… Brendan Rodgers’ side have plenty of central defensive choices, with Cameron Carter-Vickers and Liam Scales occupying the starting roles just now.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / August 13

Celtic v Falkirk – There’s a Rookie Referee plus John Beaton’s on VAR

Lloyd Wilson has been named referee for Celtic’s Friday night Premier Sports League Cup last 16 encounter against Falkirk… The Scottish FA has confirmed that the 33 year-old will take charge of his first ever game of his refereeing career at Celtic Park when the hosts face off against the Scottish Premiership newcomers.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / August 13

Celtic Invincible Dedryck Boyata calls time on playing career

After a 16-year career in professional football, former Celtic centre-back Dedryck Boyata has decided to hang up his boots… Having parted ways with last season’s Belgian Pro League runners-up Club Brugge in January, the ex-Belgium defender has ended his playing days after being unable to secure a new club this summer.

Daizen Maeda News / The Celtic Star / August 12

Keeping Daizen Maeda but happy to bring in Taisei Miyashiro

Daizen Maeda rumours are hopefully nonsense, but Taisei Miyashiro is a player we should definitely be looking at, as recommended on The Celtic Star at

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / August 12

Reo Hatate is now Celtic’s main playmaker

Reo Hatate showed his class yet again on Sunday at Pittodrie and I firmly believe that Celtic would have been treble winners if he hadn’t missed the Scottish

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / August 12

'Lennon Miller would have been used sparingly if he had gone to Celtic,' Alan Rough

Lennon Miller of Motherwell, a Celtic target back in January, with many supporters myself included wanting the club to make a move for the talented teenager this summer.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / August 12

Highlights as Celtic win comfortably over Aberdeen at Pittodrie

Celtic made it two wins from two in the Scottish Premiership after a comfortable win against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Brendan Rodgers’ side were keen to exact revenge after the Scottish Cup Final penalties heartbreak in May and they set about to control the game, minimising Aberdeen’s forays forward and managed to return with three points.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / August 12

'I found the French league more physical than in Scotland with Celtic,' Kyogo

Former Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi admitted his stint in France did not work out as he struggled with the league’s greater physical demands compared to Scotland… The Japan international joined Birmingham City in the summer after an underwhelming six-month spell with Rennes.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / August 12

'It’s a big dream and me and the team will do everything to get it,' Benjamin Nygren

Benjamin Nygren insists he ‘cannot wait’ to feature in the Champions League playoff next week as the Swede closes in on a career dream… Brendan Rodgers’ side maintained their perfect Premiership start with a comfortable victory against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday afternoon.