THE FRIENDLY GHOST – 7/10 – Potentially tricky away tie with the ghost of his Hampden howler louring, what would our experienced Legoland viking make of it all?
Former Celtic favourite Matt O’Riley looks set to make a sensational switch to Serie A giants Juventus. The Scottish Champions sold the Dane to Brighton last summer in a deal worth £25m, setting the Scottish transfer record.
Brendan Rodgers’ post-match comments, as reported earlier by Conor Spence on The Celtic Star today were particularly interesting regarding Reo Hatate — and may be something new signing Shin Yamada should also take note of.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers spoke to the mainstream media following his side’s comfortable 2-0 victory against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday afternoon… Goals courtesy of Benjamin Nygren and Reo Hatate made it two wins from two for the Scottish champions at a tough domestic away venue.
The Scottish champions secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday afternoon, with midfielders Benjamin Nygren and Reo Hatate netting in each half, though Idah failed to have an influence in the game once again.
It was a case of Aberdeen aggression being met by Celtic composure at Pittodrie yesterday as Brendan Rodgers’ side ran out comfortable 2–0 winners… The victory was built on a foundation of defensive resilience and midfield control, with the back line and engine room organised, progressive and aggressive when needed.
Motherwell’s Lennon Miller appears set to seal a move to Udinese. The 18-year-old has been a standout at Fir Park but is in the final year of his contract, meaning the ‘Well have been forced to make a decision on his future this summer.
It appears Celtic are about to miss out on another reported attacking target — and for a fee that many will feel was easily within our grasp… Norwegian winger Sondre Ørjasæter, 21, looks set to swap Sarpsborg 08 for the Dutch Eredivisie, with FC Twente reportedly agreeing a deal in the region of €4–5 million.
The Bairns started the season with a strong showing in the group stages of the tournament, beating Brechin 7-0, edging past Cove Rangers on penalties, winning over Queen’s Park 3-1 and then dismantling Spartans 4-0 at the Falkirk Stadium.
Brendan Rodgers was delighted with Celtic’s dominant performance at Pittodrie yesterday and in particular with the two rather special goals that gave Celtic a comfortable win and the first three points on the road this season.
Celtic made it two wins out of their first two Scottish Premiership fixtures after strolling to a 2-0 victory at Pittodrie over a powderpuff Aberdeen side who remain goalless and pointless after losing to Hearts then Celtic.
Celtic went up to Aberdeen with Brendan Rodgers making just one change to the team that started in last weekend’s victory over St Mirren. Yang was replaced by James Forrest.
Celtic went up to Aberdeen with Brendan Rodgers making just one change to the team that started in last weekend’s victory over St Mirren. Yang was replaced by James Forrest.
The pursuit of Michel-Ange Balikwisha has possibly generated more column inches than any other Celtic transfer story this summer — and even stretching back into last season.
Daizen Maeda was absolutely pivotal to Celtic’s success last season. In the derby games he is known for dominating Tavernier, stopping him getting forward and creating goals against him at the other end.