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Sebastian Tounekti’s former managing director has praised his move to Celtic, noting that it has brought financial gains to his old Norwegian club Tromsdalen… The Tunisian international joined Brendan Rodgers’ side from Swedish outfit Hammarby for £5.2 million on deadline day last week, agreeing to a five-year contract with the Scottish champions.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 12

Stephen McGowan on Brendan Rodgers v Celtic Board ‘standoff’

The turmoil of Celtic’s abysmal summer transfer window has put the club in a fragile state, with the high-profile journalist Stephen McGowan characterising

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 12

Celtic boss plans Daizen Maeda talks after summer transfer turmoil

Brendan Rodgers plans to sit down with Daizen Maeda following his admission that he had hoped to depart Celtic during the club’s abysmal summer transfer

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Soccer News / The Celtic Star / September 12

Ange Postecoglou reminds English media about his first season Celtic success

Ange Postecoglou took the opportunity during his first Nottingham Forest press conference to remind his doubters of the accomplishments he achieved at Celtic… The ex-Celtic manager who was appointed as new boss at the City Ground earlier this week was introduced to the media for the first time yesterday ahead of this weekend’s clash with Arsenal.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 12

Fan Power Without Shares: How Membership Schemes Can Challenge Football PLCs

When football supporters talk about “fan ownership,” the conversation often turns to co-operatives, community benefit societies, and clubs like AFC Wimbledon, Exeter City, or Hearts where fans collectively hold the reins.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 11

Confirmed – Celtic to play ’12 minutes without the 12th man’ at Kilmarnock

Celtic take on Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Sunday afternoon in the 3pm Scottish Premiership match. And from around 3.12pm the team can be assured that

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 11

'I realised I was experiencing something unique,' Joos Valgaeren

Former Celtic defender Joos Valgaeren has admitted that life took an unexpected turn after hanging up his boots – he’s since swapped football for a career in sewage management… The ex-Belgian international – who earned 19 caps for his country – joined Celtic from Roda in a £4 million transfer under the stewardship of Martin O’Neill 25 years ago.

Maik Nawrocki News / The Celtic Star / September 11

Maik Nawrocki continues his comeback from latest injury

Celtic loanee Maik Nawrocki continued his comeback from injury by taking part in a friendly game over the international break for Hannover 96… The Celtic defender, currently on loan at the Bundesliga.2 club, has been sidelined with a muscle injury and has not yet featured in a competitive match for the German side.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 11

Irony of Go Ahead Eagles launching a Celtic themed European kit

Ironically enough, Go Ahead Eagles has launched a commemorative kit that honours Celtic in celebration of a 60-year anniversary… The Dutch side faced Celtic at Celtic Park in their debut European fixture in 1965, and they are now commemorating that milestone six decades later.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 11

Beaton was whistle at Rugby Park, Celtic support’s dilemma the board can sort

John Beaton has been appointed referee by the Scottish FA for Celtic’s Sunday afternoon clash with Kilmarnock at Rugby Park, while Celtic Supporters have

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 11

Celtic’s £2m overpayment claim on Tounekti transfer

Celtic’s abysmal summer transfer period is facing renewed criticism after it was claimed that Sebastian Tounekti’s valuation was around £2m less than the price ultimately paid… The Tunisian winger transferred from Swedish side Hammarby on deadline day for £5.5m, arriving at Celtic with just over an hour remaining in the window.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 11

North Curve Celtic’s Fan Consultation Meeting update

On Wednesday evening, a fan consultation meeting was held with the signatories of the recent Open Letter to Celtic FC, a letter which, despite representing tens of thousands of supporters, has yet to be addressed by the club itself.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 11

Membership Scheme is the way forward for Celtic support

From shareholder initiatives to strongly worded statements, from supporter associations to ultras, a broad spectrum of the Celtic support is finding its voice.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 11

Step forward, Michael. Answer the questions your supporters are demanding

Tomorrow lunchtime, Brendan Rodgers will sit before the mainstream media to preview Celtic’s clash with Kilmarnock on Sunday afternoon at Rugby Park but the game will hardly merit a mention… Normally, such press duties are a routine part of a manager’s week.

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Kelechi Iheanacho News / The Celtic Star / September 11

Kelechi Iheanacho – On bench at Rugby Park, reckons Rodgers will stay at Celtic

Kelechi Iheanacho has stated that he is fit and available for Celtic’s Scottish Premiership encounter with Kilmarnock this weekend… However The Celtic Star can reveal that a reliable source, who has spoken to Iheanacho’s agent, doesn’t expect him to start on Sunday but instead Iheanacho will be on the bench.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 11

Last night the Celtic Rebellion officially started, it’s aim is to force change

I hear that the Celtic Supporters meeting last was lively and provided a roadmap for the fans to unite and there was a real determination in air to force change at the club.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 10

Brendan Rodgers here for five in a row or maybe eight

Brendan will be here for five in a row. There’s been a lot of chatter in the last few days regarding the future of Brendan Rodgers, mainly from the pot stirring Scottish mainstream media.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 10

Former Celtic Academy star praises Brendan Rodgers

Before Brendan Rodgers informed him of his release from his boyhood club, Sam Wardrop had yet to make a senior appearance for Celtic… Even seven years on, the Celtic academy graduate still applies the lessons he picked up from the current Hoops boss.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 10

First sign of Celtic listening? Europa League tickets, £35 per match

Celtic today launched the ticket package for the Europa League group stages and amid supporter unrest the club has at least listened to the room on this one by keeping prices at a reasonable level… In fact Celtic’s £35 per match package is the cheapest of all the British teams in UEFA’s second tier competition this season.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 10

Jeanette Findlay on Dermot Desmond’s excessive influence over Celtic

Vice-chair of The Celtic Trust Jeanette Findlay has raised concerns about the amount of influence Dermot Desmond wields within the club… Although the Irish billionaire holds only a minority 34% stake in the club, Findlay says The Celtic Trust believes he exercises excessive influence over Celtic for someone in a non-executive position.