Liverpool have endured a difficult campaign, even with several high-profile names in their squad. Hugo Ekitike made an impact from the bench on Monday, finding the net against Barnsley in the FA Cup.
Henrik Larsson was last week back into the spotlight due to his appearance on Gary Neville’s football podcast The Overlap. I wrote about how he shut down the arrogant Jamie Carragher who tried to cast doubt on Henrik’s achievements at Celtic.
Celtic icon Henrik Larsson has reflected on the moment he told Martin O’Neill of his intention to move on from Celtic, revealing the mutual understanding
Things were happening in December 2000. Celtic had narrowly gone out of the UEFA Cup to Bordeaux, but everything else was good – more or less. But Saturday 2 December was “teetering” time.
Celtic launched their new away jersey for the upcoming season this morning. The Scottish Champions linked back to the late 1990s with a retro feel for their new away shirt.
CELTIC 3-1 DUNFERMLINE – HAMPDEN, 22 MAY 2004 – It was nice to see Dunfermline back in a Cup final again, but not so nice to see them go in at half time one goal up.
CELTIC 3-0 HIBS – HAMPDEN, 26 MAY 2001 – There had been a revolution at Celtic Park in 2000 – not as fundamental as the one in 1994, but significant nevertheless in that a good Manager called Martin O’Neill had been appointed and he had been supported with cash and players.
Not a dry eye inside Celtic Park 21 years ago today as the King of Kings waved goodbye after seven magnificent years playing for Celtic… It was 21 years
On 29 April 2001 Celtic travelled across the city to Ibrox for the final Old Firm clash of the season with the league title well and truly in the bag after romping to the league title in the first campaign under the leadership of Martin O’Neill.
Celtic have had a strong few years of business now when it comes to transfer additions and who they have selected to leave the club. This model has allowed them to build a substantial squad that is aiming for its 55th SPFL title this year and another treble, if things pan out as expected.
Former Celtic maverick Paulo Di Canio has been speaking about his biggest Celtic regret. The Italian, who Tommy Burns described as “the most passionate
Kieran Tierney has shared how Henrik Larsson’s priceless guidance has helped him live out his Celtic dream and Scott Brown was his inspiration as a young Celtic Star… The King of Kings continues to stay in touch with KT as he prepares for his heartfelt return to Celtic Park this summer.
Mols better than Larsson? You’re having a laugh. It’s yet anther example of our pundits dancing to the tune of their employers… Clyde 1 Superscoreboard has provided plenty of laughs the past few days courtesy of the hysterical and deluded Bears following their penalty shoot out win over Fenerbahce.
There is one player in recent memory for Celtic who stands above all who have come after him and has essentially become the standard of how good a player has been at his position since leaving.
Celtic on this Day – Bobby Lennox gets Celtic level at Ibrox, Hartson, Petrov, Thompson and Larsson score and some time to remember the late Phil O’Donnell… Rangers 1-1 Celtic.
Celtic 5-0 Dunfermline. In desperate need of a victory having dropped points at Tynecastle and Tannadice in their previous two league outings, Dr Jo’s side just like they did on the opening day of the season against the Pars, comprehensively won 5-0.
Celtic on this Day – Notable home wins for Celtic against Celta Vigo, Shakhtar Donetsk and Aberdeen and an away victory at Tynecastle… Celtic 1-0 Celta Vigo.
Celtic on this Day, Martin O’Neill effectively ends Dick Advocaat’s reign at Rangers with yet another Old Firm victory, plus Parkhead draws against Bayern Munich and Motherwell… Celtic 2-1 Rangers.
On this day 22 years ago, it was ‘men against boys’ at Ewood Park as Celtic defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-0 in the UEFA Cup second round… Martin O’Neill’s side headed down to Lancashire with a 1-0 lead following Henrik Larsson’s close-range strike two weeks prior.
Who is the greatest Celtic striker since Larsson? Well it’s all about opinions, what’s yours? It’s been twenty long years now Since Henrik Larsson left the club and we have never came close to replacing his talent.
Henrik Larsson has opened up on his superb career, including winning three major trophies at Barcelona, in an insightful interview. The former Swedish international spoke to The Guardian on a wide range of issues including growing with a mixed heritage in the city of Helsingborg.