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27 August 2011

Why Wayne Bridge Said No.

The Celtic Blog Aug 27, 2011

It seems that he 'Just Can't Get Enough'. Boom Boom. Since we all don't read papers I thought I would bring you this tit bit that I found when looking for gossip about Celebrity Big Brother and if they were printing manuscripts to what that Paddy bloke is...

Pat Nevin once again enjoying his soup

Pat Nevin once again enjoying his soup

Rhebel Rhebel Aug 27, 2011

“Yum Yum” It was humorous during the week when village idiot Billy Dodds and someone who could only aspire to reach the lofty heights of village idiot Gordon Dalziel both assured radio listeners that Rangers would destroy Maribor, who were nothing mo...

Celtic linked with Mohamed Bangura

STV Sport Aug 27, 2011

Talks have begun over a bid for the AIK Stockholm striker, according to the Swedish press.

Platini gives clear hint that Celtic could get Europa League reprieve

Scotsman Aug 27, 2011

UEFA president Michel Platini yesterday gave the strongest possible indication that Celtic will be reinstated in the Europa League at the expense of Sion.

Exclusive: That Celtic Letter To Uefa.

The Celtic Blog Aug 27, 2011

  It has been admitted that we have passed letters on to UEFA before Sion's hearing on Tuesday. Since it's a Bank Holiday on Monday I hope they used 1st Class stamps as 2nd class will struggle to get there on time. The paper trial and evidence suggest FC...

Former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg signs for Japan's Shimizu S-Pulse

Goal.com Aug 27, 2011

After experiences in England, the US and Scotland, the three-time FA Cup winner starts a new adventure in the Japanese soccer capital of Shimizu...

Banzai! Now ex-Arsenal star Ljungberg heads to Japan after joining S-Pulse

Daily Mail Aug 27, 2011

Former Arsenal and Celtic winger Freddie Ljungberg has signed for Japanese club S-Pulse, subject to a work permit, his representatives have confirmed.

Scottish football is past its prime.

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Aug 27, 2011

Some things just date you. They mark you out as belonging to a generation that is past its prime. No point in dwelling on it too much I suppose.For example I know that I am approaching the elderly years of life because of what I can remember. I remember g...

Big Game Tomorrow. St Mirren V Celtic.

G40 Celtic Chat Aug 27, 2011

Big Game Tomorrow. St Mirren V Celtic.

Kick off: 12.45 pm GMT Who would have thought that our fifth game of the season away to St Mirren would turn out to be a crucial game so early in the season? Well it is crucial because it is vital that the team stand up and be counted and prove that last ...

That is Sensational – Celtic 6 The Shame 2

Rhebel Rhebel Aug 27, 2011

Any excuse! The news that we may be getting back into the Europa League has lightened some of the despair from Thursday night (some fans are embarrassed about it, I'm not, I hope we get back in) but things still aren't too rosy in the Celtic camp. We need...

Celtic await UEFA ruling

Yahoo Sport UK Aug 27, 2011

Celtic could be reinstated in the Europa League as early as Tuesday as UEFA prepare to rule on Sion's alleged breach of their transfer embargo.

TAL Fanzine spoiled by petty vendettas.

G40 Celtic Chat Aug 27, 2011

Freedom of expression is a wonderful thing. We are all entitled to our own individual opinions but it comes with some responsibilities. One of those is the right to respectively disagree with anything you don't agree with but at the same time that does no...

Scottish Football: It's Decline and Hopes for the Future

The Celtic Network Aug 27, 2011

  Writen by Frank, Admin for Maley's Bhoys England 2 Scotland 3, 15th April 1967, London. Scotland defeat last year's World Cup winners in their own back yard, to become 'unofficial champions of the world'. Celtic 2 Internazionale 1, 25t...

Rickster – Rangers FC – The Family Rowing Club

Celtic Hub Aug 27, 2011

Rickster Rangers FC – The Family Rowing Club In May 1872, Rangers played their first ever game, a 0-0 draw v Callander FC at Glasgow Green.  While they were killing time for a boat to become available on the Clyde, the four teenage rowing enthusiasts w...

Celtic await call to return to the Europa League

Herald Scotland Aug 27, 2011

CELTIC are today waiting for the call to replace FC Sion in the Europa League group stage after Michel Platini, the president of Uefa, insisted that the Swiss club are in breach of a UEFA and FIFA ruling which stated they were not allowed to field any of...

Former Arsenal and Celtic's Freddie Ljungberg transfers to Japan's Shimizu S-Pulse

Goal.com Aug 27, 2011

After experiences in England, the U.S. and Scotland, the three-time FA Cup winner starts a new adventure in the Japanese soccer capital of Shimizu...

NextGen European Football Coming To Celtic Park

Celtic Underground Aug 27, 2011

NextGen European Football Coming To Celtic Park

Celtic v Barcelona Wednesday 31 August Kick off 7.45 Much has been said and written about the state of Scottish football since Thursday night with an encouraging re focus on youth development. Wednesday brings the first home game at Celtic Park in a serie...

A truly shameful week for football

The Guardian Aug 27, 2011

We should bring on home-grown talent rather than relying on imported has-beensOn days of national mourning in Scotland, we have taken to turning to the back page of the Daily Record. Last Thursday's publication carried a picture of a tombstone: "Here lies...

Aberdeen not Barcelona for youth bhoys

VideoCelts Aug 27, 2011

Aberdeen not Barcelona for youth bhoys

Celtic's u-19 side are in action away to Aberdeen today with a 1.30pm kick-off at Balgownie Playing Fields, Aberdeen University. Wednesday night's home match with Barcelona is likely to attract 20,000 fans to Celtic Park but there is likely to be 19,000 ...

Preview: St Mirren v Celtic

Scotland on Sunday Online Aug 27, 2011

Preview: St Mirren v Celtic

TOMMY CRAIG will tell you he has never worked a day in his life. He has been involved in football for more than 40 years, kicked a ball about for nigh-on 60 but it has never, ever felt like work. "It's a hobby. It annoys me when I hear players say that it...

St Mirren V Celtic (Official TC Preview)

TalkCeltic Aug 27, 2011

St Mirren V Celtic (Official TC Preview)

St Mirren v Celtic St Mirren Park Sunday, 28 August 2011 12:45 (BST) Celtic are back in league action this Sunday with what can only be described as on of the worst European hangovers in the club's history. Speaking after the result Neil Lennon said...

The buck stops with me, says fuming Neil Lennon

Belfast Telegraph Aug 27, 2011

The buck stops with me, says fuming Neil Lennon

Neil Lennon will take all the blame after his Celtic side flopped in Europe again with a 3-1 Europa League defeat by Sion at the Stade de Tourbillon.

St Mirren v Celtic: team news and preview

STV Sport Aug 27, 2011

St Mirren v Celtic: team news and preview

Sunday's early kick-off sees Neil Lennon's men travel to Paisley.

Double delight as Izaguirre and Mulgrew sign contract extensions

Celtic FC Aug 27, 2011

Double delight as Izaguirre and Mulgrew sign contract extensions

CELTIC are delighted to announce that Emilio Izaguirre and Charlie Mulgrew have signed contract extensions which will see them remain at the club until at least 2015. Both players are key members of Neil Lennon's squad and it's a double boost for the H...

St Mirren v Celtic: Danny the happier Lennon, but St Mirren expect Celtic backlash

Scotsman Aug 27, 2011

St Mirren defender Lee Mair believes manager Danny Lennon's "refreshing" attitude towards mistakes could be the way ahead for the embattled Scottish game.

Celtic's Emilio Izaguirre and Charile Mulgrew sign new deals

Daily Mail Aug 27, 2011

Celtics Emilio Izaguirre and Charile Mulgrew sign new deals

Celtic have announced that Emilio Izaguirre and Charlie Mulgrew have signed contract extensions which will see them remain at Parkhead until at least 2015.

Payday embarrassment should motivate a performance

Celtic Quick News Aug 27, 2011

A cursory look at the SPL table will confirm that Celtic face the better of the league's 'Saints' clubs in Paisley tomorrow.  After three disappointing performances and results, a tricky away game against a small club on the up is the kind of game that w...

Celtic duo Emilio Izaguirre & Charlie Mulgrew sign new four-year contracts

Goal.com Aug 27, 2011

Celtic duo Emilio Izaguirre & Charlie Mulgrew sign new four-year contracts

Honduran international commits his future to the Bhoys having been linked with a move to a series of Premier League clubs following an impressive debut season in Scotland...

Kennedy: we need to put our chances away

VideoCelts Aug 27, 2011

 Celtic's youth team paid the price for missing their chances as they dropped their first SPL points of the season to Aberdeen. A wonder goal from Conor Devaney cancelled out Paul George's 68th minute opener allowing Hearts to go clear at the top of the...

FM Preview: St. Mirren v Celtic 28 Aug 2011

CelticMad Aug 27, 2011

FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as St. Mirren take on Celtic in a Scottish Premier match on 28th August 2011 at 12:45.

Celtic duo sign contract extensions

STV Sport Aug 27, 2011

Celtic duo sign contract extensions

Charlie Mulgrew and Emilio Izaguirre pen new deals to stay at Parkhead until 2015.

Contract extensions agreed

CelticMad Aug 27, 2011

Contract extensions agreed

Emilio Izaguirre and Charlie Mulgrew have signed new deals...

What Are The John Thomson Memorial Committee Doing?

The Celtic Blog Aug 27, 2011

Friend of the blog, Mark Cameron is a member of the John Thomson memorial committee. He tells us about what the next few weeks is all about. I'm sure I will see a few of you in Cardenden next Sunday. John Thomson 80th anniversary The atmosphere promise...

Lennon set for Celtic response

Yahoo Sport UK Aug 27, 2011

St Mirren manager Danny Lennon knows Celtic will have a point to prove to their fans after a turbulent week - but he stressed his players were eager to make their own point in Sunday's meeting between the two.

Too much too soon for Neil Lennon and Ally McCoist as O** F*** pay high price for inexperience

Scotsman Aug 27, 2011

Too much too soon for Neil Lennon and Ally McCoist as Old Firm pay high price for inexperience

SUMMER is still here - officially at least - yet already an autumnal gloom has settled over Scottish football. The continent's biggest teams have yet to begin their Europ...

The Man from the Mountains – Gambling the Faith

Lost Bhoys Aug 27, 2011

As I travelled more than a thousand miles last week from my mountain retreat I thought there was was not much too worry about with the three hoops games I would be missing…..how wrong I was. It wasn't just my campervan that was on it's way downhill. I n...

Risk of downward spiral as cumulative effects of failure bode ill for the future

Scotsman Aug 27, 2011

Risk of downward spiral as cumulative effects of failure bode ill for the future

THE immediate effect of Scottish football's darkest night is bad enough, but the failure of Rangers, Celtic, Hearts and Dundee United to make it past the end of August is...

Dismal night proves radical measures need put in place

Scotsman Aug 27, 2011

FOR Henry McLeish, the only surprising aspect of Thursday night's European catastrophe for Scottish clubs was that it should have the capacity to shock anyone.

No loan sollutions

VideoCelts Aug 27, 2011

 Inept, uninspiring, over-rated and overpaid. Yes, it is the backlash of another shambolic European by our beloved team. It hurts me to write this but I felt I had to after watching such another disappointing Celtic European performance. Sion to me are a...

Youths held at Aberdeen

VideoCelts Aug 27, 2011

Celtic's youth side dropped their first points of the season in a 1 1 draw at Aberdeen. After a goalless first half Celtic deservedly took the lead in the 68th minute but the home side equalised 9 minutes later when an unstoppable 30 yard d...

Back to league business for Celtic

Yahoo Sport UK Aug 27, 2011

Back to league business for Celtic

Neil Lennon believes Celtic will get back on track against St Mirren following their depressing Europa League play-off exit to Swiss side Sion on Thursday night.

Celtic ready to focus on title

Vital Football Aug 27, 2011

Following their disappointing European exit in midweek Celtic return to league action with a visit to St Mirren on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 12.45pm).

Duo pen new Hoops deals

Yahoo Sport UK Aug 27, 2011

Celtic have announced that Emilio Izaguirre and Charlie Mulgrew have signed contract extensions which will see them remain at Parkhead until at least 2015.

Podcast 153: Scottish Football Is Pish

Celtic Underground Aug 27, 2011

Well, it is. The feed for the podcast can be found here . Remember you can subscribe via itunes here . {mp3remote}http://traffic.libsyn.com/celticunderground/cu153.mp3{/mp3remote}...

Something Is Rotten In Paradise

Celtic Underground Aug 27, 2011

The last few days has seen an explosion of opinion on the Celtic message boards following a dismal fortnight on the park for the team, I would like to add my opinion from afar and risk the usual vitriol that we ex-pats seem to attract for the fact that we...

Levein: The time is now

ITV Aug 27, 2011

The country will have no representatives on the European stage after August for the first time ever after Rangers, Celtic and Hearts all crashed out of Europa League qualifying on Thursday night. But Levein insists youngsters should be taking advantage of...

Neil Lennon wants Celtic to get back on track against St Mirren

STV Sport Aug 27, 2011

Neil Lennon wants Celtic to get back on track against St Mirren

Hoops boss wants players to put Europa League exit behind them with victory in Paisley.

Shamrock Rovers are clover the moon

The Sun Aug 27, 2011

While the Irish minnows triumphed, Scottish sides Rangers, Celtic and Hearts all crashed out of the tournament. But it's just a start – they're up against the Premier League's Tottenham Hotspur in their group. Rovers have known domestic glory and have .

AVB makes balance Blues priority

ITV Aug 27, 2011

Andre Villas-Boas has revealed his desire to make Chelsea's squad perfectly balanced is the driving force behind his summer recruitment drive. Villas-Boas declared a commitment to attacking football when he was appointed Blues boss this summer, something ...

Celtic ace Beram Kayal ignores talk of new contract to focus on domestic challenge

Daily Record Aug 27, 2011

Celtic ace Beram Kayal ignores talk of new contract to focus on domestic challenge

BERAM KAYAL has refused to acknowledge he has a future at Celtic after seeing his side make the same Euro blunders for the second season on the trot.

Cahill set to face Liverpool

ITV Aug 27, 2011

Bolton fans could get their last chance to see Gary Cahill play for the Trotters in the late kick-off against Liverpool after the club rebuffed a bid from Arsenal. The Reebok Stadium club turned down an offer from Arsenal that was described as "a million ...

Celtic duo sign new deals

Sky Sports Aug 27, 2011

Celtic duo Emilio Izaguirre and Charlie Mulgrew have both signed new contracts to stay with the O** F*** giants until 2015.

John Kennedy wants to see Celtic kids emulate Barcelona rivals in NextGen tournament

Daily Record Aug 27, 2011

JOHN KENNEDY was part of the Celtic side that pulled off a major shock by dumping mighty Barcelona out the UEFA Cup seven years ago.

Youths relishing Aberdeen test

Celtic FC Aug 27, 2011

CELTIC Under-19s will face a tough trip to Aberdeen on Saturday as they aim to maintain their 100 per cent start in the league. The young Hoops have begun their defence of the title in impressive style with a dramatic 4-3 victory away to Hibernian and ...

Neil Lennon set to keep faith with Celtic Euro flop Daniel Majstorovic

Daily Record Aug 27, 2011

Neil Lennon set to keep faith with Celtic Euro flop Daniel Majstorovic

CELTIC boss Neil Lennon will stand by Euro fall guy Daniel Majstorovic for today's SPL clash with St Mirren.

Ljungberg heads to Japan

TEAMtalk Aug 27, 2011

Ljungberg heads to JapanTeam talkLjungberg, 34, spent the second part of last season with Celtic after a spell in Major League Soccer, but made only seven appearances for the Scottish club before departing as a free agent. "I am so excited about play...

Duo Pen New Hoops Deals

Sporting Life Aug 27, 2011

Celtic duo Emilio Izaguirre and Charlie Mulgrew have signed contract extensions.

St. Mirren v Celtic 28 Aug 2011

CelticMad Aug 27, 2011

FootyMad present their form guide as St. Mirren take on Celtic in the league on 28th August 2011 with a 12:45 kick-off...

Izaguirre and Mulgrew pen new Celtic deals

BBC Aug 27, 2011

Celtic defenders Charlie Mulgrew and Emilio Izaguirre agree new contract extensions.

Bedoya ready for SPL challenge

ITV Aug 27, 2011

New signing Alejandro Bedoya is confident he can cope with the demands which will be placed on him to deliver success at Rangers. The American midfielder could make his debut in Sunday's Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash against Aberdeen after ...

Ferguson clear after FA outburst

ITV Aug 27, 2011

Sir Alex Ferguson will face no further action over his four-letter attack on the Football Association. Although Ferguson has welcomed the possibility of Manchester United supplying eight members of Fabio Capello's 23-man England squad for the Euro 2012 ..

Frustration as youths draw with Dons

Celtic FC Aug 27, 2011

CELTIC Under-19s were held to 1-1 draw at Aberdeen on Saturday afternoon, ending their winning start to the season.  Paul George deservedly put the young Hoops in front in the second-half but some indecisive defending allowed the home side to restore par...

Hoops duo pen new contracts

Football365 Aug 27, 2011

"This is a great honour for me and something I was very happy to do," he told the Celtic website. "Since coming to Celtic I have been given a magnificent welcome and enjoyed my time very much. "It was very disappointing to suffer such a serious injury at ...