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Is it time for Sinisalo to start for Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup Final against St Mirren at Hampden Park on Sunday afternoon? I reckon it is… Kasper

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 12

'This is the standard that we want in terms of the intensity,' Wilfried Nancy

Games are coming thick and fast for the new Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy and so far unfortunately so are defeats. That has to change at Hampden on Sunday

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 12

On this Day, 1995 – The Maestro, Paul McStay’s Testimonial

In music, the term Maestro is one of the greatest honours that can bestowed on someone. It indicates that that the performer is something akin to a genius.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 12

Celtic Board must meet Green Brigade to resolve disputes

Celtic’s Europa League hopes hang in the balance after going down 3-0 at home to Roma last night, and to be quite honest I wasn’t surprised by the result in the slightest… In our Celtic Star staff writers predictions I went for a 2-0 win to Roma, and I genuinely felt I was being kind with that one.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 12

Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v Romulus & Remus

THE FRIENDLY GHOST – 6.5/10 – Well, Kasper can play with his feet – if there’s one thing we tested thoroughly last night it was that. With only a couple of errors under pressure he put the majority of the outfield to shame, also remembering to throw in some goalkeeper stuff and pulling off some fine saves.

Wilfried Nancy News / The Celtic Star / December 12

'We’re struggling a bit in this situation, but it was a difficult night,' Wilfried Nancy

Celtic Manager Wilfried Nancy has admitted Roma’s comfortable 3-0 Europa League victory at Celtic Park was a ‘difficult’ night for himself and the players… Celtic’s troubled campaign hit another setback on Thursday night as they were soundly beaten 3–0 by Roma in their Europa League clash.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 12

Celtic 0-3 Roma – 'It breaks my heart to see it,' Joe Hart

An emotional Joe Hart confessed he is devastated by Celtic’s current situation, saying Celtic Park felt stripped of its usual spark during the Europa League loss to Roma… New manager Wilfried Nancy entered the record books for the wrong reasons, becoming the first Hoops boss to suffer defeats in his opening two matches.

Gian Piero Gasperini News / The Celtic Star / December 12

Gian Piero Gasperini on Roma’s 3-0 victory at Celtic Park

Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini gave his verdict following his side’s comfortable 3-0 victory over Celtic last night in the Europa League… The Italian giants now just sit outside the top eight in the Europa League on 12 points with two matches to play and will be contenders for winning this competition in the second half of the season.

Wilfried Nancy News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Team’s Up – Nancy names same Celtic team for Roma clash

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.

Wilfried Nancy 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.

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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

Gian Piero Gasperini 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.

Wilfried Nancy 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

Auston Trusty 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