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Why Celtic need Kristoffer Ajer to return for Sunday April 28, 2021 It might be an absolute cast iron dead-rubber for Celtic on Sunday, but we still need Kristoffer Ajer. In fact, scratch that: there’s a lot to play for this weekend, actually. We face Rangers for the final time this season, looking to put an end to comparisons between their side and the Invincible team of 16-17. You’d have thought being knocked out of both cups would put the talk to a grinding halt, but it seems not. Ajer h...

Commanding Premier League centre-back Kean Bryan worth a look for Celtic this summer Commanding Premier League centre-back Kean Bryan worth a look for Celtic this summer April 27, 2021 Celtic will lose a host of stars this summer ahead of an enormous 2021/22 rebuilding job. One area of the pitch where the Hoops could be most depleted is in central defence. Kristoffer Ajer could depart, amid interest from AC Milan [Glasgow Times], whilst Jack Hendry could be set to seal a permanent move to Belgi...

LEIGH Griffiths came off the bench to score a late and deserved equaliser for Celtic against Aberdeen last night and deny their hosts a hard-fought win and, for the time being at least, a place in Europe next season. Stephen Glass’s side had appeared to be heading for their first triumph over their opponents since way back in May 2018 in their manager’s second game in charge thanks to a first-half Lewis Ferguson strike. However, Griffiths, who came on for Odsonne Edouard with half an ...

Celtic Invincible Jozo Simunovic still without a club, close to a year after leaving Bhoys Celtic Invincible Jozo Simunovic still without a club, close to a year after leaving Bhoys April 9, 2021 Celtic Invincible Jozo Simunovic is still a free agent, close to a full season after leaving the Bhoys. The former Croatian youth international endured a successful, if injury-plagued spell in Glasgow. Under Brendan Rodgers and Neil Lennon, he featured in 5 title-winning sides, notching up 126 first-te...

Exciting talent, potential Moi replacement; 3 players who could become Celtic regulars next season April 7, 2021 Undoubtedly, come the start of 2021/22 the Celtic squad may carry a vastly different complexion to the current one. Multiple senior playing figures are set to head for the Parkhead exit, presenting opportunities for those who remain to establish themselves as first team regulars. Here are three squad members who could utilise these openings to their advantage and become mainstays wit...

The games that led to Neil Lennon’s downfall Updated: February 24, 2021, 10:13 am Neil Lennon endures more misery at Livingston (Andrew MIlligan/PA) Neil Lennon’s second spell as Celtic boss has ended. Here, the PA news agency looks at the big games this season where it went wrong for the Northern Irishman and his reaction each time. Celtic 1 Ferencvaros 2 A dejected Neil Lennon as Celtic bow out of Champions League (Andrew Milligan/PA) Lennon came under fire when Celtic were bounced out of...

Menu   In detail: Neil Lennons disaster Celtic season from dismal results to explosive Dubai presser and flop signings PREMIUM In detail: Neil Lennons disaster Celtic season from dismal results to explosive Dubai presser and flop signings Neil Lennons status as a Celtic great was secured years ago. A manager and player for the club over a span of 13 years, the Northern Irishman won everything there was to realistically win including trebles as both a footballer and a coach. T...

Competition: Premiership. Result:  Rangers 2–0 Celtic. The Premiership had been won by the time Celtic travelled across Glasgow to play Rangers in the final Old Firm game of the 2018/19 season. But this result perhaps gave an early indication the balance of power in Scottish football was poised to change. Steven Gerrard’s men were by far the better side from kick-off to the final whistle and triumphed thanks to an early James Tavernier striker and a second-half Scott Arfield effort.�...

Celtic fans react to Nir Bitton exit rumours   Celtic are set to miss out on the Scottish Premiership title, and that may lead to some changes in the near future. Jeremie Frimpong has moved on and the likes of Odsonne Edouard, Kristoffer Ajer and Ryan Christie are likely to attract interest. Hatem Abd Elhamed is leaving for Hapoel Be’er Sheva, and Israeli teammate Bitton could end up following him back home. Who is Fergal Harkin? The transfer guru linked with major Celtic switch brid /static...

Neil Lennon claims Hatem Abd Elhmaed is about to leave Celtic in a matter of hours, deal agreed   The Bhoys were in the market for a right back in the summer of 2019, and Lennon pounced to sign Elhamed from Hapoel Be’er Sheva. Agent Dudu Dahan played a key role in the move, and has been a long-time friend of Lennon having struck a number of deals together. Celtic 2-1 Motherwell | LIVE Reaction brid /static/uploads/2021/02/715932_t_1612633379.jpg 715932 center Dahan oversaw deals for the like...