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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was a bruising Sunday for Celtic — and not just for one team. Both the men’s and women’s sides suffered defeats, both managers lamented a lack of investment, and both pointed to the same underlying problem… But while one has a valid argument, the other risks running out of excuses.
A late win over Motherwell was supposed to be a springboard, a moment to build from. Instead, looking back, it feels like the warning we ignored… Because what unfolded at Dens Park yesterday wasn’t a blip or an off day.
Kyogo and Adam Idah sold for a combined £17 million, yet we have to rely on free signing Iheanacho and Johnny Kenny, whilst club signing Shin Yamada dwells on the sidelines.
Celtic were absolutely woeful yet again as we were humbled by Steven Pressley’s Dundee side at Dens Park, a performance that has finally opened most of our fans eyes to the reality that this season is going to be a serious struggle.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is reportedly wanted by Nottingham Forest to replace Ange Postecoglou. The Australian manager was dismissed shortly after the defeat to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon leading to speculation over who would take over at the City Ground.
THE FRIENDLY GHOST – 6/10 – Booked for being angry, like the rest of us, having to watch the shambles unfold ahead of him. And behind him at kick-off…Nothing he could do about the goals as his defence betrayed his confidence and indulged in sabotage.
Former Celtic manager Ronny Deila has been dismissed by MLS side Atlanta United after one season in charge. The Norwegian boss was dismissed from his role as Head Coach after a disappointing campaign in which Atlanta finished 14th.
Celtic fans continued their protests against Michael Nicholson and the Celtic Board during this afternoon’s meeting with Dundee. The Scottish Champions fell to a 2-0 defeat against the Dee, the first time Dundee have beaten Celtic since 1988.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has hinted that he may make a tactical switch in the coming weeks as he seeks to address his side’s poor form. The Irishman is in an uncharacteristic blip as he struggles to get the team up to his free scoring side from the first half of last season.
Celtic are being linked with a move for Scotland No.1 Angus Gunn with Kasper Schmeichel in the final year of his contract. The Danish Internationalist will come up against Gunn at Hampden next month in the World Cup Qualifier shootout between the top two teams; however, Record Sport are running that Gunn has caught the interest of Celtic.