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11 August 2011

CQ Magazine is out, get it while it's hot!

Celtic Quick News Aug 11, 2011

CQ Magazine, the literary fruits of the Celtic Quick News community, is out today!  Over 60 of you responded to the call to write articles, a collection of which are contained in Issue 1.  Limits on resources meant we had to bank several articles for is...

The Prince - The Johnny Thomson Story

The Prince - The Johnny Thomson Story

Celtic FC Aug 11, 2011

THE 80th Anniversary of the death of John Thomson is almost upon us and the occasion will be marked on the stage of the King's Theatre by a timely re-telling of his life story. It will be produced in conjunction with the Ambassador Theatre Group and will...

Rangers' tax worries escalate

VideoCelts Aug 11, 2011

Rangers' tax worries have moved from the message boards and blogs into the mainstream media following the visit to Ibrox yesterday of Sheriff Officers. During Craig Whyte's takeover from Sir David Murray a tax bill of £2.8m was uncovered which almost de...

Ibrox Powerbrokers Lose Grip On Laptop Loyal….

Celtic Fanzone Aug 11, 2011

Media Power Shifting To The Man On The Street…. For long enough now the hacks and journos have boo-hooed the power of the internet, some even referring to anyone who posts online as cretins. (Graham Spiers' favourite word). To protect their status as 'p...

Kodak Moment as tanks roll on Ibrox

Celtic Quick News Aug 11, 2011

I dropped into Phil Mac Giolla Bhain's site yesterday to witness that Kodak Moment when sheriff officers were snapped stepping off the marble steps of Ibrox having served documents on Rangers.  Figuratively speaking, 'tanks on the marble staircase' if ev...

Legends Match Shirt Auction Now Open

Celtic FC Aug 11, 2011

FANCY getting your hands on a unique piece of memorabilia? Celtic Charity Fund is now hosting an online auction of signed shirts from the incredible Battle of the Legends match on August 9.  A host of players who took part on the night have signed their...

The Bougherra Legacy

The Celtic Blog Aug 11, 2011

As the Algerian Latka Gravas sloops off into the sunset Scotland has seen the last of his ungainly, unrestrained runs that usually ended up with a too heavy touch, then a desperate lunge, which connected with what ever opposing players shin that was unfor...

Another Politician Epic Fail.

The Celtic Blog Aug 11, 2011

The above is Scottish Lib Dem Leader William Rennie (I know that 99% of Scotland and the reading world won't have a clue who he is) who uttered the above words after 'shamed faced' Frank 'Macca' McAvennie was filmed and posted on Yous Tube being very, ver...

Paradise Windfall jackpot is now £15,000

Celtic FC Aug 11, 2011

THE biggest half-time draw in football is even bigger this season with the Paradise Windfall prize rocketing to an incredible FIFTEEN THOUSAND POUNDS. YOU could pocket all that, just for going along to watch the Hoops in action and buying a £2 Paradise ...

Bendtner: loan deal is good for Bartley

Herald Scotland Aug 11, 2011

“I think that is why he has gone back there. I actually watched his debut against Celtic when they lost 3-0 when he played in central midfield. From what I have seen, he has done really well at Arsenal and also did quite well at Rangers. He is a very st...

Celtic face keeper setback

Sky Sports Aug 11, 2011

Celtic are in danger of missing out on Grzegorz Sandomierski after Genk agreed a fee for the Poland goalkeeper.

Teddy's View: Rubbish Week For Rangers, Joey Barton's Philosophical Musings & Something About Jim Jefferies' Pension Plan

Scheidtcast Aug 11, 2011

It's not been a good week to be a Rangers fan. First of all owner Craig Whyte became confused by the asking price for David Goodwillie – he thought United were insisting on Rangers making two million bids for him, … Continue reading →...

Kayal confident of facing Dundee United

VideoCelts Aug 11, 2011

Kayal confident of facing Dundee United

Scott Brown and Biram Kayal will have scans on their injured ankles before Neil Lennon selects his side to face Dundee United on Saturday. Both players picked up knocks on international duty last night leaving Neil Lennon to sweat over their availability...

Former Celtic defender Andreas Hinkel in talks with Stuttgart - report

Goal.com Aug 11, 2011

A report emanating from Germany suggests that negotiations are ongoing, however, sporting director Fredi Bobic seemed uncertain a deal would be finalised. "I am in contact with Andi [Hinkel] but we have to handle this situation with care so as not to give...

Allan still star of overnight success story

Herald Scotland Aug 11, 2011

In addition to Saunders, Stark was without Fraser Fyvie, David Wotherspoon, Liam Palmer and Celtic's Lewis Toshney, and can also call upon Rangers duo Jamie Ness and John Fleck as well as full team squad members Danny Wilson, Grant Hanley and James Forres...

Phil is all you need

The Front of The Bus Aug 11, 2011

When Hillary Clinton was running for President in 2008, husband Bill went on the campaign trail with her. I am a huge fan of Bill Clinton and got to shake his hand in 2008 after he did a speaking gig I attended at Radio City. His influence is such that yo...

Aberdeen trials for Blackburn striker Rigters

Tribal Football Aug 11, 2011

Aberdeen trials for Blackburn striker Rigters

Aberdeen Barnsley Celtic Blackburn Rovers Off contract Blackburn Rovers striker Maceo Rigters is training w...

Why Emilio Izaguirre DOESN'T need replaced

VideoCelts Aug 11, 2011

Why Emilio Izaguirre DOESNT need replaced

Emilio Izaguirre's broken ankle against Aberdeen understandably triggered debate over who could replace the irreplaceable- or if Celtic needed to go into the transfer market to replace last season's multiple Player of the Year award winner. Neil Lennon w...

Jagiellonia-Genk agree terms for Sandomierski

Celtic Quick News Aug 11, 2011

Jagiellonia Białystok confirmed on their web site this afternoon that they have agreed terms with Belgian club, Genk, for the sale of 21-year-old goalkeeper Grzegorz Sandomierski.  Sandomierski was subject to interest by Celtic last week with the Polish...

Legends of Seville

iCeltic Aug 11, 2011

After this week's Legends match and hearing many of the Seville team put on a grand show for an unbelievable crowd of 55,000 at Paradise, it seems a fitting time to reminisce and share with you some joy; laughter and eventual disappointment that they brou...

Polish keeper Sandomierski desperate for Celtic switch

Tribal Football Aug 11, 2011

Celtic Grzegorz Sandomierski is eager for the chance to move to Celtic and follow in the footsteps of fellow Pole Artur Boruc. Two offers from the Bhoys are reported to have already been knocked back for the Poland international, but a ...

Clock may be ticking but Victor Wanyama can hack it for Neil Lennon

Glasgow Evening Times Aug 11, 2011

Clock may be ticking but Victor Wanyama can hack it for Neil Lennon

The Bhoy from Kenya, via Belgium and Sweden, has had his eyes opened, not by his plush surroundings at Lennoxtown and Celtic Park – but the taxis running around the streets of Glasgow. Despite only turning 20 last month, the far-travelled Wanyama is ...

Worthington hails McCourt

Yahoo Sport UK Aug 11, 2011

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington saluted a superb showing from Pat McCourt as the Celtic winger wowed Windsor Park with a dazzling performance against the Faroe Islands.

Neil Lennon waits for news of key men

Glasgow Evening Times Aug 11, 2011

Neil Lennon waits for news of key men

Beram Kayal was also substituted at half-time as Israel lost 4-3 to the Ivory Coast in Geneva, and the Celtic boss is anxiously waiting to hear if this was tactical or due to an injury. Lennon was at Hampden and watched Brown sustain ankle damage in a ...

Will Celtic count the cost of missing out on Sandomierski

VideoCelts Aug 11, 2011

Will Celtic count the cost of missing out on Sandomierski

Celtic's ongoing pursuit of Jagiellonia Bialystok goalkeeper Grzegorz Sandomierski is beginning to raise doubts amongst the fans over how much the board trust Neil Lennon's judgement. Having had a second offer, believed to be in the region of £1.4 millio...

O'Neill enjoys the chance to walk a familiar beat again

Herald Scotland Aug 11, 2011

ONeill enjoys the chance to walk a familiar beat again

Back in the Celtic Park dug-out, back on the pitch to great acclaim after the final whistle, then back into the stadium's media room. And still the same old Martin O'Neill. “I wouldn't have envisaged him becoming the Celtic manager,” he said when ...

Hooper on the hunt for goals against Terrors

Celtic FC Aug 11, 2011

Hooper on the hunt for goals against Terrors

GARY Hooper is relishing the first SPL match at Celtic Park this season and is hoping to mark it with his first goal of the new campaign.   The Englishman was delighted to see strike-partner Anthony Stokes plunder two goals in the first two league games...

Inter Milan fullback Nagatomo happy to return to training

Tribal Football Aug 11, 2011

Celtic Inter Milan Inter Milan fullback Yuto Nagatomo is happy to be back in training after recovering from a dislocated shoulder. The defender popped his shoulder out of joint during a friend...

O'Neill tells Celtic boss Lennon: back your instincts

Belfast Telegraph Aug 11, 2011

ONeill tells Celtic boss Lennon: back your instincts

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

Celtic target heads for Belgium

Vital Football Aug 11, 2011

Celtic target heads for BelgiumVitalfootball: Celtic: 11/08/2011 16:02:00Celtic goalkeeping target Grzegorz Sandomierski is understood to be travelling to Belgium to finalise terms with Genk.

Posh Josh ready to impress

Vital Football Aug 11, 2011

Posh Josh ready to impressVitalfootball: Celtic: 11/08/2011 15:42:00Celtic's young defender Josh Thompson has joined Peterborough United on a season-long loan but hasn't moved to London Road to simply make up the numbers.

Paddy is just magnificent - Worthington

Vital Football Aug 11, 2011

Paddy is just magnificent - Worthington

Paddy is just magnificent - WorthingtonVitalfootball: Celtic: 11/08/2011 15:25:00Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington hailed Paddy McCourt after scoring twice against the Faroe Islands in their European Championship qualifier at Windsor Park.

The Europa Deadline approaches

CelticTalk Aug 11, 2011

Celtic have until 11PM on Monday to register new players for the two legs against...

Charlie Mulgrew: 'I'm the man to replace Izaguirre'

STV Sport Aug 11, 2011

Charlie Mulgrew: Im the man to replace Izaguirre

The Celtic left-back hopes to impress Neil Lennon in the wake of Emilio Izaguirre's injury.

Stoke willing to hand Newcastle rebel Barton £60,000-a-week deal

Tribal Football Aug 11, 2011

Arsenal Celtic Newcastle United Stoke City Tottenham Stoke City ...

Manager: Dundee United will be a tough test

Celtic FC Aug 11, 2011

Manager: Dundee United will be a tough test

NEIL Lennon is looking forward to the first competitive game of the new season at Celtic Park when Dundee United are the visitors this Saturday, August 13 (KO: 3pm). The manager has been pleased with the start to the season, with two away victories – ov...

The Celtic Eye - First Edition!

ETims Aug 11, 2011

We are pleased and proud to announce the first edition of The Celtic Eye. Its the Friday...

Celtic goalkeeping target Grzegorz Sandomierski on way to Genk

STV Sport Aug 11, 2011

STV understands that Celtic's second failed bid involved an up-front cash offer of £500,000.

Worthington heaps praise on `entertainer' McCourt

Yahoo Sport UK Aug 11, 2011

Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington hailed a "magnificent" display from Pat McCourt after the Celtic winger helped deliver a much-needed three points against the Faroe Islands.

Mulgrew keen on Celtic chance

Sky Sports Aug 11, 2011

Mulgrew keen on Celtic chance

Charlie Mulgrew is hoping to be given an opportunity in the Celtic team following the injury to Emilio Izaguirre.

Caption Contest - Legends!

ETims Aug 11, 2011

You know the drill - Have look, Have a laugh Send us your suggestions and we'll publish them and celebrate a winner!...

Charlie Mulgrew upset by Celtic team-mate Izaguirre's injury

BBC Aug 11, 2011

Charlie Mulgrew upset by Celtic team-mate Izaguirres injury

Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew says he is disappointed by the injury to team-mate Emilio Izaguirre.

Hooper in search of goals

Vital Football Aug 11, 2011

Hooper in search of goals

Hooper in search of goalsVitalfootball: Celtic: 11/08/2011 16:16:00Gary Hooper will be chasing for goals when Celtic take on Dundee United at Parkhead this weekend.

New Celtic Greats series launched in match programme

Celtic FC Aug 11, 2011

New Celtic Greats series launched in match programme

THE official Hoops matchday programme is back for season 2011/12, and with the first competitive game at Celtic Park this Saturday against Dundee United, it's a new-look programme for fans to collect for the new campaign. Because we're launching a brand n...

Celtic set to miss out on Sandomierski

Yahoo Sport UK Aug 11, 2011

Celtic set to miss out on Sandomierski

Celtic manager Neil Lennon looks like he will have to reconsider his goalkeeping targets after Genk closed in on the signing of Poland international Grzegorz Sandomierski.

Football fans help Africa famine fund

Herald Scotland Aug 11, 2011

Football fans help Africa famine fund

Around 55,000 fans watched the Celtic v Manchester United “Legends” match at Celtic Park and saw a hat-trick by Henrik Larsson. Former player John Hartson said after the 5-2 home win: “Playing in a football match like the one on Tuesday was a ...

Rigters pitches up for Aberdeen trial

Tribal Football Aug 11, 2011

Aberdeen Celtic Aberdeen have confirmed that Maceo Rigters is training with the club. Celtic tried to sign Rigters in 2007 after the striker starred in Holland's successful European Under-21 Ch...

Pat display sways Worthington

Football365 Aug 11, 2011

Now Worthington, who has taken some time to be won over by the mercurial Celtic winger, is ready to throw his plans out of the window to accommodate him. "Paddy's got fantastic feet, he twists defenders this way and that and he can really turn it on," he ...

Mulgrew sad despite opportunity

Vital Football Aug 11, 2011

Mulgrew sad despite opportunityVitalfootball: Celtic: 11/08/2011 21:06:00Despite it giving him a better chance of reclaiming his first-team place, Charlie Mulgrew was left disappointed by the injury that has ruled out left-back Emilio Izaguirre.

Here We Go With Two In a Row

Lost Bhoys Aug 11, 2011

As we head towards the opening SPL game of the season at Parkhead, followed quickly by our home leg of the Europa League, I admit I draw a nervous breath. I also find myself writing about a second injury sustained to one of the bhoys, and as it happens, a...

Podcast 151: The Prince, CQ And Jimmy Hogan

Celtic Underground Aug 11, 2011

Not one but two special guests this week on the podcast. First up is Gerry McDade. Gerry is one of the two writers of the new Celtic play, "The Prince - The John Thomson Story." Gerry tells Eddie about the development of the play and the responsibility he...

Charlie Mulgrew: I'll do my job in Emilio Izaguirre's absence - but I won't be an exact replacement

Daily Record Aug 11, 2011

CHARLIE MULGREW wants to be Celtic's man for all reasons but can't promise to be the new Emilio Izaguirre as that would be looking to carry versatility a bit too far.

Adam Matthews: Having pal Joe Ledley at Celtic has helped me settle quickly

Daily Record Aug 11, 2011

Adam Matthews: Having pal Joe Ledley at Celtic has helped me settle quickly

ADAM MATTHEWS has revealed that dinner dates and guided tours from mentor Joe Ledley are helping him map a path to stardom at Celtic.

The Bhoy who would be king

The Sun Aug 11, 2011

The Bhoy who would be king

MARTIN O'NEILL shelled out £6million for Neil Lennon the midfield general. He didn't realise how much value Celtic would get for their money. Especially when trusted lieutenant Lenny climbed through the ranks to take charge of his own troops. O'Neill ...

Mulgrew Ready To Replace Izaguirre

Sporting Life Aug 11, 2011

Charlie Mulgrew has told Neil Lennon he is the man to fill the gaping void left by Emilio Izaguirre.

Charlie Mulgrew says Izaguirre a big loss to Celtic

BBC Aug 11, 2011

Charlie Mulgrew says Izaguirre a big loss to Celtic

Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew speaks ahead of the SPL match against Dundee Utd on Saturday and says that his injured team-mate Emilio Izaguirre will be missed.

N Celtic manager Neil Lennon will have to reconsider his

Herald Scotland Aug 11, 2011

n Celtic manager Neil Lennon will have to reconsider his goalkeeping targets after Genk closed in on 21-year-old Poland internationalist Grzegorz Sandomierski.

Celtic relief as Scott Brown is passed fit after knock in Scotland friendly

Daily Record Aug 11, 2011

Celtic relief as Scott Brown is passed fit after knock in Scotland friendly

NEIL LENNON breathed a huge sigh of relief last night when Scott Brown was given the all clear by Celtic's medical team.

Goal.com rounds up the finest performers from this week's round of international fixtures

Goal.com Aug 11, 2011

The Celtic winger was simply irrepressible going forward, cutting through the defence constantly, and showing his array of attacking talent. Do you think we missed anyone out? Let us know by leaving us a message in the comments box below...

Celtic To Miss Out On Sandomierski

Sporting Life Aug 11, 2011

Celtic manager Neil Lennon looks to have missed out on Poland international Grzegorz Sandomierski.

Scotland 2 Denmark 1

The Sun Aug 11, 2011

Wolfsburg stopper Simon Kjaer caught the Celtic skipper with a trailing leg in a no-nonsense challenge in the middle of the park. As the pair climbed gingerly to their feet there was no doubt which one of them had come off worse. Brown, right, tried to ..