TOP STORY: Dr Dre gives Celtic stars Beats headphones for 125th birthday 14 hours ago on Daily Mail

Celtic FC News Archive

17 January 2012

Celtic move sharply to beat Premiership poachers

VideoCelts Jan 17, 2012

Celtic have moved sharply to beat the poachers by signing up the best of their young talent on to long term contracts. Mikey Miller and Jamie Lindsay are the latest kids to be rewarded with new deals following the contracts signed in recent months by Joe...

Stoke face Rangers, Celtic competition for Michael Uchebo

Stoke face Rangers, Celtic competition for Michael Uchebo

Tribal Football Jan 17, 2012

Rangers Stoke City Celtic Stoke City may miss out on VVV Venlo striker Michael Uchebo. The Nigerian is a target for Stoke boss Tony Pulis and has been training with the Potters. read more...

A Day in the Life of…. Ian Crocker

A Day in the Life of…. Ian Crocker

Scotzine Jan 17, 2012

Ian Crocker can be classed as one of the top football commentators in British football, covering the Scottish Premier League, Scottish Cups, Scotland internationals, FA Cup, Champions League and the pinnacle of his career so far, being part of the comment...

Racism and Violence from Celtic fans should not be tolerated.

Racism and Violence from Celtic fans should not be tolerated.

The Celtic Network Jan 17, 2012

Over the weekend the good name of our club and our support was dragged through the mud with a halfwit on Twitter sending racist abuse to Rangers players and a group of thugs on a train beating up a young lad. I'm happy to say that these incidents have b...

Celtic striking target moves to La Liga

VideoCelts Jan 17, 2012

Senegal striker Baba Diawara has joined Seville in a €3m deal. Celtic were heavily linked with the Maritimo striker during the last transfer window with only an issue with a work permit preventing the deal from going through. Diawara was linked with s...

Another O** F*** Sunday

ARCSC Jan 17, 2012

Fixture update Sunday 25th March 2012 Rangers v Celtic 1.00pm. Match live on Sky. Also Kilmarnock v Celtic on Saturday 7th April will now have a 12.00 kick off. Match will be live on ESPN.

Forrest earns FIFA recognition

Celtic FC Jan 17, 2012

Forrest earns FIFA recognition

JAMES Forrest has been identified by FIFA as one of the most exciting young players in football who could be one of the stars of 2012.  Forrest, a product of the Celtic Youth Academy, has established himself as an integral part of Neil Lennon's first-t...

Firefox 451. A future without Paper?

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Jan 17, 2012

Last Sunday I did something quite strange. I bought newspapers. I dined out myself on that day because  the clan were all at the young scientist in Dublin. I hate eating alone so I bought some company. I had forgotten the joy of spreading out the Sunday ...

Celtic want to sign Jaroslaw Fojut early

Daily Mail Jan 17, 2012

Celtic are plotting a knockdown offer to Slask Wroclaw in a bid to snatch central defender Jaroslaw Fojut before the transfer window shuts.

Semi-final tickets now on general sale

Celtic FC Jan 17, 2012

TICKETS for the Scottish Communities League Cup semi-final against Falkirk are now on general sale. The game is at Hampden on Sunday, January 29 with a 3pm kick-off. Tickets are priced as follows:East Stand: £15 Adult/£5 (concessions – under 16 only)...

Celtic sign Polish defender Jaroslaw Fojut on pre-contract agreement

The Guardian Jan 17, 2012

• 24-year-old set to move from Slask Wroclaw in summer• Fojut made one appearance for Bolton between 2004 and 2009Celtic have announced the signing of the defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement. The former Poland Under-20 international is...

Celtic Complete Signing Of Polish Defender

Caught Offside Jan 17, 2012

24 year-old agrees pre-contract deal at Parkhead.Free goal alerts on your iPhone or iPodCeltic have signed Polish defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract deal.The 24 year-old will join the Clydesdale Bank Premier League side in the summer from Polish le...

Defender goes out on loan

VideoCelts Jan 17, 2012

Forgotten defender Josh Thompson has gone on loan to Chesterfield for a month. The former England youth team defender had spent the first part of the season on loan to Peterborough but failed to make a single appearance for Darren Ferguson's side. Thomp...

Development Squad lose to strong Spurs side

Celtic FC Jan 17, 2012

Development Squad FriendlyLondonJanuary 17, 2012 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 4CELTIC 1(Toshney)DESPITE a spirited performance, Celtic's Development Squad couldn't recover from a first-half goals flurry and lost 4-1 to a very strong Spurs side in London this aft...

TV money and English football bubble

Celtic Quick News Jan 17, 2012

The FA in England made upbeat noises yesterday after concluding a two-year TV rights deal with ITV for coverage of the FA Cup and England internationals, despite the £90m contract being a third less than the prevailing annual rate.  This is the latest i...

Celtic’s Wanyama had more influence than Inter’s Mariga says junior teacher

Tribal Football Jan 17, 2012

Celtic’s Wanyama had more influence than Inter’s Mariga says junior teacher

Inter Milan Milan Celtic Real Sociedad Despite being four years younger, Victor Wanyama had more of an influence on his junior teams than older brother McDonald Mariga had according to Kamukunji High School sports administrator Sophie Mako read m...

Development Squad face Spurs

Celtic FC Jan 17, 2012

Development Squad face Spurs

CELTIC'S Development Squad take on Tottenham Hotspur at the London club's training ground at 12noon today and coach Stevie Frail has announced his starting XI. They line up as: Thomson, Toshney, Blackman, Fraser, Irvine, F Twardzik, McGregor, McGeouch...

Premiership side looks to set up rival for Facebook

VideoCelts Jan 17, 2012

Manchester United are believed to be planning to launch their own social network! With Facebook and Twitter seen as the cure for all business problems it was only a matter of time before a major football club attempted to do a facebook. Increasingly wha...

Brave Vanessa meets her Celtic heroes at Lennoxtown

Celtic FC Jan 17, 2012

CELTIC'S first-team squad and coaching staff were delighted to welcome a special visitor at Lennoxtown this afternoon.  Brave Vanessa Riddle was diagnosed in February 2008 with Neuroblastoma, a very rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer, which i...

The F365 Transfer Blog - Monday January 16

Football365 Jan 17, 2012

The F365 Transfer Blog - Monday January 16

I know Redknapp was there, but he came for nothing." 11.47: Anybody want to guess at the price Celtic boss Neil Lennon has put on the head of striker Gary Hooper? All striker valuations are now clearly done on the 'is he better or worse than Andy Carroll?...

SPL charges Hearts with 'failing to behave with utmost good faith'

The Guardian Jan 17, 2012

• SPL claims club last paid players on time in September• Hearts deny they were late this monthThe Scottish Premier League has charged Hearts with "failing to behave with the utmost good faith" over the delayed payment of player wages. The SPL had ord...

Celtic and Rangers target Jamie Vardy unconcerned by transfer talk

STV Sport Jan 17, 2012

The Fleetwood Town striker says he is focused on playing for his club, despite being in demand from clubs in Scotland and south of the border.

Celtic agree deal for defender Jaroslaw Fojut

BBC Jan 17, 2012

Celtic sign defender Jaroslaw Fojut from Polish league-leaders Slask Wroclaw on a pre-contract agreement.

The Final Whistle Ep21: SPL, SFL, Transfer Latest and Social Media issues

Scotzine Jan 17, 2012

On tonight's show we discuss all the weekend action in the SPL and the SFL. With the January transfer window in full swing, we look at the recent comings and goings in Scottish Football, and we look at the impact of social media in football with players a...

HomeBhoys #31 – Larkin Around

Lost Bhoys Jan 17, 2012

HomeBhoys #31 – Larkin Around

The three regulars were back together with Paul joining us from Bonnie Scotland rather than his usual NYC haunt. We covered everything from the weekends game and the St Mirren game coming. Statues & Stand naming, technology again, the transfer window ...

Dalla Valle returns to Fulham after Dundee Utd spell

Tribal Football Jan 17, 2012

Dalla Valle returns to Fulham after Dundee Utd spell

Fulham Celtic Dundee United Lauri Dalla Valle has returned to Fulham after his loan at Dundee United. read more...

Summer business underway as Fojut signed

Celtic Quick News Jan 17, 2012

Celtic tied-up their first piece of business for the summer 2012 transfer window this afternoon by securing Polish central defender, Jaroslaw Fojut, 24, on a pre-contract.  Jaroslaw moved to England straight from school to join Bolton Wanderers, who he m...

Hearts in the dock as players go unpaid again

VideoCelts Jan 17, 2012

The SPL is set to punish Hearts after the Edinburgh side again failed to pay their players wages. Despite the claims of Vladimir Romanov that wages have been paid the SPL board will meet tonight to decide on how to punish the club with options ranging fro...

Celtic sign Polish defender Jaroslaw Fojut on pre-contract

Scotsman Jan 17, 2012

Celtic have announced the signing of Polish defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement.

Southampton increase Gary Hooper bid to £6m but Celtic striker insists: I'm going nowhere

Daily Record Jan 17, 2012

Southampton increase Gary Hooper bid to £6m but Celtic striker insists: Im going nowhere

SOUTHAMPTON were last night preparing a third and final £6million bid to lure Gary Hooper away from Celtic.

I nearly died then my Celts deal collapsed but I couldn’t stop dreaming of Glasgow

The Sun Jan 17, 2012

For the past six months Jorge Claros has agonised over how a car-jacking and shooting saw a summer move to Celtic collapse. Throughout his recovery and return to training he never allowed his hopes to fade. As he lay in bed each night at the family home i...

Celtic sign Jaroslaw Fojut on pre-contract agreement

Daily Mail Jan 17, 2012

Celtic have announced the signing of defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement. The 24-year-old former Poland youth international will move in the summer.

Celtic sign Jaroslaw Fojut

Celtic FC Jan 17, 2012

CELTIC are delighted to announce the signing of Jaroslaw Fojut from Polish league-leaders, Slask Wroclaw, on a pre-contract agreement.  The highly-rated defender has penned a three-year deal with the club which will commence this summer.  Having represe...

Fojut signs pre-contract deal

CelticMad Jan 17, 2012

Forward planning for next seaspn sees a new player on the horizon for the Hoops...

Happy Birthday to Century Bhoy John

Celtic FC Jan 17, 2012

Happy Birthday to Century Bhoy John

TODAY, January 17 is a special day for one Celtic supporter who is celebrating his 100th birthday. John Morrow is now officially a Century Bhoy, and at a special party to mark this remarkable milestone, his family presented him with a Hoops top bearing t...

Tonight on Celtic TV: Thomas Rogne - on form and match fit

Celtic FC Jan 17, 2012

HAVING shown tantalising glimpses of genuine potential, the time has now arrived for Thomas Rogne to cement his place in the Celtic starting XI. The Norwegian centre-back has suffered from a nightmare run of injuries, almost since joining the club, but ...

Celtic sign up Polish Centre Half

ETims Jan 17, 2012

Celtic have continued the planning for the future signing policy by snapping up Polish defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement, pending a possible immediate switch before the window closes. The...

Celtic icon Bertie Auld fires warning to Hoops winger James Forrest after he wins FIFA recognition

Daily Record Jan 17, 2012

Celtic icon Bertie Auld fires warning to Hoops winger James Forrest after he wins FIFA recognition

FIFA have tipped Celtic's James Forrest to take world football by storm this year. The governing body have named the 20-year-old on their list of 13 youngsters destined to make a huge impression in 2012.

Russell back in at the Dons!

Scotzine Jan 17, 2012

Russell back in at the Dons!

Aberdeen manager Craig Brown has brought former captain Russell Anderson, back to the club where he made his name and the player and fans of the Dons are delighted to see the big man return to Aberdeen after his time down south came to an end.Russell who ...

Celtic defender goes on loan

Vital Football Jan 17, 2012

Celtic defender Josh Thompson has joined Chesterfield on loan until the end of the season.

Lennon will continue to reject offers as 'happy' Hooper insists he wants to stay

Herald Scotland Jan 17, 2012

Lennon will continue to reject offers as happy Hooper insists he wants to stay

NEIL LENNON said he will "continue" to reject bids for Gary Hooper after confirming that Celtic have turned down "a couple of offers" from Southampton for the 23-year-old striker, one of which is estimated at £4m.

Celtic Diary - Jan 17th

ETims Jan 17, 2012

Tuesday January 17 Tickets are now on sale for the forgotten first leg of the treble - the League cup semi final against Falkirk on Sunday 29 January. I...

Former Bolton defender Fojut to join Celtic

Tribal Football Jan 17, 2012

Bolton Wanderers Celtic Nottingham Forest Celtic have signed Jaroslaw Fojut to a pre-contract agreement. read more...

Forster's Yoga Bears Fruit

Sporting Life Jan 17, 2012

Goalkeeper Fraser Forster has attributed his fine form in Celtic's 11-match unbeaten run to yoga.

Why is there always a place for Scott Brown in Celtic's midfield?

Herald Scotland Jan 17, 2012

Why is there always a place for Scott Brown in Celtics midfield?

There remains a tendency to be drawn to every outbreak of controversy, and a defiance that is expressed through aggression and posturing, but Scott Brown has re-established himself as the central figure in Celtic's midfield. Some of his team-mates might .

Riordan has Seasiders trial

Transfermarkt.co.uk Jan 17, 2012

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has handed a trial to former Celtic and Hibs striker Derek Riordan (27), who is currently a free agent. The Scottish international is looking for a new club after leaving Chinese side Shaanxi Chanba in November.

Does Rangers‘ Craig Whyte Spend More Time With Lawyers Than With His Manager? January Update – Part 1 – Rangers’ Court Actions

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jan 17, 2012

  A friend recently suggested to me, I think in jest, that Craig Whyte has single-handedly decided that the British legal profession needed an economic boost, and as such has decided to try to spend as much money as possible on lawyers. Most businesses, ...

Celtic sign Jaroslaw Fojut from Slask Wroclaw on pre-contract agreement

Goal.com Jan 17, 2012

Celtic sign Jaroslaw Fojut from Slask Wroclaw on pre-contract agreement

The 24-year-old has agreed a three-year deal with the SPL leaders, and will officially make the switch from the Polish league front-runners in the summer. Hoops boss Neil Lennon was delighted that the agreement had been reached, revealing he had been awar...

Spireites eye Thompson

Sky Sports Jan 17, 2012

Chesterfield are leading the race to land Celtic defender Josh Thompson, Sky Sports understands.

Celtic gets Glas-going with new fitness programme

Celtic FC Jan 17, 2012

Celtic gets Glas-going with new fitness programme

CELTIC Football Club today announced a range of fitness courses aimed at encouraging people to kick off the year in style and banish the excesses of the recent Christmas period.    The Club has developed a group of courses across a variety of discipline...

Rangers could get best bargain of the winter in Jaager – Aalesunds’ Rekdal

Tribal Football Jan 17, 2012

Rangers Celtic Aalesunds manager Kjetil Rekdal believes that Rangers need to quickly secure Enar Jaager so they can get the bargain of the winter. read more...

Sochaux end their interest in Maurice Edu

Glasgow Evening Times Jan 17, 2012

Sochaux end their interest in Maurice Edu

Claros, 25, is a regular in the Honduran national side alongside Celtic star Emilio Izaguirre, and has arrived from Motagua in his homeland, while Jaager, 27, who has earned 84 caps for Estonia, is a free agent after leaving Norweigan side Aalesunds.

Star pupil

The Sun Jan 17, 2012

Star pupil

VICTOR WANYAMA has taken the SPL by storm, but the most crucial figure behind his meteoric rise isn't Celtic boss Neil Lennon. Nor is it his dad Noah — a former Kenya star — or his brother McDonald Mariga who made his name at Inter Milan. Or the ...

The Holy Poet - Celtic Legends

ETims Jan 17, 2012

Now we here at Etims arent the most sentimental of folk. Sure we appreciate the art of a sublime Larsson lob and maybe enjoy the Tolkien musings of Peter Latchford...

Forster's yoga bears fruit

TEAMtalk Jan 17, 2012

On-loan and in-form goalkeeper Fraser Forster has attributed his recent excellent form in Celtic's 11-match unbeaten run to yoga. Celtic have claimed 11 consecutive Premier League wins and top the table from O** F*** rivals Rangers by two points.

Forrest joins FIFA hit team

The Sun Jan 17, 2012

The winger, who joined Celtic's youth academy in 2003, has risen to international stardom with Scotland since making his first-team debut in 2010. Now world football's governing body have named the Ayrshire-born 20-year-old on their list of 13 top ...

Hearts charged over wages dispute

ITV Jan 17, 2012

Hearts charged over wages dispute

The disciplinary action was opened by the SPL board of directors, presently comprised of SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster, SPL chairman Ralph Topping, plus Stephen Thompson of Dundee United, Eric Riley of Celtic, Derek Weir of Motherwell and Steve Brown...

Celtic sign defender Jaroslaw Fojut on pre-contract agreement

STV Sport Jan 17, 2012

Celtic sign defender Jaroslaw Fojut on pre-contract agreement

The Polish defender, who is currently with Slask Wroclaw, will join Neil Lennon's side in the summer.

Forster: Many reasons for our run of form

Celtic FC Jan 17, 2012

FRASER Forster, along with the rest of his team-mates, has enjoyed a good run of form in recent months, and the goalkeeper believes that the confidence now flowing through the Celtic squad is a major factor in the run of 11 consecutive league wins. The sh...

Hearts fail to pay wages again

Football365 Jan 17, 2012

Hearts fail to pay wages again

"The SPL board of directors is presently comprised of SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster, SPL chairman Ralph Topping, plus Stephen Thompson of Dundee United, Eric Riley of Celtic, Derek Weir of Motherwell and Steve Brown of St Johnstone. It is understood ...

Fraser Forster: I want to stay for keeps

Glasgow Evening Times Jan 17, 2012

The Celtic manager held talks with the 23-year-old, left, about his future at the end of last week, and Forster must now wait to see if the Hoops make an approach to Newcastle regarding making the transfer permanent, or wait until the summer when the loan...

Celtic and Rangers to scout Nigerian striker

STV Sport Jan 17, 2012

SPL scouts are expected to run the rule over Michael Uchebo in VVV Venlo's next match.

Defender Fojut agrees Celtic deal

BBC Jan 17, 2012

Celtic sign defender Jaroslaw Fojut from Polish league-leaders Slask Wroclaw on a pre-contract agreement.

Mikael Lustig happy to wait for Celtic debut

STV Sport Jan 17, 2012

Mikael Lustig happy to wait for Celtic debut

The January signing says he feels "another two weeks" away from being ready to make his bow for the club.

Chesterfield sign Celtic defender Josh Thompson on loan

BBC Jan 17, 2012

Chesterfield sign defender Josh Thompson on loan from Celtic until the end of the season.

Spireites sign Celtic's Thompson

BBC Jan 17, 2012

Chesterfield sign defender Josh Thompson on loan from Celtic until the end of the season.

Celtic strike deal for Fojut

RTÉ Sport Jan 17, 2012

Celtic have announced the signing of defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement.

Rob sets sights on McCormack

The Sun Jan 17, 2012

But the Spaniard faces competition from Premier League rivals Blackburn, Fulham and Wolves, as well as Scottish giants Celtic. Championship pacesetters Southampton are also poised to turn their attention to McCormack if they fail to land top target Gary .

O** F*** date set as next round of TV games announced

STV Sport Jan 17, 2012

Eight games have been rescheduled for television coverage in March and April.

Celtic snap up Slask Wroclaw defender Jaroslaw Fojut on pre-contract agreement

Daily Record Jan 17, 2012

CELTIC have announced the signing of defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement.

Hitman Gary Hooper is happy in Paradise

Glasgow Evening Times Jan 17, 2012

Hitman Gary Hooper is happy in Paradise

GARY HOPPER wants to move – but only further ahead of Anthony Stokes in the race to be top scorer at Celtic. The Hoops striker refuses to be distracted by Southampton's £4million bid to lure him back south. As revealed in Sport-Times, talks over a ne...

Riordan handed Seasiders trial

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 17, 2012

Blackpool have handed a trial to former Hibernian and Celtic forward Derek Riordan.

Hooper Wants To Stay At Celtic

Football365 Jan 17, 2012

Hooper Wants To Stay At Celtic

Gary Hooper insists he has no intention of leaving Celtic. Celtic manager Neil Lennon confirmed that the club have rejected "a couple of offers" from Southampton for the 23-year-old striker, one of which is estimated at £4million, and would "continue to ...

Fool time

The Sun Jan 17, 2012

"Nobody can believe what really happened." Quinn — who has played for Celtic, Kilmarnock, St Johnstone, Livingston and Queen of the South — was taken to a nearby police station after the incident on Saturday. But he was not charged and was later ...

Hoops agree Fojut deal

Yahoo Sport UK Jan 17, 2012

Celtic have announced the signing of defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement.

Hoops agree Fojut deal

Football365 Jan 17, 2012

Hoops agree Fojut deal

Fojut spent five years at Bolton from 2004 to 2009, making one appearance. Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been aware of Fojut for some time. The Celtic boss told the club's official website: "I actually played against him when he was on loan at Luton for ...

Lomas mulling over Paterson

TEAMtalk Jan 17, 2012

Paterson featured in a practice game against Celtic and is due to play in a behind closed-doors clash with Rangers on Tuesday. A good showing against Gers could convince Lomas to retain the 32-year-old, whose versatility has been labelled a 'huge'...

Celtic agree Fojut signing

Sky Sports Jan 17, 2012

Celtic have announced the signing of defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement.

Celtic sign Polish defender

Glasgow Evening Times Jan 17, 2012

CELTIC today snapped up Polish centre-half Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement. The 24 year-old 6ft 2in stopper, who was at Bolton as a kid, will arrive on a Bosman in the summer from Śląsk Wrocław – unless a deal is struck before the end of .

Hearts dispute SPL wages claim

ITV Jan 17, 2012

Hearts and the Scottish Premier League are on collision course over the payment of player wages after the Edinburgh club insisted they have "documentary evidence" to confirm January salaries were delivered on schedule. Hearts face the prospect of unlimite...

Hoops agree Fojut deal

ITV Jan 17, 2012

Celtic have announced the signing of defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement. The 24-year-old former Poland Under-20 international is set to move to Glasgow this summer on a three-year contract once his spell at Slask Wroclaw comes to an end.

Celtic snap up defender

Vital Football Jan 17, 2012

Celtic have signed Polish-born centre-back Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement.

Hoops Agree Fojut Deal

Sporting Life Jan 17, 2012

Celtic have announced the signing of defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement.

Fojut to join Celtic in summer

ScotPrem.com Jan 17, 2012

Celtic have announced the signing of Polish defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement that will see the 24-year-old move from Slask Wroclaw in the summer...