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10 August 2011

Photographs you were not meant to see.

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Aug 10, 2011

These are the photographs that powerful people didn't want you to see.They were snapped this morning outside Ibrox stadium by a freelance photographer that I had tipped off. I then contacted two people in Glasgow who move in the  appropriate legal circle...

The Sheriffs men at Ibrox.

The Sheriff's men at Ibrox.

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Aug 10, 2011

Exclusive. Two sheriff's Officers entered Ibrox this morning at 10.20am.The two males  arrived  in a white Audi A3. They initially went through the main door,but were then shown around the corner to Argyle House. One of the men was carrying a folder. Th...

More Legends: Celtic v Man U Photos

More Legends: Celtic v Man U Photos

Rhebel Rhebel Aug 10, 2011

Celtic Legends (5) v Manchester United Legends (2) John Kennedy Testimonial / Match supporting Oxfam East Africa Famine Appeal Celtic Park August 9th 2011 The game started brightly for Man United with a goal in the first 3 minutes and it was Packie Bon...

Songs of praise for McCourt- Are you Messi in disguise?

Songs of praise for McCourt- Are you Messi in disguise?

VideoCelts Aug 10, 2011

Paddy McCourt scored twice tonight in a man-of-the-match performance as Northern Ireland beat the Faroe Isles 4-0. The Celtic hero, known as Pat rather than Paddy on international duty, was at his tantalising best scoring two memorable solo goals to keep...

In pictures: Gerard Butler among stars as Celtic legends play Manchester United

Scotsman Aug 10, 2011

Celtic Legends – with some help from celebrity fans – took on their Manchester United counterparts last night in a match to raise money to help those suffering from the famine...

Celtic approach Roma for keeper Curci

Tribal Football Aug 10, 2011

Ajax AS Roma Celtic Chievo Verona Celtic have approached AS Roma for goalkeeper Gianluca Curci. Curci spen...

Martin O'Neill: It is absolutely extraordinary

VideoCelts Aug 10, 2011

Martin ONeill: It is absolutely extraordinary

Martin O'Neill and Gordon Strachan were united in praise for the Celtic support following last night's legends match in aid of Oxfam's East Africa Famine Appeal. Over 55,000 supporters provided a compelling background for ITV4′s coverage of the match s...

Larsson- I never expected Lenny to become Celtic manager

VideoCelts Aug 10, 2011

Larsson- I never expected Lenny to become Celtic manager

Henrik's 50th Henrik Larsson made a show stopping return to Celtic last night with a hat-trick against Manchester United as 55,000 fans paid tribute to the King of Kings and helped Oxfam's East Africa Famine Appeal. The Swedish superstar took a break...

Bhoys On Film: Gerard Butler's Body & Dion Dublin's Pants

The Celtic Blog Aug 10, 2011

Not so often that I will present a gallery that begins with the picture of a true Celtic Legend and a Hollywood A Lister. Other assorted pictures included or current coaching staff thinking they can still do a bit, a few ex-players cruelly cut down in the...

Manchester United beaten 5-2 in legends match against Celtic

The Telegraph Aug 10, 2011

Celtic legend Henrik Larsson turned back the clock at Parkhead to grab a hat-trick for in former side's 'legends' match against Manchester United.

John Kennedy Testimonial Photos

Rhebel Rhebel Aug 10, 2011

Celtic Legends (5) v Manchester United Legends (2) John Kennedy Testimonial / Match supporting Oxfam East Africa Famine Appeal Celtic Park August 9th 2011 It really was an excellent night at Celtic Park on Tuesday 9th of August and everyone who was inv...

Larsson on fire as Celtic legends get better of Man Utd side in charity match

Tribal Football Aug 10, 2011

Celtic Manchester United Celtic's All-Star XI were last night too good for a Manchester United XI in the Oxfam East Africa Appeal match at Celtic Park which was also a tribute to John Kennedy w...

Legends game and pictures.

The Celtic Network Aug 10, 2011

Another occasion that makes you proud to be a Celt. What a brilliant night ! A massive crowd with a party atmosphere and the return of some Celtic greats. John Kennedy's testimonial had been postponed a couple of times but it was certainly worth the w...

Quiet man John Kennedy moves into coaching

VideoCelts Aug 10, 2011

John Kennedy Celtic news Typical of the man John Kennedy took a back seat at his own testimonial leaving the stage to Henrik Larsson as 55,000 supporters lapped up the legends challenge match between Celtic and Manchester United in aid of Oxfam's East Afr...

Praise all round for Celtic after 'special' legends match

STV Sport Aug 10, 2011

Henrik Larsson turned back the clock to net a hat-trick in a 5-2 win over Manchester United.

Celtic youngster Feruz set to snub SPL for Chelsea

Scotsman Aug 10, 2011

CELTIC are poised to lose one of their top youngsters to Chelsea, as striker Islam Feruz is set to swap Parkhead for Stamford Bridge. It is understood Feruz will sign youth terms on a wage of around £2,500 per week at Chelsea. Under English FA rules, the...

Larsson and friends return give fans taste of paradise

Herald Scotland Aug 10, 2011

Larsson and friends return give fans taste of paradise

THERE was an appearance by Lubo Moravcik, the sight of Neil Lennon running out again on the Celtic Park pitch and, typically, a hat trick by Henrik Larsson. These were cameos for a capacity crowd to cherish in Celtic Legends' 5-2 win over Manchester ...

Kayal & Brown Off With Knocks In Respective Waste Of Time Outings

The Celtic Blog Aug 10, 2011

Kayal & Brown Off With Knocks In Respective Waste Of Time Outings

Peter Houston is a SFA lickspittle. He is also the coach of DuNT who we play on Saturday. You would hope that despite his comment – putting the decision solely on the player – he would have not taken into account that he is facing that player at the w...

It's easy to laugh

The Celtic Network Aug 10, 2011

    But it's harder to see the truth. So we've had another day of the Laptop Loyal deflecting the truth about RFC'S tax affairs even although Phil Mac told us all that the Sheriff's officers were due at Ibrox a few days ago. He not only told us but he t...

Celtic Legends 5-2 Man United Legends: Oxfam East Africa Appeal Charity Match (Video)

Caught Offside Aug 10, 2011

All the stars were out in force to lend their support to a worthy cause. Among those on show were Henrik Larsson, Dwight Yorke and actor Gerard Butler. To make a donation or to find out more go to Oxfam by CLICKING HERE.Join the FREE CaughtOffside Fantasy...

Hughes sings McCourt's praises

Yahoo Sport UK Aug 10, 2011

Northern Ireland captain Aaron Hughes senses a little bit of the legendary George Best in team-mate Pat McCourt and hopes the Celtic man can inspire his side to victory over the Faroe Islands on Wednesday night.

Orange walks – Racist rallies

Celtic Hub Aug 10, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2aFgN_t6qE You may remember a while back we published some correspondence between some of our readers and local councillors regarding the Boyne victory party and Orange walks. Below is an email reply to one of our member...

A Night To Remember….Paradise Revisited!

Celtic Fanzone Aug 10, 2011

Fantastic Response From The Celtic Family… Former manager Gordon Strachan said it all at the end of last nights benefit match between the Celtic and Manchester United legends when he told the 55,000 fans that Celtic are a special club. Of course he's ri...

Chief Executive: Celtic fans' generosity is incredible

Celtic FC Aug 10, 2011

CELTIC supporters have a reputation second to none in football and on Tuesday night, they reminded the world again why that is. Because an incredible crowd of 55,000 gathered at Celtic Park for the Legends game, which raised money for Oxfam's East Africa...

Potential for Celtic on show with 3 weeks go to

Celtic Quick News Aug 10, 2011

On the face of it, last night's Legends' game was an appreciation for a player who lost his career to injury the very week it got going and an outstanding fundraiser for some of the poorest people on earth, currently battling famine, but it was also much ...

Sandomierski eyes Hoops switch

Sky Sports Aug 10, 2011

Grzegorz Sandomierski is determined to secure a switch to Celtic and follow in the footsteps of Artur Boruc.

Oh the Rangers are S****

G40 Celtic Chat Aug 10, 2011

Yet we are still scraping the Euro barrel for a cheap keeper. Ok its no secret that I wrote a similar blog for TCN tonight. The truth is we as a support turned out for the Legends game and took … Continue reading →...

Coffee & Tv: Larsson Lights Up CP, The PLC's Smiles Light Up The World.

The Celtic Blog Aug 10, 2011

The Celtic Legends took on Man United Legends in a charity match for Oxfam's East Africa Famine Appeal. The match raised £300,000 for the appeal. We all know Celtic's foundations. We all know that nights like last night have a bloodline back to the East ...

Butler in the buff

The Sun Aug 10, 2011

GERARD Butler is eyed up by footie ace Henrik Larsson ahead of a charity match. The Hollywood actor and Larsson were preparing to play for Celtic against Manchester United at Parkhead when the Swedish striker cast an envious glance at Gerard's muscles in ...

GALLERY: Action from Celtic Legends v Manchester United Legends

Daily Record Aug 10, 2011

Stars from the showbiz world lined-up alongside greats from the past as Celtic Legends beat Manchester United Legends 5-2 at a special charity match at Celtic Park.

O'Neill - Lennon must trust himself

Yahoo Sport UK Aug 10, 2011

ONeill - Lennon must trust himself

Former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has revealed his one and only piece of advice for protege Neil Lennon - trust your own judgment.

Peter Lawwell hails 'special' fans on legendary Celtic night

Glasgow Evening Times Aug 10, 2011

Peter Lawwell hails special fans on legendary Celtic night

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell today saluted the 55,000 Hoops fans who turned last night's John Kennedy's tribute match into jamboree of fun-filled nostalgia. Henrik Larsson turned the clock back to grab a hat-trick for the Celtic legends side ...

Kenny Miller's backing Kris Boyd for cap recall

Glasgow Evening Times Aug 10, 2011

But skipper Miller believes his former Ibrox team-mate Kris Boyd could soon be pushing for an international return after following the trail blazed by the former Rangers and Celtic hitman to Turkey. The switch from Ibrox to Bursaspor turned out to be a ..

Coffee & Tv: Paddy McCourt NornIron Genius

The Celtic Blog Aug 10, 2011

Coffee & Tv: Paddy McCourt NornIron Genius

You send him bullets and he sends you genius with added love.   ...

Wrexham FC fans raise £100,000 to stay in Blue Square Bet Premier

Wales Online Aug 10, 2011

Wrexham FC have been given the green light to compete in the Blue Square Bet Premier next season by the Football Conference, the club has said on its website.

Martin O'Neill tells Celtic's Neil Lennon to trust his own judgment

The Guardian Aug 10, 2011

Martin ONeill tells Celtics Neil Lennon to trust his own judgment

• 'My advice to Neil is to think about it and analyse it yourself' • O'Neill may return to management in 'the not‑too-distant future'The former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has revealed his only piece of advice for Neil Lennon: trust your own judgm...

NewsFeed - Legends...

Mon The Hoops Aug 10, 2011

Last nights Legends match at Celtic Park was a reminder of many things. Most importantly though, money was raised for an important cause. It's easy to forget in our ritualistic lives and outside of football that people are still suffering in our world on...

Celtic Transfer News: Feruz, Sandomierski and O'Dea

ESPN Soccernet Aug 10, 2011

With the closure of the transfer window fast approaching, Celtic are still on the look out for a goalkeeper. Their main target Jagiellonia Bialystok's keeper Grzegorz Sandomierski is keen on a switch to Parkhead but the clubs are yet to agree a fee. Meanw...

And Larsson Fixes East Africa!

Lost Bhoys Aug 10, 2011

“Legends and charity. What more could you want?” The unanswered question I ended Sunday's blog with. The answer was apparently “a packed stadium and a thoroughly entertaining night!” I had originally bought tickets for the John Kennedy testimonial...

Bhoys On Flim: A Sore One Up North

The Celtic Blog Aug 10, 2011

Some pictures that tell the story of our trip to The Rhodders. Click on the above image to launch the gallery of delights. Cool, Retro and Pop Culture Tees.

TCN taking a break from Twitter

The Celtic Network Aug 10, 2011

Twitter is a great piece of social media for promoting your site however you really need the spare time to keep the updates going. Fortunately enough TCN has plenty of followers who tweet our content therefor this has allowed me to a break from twitter an...

Partick Thistle suffer penalty Déjà vu

The Away End Aug 10, 2011

Partick Thistle suffer penalty Déjà vu

Ramsdens Cup Second Round: Hamilton Accies 1-0 Partick Thistle By MATTHEW HAROLD at New Douglas Park PARTICK Thistle manager Jackie McNamara was left cursing referees for the second time in a week as they crashed out of the Ramsdens Challenge Cup. Crai...

The Bhoy In The Picture: Celts by the Dozen

Celtic Underground Aug 10, 2011

Every now and then on the site we come across us some old Celtic pictures that we feel the need to share with you. Recently we took collection of some so here is a selection.   1. Black hair matted with sweat and the impish grin; it could only be one man...

Lennon must be his own man - O'Neill

Yahoo Sport UK Aug 10, 2011

Lennon must be his own man - ONeill

Former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has revealed his one and only piece of advice for protege Neil Lennon - trust your own judgment.

Celtic: More than a Club its a religion

ESPN Soccernet Aug 10, 2011

55,000 fans turned up for what was essentially a testimonial game for former Celtic player John Kennedy whose career was cut short by injury. While most other professional players take the proceeds from such a testimonial, John Kennedy donated all proceed...

Rigters training with Dons

Yahoo Sport UK Aug 10, 2011

Rigters training with Dons

Former Celtic target Maceo Rigters is training with Aberdeen this week, the Pittodrie club have confirmed.

Prem preview: Norwich

The Sun Aug 10, 2011

The former Celtic star has worked a miracle since the start of the 2009-10 season when he joined the Canaries after his Colchester team humiliated them 7-1 at Carrow Road. Back-to-back promotions followed. Lambert has not been concerned about signing ...

Celtic v Manchester Utd Legends charity match raises £300k for famine victims in east Africa

Daily Record Aug 10, 2011

A CHARITY football match featuring a Hollywood star, several comedians and some legendary players helped raise £300,000 for famine victims in east Africa.

Winners all round last night

CelticMad Aug 10, 2011

Support of a different kind was shown last night by 55,000 fans...

Daniel Majstorovic eager to carry on for three more years

STV Sport Aug 10, 2011

The Celtic defender says he has no desire of retiring, saying he is aiming to play at the 2014 World Cup aged 37.

Martin O'Neill says Neil Lennon will learn and be a big success at Celtic

Scotsman Aug 10, 2011

Martin ONeill says Neil Lennon will learn and be a big success at Celtic

Former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has revealed his one and only piece of advice for protege Neil Lennon - trust your own judgment. O'Neill was back at Parkhead last night for the first time since he left the club six years ago and oversaw a Celtic ...

Wednesday's Scottish gossip

BBC Aug 10, 2011

Rangers target Cesena central defender Yohan Benalouane...

Is too much of something really a bad thing?

Lost Bhoys Aug 10, 2011

At New Year we went to the Southside of the city with nearly a full team of first choice players missing and played probably as good we did at any point last season. Anyone of us could have picked the team that day from the players who were available. On ...

BLACK CATS SWOOP FOR JAMES McCLEAN

Football365 Aug 10, 2011

The winger also featured in the select Airtricity League XI in the recent Dublin Super Cup alongside Celtic, Inter Milan and Manchester City and has become Steve Bruce's 10th summer signing. Bruce has been busy spending the money he received from the sale...

Genk jump ahead of Celtic in race to sign Polish keeper Grzegorz Sandomierski

Daily Record Aug 10, 2011

CELTIC were last night warned to move quickly or lose the race to sign top target Grzegorz Sandomierski.

The King and his Butler

The Sun Aug 10, 2011

HUNKY Gerard Butler makes a striking impression on Celtic idol Henrik Larsson last night as he gets stripped for a glamour football match. The Hollywood actor and Larsson were among stars who lined up for the Hoops Legends side in their charity game ...

N Ireland 4 Faroe Islands 0

The Sun Aug 10, 2011

PADDY McCOURT bagged his first senior international goals as Northern Ireland kept their faint Euro 2012 hopes alive. The Celtic winger bagged a super second-half double as Nigel Worthington's men moved up to third place in Group C. Skipper Aaron Hughes .

Celtic manager Neil Lennon must be his own man, advises former Parkhead chief Martin O'Neill

Daily Record Aug 10, 2011

Celtic manager Neil Lennon must be his own man, advises former Parkhead chief Martin ONeill

FORMER Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has revealed his one and only piece of advice for protege Neil Lennon - trust your own judgment.

Celtic's new away kit already a big hit

Celtic FC Aug 10, 2011

Celtics new away kit already a big hit

CELTIC'S new Nike away kit got off to a winning start on the field last Sunday when Neil Lennon's side beat Aberdeen 1-0 at Pittodrie thanks to an Anthony Stokes goal. And the kit also got off to a winning start off the field when it was officially launch...

Celtic secure three points but lose Izaguirre

ESPN Soccernet Aug 10, 2011

Celtic secure three points but lose Izaguirre

Celtic secured a vital three points and secured two wins out of two in the SPL, but it proved a costly victory as Emilio Izaguirre was stretchered off injured. Anthony Stokes scored the only goal of the game in the 1-0 win at Pittodrie, in what was a dom...

NI put Faroes to the sword

Football365 Aug 10, 2011

But this was a night that will be remembered for a scintillating showing from Celtic's McCourt - remarkably starting his first competitive fixture at the age of 27. With no goals in their two previous home qualifiers, an early breakthrough was necessary t...

Snoddy strikes in win for Scots

Football365 Aug 10, 2011

There was concern for both sides when Brown and Kjaer collided with each other while both going in for the tackle and, although they returned to the pitch after receiving treatment, the Celtic skipper was then forced out of the action after just 20 minute...

Hughes sings McCourt's praises

ITV Aug 10, 2011

Northern Ireland captain Aaron Hughes senses a little bit of the legendary George Best in team-mate Pat McCourt and hopes the Celtic man can inspire his side to victory over the Faroe Islands on Wednesday night. While Hughes acknowledges the comparison to...

Goodwillie is good business

BBC Aug 10, 2011

Now that the dust has settled on David Goodwillie's 2.8 million pounds move to Blackburn Rovers, it's worth reflecting on what the move means for Scottish football and also for Rangers, who were unsuccesful in trying to buy him. The size of the potentia...

Celtic 5 Man Utd 2

The Sun Aug 10, 2011

Celtic 5 Man Utd 2

THE No7 jersey is still free. Neil Lennon is crying out for the big-name signing to complete his jigsaw. Maybe he should just bite the bullet and get Henrik Larsson back to Parkhead. Judging by his performance in this game, the Swede would still be King o...

Fans praised for turning out for John

Scotsman Aug 10, 2011

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell paid tribute to the 55,000 Hoops fans who turned up at Parkhead last night for John Kennedy's tribute match with the proceeds going...

Celtic star Kris Commons vows he'll do his best to deliver the goals expected of him

Daily Record Aug 10, 2011

Celtic star Kris Commons vows hell do his best to deliver the goals expected of him

KRIS COMMONS insists he can cope with great expectations after his goal-laden start at Celtic.

NI hero Pat McCourt says he has proved a point

BBC Aug 10, 2011

Two-goal hero Pat McCourt revels in the plaudits after Northern Ireland's 4-0 win over the Faroe Islands.

Hughes hails McCourt quality

Football365 Aug 10, 2011

Despite his undeniable flair, McCourt's relaxed approach means he is not always a fixture for Celtic, while Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington has frequently preferred more disciplined, hard-working players in his favoured 4-5-1 formation. But ...

Celtic set to miss out on keeper Grzegorz Sandomierski as his club agrees fee with Genk

Daily Record Aug 10, 2011

CELTIC seemed set today to lose the race to sign top target Grzegorz Sandomierski – after his Polish club announced they have agreed a fee with Belgian side Genk.

The Osbournes

The Sun Aug 10, 2011

Calderwood added: "I know he and his family went up to watch Sunday's game with Celtic at Pittodrie, so it will have increased their awareness of the game up here. "And I am confident this will turn out to be a really good deal for the club."...