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5 June 2012

The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s transfer news and gossip

The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s transfer news and gossip

Scotsman Jun 5, 2012

In today's Rumour Mill: Alan Thompson allegedly sacked for “behaving like a teenager” as accusations of heavy drinking surface; Celtic face battle to tie up Fraser Forster on permanent deal with English Premiership side; Motherwell's Chris Humphre...

Celtic’s Youth Development the Best in the UK

Celtic’s Youth Development the Best in the UK

The Celtic Network Jun 5, 2012

After writing an article yesterday about Celtic's Under 19′s once again participating in the Next Gen series where I pointed out the quality within our Under 19′s squad a timely article was published in today's Herald newspaper by Alan Cmpbell. It...

Last gasp joy for Larsson

Last gasp joy for Larsson

VideoCelts Jun 5, 2012

A goal in the fourth minute of injury time from Philip Andersson gave Landskronar BoIS a vital win over Ljungskile last night. Henrik Larsson's side had gone behind in the 36th minute to a goal from Andreas Ljunggren-Eriksson but equalised within sixty...

The big man

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Jun 5, 2012

This household has had a celebrity staying with us this week. The VIP was our son Cathal or, as he is now known to my Twitter clan, “Big Trinity Fella”. It is probably a sign of a changed existence that it will be increasingly rare that the five of us...

Vacancy for a coach to challenge O’Neill orthodoxy

Celtic Quick News Jun 5, 2012

If/when minds at Celtic get around to considering a replacement for Alan Thompson it would also be wise to recognise the international nature of the game.  Lennon, Mjallby, Parker and Thompson were all football sons of Martin O'Neill, rooted in … Con...

Slán latte

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Jun 5, 2012

Let me first declare an interest. I could live on Starbucks hot chocolate. The mugs are huge! Today the American coffee giant sent out a tweet asking people in Ireland to state what made them feel proud to be British. http://www.thejournal.ie/starbucks-cr...

The BBC and Duff & Phelps – Emails Re Fees Quotation and Questions for David Grier

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jun 5, 2012

In which I: Comment on the response of Duff & Phelps to the emails published by the BBC regarding the “fee agreement” with Craig Whyte; Point out apparent differences between what D&P are saying now and what they said at the start of the admin...

Dunne’s ten year wait almost over

VideoCelts Jun 5, 2012

Richard Dunne has been waiting ten years to take centre stage in a major international tournament.   The Aston Villa stopper was in Mick McCarthy's squad at the 2002 World Cup but had to watch the action from the bench as Spain knocked the Irish out i...

Former Celt rules out Norwich move

VideoCelts Jun 5, 2012

Malky Mackay has ruled himself out of contention for the managerial vacancy at Norwich City. The Cardiff boss was installed as an early favourite for the Carrow Road job as soon as it became clear that Paul Lambert was quitting the club but has pledged h...

Hartson shocked by Thommo exit

VideoCelts Jun 5, 2012

Hartson shocked by Thommo exit

John Hartson was shocked by Alan Thompson's departure from Celtic. The Welshman played alongside Thompson and Neil Lennon for five years under both Martin O'Neill and Gordon Strachan. From the outside the partnership between Lennon and Thompson look...

Alan Thompson hopes to resolve Celtic row amicably

Daily Mail Jun 5, 2012

Alan Thompson insisted that, despite starting legal proceedings against Celtic following his shock dismissal as first-team coach, he is eager to resolve the matter amicably.

The Celtic Network Season one – announcement

The Celtic Network Jun 5, 2012

As you all know I released an ebook solely to raise money money for our 4 Celtic good causes. Unfortunately only 2 have sold and one of the buyers was me. I have dropped the price to £5 to see if it will help. Unfortunately that means now that instead ...

Alan Thompson seeks amicable resolution as he begins legal proceedings against Celtic

The Telegraph Jun 5, 2012

Alan Thompson has begun legal proceedings against Celtic after being dismissed as first-team coach over the weekend.

They Are Not My Three Amigos

ETims Jun 5, 2012

They Are Not My Three Amigos

No to Newco. Boot them out of Scotland. Sick of them and sick of it. Can I go a bit off topic now? When I hear Celtic fans or radio broadcasters...

Charlton challenge Celtic for West Brom's Andrews

Tribal Football Jun 5, 2012

Charlton Athletic are ready to take Keith Andrews off West Bromwich Albion's hands. read more...

Paul McLaughlin: head teacher at St Ninian's high school

Herald Scotland Jun 5, 2012

Because there was no template to work from, there were a lot of issues and challenges when Celtic approached us.

Celtic eye up hitman Hugo

Glasgow Evening Times Jun 5, 2012

Celtic eye up hitman Hugo

The SPL champions are fully aware the wage demands of the Colombian striker – who rejected the offer of a new contract from Wigan – could take him well outside their reach. But the 26-year-old is the kind of hitman Neil Lennon wants to add to his squa...

TicBet Those involved please read.

The Celtic Network Jun 5, 2012

As many will know, TicBet had been setup on Twitter to helping Celtic fans on Twitter pick football accumulators hopefully leading to us taking some cash from the bookie. Now the season has ended we now focus our attentions on the European Chanpionships.

Stuart Findlay: Celtic youth player and one of original intake in 2009

Herald Scotland Jun 5, 2012

When I was first told about the St Ninian's project I found it really hard to take in.

Charlie & The Bhoys Confirmed for Philly

iCeltic Jun 5, 2012

The Plough & The Stars in Philadelphia will host the #1 Celtic Band in the World, Charlie & The Bhoys on Friday, August 10 & Saturday, August 11th after the Celtic v Real match. This will be the first time that CATB have been in Philadelphia s...

If You Know The History: 5th June 1965 Joe McBride signed for Celtic

Jim Craig CSC Jun 5, 2012

5th June 1965,  Joe McBride signed for Celtic Jock Stein took over as manager of Celtic on 9th March 1965 and very quickly entered the transfer market, as a buyer. His first purchase came on the following day, 10th March 1965, when goalkeeper John Kenned...

Celtic boss Lennon wanted face-to-face meeting with Thompson

Tribal Football Jun 5, 2012

Celtic boss Lennon wanted face-to-face meeting with Thompson

It has been revealed that Neil Lennon was keen to meet with Alan Thompson face-to-face to deliver him the news that he was being sacked. read more...

Wigan move for ex-Sunderland keeper Gordon

Tribal Football Jun 5, 2012

Released Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is mulling over his options. The Scot has been linked with Celtic and Tottenham since the end of last season. read more...

Efrain Juarez leaves Celtic to join Club America in his homeland

STV Sport Jun 5, 2012

The full-back has left Scotland after spending two years with Celtic, and will now return to Mexico.

Celtic claim Thompson refused to meet Lennon

Belfast Telegraph Jun 5, 2012

Celtic claim Thompson refused to meet Lennon

Alan Thompson was dismissed by Neil Lennon over the telephone after he refused to meet with the Celtic manager, according to the Parkhead club.

Hugo Rodallega will be heaven sent for Celtic, says former Wigan team-mate James McArthur

Daily Record Jun 5, 2012

JAMES McARTHUR reckons Celtic will have to take on and beat England's big guns to capture Hugo Rodallega.

Celtic kids to face Villa

Scotsman Jun 5, 2012

PAUL Lambert's new crop of youngsters at Aston Villa will face their counterparts at his former club Celtic in the 2012-13 NextGen Series.

Efrain Juarez moves from Celtic to Club America in his homeland

BBC Jun 5, 2012

Mexico Primera Division side Club America claim to have signed defender Efrain Juarez from Celtic.

QPR join queue Celtic in pursuit of Newcastle’s Forster

Tribal Football Jun 5, 2012

QPR will battle Celtic to sign Fraser Forster from Newcastle United according to Record Sport. read more...

Striker set for reduced departure

Vital Football Jun 5, 2012

Celtic are set to allow striker Daryl Murphy to join English Championship side Ipswich Town for a cut-price fee.

Celtic Diary - June 05 2012

ETims Jun 5, 2012

Celtic Diary - June 05 2012

Tuesday June 5 The official statement is quite terse and doesn't say a lot. Celtic Football Club can confirm that Alan Thompson has left the club. We can also confirm...

Football's future looks bright with the class of 2012

Herald Scotland Jun 5, 2012

Footballs future looks bright with the class of 2012

Lessons, it seems, are being learned from previous mistakes. It is now three years since Celtic started a project combining football and education on a scale never seen before in the British game. It was subsequently adopted at a lower age group by Dundee...

Efrain Juarez joins Club America from Celtic

Goal.com Jun 5, 2012

Defender impressed at the 2012 World Cup, prompting a move to Glasgow, but will now move back to his homeland following a loan spell in La Liga with Zaragoza...

The End of Season Review Part V: What We'll Remember

TalkCeltic Jun 5, 2012

The TalkCeltic End Of Season Review Part V What We'll Remember Without a doubt, season 2011/12 has been a memorable one. Full of ups and downs, moments of brilliance, hilarity, defeat and despair, it has been an incredible season to be a Celtic supp...

QPR set to battle Celtic for Fraser Forster's signature as goalkeeper prepares to leave Newcastle

Daily Record Jun 5, 2012

QPR set to battle Celtic for Fraser Forsters signature as goalkeeper prepares to leave Newcastle

FRASER FORSTER'S agent is set for talks with Celtic chief Peter Lawwell this week – as QPR prepare to battle the SPL champs for the keeper's signature.

Immediate surgery taken on strained relationship

Herald Scotland Jun 5, 2012

THE fracture was sudden but almost inevitable. The departure of Alan Thompson, first-team coach, from Celtic at the weekend was the final step in a relationship that was heading in different directions. Celtic made the official announcement yesterday in a...

Sign of the times for Hoops

Daily Express Jun 5, 2012

CELTIC face an uphill battle to land two of their top summer transfer targets, with English Championship clubs looking to thwart them.

Mexico international Efrain Juarez joins Club América

Goal.com Jun 5, 2012

The right back/defensive midfielder was a starter for El Tri at the 2010 World Cup, catapulting him to Celtic. After two seasons, he makes his way back to the Mexican league.

Pupils produce anti-bigotry film

BBC Jun 5, 2012

Schools throughout Scotland will be given a strong anti-sectarian message in a course funded by the Crown Office.

Teams of Euro 2012: Sweden

The Football Project Jun 5, 2012

With Euro 2012 just days away, we are starting to come to the end of our previews of each team competing. Dan Williams is on hand to guide us through the chances of England's group D opponents, Sweden… Manager: Erik Hamrén Captain: Zlatan Ibrahimovic...

SPL - Thompson suing Celtic

Yahoo Sport UK Jun 5, 2012

Alan Thompson has begun legal proceedings against Celtic after being dismissed as first-team coach over the weekend.

Thompson seeks amicable resolution

Yahoo Sport UK Jun 5, 2012

Alan Thompson has begun legal proceedings against Celtic after being dismissed as first-team coach over the weekend, but wants to reach an amicable settlement with his former employers.

Sacked Alan Thompson tells his dad in a text that he was binned by Celtic

Daily Record Jun 5, 2012

EXCLUSIVE: SACKED Celtic coach Alan Thompson told his dad in a text message that he had been binned by the club.

A Scottish view on Euro2012

The Football Project Jun 5, 2012

As the European Championships approach, the world is awash with insightful, well researched pieces on the merits of the competing nations. Formations have been analysed, key men identified and potential weaknesses highlighted. This is not one of those pie...

Football club owners will be vetted

Daily Express Jun 5, 2012

SFA chiefs are making moves to toughen up their 'fit and proper person' rules in a bid to stop another Craig Whyte fiasco.

Thompson starts legal action

Sky Sports Jun 5, 2012

Alan Thompson is seeking an amicable resolution after beginning legal proceedings against Celtic following his dismissal as first-team coach.

Dismissed coach launches legal action

Vital Football Jun 5, 2012

Former Celtic coach Alan Thompson has started legal proceedings after his shock weekend sacking by the SPL champions.

Alan Thompson to take legal action over Celtic sacking

Goal.com Jun 5, 2012

Celtic stated that Thompson had been relieved of his duties via telephone on Sunday after he "refused" a meeting with Lennon. However, the 38-year-old believes he has been harshly treated and has underlined his intention to seek compensation . A statement...

Thompson Seeks Amicable Resolution

Sporting Life Jun 5, 2012

Alan Thompson has begun legal proceedings against Celtic over his dismissal.

Efraín Juárez se despide del Celtic y pone rumbo a América

Not Celtic Class Jun 5, 2012

Nunca llegó a cuajar y el Celtic se arrepintió del desembolso económico realizado por el fichaje de Efraín Juárez. Dos años después de que el Celtic pagara al Pumas cinco millones de euros por el lateral diestro, el mexicano pone rumbo a su país d...