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28 September 2011

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Mon The Hoops Sep 28, 2011

Click the link below to buy http://www.amazon.co.uk/We-are-Celti...7222241&sr=1-1 In We Are Celtic Supporters Richard Purden examines what created the culture, ideas and beliefs around Celtic football club. In new and exclusive interviews with s

Scott Brown missing as Celtic host Udinese in Europa League

Scott Brown missing as Celtic host Udinese in Europa League

The Guardian Sep 28, 2011

• Scott Brown and Antonio Di Natale out of Celtic Park match• Brown to miss Scotland Euro 2012 qualifiersThe visit of Udinese to Celtic Park is already more notable for players who will not play than those who will. The Italians arrived in Glasgow on ...

Kenny Shiels: Broadfoot? the ugly boy from Rangers

Kenny Shiels: Broadfoot? the ugly boy from Rangers

VideoCelts Sep 28, 2011

Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels last night branded Kirk Broadfoot as the ugly boy from Rangers! Broadfoot was involved in an incident in the tunnel with Kilmarnock's Manuel Pascali after the final whistle with referee Willie Collum reported to have issued b...

Rangers fans protest against Offensive Behaviour bill and the SNP

Rangers fans protest against Offensive Behaviour bill and the SNP

Scotzine Sep 28, 2011

After the Celtic supporters group protested against the Offensive Behaviour Bill, which they claim is aimed at criminalising Celtic fans. Rangers fans staged their own protest at last night's SPL game against Kilmarnock. Members of the Blue Order and the ...

Scott Brown ruled out of Scotland double-header

Scott Brown ruled out of Scotland double-header

Daily Mail Sep 28, 2011

Celtic skipper Scott Brown has been ruled out of Scotland's crunch qualifying double-header away to Liechtenstein and then Spain.

Craig Whyte discusses his business successes

VideoCelts Sep 28, 2011

Rangers owner Craig Whyte has claimed that his various business interests employ thousands of people. Whyte was announced as a billionaire when his interest in buying Rangers was first revealed last November despite never figuring in any of the Sunday Ti...

Udinese to travel without Antonio Di Natale

STV Sport Sep 28, 2011

Serie A side leave star striker out of squad to face Celtic.

Liam Brady Celtic Manager

Jim Craig CSC Sep 28, 2011

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Ki Sung-Yueng relishing challenge of Udinese

Glasgow Evening Times Sep 28, 2011

Ki Sung-Yueng relishing challenge of Udinese

Ki Sung-Yueng reckons Celtic should not playing Udinese in the Europa League tomorrow night. But it has got nothing to do with the fact Neil Lennon's side have already been knocked out of the competition by Sion. Rather, the South Korean midfielder ...

Carlos Tevez: There was a misunderstanding

VideoCelts Sep 28, 2011

Carlos Tevez has hit back at Roberto Mancini claiming that there was 'some confusion' over his refusal to go on as a substitute for Manchester City against Bayern Munich. The soap opera that is Tevez, his £200,000/week wages and desire to quit Mancheste...

St. Peter

The Front of The Bus Sep 28, 2011

St. Peter

I am sure many Celtic supporters, like me, are today feeling foolish, or in my case even more foolish than normal. The news that Peter Lawwell has decided, again, to defer part of his bonus, again, proves this man is a Saint. Clearly not taking his money...

Celtic striker Hooper: Chelsea have signed future star in Islam Feruz

Tribal Football Sep 28, 2011

Celtic striker Hooper: Chelsea have signed future star in Islam Feruz

Chelsea Celtic Celtic striker Gary Hooper says Chelsea have signed a future star in ex-Hoops junior Islam Feruz. The kid striker has jumped at the chance of a deal with the Londoners. And Hooper told the Scottish Sun: "Islam is 16 and he's a very g...

Di Natale edged by Ronaldo and Messi left in Italy

Celtic Quick News Sep 28, 2011

I don't know and don't really care how much Thursday's game means to Udinese.   Their limited European exploits (documented in the CQN programme) pale in comparison to their current position in Serie A, looking down on all but joint-top Juve, so we can ...

Hooper hopes the noise created at Celtic resonates further south

Herald Scotland Sep 28, 2011

Hooper hopes the noise created at Celtic resonates further south

Gary Hooper will use tomorrow's Europa League tie against Italian side Udinese as an opportunity to catch the eye of his countrymen in England. The Celtic striker was last week lauded by Terry Butcher, the Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager and former .

Time To Bin Zonal Marking?

Celtic Fanzone Sep 28, 2011

It Keeps On Failing Us….. I don't know ANYONE who likes the idea of zonal marking. Just look at the number of goals teams, not only Celtic, lose at set pieces. Yet managers and coaches alike seem to swear by the system. Only last week Lenny refused to b...

The Tactical View: The O** F*** Derby

Scheidtcast Sep 28, 2011

Writing a tactical appraisal of an O** F*** game is like doing geology field work in Kabul. The Tactical View is your intrepid correspondent, vainly trying not to sound like a partisan whilst all the time trying to work out what lies … Continue readin...

West Brom watching Dundee Utd youngster Allan

Tribal Football Sep 28, 2011

West Brom watching Dundee Utd youngster Allan

Fiorentina Manchester United Newcastle United West Bromwich Albion Celtic Dundee United West Bromwich Albion are keen on Dundee United midfielder Scott Allan. Allan has attracted interest from Celtic, Newcastle United and Manchester United i...

Di Natale won't face Celtic

Vital Football Sep 28, 2011

Udinese's star striker Antonio Di Natale has been left out of the visitors squad for their Europa League game against Celtic on Thursday.

Why Lennon must stick with the defence

VideoCelts Sep 28, 2011

That horrible result at Ibrox and the way the fixtures have fallen means that Rangers could be ten points ahead of Celtic by the time we travel to play Hearts on Sunday, admittedly having played two games more. If this worst case scenario was to happen, i...

Hooper - The fans can play a part

Yahoo Sport UK Sep 28, 2011

Hooper - The fans can play a part

Gary Hooper is looking for Celtic fans to help kick-start the club's Europa League campaign when Udinese visit Glasgow on Thursday.

Gary Hooper insists he is ready for England

Daily Mail Sep 28, 2011

Gary Hooper insists he is ready for England

Celtic striker Gary Hooper believes he can make the England squad despite plying his trade north of the border. Wayne Rooney is an injury doubt for the clash with Montenegro.

Lennon warns his defenders

Yahoo Sport UK Sep 28, 2011

Lennon warns his defenders

Neil Lennon has warned his Celtic defence against conceding yet another early goal in Europe when they take on Italian side Udinese in their Europa League clash at Parkhead on Thursday.

Europa League - Matchpack: Celtic v Udinese

Yahoo Sport UK Sep 28, 2011

Europa League - Matchpack: Celtic v Udinese

Team news, quotes and match odds ahead of the Europa League tie between Celtic and Udinese at Celtic Park.

The 'TV Devil' & Fat Men On Mopeds. (Udinese Calcio Preview)

The Celtic Blog Sep 28, 2011

The very fact that Sir Alux slurred his way (bare with me with that one, I fully expect to see the Manure manager ending his career in a drunken Cloughiesq rage attempting to hit pitch invading fans. It's an image I have had for years and as his face gets...

Neil Lennon hits out at agents as teenage star Feruz quits Celtic

Belfast Telegraph Sep 28, 2011

Neil Lennon hits out at agents as teenage star Feruz quits Celtic

Neil Lennon has revealed his disappointment with youngster Islam Feruz's decision to leave Celtic.

Random Words, Recent Matches

Same Old Celtic Sep 28, 2011

Random Words, Recent Matches

Some random words for our recent matches: Motherwell (H) 4-0 Scintillating. Wee Forrest. Entertaining. Decent passing. Strangely cohesive. We've signed a left-back. Atletico Madrid (A) 0-2 Soft goals. Good effort. Ki looks the part. Samaras played well. R...

Mjallby demands an end to Celtic's 'strange' defending

Herald Scotland Sep 28, 2011

Johan Mjallby will tell Daniel Majstorovic and Glenn Loovens to cut out “strange” and “silly” defending against Udinese tomorrow night. The Celtic assistant manager did not pull any punches yesterday as he discussed the heavily-criticised central ...

Celtic striker Hooper happy England legend Butcher pushing his case to Capello

Tribal Football Sep 28, 2011

Celtic striker Hooper happy England legend Butcher pushing his case to Capello

Celtic Celtic striker Gary Hooper is delighted former England captain Terry Butcher has recommended him to Fabio Capello. Hooper has urged manager Capello to keep an eye on him while he's banging in the goals for Celtic. He told the Scottish Sun: "I ...

Celtic v Udinese preview

Sky Sports Sep 28, 2011

Celtic will be hoping to get their Europa League campaign up and running against highly-rated Italian side Udinese.

Celtic assistant warns defence against further defensive frailties

STV Sport Sep 28, 2011

Johan Mjallby says his team's backline must up their game or suffer at the hands of Udinese in the Europa League.

The Football Project Podcast

The Scottish Football Blog Sep 28, 2011

A touch of podcasting on Tuesday with The Football Project. Host Ryan Kearney (@smallramblings) was joined by Gary Linton (@Linton1388), Paul Fisher (@steakheed) and my good self to talk Scottish football. Just what's being going wrong at Hibs? What is...

Aston Villa 4 Fenerbahce 0: Kevin MacDonald leads side to first NextGen Series win

Daily Mail Sep 28, 2011

Aston Villa grabbed their first win in the NextGen Series on Wednesday night after thumping Fenerbahce 4-0 on a balmy evening at Villa Park.

A Faithful through and through preview of Celtic's Udinese clash

Scotzine Sep 28, 2011

On Thursday night Celtic take on Udinese and this game will be a strong indication of Celtic's chances in the group. Whilst you would assume Celtic are the underdogs in this game, Udinese manager Francesco Guidolin has put pressure on the Glasgow side by ...

Episode Eight – The greatest league in the world

The Football Project Sep 28, 2011

Week eight and it's finally time to talk about the best league in the world – the Scottish Premier League. Ryan Keaney is joined by Tom Hall, Gary Linton and Paul Fisher for discussion on Sunderland, Bolton, Newcastle and Queen's Park Rangers before a c...

Manager: European nights are special at Celtic Park

Celtic FC Sep 28, 2011

Manager: European nights are special at Celtic Park

NEIL Lennon and his backroom team of Johan Mjallby and Alan Thompson know from their playing days what Celtic Park sounds like on a European night, and they want to feel that sense of passion and emotion again now they have progressed into management. Gea...

And in the blue corner…

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Sep 28, 2011

I have to admit that I find the world of PR  companies horribly fascinating. For example it  may seem a just tad ironic  to some that the PR firm employed by Rangers' owner Craig Whyte to try and hold back  the marauding hordes of journalists wanting ...

Teddy's View: Rangers Fall At Feet Of Falkirk, Arsenal's Anger & Fernando Torres' Goal Instincts

Scheidtcast Sep 28, 2011

It's been an interesting past seven days, highlighting the different types of delusion present among managers. Arsene Wenger believes he has enough players, while Roberto Mancini believes that he doesn't. The players Wenger's happy with apparently aren't ...

Fraser Forster says fans have role to play

Glasgow Evening Times Sep 28, 2011

Fraser Forster today sent out a rallying call to Celtic fans ahead of tomorrow's Europa League glamour clash with Udinese. The giant keeper understands the logistical difficulties posed by the 6pm kick-off – a time set by Uefa – especially for ...

Celtic must start as they mean to go on against Udinese

STV Sport Sep 28, 2011

Celtic must start as they mean to go on against Udinese

Manager Neil Lennon says the onus is on his team to dictate the pace and keep their Italian opponents at bay in the Europa League.

Football webchat as it happened: Andrew Smith on Celtic's Europa League clash with Udinese

Scotsman Sep 28, 2011

Football writer Andrew Smith was online today to host a debate about Celtic's chances in their Europa League clash against Udinese tomorrow night.

Celtic vs Udinese: Cue Samaras' Stoned Baby Giraffe Impression

Sabotage Times Sep 28, 2011

Celtic vs Udinese: Cue Samaras Stoned Baby Giraffe Impression

Udinese left Arsenal with stained underwear when they faced them early this season so God know what they'll do to Celtic. Still, at least we've got Georgios Samaras...

There's no place like (a Green Brigade) home!

Lost Bhoys Sep 28, 2011

Theres no place like (a Green Brigade) home!

Last Saturday brought the end of my six year absence to Celtic Park, I always had a routine for my visits to paradise, buy a lottery ticket, have a couple of pints in the pub and leave the South-side 15 mins before kick off. Never once did I miss the star...

SFA want domestic game to thrive

Tribal Football Sep 28, 2011

English Premier League Celtic Rangers The Scottish Football Association are very much focused on improving the domestic game even as talk continues of Rangers and Celtic decamping south of the border to the English Premier League. President Campbel...

Udinese still 'very good' without di Natale - Lennon

Scotsman Sep 28, 2011

Udinese still very good without di Natale - Lennon

NEIL Lennon has played down the potential significance of reports claiming Udinese will travel to Glasgow without a recognised striker for tomorrow's Europa League clash a...

Rangers v Kilmarnock reaction

TEAMtalk Sep 28, 2011

The win allowed Rangers to stretch their lead over Celtic to seven points at the summit of the SPL. McCoist said: "Celtic have a game in hand and there are miles to go. I would have to say our league results and form have been good so, in that respec...

Hooper fit for Udinese clash

Yahoo Sport UK Sep 28, 2011

Hooper fit for Udinese clash

Gary Hooper has shrugged off an ankle knock ahead of Celtic's Europa League Group I clash with Udinese at Parkhead on Thursday night.

Celtic attack only form of defence against Udinese

The Bhoy McClay Sep 28, 2011

Celtic will need to take opportunities like this come Thursday evening Celtic go into their 2nd Europa League group fixture on Thursday with a depleted back line due to injury and ineligibility and also a severe lack of confidence . Johan Mjallby has come...

Neil Lennon wants Celtic to show mean streak

Belfast Telegraph Sep 28, 2011

Neil Lennon has warned his Celtic defence against conceding yet another early goal in Europe when they take on Italian side Udinese in their Europa League clash at Parkhead tonight.

Neil Lennon: Udinese will pose Celtic a tough test with or without Antonio di Natale

Daily Record Sep 28, 2011

CELTIC boss Neil Lennon insists Udinese's decision to leave star striker Antonio di Natale at home will not make the task any easier for the Hoops at Parkhead tomorrow.

Celtic v Udinese (Thu)

BBC Sep 28, 2011

Gary Hooper shrugs off an ankle injury to feature in Celti's Europa League tie against Udinese on Thursday.

Udinese still strong without Di Natale - Lennon

Yahoo Sport UK Sep 28, 2011

Neil Lennon has played down the potential significance of reports claiming Udinese will travel to Glasgow without a recognised striker for Thursday's Europa League Group I clash at Parkhead.

Lennon wary of weakened Udinese

Yahoo Sport UK Sep 28, 2011

Neil Lennon has played down the potential significance of reports claiming Udinese will travel to Glasgow without a recognised striker for Thursday's Europa League Group I clash at Parkhead.

Home comforts so important to Celtic

Vital Football Sep 28, 2011

Celtic boss Neil Lennon is gunning for Italian Serie 'A' club Udinese when the two sides meet in the Europa League at Parkhead on Thursday evening.

Europa League: Celtic boss Neil Lennon pines for settled defence as Serie A leaders come to town

Daily Record Sep 28, 2011

IT'S the kind of low-key European tie Carlos Tevez wouldn't cross the street to play in. That said, if he was a Udinese player they probably wouldn't have asked him to.

Udinese are not disrespecting Celtic by putting out weakened team in Europa League, says boss Francesco Guidolin

Daily Record Sep 28, 2011

UDINESE coach Francesco Guidolin last night hit back at the critics who claim he's disrespecting Celtic by leaving his best players at home.

Neil Lennon insists Udinese will still be tough for Celtic to beat

Daily Mail Sep 28, 2011

Neil Lennon has played down the potential significance of claims Udinese will travel to Celtic without a striker for Thursday night's Europa League clash at Parkhead.

Celtic set for Udinese test

Scotprem.com Sep 28, 2011

Celtic striker Gary Hooper is relishing the prospect of Thursday night's Europa League Group I clash against Udinese at Parkhead, which is live on ESPN with a 6pm kick-off...

Castle built on sand?

Herald Scotland Sep 28, 2011

interview Earlier kick-off may affect the atmosphere but a fragile defence is a far greater concern for Celtic tonight, writes Michael Grant...

Wanyama: We are prepared for Udinese

Celtic FC Sep 28, 2011

Wanyama: We are prepared for Udinese

VICTOR Wanyama swotted up on his Celtic history before he made the move to Glasgow, and in choosing No. 67 as his squad number, he knows the current side have a lot to live up to. He is hoping tomorrow, (Thursday), will provide a big step in returning to ...

The famous Scottish Cup

The Football Project Sep 28, 2011

The Scottish Cup, oldest national trophy in the world, was first held in the 1873/1874 season. It was won for the first time by the oldest Scottish club Queen's Park who were founded six years prior in 1867. The Scottish Cup has now became arguably the b...

Gary Hooper targets an England call

The Sun Sep 28, 2011

GARY HOOPER wants Fabio Capello to go to Scotland and see him play. England legend Terry Butcher last week urged boss Capello to give the Celtic striker a chance. He insisted Hooper would be a much better bet than recalling Manchester United's 31-year-old...

SFA focused on improvements

Sky Sports Sep 28, 2011

The Scottish Football Association insist they are very much focused on improving the domestic game.

Celtic Diary - Sept 28th

ETims Sep 28, 2011

Rangers stretched their lead at the top of the SPL last night with a predictable 2-0 win over their cousins from Kilmarnock. the match only being notable for the fracas...

Celtic midfielder Scott Brown ruled out of vital games for club.. and Scotland's crunch Euro 2012 double-header

Daily Record Sep 28, 2011

Celtic midfielder Scott Brown ruled out of vital games for club.. and Scotlands crunch Euro 2012 double-header

NEIL LENNON dropped a bombshell on Scotland boss Craig Levein yesterday when he ruled Scott Brown out of the double header with Liechtenstein and Spain.

Lennon eyes Celtic win over Udinese in Europa League

BBC Sep 28, 2011

Manager Neil Lennon says his Celtic side will attack Udinese in Thursday's Europa League clash.

The Rumour Mill: Wednesday's football news and gossip

Scotsman Sep 28, 2011

In today's Rumour Mill: Villa boss McLeish 'preparing bid for Naismith'; Mjallby's warning for Celtic rearguard; O'Connor backed for Scotland call-up; plus...

Fixture and kick-off confirmations

Celtic FC Sep 28, 2011

Fixture and kick-off confirmations

THE most recent changes to Celtic's fixture schedule have just been released and the first of those is the visit to Tannadice to play Dundee United at the start of December. The game which was scheduled for a Saturday will now go ahead on Sunday, December...

Udinese

Jim Craig CSC Sep 28, 2011

AN ITALIAN JOB? Celtic will have to raise their game once again on Thursday, when Udinese arrive at Parkhead. The Italian club might not be regarded as among the great names of Serie A but season after season in recent years, they have managd to compete w...

Clean sheets have Saints on win cycle

Glasgow Evening Times Sep 28, 2011

Clean sheets have Saints on win cycle

After losing to Celtic and Hearts and drawing with St Johnstone in recent weeks, St Mirren returned to winning ways in impressive fashion against Kenny Shiels' side. The Buddies have made a solid start to their SPL campaign and find themselves just four .

Lennon Still Wary Of Udinese Threat

Sporting Life Sep 28, 2011

Neil Lennon has played down the importance of talk Udinese will have no striker against Celtic.

Hooper eyes England call

Sky Sports Sep 28, 2011

Gary Hooper believes he could force his way into the England squad if Fabio Capello takes the time to come and watch him in action.

No Brown or O'Connor but Swanson in line for call-up

Herald Scotland Sep 28, 2011

No Brown or OConnor but Swanson in line for call-up

CELTIC fear that Scott Brown's ankle problem could rule him out for longer than they first expected.

SFA cools new O** F*** switch talk

ITV Sep 28, 2011

Previous attempts to generate interest in the English top flight over the prospect of Celtic and Rangers moving south have fallen flat. SFA president Campbell Ogilvie said: "I haven't read the article but the issue does tend to come up every few years.

Neil Lennon Warns His Defenders

Sporting Life Sep 28, 2011

Neil Lennon has warned his Celtic defence against conceding yet another early goal in Europe.

Midfielder goes from a Maurice minor to major role

Glasgow Evening Times Sep 28, 2011

Edu was an important player for Rangers as they inflicted a 4-2 defeat on O** F*** rivals Celtic and, as much as McCoist's failure to start both Nikica Jelavic and Steven Naismith was cited as the reason for their shock League Cup loss to Falkirk ...

Udinese are not disrespecting Celtic by putting out weakened team, says boss Francesco Guidolin

Daily Record Sep 28, 2011

UDINESE coach Francesco Guidolin last night hit back at the critics who claim he's disrespecting Celtic by leaving his best players at home.

Sion insist they could still get Euro reprieve

Scotsman Sep 28, 2011

FC SION claimed again last night that they will soon be reinstated to the Europa League in Celtic's place, after the club were told they will discover within the next week...

Hooper Fit For Udinese Clash

Sporting Life Sep 28, 2011

Team news for Thursday's Europa League clash between Celtic and Udinese.

Gary Hooper fit to face Italians after shaking off leg injury

Scotsman Sep 28, 2011

CELTIC have been handed a major boost ahead of the Europa League clash with Udinese after striker Gary Hooper declared himself fit.

Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama happy to take place in ropy defence as he looks to break into starting XI

Daily Record Sep 28, 2011

Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama happy to take place in ropy defence as he looks to break into starting XI

VICTOR WANYAMA believes Celtic's Europa League opponents Udinese are playing mind games in order to lull Celtic into a false sense of security tonight.

Standing up for the O** F***

BBC Sep 28, 2011

Here are tales of two arch-rival clubs, on either side of Glasgow. You may have heard of them.

Hearts increase security ahead of Celtic visit in bid to avoid repeat of nasty scenes

Daily Record Sep 28, 2011

HEARTS have introduced special measures to help ensure the shocking scenes that marred Celtic's last visit to Gorgie are not repeated ahead of Neil Lennon's return to Tynecastle.

McCoist's players have their own barriers to break down

Herald Scotland Sep 28, 2011

It was an expression of something heartfelt, something indignant, and something shared by the Celtic support: the sense that there is a cause to be fought for. Yet, even when the political sentiments had been spent, the exasperation lingered. It gathered ...

Johan Mjallby tells defence to get act together for Udinese

Scotsman Sep 28, 2011

JOHAN MJALLBY believes Celtic could be punished on Europa League duty tomorrow night if they carry their recent SPL defensive form into the Group I visit of Udinese.

SPL Fanzone: Celtic

Scotsman Sep 28, 2011

IT APPEARS the loss last week was more keenly felt in the Celtic team than I thought.

Lennon targets win over Udinese

BBC Sep 28, 2011

Manager Neil Lennon says his Celtic side will attack Udinese in Thursday's Europa League clash.

Lennon still wary of Udinese

Sky Sports Sep 28, 2011

Neil Lennon insists Udinese will present tough opposition regardless of whether star striker Antonio di Natale is in their ranks.

Web bigot faces long spell in jail

Glasgow Evening Times Sep 28, 2011

One of his comments came just hours after the explosive O** F*** Scottish Cup tie at Celtic Park in March. Birrell referred to Catholics as “dirty scumbags” and wrote “Hope they all die”. Glasgow sheriff Bill Totten told him: “What you wrote was...

Lennon dismisses striker talk

Sky Sports Sep 28, 2011

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has warned that Udinese still carry an attacking threat despite being without key forward Antonio di Natale.

Down and Out in Paris and Govan

ETims Sep 28, 2011

The rue du Coq d'Copeland, seven in the morning. A succession of furious, choking yells from the street. Madame Oraanj, who kept the little hotel opposite mine, had...

Double incision avoids further complications

Herald Scotland Sep 28, 2011

Goals by Nikica Jelavic and Gregg Wylde within two pulsating minutes at Ibrox gave Rangers the victory that stretches their lead over Celtic at the top of the table to seven points. It gave a veneer of comfort to a night that was regularly frustrating for...