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27 January 2011

Ki Sung-Yeung: Asian Cup 'monkey' celebration was for Scottish fans

The Telegraph Jan 27, 2011

Celtic midfielder says controversial goal celebration in the Asian Cup was prompted by racist abuse in SPL.

World Football - Ki monkey celebration not aimed at Japan

World Football - Ki 'monkey' celebration not aimed at Japan

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Celtic's Ki Sung-yeung has claimed he was trying to highlight racism in Scottish football with his controversial Asian Cup goal celebrations...

Supporter hospitalised after collapsing at Celtic Park

Supporter hospitalised after collapsing at Celtic Park

Celtic FC Jan 27, 2011

THE club have been inundated with enquiries as to the condition of the Celtic supporter who collapsed during last night's victory over Hearts. Long-term season book holder, 66-year-old Robert Coyle from Carmyle suffered a heart-attack and is in a seri...

Celts v Aberdeen live on Channel 67

Celts v Aberdeen live on Channel 67

Celtic FC Jan 27, 2011

CELTIC'S Co-operative Insurance Cup semi-final against Aberdeen at Hampden this Saturday, January 29 (kick-off: 3pm) is being covered live on Channel 67.  There will be live video and Celtic audio commentary for subscribers overseas, and live audi...

Mogwai playing at Celtic Park

Rhebel Rhebel Jan 27, 2011

The Hearts Smell Too Bad at Celtic Park It may have been overshadowed by two good home wins but there has been a Mogwai influence at Celtic Park in the wins over Aberdeen and Hearts. The internet and Twitter is always good for raising a cause or plan of ...

Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng ignites racism row with 'monkey' celebration for South Korea in Asian Cup ...

Goal.com Jan 27, 2011

Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng has courted controversy following a provocative celebration after scoring for South Korea against arch-rivals Japan in the semi-final of the Asian Cup. The 21-year-old scored the opening goal from the spot and then sprinted...

Ki claims 'racist celebration' was intended to highlight abuse in Scotland

Scotsman Jan 27, 2011

CELTIC star Ki Sung-yueng has claimed his controversial goal celebration in Tuesday's Asian Cup semi-final against Japan was intended to highlight the racist abuse he has...

Blackpool eyeing Celtic winger McCourt

Tribal Football Jan 27, 2011

Blackpool eyeing Celtic winger McCourt

Blackpool Celtic Blackpool are eyeing Celtic winger Paddy McCourt. The Daily Mail says Seasiders boss Ian Holloway has McCourt on his January shopping li...

Celtic's Ki Sung-yeung: I did monkey impression to highlight racism of Scottish football fans

Daily Mail Jan 27, 2011

Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-yeung has claimed he was trying to highlight racism in Scottish football with the controversial Asian Cup goal celebration which sparked outrage in Japan.

Ki goal celebration exposes Scottish racists

VideoCelts Jan 27, 2011

A spokesman for the Korean Football Association has exposed the racism that Ki-Sung Yeung faces in Scottish football. Ki's 'monkey-type' celebration after scoring against Japan at the Asian Cup attracted attention with some claiming that it was dero...

Ki targets Scots with celebration

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-yeung has claimed he was trying to highlight racism in Scottish football with the controversial Asian Cup goal celebration which sparked outrage in Japan.

Ki Sung Yeung, King Of The Swingers (Video)

The Celtic Blog Jan 27, 2011

“The treatment he got from the Scottish league, especially in the away games, the people who made noises like the sound of the monkeys in Scotland when he played away games, that is something he wanted to highlight,” Even though they call him a monk...

Asian Cup goal celebration was to highlight racism in Scottish football, claims South Korea ace Ki

Daily Record Jan 27, 2011

CELTIC midfielder Ki Sung-yeung has claimed he was trying to highlight racism in Scottish football with the controversial Asian Cup goal celebration which sparked outrage in Japan.

SPL - Ki targeted Scots with celebration

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Celtic's Ki Sung-yeung has claimed he was trying to highlight racism in Scottish football with his controversial Asian Cup goal celebrations...

Commons comes to Celtic

Celtic Quick News Jan 27, 2011

Commons comes to Celtic

Mansfield-born Scottish international, Kris Commons (27) joined Celtic today from Derby County for a fee believed to be in the region of £300k.  Celtic were interested in Commons 18 months ago when Derby wanted around £3m but with the player out of con...

Celtic 4-0 Hearts: Scottish Premier League Highlights (Video)

Caught Offside Jan 27, 2011

Celtic thumped in form Hearts to go five points clear at the top of the SPL.Join the Best Football Manager game now, Its Free!...

Ki celebration 'highlights abuse'

BBC Jan 27, 2011

Celtic's South Korean star Ki Sung-yeung escapes punishment for a celebration designed to highlight racist abuse he has received in Scotland.

Celtic set sights on Stoke defender Abdoulaye Faye - THE INSIDER

Daily Mail Jan 27, 2011

Sportsmail's man on the inside, Simon Jones, has his ear to the ground for all the major transfers this January. Don't miss your instalment of The Insider every weekday through the transfer window. Here is the lowdown on Wednesday, January 26.

Celtic sign Derby winger Commons

BBC Jan 27, 2011

Celtic sign Derby winger Commons

Scotland winger Kris Commons joins Celtic from Derby County for about £500,000.

Ki takes swipe at Scottish abuse

TEAMtalk Jan 27, 2011

Celtic star Ki Sung-yeung claims his celebration at the Asian Cup that was perceived as being racist was done to highlight abuse in Scotland. ...

Bloemfontein Celtic Coach Clinton Larsen - I'm Very Happy With My Boys

Goal.com Jan 27, 2011

“I'm very happy with my boys. They gave a brilliant performance against a quality Kaizer Chiefs side. They dished out the same performance against Mamelodi Sundowns. They have proved it was not a one-off performance. It seems we are getting stronger in ...

Celtic hit four as three horse race falters

WeKnowSFA Jan 27, 2011

Celtic hit four as three horse race falters

They shoot horses don't they? What many Celtic fans believe was the sound of thunder in the East End of Glasgow last night may just have been the sound of air escaping from the maroon balloon. Like so many times before, Hearts came t...

Celtic 4 - 0 Hearts: Anthony Stokes deals double blow to Hearts' title hopes

Scotsman Jan 27, 2011

Celtic 4 - 0 Hearts: Anthony Stokes deals double blow to Hearts title hopes

CELTIC last night delivered a ruthless and devastating response to the notion of Hearts upsetting the natural order of Scottish football this season. In a compelling statement...

Is that another big game Lenny has won?

Rhebel Rhebel Jan 27, 2011

4-0 flattered the Jambos Celtic were immense tonight against a team who the media were telling us were world beaters. Heart's record was fantastic but they were lucky to get the win against Rangers on Saturday and they offered nothing tonight. A lot of...

Get your ticket and cheer the Bhoys on at Hampden

Celtic FC Jan 27, 2011

CELTIC, fresh from their demolition of Hearts on Wednesday night, now turn their attention to the Co-operative Insurance Cup and a semi-final clash with Aberdeen at Hampden this Saturday, January 29 (kick-off: 3pm). Tickets are still available for the sem...

Mulgrew And Rogne Shut And Lock The Front Door!...Celtic Storm to Victory!......

Mon The Hoops Jan 27, 2011

Mulgrew And Rogne Shut And Lock The Front Door!...Celtic Storm to Victory!......

  I thought yesterday that replacing Majstorovic with Charlie Mulgrew would be like leaving the front door to goal wide open. How wrong was that! Charlie, ably aided by Thomas Rogne, sailed through this game with an ease that has never been apparent when...

Celtic 4 – 0 Hearts: Reality check for hammered Hearts

TicTacTic Jan 27, 2011

Celtic coasted to victory against high-flying Hearts with a scoreline that underlines just how difficult a prolonged title challenge really is. Having defeated Champions Rangers at Tynecastle at the weekend, the buoyant Edinburgh side hoped for a simila...

Lennon: Celtic performance was a long time coming

STV Sport Jan 27, 2011

Celtic outlined their SPL title credentials with a resounding victory over potential challengers Hearts.

Gibson Be The Next Charlie Adam

Football365 Jan 27, 2011

As a Celtic fan, praising B'Ham is a difficult thing to do. Their manager won two league titles with Rangers and Barry Ferguson, who is playing some top football right now, was public enemy number one for "us" whilst he played for "them". however I have t...

Celtic 4 Hearts 0…..Bhoy Does That Sound Good!

Celtic Fanzone Jan 27, 2011

Maybe Now We'll Get The Credit We Deserve? Before last night's game I stressed the need to compete with the Jambos on a physical basis would determine the outcome, good or bad. Standing off teams and letting them play at Celtic Park simply isn't an ...

Grebby Questions Ki Explanation

Football365 Jan 27, 2011

Celtic midfielder Ki opened the scoring for South Korea in their Asian Cup semi-final against Japan, a fixture the latter won on penalties after coming back to earn a 2-2 draw, and reacted by apparently impersonating a monkey. The celebration was widely .

Kris Commons signs for Celtic

STV Sport Jan 27, 2011

Kris Commons signs for Celtic

Scotland International signs three-&-a-half year deal with Celtic.

Hibernian 0 Rangers 2

The Sun Jan 27, 2011

To compound the Hibees' misery - and Celtic's - on-loan Parkhead kid Richie Towell gifted Gers their second goal. Rangers remain five points behind the Hoops having played two games less. Their only disappointment on the night was a booking for Lee ...

Celtic 4 - 0 Hearts: Anthony Stokes deals double blow to Hearts' title hopes

Scotsman Jan 27, 2011

Celtic 4 - 0 Hearts: Anthony Stokes deals double blow to Hearts title hopes

The match was phsyically as competitive as would have been expected and there were occasional hints it could boil over, referee Euan Norris showing his yellow card to Mark Wilson, Rudi Skacel and Emilio Izaguirre as he tried to keep a lid on it. Left-back...

Celtic midfielder whips up a storm

Vital Football Jan 27, 2011

Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng sparked controversy in the Asian Cup semi-final following what were taken as racist celebrations against Japan.

Lee McCulloch suspended for Celtic clash

VideoCelts Jan 27, 2011

Rangers midfielder Lee McCulloch is set to serve a three match ban rulling him out of the SPL clash with Celtic on February 20. McCulloch picked up a first half yellow card in last night's win over Hibs- his sixth caution of the season. Assuming that ea...

Celtic in talks with Scotland international

JOE.ie Jan 27, 2011

Celtic in talks with Scotland international

Celtic are set to sign Scotland international Kris Commons from Derby County after negotiations for the player with Rangers broke down.

Bhoys agree Commons deal

Sky Sports Jan 27, 2011

Bhoys agree Commons deal

Celtic have agreed a deal with Derby County to sign Kris Commons after Rangers ended their interest.

Scoring at Celtic Park is out of this world

The Sun Jan 27, 2011

CLEAN boots for starters. Polished so much I can see my face in them. Punctual for team meetings. If I can get there on time, then so can you. In reasonable shape. If you feel you need to shed a few pounds before the big day then don't let me stop you ...

Dominant Celtic sweep Hearts aside

Celtic FC Jan 27, 2011

Dominant Celtic sweep Hearts aside

Scottish Premier LeagueWednesday, January 26, 2011Celtic Park CELTIC 4(Forrest 7, Stoke 50, 71, McCourt 80)HEARTS 0 ANTHONY Stokes brought his scoring tally to six goals in four games as Celtic disposed of Hearts with a comprehensive 4-0 win. The Irish...

Hearts' title hopes shattered as rampant Celtic ease to victory

Scotsman Jan 27, 2011

Hearts title hopes shattered as rampant Celtic ease to victory

NEIL Lennon last night showered his Celtic players with plaudits for a crushing 4-0 defeat of Hearts he says was inspired by the hype surrounding the Tynecastle club in the build-up to the match. Celtic produced one of their most impressive displays of th...

Neil Lennon announces Celtic's interest in Derby County midfielder Kris Commons

Goal.com Jan 27, 2011

Neil Lennon announces Celtics interest in Derby County midfielder Kris Commons

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has confirmed his interest in Derby County midfielder and Rangers target Kris Commons . Rangers were thought to be in pole position to sign the Scotland international but just as their manager Walter Smith admitted he was unlikely ...

Rangers title challenge in good Nic

Belfast Telegraph Jan 27, 2011

Hibernian 0 Rangers 2: Nikica Jelavic marked his first start in almost four months with a goal as Rangers steered their Clydesdale Bank Premier League title charge back on track with a win over Hibernian. ...

Wishaw Bhoy: We shall not be moved.

Vital Football Jan 27, 2011

Vital Celtic member, Wishaw Bhoy, shares his views on the barriers and obstacles we have had to fight long and hard to overcome, and those we are still very much fighting to remove...

Celtic 4-0 Hearts: Falling short at Celtic park

Scotsman Jan 27, 2011

THE enormity of the task facing any non-O** F*** title challenger in Scotland was laid bare at Celtic Park last night. Seeking to underline their championship credentials in the east end of Glasgow, Hearts were comprehensively beaten by an unforgiving and...

Celtic flex their muscle with 4-0 thumping of Hearts

Tribal Football Jan 27, 2011

Celtic Rangers Scottish Premier Scottish Premier League leaders Celtic made their intentions clear by brushing ...

Neil Lennon- It’s been coming

VideoCelts Jan 27, 2011

Neil Lennon- It’s been coming

Neil Lennon was as thrilled as any Celtic fan as he watched his side take Hearts apart. The third force had been talked up before the match following their win over Rangers but were cut down to size by the league leaders. For 90 minutes Celtic attacked in...

Derby accept Celtic's bid for Kris Commons

Scotsman Jan 27, 2011

DERBY County have accepted a bid from Celtic for Scotland international Kris Commons. • Commons was also a target for Rangers but failed to agree personal terms with the Ibrox club The Parkhead club's O** F*** rivals Rangers ended their interest in ...

Derby accept Celtic bid for Kris Commons after Rangers pull out

The Guardian Jan 27, 2011

• Fee for Scotland attacker in region of £300,000• Kris Commons expected to be in Glasgow for Celtic talksDerby County have accepted a bid from Celtic for the Scotland international Kris Commons.The Bhoys' O** F*** rivals Rangers ended their interest...

Broken Hearts?

Scottish Football Blog Jan 27, 2011

Celtic 4 - Hearts 0Is that it then? Did Hearts title challenge amount to little more than a scrappy win over Rangers and three days of hope before a meek capitulation against Celtic? That's how it will play in today's papers. Maybe we were all a bit gui...

Some games give you that title winning feeling

Rhebel Rhebel Jan 27, 2011

On this day in 98 we got a big lift Given the way we demolished the minis last night, there are probably one or two of us thinking that we are looking good for the title race. We've certainly ensured we should be there or there abouts but there is a lo...

Commons destination immaterial - Smith

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Rangers manager Walter Smith insists the blow of missing out on transfer target Kris Commons has not been compounded by the fact the Scotland winger looks set to join Celtic.

Celtic 4-0 Hearts: Falling short at Celtic park

Edinburgh News Jan 27, 2011

THE enormity of the task facing any non-O** F*** title challenger in Scotland was laid bare at Celtic Park last night. Seeking to underline their championship credentials in the east end of Glasgow, Hearts were comprehensively beaten by an unforgiving and...

Bhoys agree Commons deal

TEAMtalk Jan 27, 2011

Celtic have agreed a deal with Derby County to sign Kris Commons after Rangers ended their interest in signing the winger. Commons is out of contract at ...

Hearts' title hopes shattered as rampant Celtic ease to victory

Scotsman Jan 27, 2011

Hearts title hopes shattered as rampant Celtic ease to victory

NEIL Lennon last night showered his Celtic players with plaudits for a crushing 4-0 defeat of Hearts he says was inspired by the hype surrounding the Tynecastle club in the bu...

Championship - Commons joins Celtic from Derby

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Scotland midfielder Kris Commons has joined Celtic from Derby County on a three-and-a-half year deal.

SPL - Celtic Commons bid accepted

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Derby County have accepted a bid from Celtic for Scotland international Kris Commons.

Rangers' Walter Smith relaxed over Kris Commons moving to Celtic

The Guardian Jan 27, 2011

• 'We have not got him – where he goes is immaterial'• Kris Commons agrees three-and-a-half-year deal with CelticThe Rangers manager, Walter Smith, has taken a calm view of missing out on his latest transfer target, Kris Commons, to Celtic.Commons t...

Derby County winger Kris Commons set for Celtic medical

Goal.com Jan 27, 2011

Derby County winger Kris Commons has moved a step closer to joining Celtic after arriving at the club for a medical. The Championship side accepted a bid from the SPL leaders for the Scotland international, believed to be in the region of £300,000, to ..

Commons has medical ahead of Celtic move

STV Sport Jan 27, 2011

The recent Rangers target is in Glasgow after the Parkhead club agreed a fee with Derby County.

Championship - Commons to join Celtic from Derby

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Celtic are set to announce the signing of Kris Commons after the Scotland winger finalised his move to Parkhead on Thursday night.

Derby accept Celtic bid for Commons

STV Sport Jan 27, 2011

Kris Commons is on the verge of becoming Celtic's latest signing.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon: We used negative talk surrounding club to inspire us to beat Hearts

Daily Record Jan 27, 2011

Celtic boss Neil Lennon: We used negative talk surrounding club to inspire us to beat Hearts

NEIL LENNON last night insisted Celtic used the negativity surrounding his club to make a nonsense of Hearts' title challenge.

SPL - Commons to join Celtic from Derby

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Celtic are set to announce the signing of Kris Commons after the Scotland winger finalised his move to Parkhead on Thursday night.

Commons completes medical ahead of Celtic move

STV Sport Jan 27, 2011

The recent Rangers target is in Glasgow after the Parkhead club agreed a fee with Derby County.

Celtic on verge of Commons deal

Vital Football Jan 27, 2011

Derby County have accepted an offer from Celtic for winger Kris Commons, who is now expected to hold negotiations with the SPL leaders.

Mulgrew backing Hearts to keep going

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Mulgrew backing Hearts to keep going

Charlie Mulgrew will not join the club whose members believe Celtic's 4-0 thrashing of Hearts at Parkhead on Wednesday night ended the Jambos' Clydesdale Bank Premier League title hopes.

Derby County accept Celtic bid for Kris Commons after Rangers move fails

Goal.com Jan 27, 2011

Derby County have accepted an offer from Celtic for their influential midfielder Kris Commons . Sky Sports News reports that the fee for the Scottish international – who is out of contract in the summer and so is available at a knock-down price – is .

Boydy + Miller = Jelavic

The Sun Jan 27, 2011

I really believe that. "Once he's back playing to his best it is going to be a massive warning to Celtic and everyone else. "I think Nikica is probably Kenny and Boydy in one. He has got it all, the finishing, the work-rate, the link-up play, the sharpnes...

He Didn’t Want To Live Like Common People

The Celtic Blog Jan 27, 2011

“Rent a flat above a shop, cut your hair and get a job. Smoke some fags and play some pool, pretend you never went to school. But still you'll never get it right, cos when you're laid in bed at night, watching roaches climb the wall, if you ...

Championship - Derby accept Celtic Commons bid

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Derby County have accepted a bid from Celtic for Scotland international Kris Commons.

The Snot Machine Gossip

Football365 Jan 27, 2011

Paul Ince is the man Sheffield Wednesday want to replace Alan Irvine...Celtic have beaten Rangers to the signing of Derby's Kris Commons...Werder Bremen are keen on Tottenham's Niko Kranjcar, but the Croatian wants to stay in England...Chelsea defender ..

SFA kick club out of Scottish Cup

VideoCelts Jan 27, 2011

East Stirling have been expelled from the Scottish Cup. The Third Division side, managed by former Celt Jim McInally, were found guilty of fielding an ineligable player in their fourth round win over Buckie Thistle. Goalkeeper Michael Andrews, on loan fro...

Podcast 119: Breaking Hearts

Celtic Underground Jan 27, 2011

This week the podcast is hot off the press. Harry and Eddie rush home from the fantastic victory over Hearts and gabble excitedly to each other about just how good a game it was. They review the playing performances and try to identify a man of the match ...

Jelavic gets Whittaker backing

ITV Jan 27, 2011

Hopes of adding to the squad were dealt a blow when boss Walter Smith revealed a move for Kris Commons now appeared unlikely, with the Derby winger having also been linked with rivals Celtic. Whittaker said: "I'm sure what we've got is adequate but the ..

Celtic ace Paddy McCourt has no semi final worries ahead of Aberdeen clash

Daily Record Jan 27, 2011

Celtic ace Paddy McCourt has no semi final worries ahead of Aberdeen clash

PADDY McCOURT can travel to Hampden to face Aberdeen on Saturday not haunted by the memory of Celtic's last semi-final there.

SPL TV: Here We Go Again

Scottish Football Blog Jan 27, 2011

Another day, another SPL brainwave. This time it's the idea of an SPL TV channel. The SPL have drafted in IMG Media to look into the feasibility of launching their own channel. Not a new idea but an idea apparently reborn in the last few weeks. Let us t...

Celtic Sign Commons

Vital Football Jan 27, 2011

Celtic have signed Scottish international winger Kris Commons from Derby County on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Hoops complete Commons swoop

Sky Sports Jan 27, 2011

Sky Sports sources understand Celtic have wrapped up the signing of winger Kris Commons from Derby.

Lennon Lauds 'Awesome' Brown

Football365 Jan 27, 2011

Lennon Lauds Awesome Brown

Neil Lennon waxed lyrical about skipper Scott Brown after Celtic's 4-0 demolition of Hearts at Parkhead. The home side put a dent in any notions the third-placed Jambos have of challenging for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title with a powerful ...

Aberdeen grab handy away win at Inverness

Tribal Football Jan 27, 2011

Aberdeen grab handy away win at Inverness

Aberdeen Celtic Dundee United Hibernian Rang...

Celtic close to signing Commons

BBC Jan 27, 2011

Derby County accept an undisclosed offer from Celtic for Scotland winger Kris Commons.

Youths relishing return to action

Celtic FC Jan 27, 2011

CELTIC Under-19s will make another attempt to contest their first competitive game since last November when they take on Airdrie at Lennoxtown in the SFA Youth Cup fourth round this Sunday, January 30.  Last weekend, Tommy McIntyre and Stevie Frail's ...

Celtic and Scott Brown flourish

Celtic Quick News Jan 27, 2011

Celtic and Scott Brown flourish

I have been critical of Scott Brown, not without reason, but his inclusion on the right side of midfield last night was crucial in providing Celtic with their best performance of the season. Central midfield has been dysfunctional since Stiliyan (sic.) Pe...

Rangers keep in touch with O** F*** rivals

Tribal Football Jan 27, 2011

Celtic Hibernian Rangers Rangers remained within striking distance of top spot thanks to a 2-0 away win over st...

Celtic to announce Commons signing

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Celtic are set to announce the signing of Kris Commons after the Scotland winger finalised his move to Parkhead on Thursday night.

Commons hopeful over Hoops

Sky Sports Jan 27, 2011

Derby winger Kris Commons is hopeful of completing a move to Celtic after undergoing a medical at Parkhead.

Celtic Snap Up Kris Commons

Football365 Jan 27, 2011

Celtic are set to announce the signing of Kris Commons after the Scotland international finalised his move to Parkhead. It is understood that Commons has agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal. The 27-year-old winger earlier completed a medical at Ross Hall ...

Celtic add that Commons touch

WeKnowSFA Jan 27, 2011

Better personal terms seals the deal. All the major sporting news outlets (you know, the one that employs good looking girls but abhors sexism and the one that employs Chick Young) are indicating that Kris Commons has signed for Celtic...

Toronto and De Rosario sorting new contract

Tribal Football Jan 27, 2011

Celtic Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC and captain Dwayne De Rosario are amidst discussions regarding a new co...

Celtic in control...

Mon The Hoops Jan 27, 2011

On the build up to last night's match against Hearts at Celtic Park, I mention that the midfield was the key to victory for Celtic.  From what we saw last night, I don't think anyone would disagree that our midfield executed their orders in memorabl...

Utrecht prepared to sell Bolton, Celtic target Silberbauer

Tribal Football Jan 27, 2011

Celtic Bolton Wanderers Wigan Athletic Utrecht chief Foeke Booy says they could sell midfielder Michael Silberb...

Lennon lauds 'awesome' Brown

ITV Jan 27, 2011

Lennon lauds awesome Brown

Neil Lennon waxed lyrical about skipper Scott Brown after Celtic's 4-0 demolition of Hearts at Parkhead. The home side put a dent in any notions the third-placed Jambos have of challenging for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title with a powerful ...

QUICK NEWS 5am Update Jan 27,2011

Celtic Quick News Jan 27, 2011

Celtic's Hammering Of Hearts Undercores Dominance Of  The Old Order. Celtic 4 Hearts 0: Match report. (Guardian) Hearts Title Hopes Shattered As Rampant Celtic Ease To Victory. Boss says negative talk about the Hoops inspired team to one of their best ...

Celtic 4 Hearts 0: Celtic show both style and belief as Lennon strikes right balance

Herald Scotland Jan 27, 2011

Celtic 4 Hearts 0: Celtic show both style and belief as Lennon strikes right balance

This was billed as the night a team could make a definitive statement about their title aspirations at Celtic Park. Hearts left without barely uttering a murmur as Neil Lennon's side testified loudly as to both their will, ability and their growing ...

Hearts: Bridesmaids Revisited.

The Celtic Blog Jan 27, 2011

“They were all over the place. There were too many gaps; we assisted them.” GreyFriars Jobby being as graceless in defeat – as usual. Even when the moaning faced welt wins he is graceless. Remember last November his dancing in the stand? We knew t...

Winning first Celtic trophy eases pressure on manager, says former Parkhead boss Gordon Strachan

The Telegraph Jan 27, 2011

Former Celtic manager says that success in the Co-operative Insurance Cup would be a boost for Neil Lennon.

Celtic edge closer to Kris Commons deal as Derby accept bid for winger

Daily Mail Jan 27, 2011

Celtic have claimed victory in an O** F*** tug-of-war with Rangers after swaying Derby County's Kris Commons with a wage offer in excess of £20,000 a week.

Bhoys Agree Commons Deal

Football365 Jan 27, 2011

Celtic have agreed a deal with Derby County to sign Kris Commons after Rangers ended their interest in signing the attacker. Commons is out of contract at Derby at the end of the season and Rangers boss Walter Smith revealed earlier in the week that he ha...

Title contenders swept aside

CelticMad Jan 27, 2011

Celtic dealt with the slight irritant that was Hearts challenge with ease last night.

Celts Set New Standard

ETims Jan 27, 2011

Celtic turned in arguably their best performance of the season when they easily swept aside moaning bawbag Jefferies and his group of Edinburgh Huns 4-0 at Celtic Park. Goals from...

Commons set for Hoops medical

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Derby winger Kris Commons moved closer to joining Celtic on Thursday after arriving in Glasgow to undergo a medical.

Smith unfazed by Commons move

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Rangers manager Walter Smith insists the blow of missing out on transfer target Kris Commons has not been compounded by the fact the Scotland winger looks set to join Celtic.

Honouring a Celtic legend

Celtic FC Jan 27, 2011

THE mist hung low over St Peter's Cemetery, Dalbeth as supporters made the short walk from the entrance gate to the graveside of a former Celtic player. It leant an appropriately sombre, almost eerie atmosphere to proceedings, although this was an occa...

Celtic have Commons bid accepted

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Derby have accepted a bid from Celtic for Scotland international Kris Commons.

One Eck of a DREAM

The Sun Jan 27, 2011

It was a phenomenal experience. "When I went to Rangers we were getting battered by Celtic. "It was a case of restoring a little bit of pride to Gers. It was all about getting back at a Celtic team who were rated as the best since Jock Stein's great side.

Lennon not getting carried away

Vital Football Jan 27, 2011

Celtic boss Neil Lennon was refusing to discount Hearts from the title race despite a surprisingly easy victory over the Edinburgh side on Wednesday evening.

Scotland winger Kris Commons having medical in Glasgow after Celtic and Derby agree fee

Daily Record Jan 27, 2011

DERBY have accepted a bid from Celtic for Scotland international Kris Commons - and the winger arrived in Glasgow today for a medical. ...

Rams accept Bhoys bid for Commons

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Derby have accepted a bid from Celtic for Scotland international Kris Commons.

Clash of the Reds and Greens

Celtic FC Jan 27, 2011

SINCE the League Cup's inception back in season 1946/47, Celtic have appeared in 35 semi-finals out of a possible 64. The Hoops have a fairly impressive record at this stage of the competition, winning 28 of the semi-finals they've taken part in, tho...

Commons Set For Celtic Medical

Football365 Jan 27, 2011

Derby winger Kris Commons moved closer to joining Celtic after arriving in Glasgow to undergo a medical. The Scotland international was being put through his medical at Ross Hall Hospital this afternoon after Derby accepted a bid from the Clydesdale Bank ...

SPL: Celtic 4 Hearts 0

Daily Record Jan 27, 2011

THEY came, they saw, they crumbled. And by the end of a traumatic 90 minutes in Glasgow's East End, Hearts had lost the look of credible title challengers.

Lennon lauds `awesome' Brown

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Lennon lauds `awesome Brown

Neil Lennon has heaped praise on captain Scott Brown for an "awesome" display in Celtic's 4-0 demolition of Hearts.

My team will have X Factor

The Sun Jan 27, 2011

Well, almost. Because my only regret about bossing our team of hopefuls is we WON'T get the chance to play against John Hartson's Celtic team. Yes, we'd be arguably the HEAVIEST gaffers in O** F*** history. But what a game it would have been! Seriously, I...

The Commons touch

CelticMad Jan 27, 2011

The Hoops use their financial muscle to see off the challenge of Rangers for Kris Commons...

Celtic put Hearts in their place

Belfast Telegraph Jan 27, 2011

Celtic 4 Hearts 0: Celtic made a mockery of Hearts' Clydesdale Bank Premier League title credentials with a sound thrashing of the Tynecastle side at Parkhead. ...

Whittaker tips more joy for Jel

TEAMtalk Jan 27, 2011

Whittaker tips more joy for JelTeam talkNow we've got to collect points against teams who are closer to us than Hearts, Celtic and Rangers are. "We can't change what's happened but we can shape ...

My pal Kayal Israeli special

The Sun Jan 27, 2011

My pal Kayal Israeli special

SCOTT BROWN reckons Celtic have found a real gem in Beram Kayal. The 22-year-old Israeli ace was sensational as the Hoops crushed title pretenders Hearts 4-0 in midweek. Now Hoops captain Brown reckons he can form a championship-winning midfield ...

Brown unimpressed by Dons display

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Craig Brown admits his Aberdeen side will have to improve greatly upon Wednesday night's performance against Inverness when they face Celtic in the semi-finals of the Co-operative Insurance Cup on Saturday.

Fantastic 4

The Sun Jan 27, 2011

NEIL LENNON is poised to boost Celtic's title bid by signing Kris Commons. The Hoops hammered hapless Hearts last night with their best display of the season so far. But despite moving ten points clear of third-placed Jambos, Lennon is desperate to add to...

Jefferies: Let's start again

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Jim Jefferies has called for his Hearts side to kick-start another unbeaten run against St Johnstone on Saturday following a first loss in 11 Clydesdale Bank Premier League matches at leaders Celtic.

Mulgrew: Hearts not out of it

TEAMtalk Jan 27, 2011

Mulgrew: Hearts not out of it

Charlie Mulgrew does not believe Celtic's 4-0 thrashing of Hearts at Parkhead on Wednesday night ended the Jambos' SPL title hopes. ...

Manager hails his dominant Hoops

Celtic FC Jan 27, 2011

Manager hails his dominant Hoops

NEIL Lennon was in a jubilant mood on Wednesday night and who could blame him. He had just watched his side put on a masterful performance to demolish Hearts 4-0, a victory which maintained Celtic's five-point lead at the top of the SPL. James Forrest ...

Commons set for Bhoys medical

TEAMtalk Jan 27, 2011

Derby winger Kris Commons moved closer to joining Celtic on Thursday after arriving in Glasgow to undergo a medical. The Scotland international was being ...

The Green Brigade come of age

VideoCelts Jan 27, 2011

The Green Brigade come of age

Has the troublesome teenager matured into a responsible youth? Last night's win over Hearts will be remembered for many things but amongst the emotions of the evening the relief of finding out that there hadn't been a fatality at the match is to the f...

Jeff takes his losses to Hearts

The Sun Jan 27, 2011

JIM JEFFERIES admits Hearts are still MILES behind Celtic and Rangers after watching both outplay his Jambos. But he insists they can still threaten the big two if they respond from their Parkhead setback the way an O** F*** side would. The Gorgie boss ..

Jefferies slams sloppy Hearts

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 27, 2011

Hearts boss Jim Jefferies admitted his side had contributed to their own downfall in the 4-0 humbling by Celtic.

Strach tips Neil for title

The Sun Jan 27, 2011

But Strach said: "Neil has the enthusiasm and drive for the job. "He's been great for Celtic and the win against Hearts will keep him ticking over. "His drive and enthusiasm will keep him going until he gets to know the game better. "Walter has that ...

Hearts Humped in the House of Commons

lostbhoys.com Jan 27, 2011

With the sweet smell of victory still in the air I didn't even need to add honey to my Scotts Porage Oats this morning. It may be dull, wet and grey here in County Louth but in Timdom the four leafed clovers are basking in glorious suns...