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Celtic FC News Archive

6 June 2012

Gladys Green asks the Blue Knights for help

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Jun 6, 2012

I have to admit that I am developing something of a liking for Mr Gladys Green. For a start the man does think big! If you are to succeed in life you need the vision thing. Before he got the keys to the White House Barack Obama published his book: “The...

Green’s insult to David Murray

Green’s insult to David Murray

VideoCelts Jun 6, 2012

Charlie Green wants to rename Murray Park even though he doesn't own Rangers. In a diversionary move sure to gain support with the more vocal element of the Rangers support the former Sheffield United chief wants to rename the Rangers training complex ...

McCoist- I can’t offer players new deals

VideoCelts Jun 6, 2012

Ally McCoist has admitted that he's helpless to prevent a player exodus from Rangers. Despite going to court last week to overturn a 12 month transfer embargo from the SFA the Ibrox boss has no idea if he has any sort of transfer budget. With season t...

Ex-Newcastle coach Roeder questions Forster signing for Celtic

Tribal Football Jun 6, 2012

Former Newcastle United coach Glenn Roeder has questioned whether Celtic is the right move for Fraser Forster. read more...

Will No One Rid Me Of This Troublesome Club?

Double Trouble Jun 6, 2012

I've written a great deal about the various financial and legal troubles of Rangers FC PLC (in administration) recently. But I have to say I'm now getting bored with the slow death of the club, and wish that someone would just finish the job and get i...

Rodallega would be a massive coup for Celtic – Wigan’s McArthur

Tribal Football Jun 6, 2012

Wigan Athletic midfielder James McArthur believes Celtic would be doing very well if they were to acquire the services of Hugo Rodallega. read more...

An Ode To The SFA Board Meeting & AGM. They Huv To Be Saved, Dave.

The Celtic Blog Jun 6, 2012

  They huv to be saved Dave, they huv to be saved… Dave hud heard this awe before.. Fae the end of the bar tae the work place floor This time it wisnny gonna to pass him by This time he hud to ask why Is it because you hud an egotistical owner That Joa...

The Rumour Mill: Wednesday’s football news and gossip

Scotsman Jun 6, 2012

The Rumour Mill: Wednesday’s football news and gossip

(Record) Thompson keen on “amicable” solution Axed Celtic first team coach Alan Thompson says he is keen to reach an agreement with the Parkhead club following his dismissal. His lawyers are currently at the preliminary stages of legal action against ...

Emerald’s Dilemma

Henry Clarson Jun 6, 2012

I mentioned Suicide by Cop in a recent blogpost because it seems to me that D&P are actively trying to provoke some other party to bring on the liquidation event. They would prefer to be able to blame the SPL or SFA or UEFA or FIFA or HMRC or SVDP or ...

Will SFA AGM Show Intent On Cleaning Up Scottish Football?

Celtic Fanzone Jun 6, 2012

Now's The Time For Action…. SFA Chief Executive Stewart Regan tweeted yesterday that there will be plenty to discuss, or words to that effect, about today' s annual general meeting at Hampden. Of course there will. We're bang in the middle of the ...

Regan defends Ogilvie in Carry On Campbell

VideoCelts Jun 6, 2012

Stewart Regan has defended SFA President Campbell Ogilvie and sees no reason for the former Rangers director to step down. A BBC documentary 'Rangers- The Men Who Sold The Jerseys' claimed that Ogilvie had £95,000 paid into an Employee Benefit Trust...

Rangers boss Craig Whyte fails to appear in court for speeding charge

Scotsman Jun 6, 2012

The businessman, who owns a castle in the Highlands, is accused of driving his Jaguar car at 90mph on 60mph stretch of the notorious A9 Inverness to Perth road. The case was called at the Justice of the Peace Court in Inverness today but was was postponed...

Gladys Green will be Appointed Today to Assist Running Rangers. Or Maybe He Won’t…

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jun 6, 2012

  In which I suggest, I am sure wrongly, that Duff & Phelps cannot proofread and that the CVA Proposal might not therefore be entirely accurate.   According to the Rangers CVA Proposal produced by Duff & Phelps today is an important day in the p...

Read about the collapse of Rangers and the rise of Celtic 2011/12

The Celtic Network Jun 6, 2012

2011/12 was a turbulent year on on off the field in Scottish football. Looking back matters off the feild at one point eclipsed what was happening on the field. Celtic went from the doldrums in October to the Heights in April while our rivals who once ...

The Latest from Gladys Green! Buy a Season Ticket and Get to Vote for the New Name for Murray Park!

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jun 6, 2012

Now the weekend has passed, Rangers-related activity can re-commence full steam ahead! Mr Green met today with the fans' representatives. There has been no word as to whether or not he has now taken up day-to-day management responsibilities, as suggeste...

Fit & proper waste of time

Celtic Quick News Jun 6, 2012

The proposed SFA rule change, that clubs must conduct an investigation into prospective new owners, went through unopposed at the Association's AGM, currently underway at Hampden.  No formal rules must be observed during this investigation, not even th...

Thompson seeks amicable resolution

CelticMad Jun 6, 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.

Celtic the selling club- fact or fiction?

VideoCelts Jun 6, 2012

In frequenting a few different Celtic forums, I come across this term quite a bit, Celtic are a selling club. It is a term that does not quite sit right with me, but because it is used so frequently I thought I would investigate to see if in fact Celtic a...

Rangers fiasco is painting Scottish football in a bad light, admits SFA chief executive Stewart Regan

The Telegraph Jun 6, 2012

Stewart Regan wanted to parade a list of the SFA's achievements over the past year but one issue dominated proceedings.

Celts in home and away wins

Celtic FC Jun 6, 2012

Celts in home and away wins

CELTIC Women´s team struck 14 goals in the space of three days to stay in touch with the league leaders in Scottish Women´s Premier League.  On Sunday, they recorded a resounding 6-1 victory over Aberdeen at Toryglen Football Centre. Suzanne Grant ba...

Ex-Celtic coach Thompson linked with Villa return

Tribal Football Jun 6, 2012

Sacked Celtic coach Alan Thompson is being linked with a return to Aston Villa. read more...

Thompson's exit may open the door for Best at Celtic

Herald Scotland Jun 6, 2012

CELTIC have been encouraged to renew their interest in Leon Best, the Newcastle United striker who turned down a January deadline-day move to Parkhead.

West Ham hero McAvennie backing bid for Rangers attacker Naismith

Tribal Football Jun 6, 2012

Former West Ham United and Celtic star Frank McAvennie is backing the Hammers' pursuit of Rangers attacker Steven Naismith. West Ham and West Bromwich Albion are chasing the young Scot. read more...

Thompson out to settle with Celtic

Scotsman Jun 6, 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.

Striker in Celtic link

Vital Football Jun 6, 2012

Former Wigan Athletic striker Hugo Rodallega is a reported target for SPL champions Celtic.

Celtic to face Ajax in friendly

Celtic FC Jun 6, 2012

CELTIC have confirmed their participation in another glamour friendly as part of club´s pre-season preparations.  The Scottish champions will travel to The Netherlands on Saturday, July 21, to face Dutch giants Ajax as two of Europe´s most famous club...

Lustig stars in Sweden victory

Celtic FC Jun 6, 2012

Lustig stars in Sweden victory

MIKAEL Lustig was in action for Sweden on Tuesday night as they defeated Serbia 2-1 in their final warm-up match for Euro 2012.  The Celtic defender played 77 minutes of the game in Stockholm which the hosts won thanks to goals in each half from Ola Toiv...

Celtic to block Izaguirre’s Olympic dream

Tribal Football Jun 6, 2012

Celtic to block Izaguirre’s Olympic dream

Celtic are set to deny Emilio Izaguirre the chance of representing Honduras at this summer's Olympic Games. read more...

Celtic tackle Dutch giants

Vital Football Jun 6, 2012

SPL champions Celtic are to face Dutch giants Ajax in another highly prestigious pre-season friendly.

Gambles do work for Neil Lennon

Glasgow Evening Times Jun 6, 2012

Gambles do work for Neil Lennon

In his four previous forays into the world of wheeling and dealing, the Celtic boss has found the window to bring some smashing successes – and provide some truly shattering lessons. Celtic's financial situation demands Lennon operates at the level of .

QPR rival Celtic for Newcastle keeper Forster

Tribal Football Jun 6, 2012

QPR are joining the battle for Newcastle United goalkeeper Fraser Forster. read more...

Sacked Thompson begins legal action against Celtic

Tribal Football Jun 6, 2012

Alan Thompson has begun legal action against Celtic after he was sacked as assistant manager on the weekend. read more...

Jimmy McMenemy - a true Celtic legend

Celtic FC Jun 6, 2012

IT was on this day, 110 years ago that the great Jimmy McMenemy signed for Celtic from nearby Rutherglen Glencairn. He joined on June 6, 1902 and he would remain with the club for nigh on two decades until he signed for Partick Thistle on June 22, 1920. F...

Neil Lennon cashes in on Efrain Juarez

Glasgow Evening Times Jun 6, 2012

Neil Lennon cashes in on Efrain Juarez

And, with several other players who have been identified as surplus to requirements also being ushered towards the exit door at Parkhead, the funds to bring in the central defender, striker and keeper the Hoops boss has prioritised are set to swell furthe...

Defender heading home

Vital Football Jun 6, 2012

Mexico Primera Division outfit Club America are saying they have signed Celtic defender Efrain Juarez.

All of the games - all of the action!

Celtic FC Jun 6, 2012

SEASON 2012/13 will see the 125th Anniversary of Celtic and it promises to be another historic season for the club as they look to retain the SPL trophy they won in such style last seasonAlso on the horizon this year is the prospect of UEFA Champions Leag...

Thompson seeks amicable resolution

ITV Jun 6, 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. On Sunday night the former Hoops midfielder instructed lawyers to act...

Owls linked with former Leeds man

Vital Football Jun 6, 2012

Wednesday are today being linked with a move for former Celtic and Leeds United defender Darren O'Dea...

Alan Thompson 'deeply proud' of time with Celtic despite being sacked

Daily Record Jun 6, 2012

AXED Alan Thompson insists he wants to reach an amicable settlement with Celtic because he loves the club.

Celtic set to launch another bid for Newcastle striker Leon Best

Daily Record Jun 6, 2012

CELTIC could land Leon Best on the cheap ... six months after the Newcastle star snubbed a move to Glasgow.

Celtic star Mikael Lustig fit for Sweden’s Euro 2012 opener against Ukraine

Daily Record Jun 6, 2012

CELTIC defender Mikael Lustig has passed a key fitness test ahead of Sweden's opening clash against Ukraine on Monday.

Celtic battle to keep Forster

Vital Football Jun 6, 2012

Celtic are ready to battle it out with Queens Park Rangers for the signing of Newcastle United goalkeeper Fraser Forster.

Willie McStay: I learned from school of hard knocks after being dumped by Celtic

Daily Record Jun 6, 2012

DEREK McINNES was the first man to phone Willie McStay in the summer of 2010 after he had been told by Celtic he was surplus to requirements.

SFA Formalise New Rules On Ownership

Sporting Life Jun 6, 2012

Scottish clubs must take responsibility for carrying out a detailed investigation into potential new owners.