Brendan Rodgers has never lost a Scottish Cup tie and he’s named his Celtic team for today’s fifth round tie away to St Mirren that he believes will give him the best chance of continuing that incredible personal record as Celtic manager.
Brendan Rodgers yesterday provided a worrying update of Alistair Johnston who suffered a horrendous head injury in the midweek win over Hibs at Easter Road than resulted in the Canada international right-back being stretched off and taken to hospital with Celtic being awarded a penalty kick.
One of the most notable moments to come out of our clash at Easter road on Wednesday night was the sheer determination of Tony Ralston in winning the ball in a 50/50 challenge, or perhaps more accurately a 30/70 challenge.
The performance wasn’t great but the outcome was tremendous, thanks to the impact from two substitutes – Anthony Ralston who won a tackle he had no right to and Kyogo who was equally brave and determined getting his shot away in the 90th minute knowing he’d be clattered.
Yesterday was a cold day, and those of us who headed to Paradise hoping to get warmed up by the football were left bitterly disappointed. Hopes were high after Brendan Rodgers made just one change to the side which comfortably took care of Aberdeen a fortnight ago, with Anthony Ralston coming in for Alistair Johnston at right back.
Celtic face Ross County this afternoon up in Dingwall as the Scottish Champions hit the road again. As games come thick and fast with today’s game closely followed by Tuesday in Madrid, expect Brendan Rodgers to shuffle his pack some more.
One of the things that might have gone unnoticed due to the irritating result at Easter Road this past weekend is how well Anthony Ralston played when he replaced Alistair Johnston.
Anthony Ralston yesterday talked more about his new contract and what it means to him to play for the club he supports and to continue to do so for four more years at least, encouraged by the support he is receiving from Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers who has played a significant role in Ralston’s career.
An earlier than usual media conference from Lennoxtown today as Brendan Rodgers talks about Anthony Ralston’s new contract and the work the club is doing behind the scenes reaching out to various players’ agents to discuss new contracts.
Brendan Rodgers yesterday praised Anthony Ralston as the Celtic manager stated that he is delighted for the player after signing a new four year contract at the club.
Anthony Ralston today became the last Celtic first team member to commit his future to the club by signing a new contract extension that will keep the right back at the club until the summer of 2027.
Celtic passed their early season litmus test with victory over a rejuvenated and ever improving Aberdeen side on Sunday. A win that should not be downplayed
Anthony Ralston achieved his own personal target over the summer in getting himself fit and ready to play from the season opener against Ross County last weekend.
Cameron Carter Vickers has returned back to ‘full training’ duties over the weekend. He and fellow defender Anthony Ralston where apparently put through their paces at Lennoxtown as they battle back to fitness form their respective injuries.
Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for the upcoming UEFA Euro Qualifiers against Norway and Georgia with three Celtic players – Greg Taylor, Anthony Ralston and Callum McGregor – all included in the 26-man squad.
Anthony Ralston provided a fair and honest assessment of the dreadful Celtic performance at Ibrox on Saturday afternoon which allows theRangers to win the Bragging Rights Trophy thought up by Sky Sports on the spot to provide additional summer comfort to the Ibrox fanbase after their 3-0 Dead Rubber triumph.
Anthony Ralston was absolutely outstanding at Hampden on Sunday when we came on to replace the injured Alistair Johnston against theRangers in the Scottish Cup semi-final.
It’s not really what the Celtic supporters wanted to hear, but following Liel Abada’s return to our Lennoxtown HQ, news earlier today is that both Daizen Maeda and Anthony Ralston have pulled out of International duty with their respective countries and will return home to their club.
When Steve Clarke announced his Scotland squad to face Cyprus and Spain in the upcoming Euro qualifiers it was a strange sight to see just one Celtic player included.
Alexandro Bernabei may well be given another opportunity to impress on Saturday afternoon when Celtic take on Hibs at Celtic Park looking for the three points as Ange Postecoglou’s side continues its relentless drive towards retaining the Scottish Premiership title.
Ange Postecoglou has named his Celtic starting XI to take on Hearts under the lights at Celtic Park this evening in the cinch Premiership. The Hoops will be looking for the three points to at the very least maintain their nine points advantage over nearest rivals theRangers.
The CelticTV TikTok account uploaded a short clip displaying Anthony Ralston getting his revenge against Neymar for his previous antics against Celtic.
Celtic boss, Ange Postecoglou spoke to the media this afternoon ahead of the Hoops trip to Tannadice to face Dundee United on Sunday. The Celtic manager has been busy the past few days with transfer business, with people coming and going through the doors at Celtic Park.
Ange Postecoglou has signalled that he’ll look to his squad tomorrow to introduce players who have been performing well in training but have not been getting the game-time that their efforts have perhaps merited.
Anthony Ralston has now scored more goals for Celtic than Danny McGrain who rather surprisingly scored nine times for the Hoops. Danny’s finishing was of course legendary and was a bit of a running joke throughout his illustrious career as a truly world class performer happy to remain at Celtic.
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