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Celtic FC News Archive

8 June 2012

HMRC appoint their Rangers liquidator

VideoCelts Jun 8, 2012

The crisis at Rangers deepened last night as HMRC appointed their liquidators to prevent an asset sale to a newco in the event of Charlie Green's CVA proposals being rejected. With more than 25% of the club debt HMRC- and Ticketus- have the power to ve...

Four more Bhoys exit Paradise

Four more Bhoys exit Paradise

Celtic FC Jun 8, 2012

CELTIC can confirm that the following four players have now left the club – Dominic Cervi, Darren O´Dea, Niall McGinn and Richie Towell.  Cervi, a former USA Under-23 internationalist, joined the club in the summer of 2009. Although the towering goal...

My new best friend in the whole wide world

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Jun 8, 2012

Oh just when I thought this couldn't get any better! Here in an interview with the BBC's Alasdair Lamont the prospective owner of Ibrox stadium puts his cards on the table. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18373399 He admits that if the CVA fails...

Paradise lost as five bhoys depart Celtic

Paradise lost as five bhoys depart Celtic

Scotzine Jun 8, 2012

Celtic have started their squad cull with five players departing Celtic Park as manager Neil Lennon looks to not only trim the squad but also free up wages to strengthen the side before the start of the new season. South Korean right back Cha Du-Ri has le...

Helping the police with their inquiries?

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Jun 8, 2012

It would appear that Strathclyde's finest are not best pleased with Duff & Phelps. The guys looking into the Whyte takeover of Rangers believe that the administrators have failed dismally to provide Strathclyde police with the documents they require...

Eccentric Green plans to leave Rangers with £30m in their bank account

VideoCelts Jun 8, 2012

Charlie Green hopes to leave Rangers with between £20-30m resting in the the clubs' bank account! The increasingly eccentric former Sheffield United chief made his latest claim on the Rangers website in a further swipe at Ibrox director Dave King. Gr...

The Rumour Mill: Friday’s transfer news and gossip

Scotsman Jun 8, 2012

In today's Rumour Mill: Paulo Sergio leaves Hearts after refusing drastic pay cut; Rino Gattuso plots a return to Rangers; Dave King compares Gladys Green to Craig Whyte and refuses to back CVA proposal; Dorin Goian's agent says Romanian may yet leav...

Celtic star Victor Wanyama wants a summer switch to England

Daily Record Jun 8, 2012

Celtic star Victor Wanyama wants a summer switch to England

CELTIC were hit with a hammer blow last night when it emerged Victor Wanyama wants to land a summer switch to England.

If You Know The History: 8th June 1994 John Higgins died

Jim Craig CSC Jun 8, 2012

8th June 1994 John Higgins died When I signed for Celtic in the early days of January 1965, I was halfway through the fourth year of a five-year course in dentistry, so my training had to be undertaken in the evenings with the rest of the part-timers. The...

Cha leaves Celtic with a smile and winners medal

VideoCelts Jun 8, 2012

Cha Du-Ri has left Celtic to sign for Fortuna Dusseldorf. The versatile defender made 31 appearances over two seasons at Celtic and leaves with plenty of memories. Cha scored his only hoops goal with a memorable injury time strike against St Johnstone i...

Rangers fan admits to bomb threat

Scotsman Jun 8, 2012

Rangers fan admits to bomb threat

A RANGERS fan called for Celtic manager Neil Lennon to be bombed on a social networking site because he “doesn't like him”, a court heard yesterday. Allan McCormack, 25, posted the message “Bomb Neil Lennon, bomb him now” on Facebook following a...

Internecine strife, Regan, Ogilvie, Fifa and King

Celtic Quick News Jun 8, 2012

How many times have we warned against internecine strife over the years?  No one from outside a football club can really lay a glove on it, any real damage can only be done from the inside.  Yesterday was Internecine Strife … Continue reading →...

Norwich head north for Paradise friendly!

Celtic FC Jun 8, 2012

Norwich head north for Paradise friendly!

CELTIC will welcome our new friends from Norwich City to Paradise – with a pre-season friendly match confirmed for Wednesday, July 25. The Celtic supporters earned a lot of praise south of the border after travelling down in their thousands for Adam Dr...

Thompson: SPL views are hardening against newco

VideoCelts Jun 8, 2012

Thompson: SPL views are hardening against newco

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson believes that a newco Rangers will struggle to get voted back into the SPL. With the prospect of Charlie Green's CVA being accepted looking highly unlikely Duff and Phelps have already drawn up plans for a newco t...

SFA lawyers examine illegal registration responses

Celtic Quick News Jun 8, 2012

BBC today revealed that the SFA's legal team are examining responses from the Associations 93 clubs to a letter dated 9 March, which reminded clubs of their responsibility to record financial records with the SFA and asking them to declare … Continue ...

Newcastle ready to sell Celtic, West Ham target Forster

Tribal Football Jun 8, 2012

Newcastle United will sell Fraser Forster for £2 million. read more...

Are Anti-Sectarian Initiatives Counter-Productive?

Liam Conway Jun 8, 2012

Congratulations to Larkhall for being the first town in Scotland to receive the 'Champion for Change' charter mark by Nil By Mouth, in recognition of its work to tackle sectarianism in the community. Local schools, community groups and Church Leaders ...

Samaras has point to prove to Zaluska

Celtic FC Jun 8, 2012

Samaras has point to prove to Zaluska

GEORGIOS Samaras will be aiming to prove a point to Celtic team-mate Lukasz Zaluska later today in Warsaw when Greece face Poland in the opening match of Euro 2012.  There was some good-natured banter between the Hoops duo once the two countries were pai...

TCN Euro Predictor – Important please read !!!!

The Celtic Network Jun 8, 2012

The Documentation with the program was not to clear on whether you had to pick all your results for the first round in one go. So THAT HAS NOW BEEN MADE CLEAR For those of you who have filled in all your first round predictions you can change your predict...

Good Luck Sammy!

Celtic Fanzone Jun 8, 2012

Greece Get Euros 2012 Underway! Although not a lover of international football, it's always nice to see any of our players representing their country do well. As long as they don't get injured! So, with that in mind, let's all wish the 'former Gre...

King lodges £20m claim against Rangers

Herald Scotland Jun 8, 2012

Dave King, the Rangers director, has lodged a £20m creditor's claim with Duff & Phelps, and has urged all creditors to reject the Company Voluntary Arrangement proposal funded by Gladys Green's consortium.

What To Look For At The Euros (Part 2)

The Celtic Blog Jun 8, 2012

With the Euros starting tonight, I thought I'd complete my preview and give you the final 5 things to look out for at the Euros! Blink and you'll probably miss them! Tactical Trap? – For the first time since 2002, the Irish they have qualified. This...

Sammy’s off day as Greece draw with Poland

VideoCelts Jun 8, 2012

Georgios Samaras had an off day as Greece took a point from co-hosts Poland in an action packed start to Euro 2012. The 27-year-old Celt did most of his best work backtracking and failed to find the target with two decent chances in the second half. Gre...

Greeks look for Samaras inspiration

VideoCelts Jun 8, 2012

Greece will look for some Sammy magic when they open Euro 2012 against co-hosts Poland today. The form of Georgios Samaras is as frustrating to coach Fernando Santo as it is to the hoops support over the 26-year-old. Santo would love to see the Samaras ...

Euro 2012: Poland 1-1 Greece - Tyton gets Poles out of tight spot

Scotsman Jun 8, 2012

Perhaps fired up by the injustice the Greeks – who had Celtic striker Georgios Samaras in their ranks – came out in the second half with more determination and resolve and it paid off, even in they did have Szczesny to thank for their equaliser.

Scottish Cup winners remember the memory of former Celt

VideoCelts Jun 8, 2012

Scottish Cup winners remember the memory of former Celt

Former pupils of Holyrood Secondary School will turn the clock back tomorrow to remember former team-mate and Celtic youth team striker Paul McGrillen. Players from the 1987 and 1988 Scottish Cup winning teams, including one time Celtic, St Mirren and Pa...

Cha Du-ri leaves Celtic for Fortuna Dusseldorf

Scotsman Jun 8, 2012

CHA Du-ri has left Celtic to join German outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf, the Scottish champions have confirmed.The South Korea defender's departure signals the end of a spell of almost two years with the Hoops.

Celtic let four more go

Sky Sports Jun 8, 2012

Celtic let four more go

Celtic have confirmed the release of another four players as boss Neil Lennon continues to trim the SPL champions' squad.

Cha signs for Fortuna Dusseldorf

Celtic FC Jun 8, 2012

CHA DU RI has signed for Fortuna Dusseldorf after spending nigh on two years with the Hoops. The German-born South Korean internationalist returns to football in the land of his birth after making 44 appearances for Celtic, during which he scored twice. E...

Celtic face fight with Huddersfield and Charlton for Ireland star Keith Andrews

Daily Record Jun 8, 2012

CELTIC face fresh competition from Huddersfield for the signature of Ireland star Keith Andrews.

Celtic set for Ajax friendly

Scotsman Jun 8, 2012

Celtic will take on Ajax in a pre-season friendly in Amsterdam, the Parkhead club have confirmed.

Scotland in 1996: Auld enemies, familiar feelings

The Scottish Football Blog Jun 8, 2012

Having become the first Scotland manager to take the country to the European championships in 1992 the nation eagerly awaited Andy Roxburgh's encore. Sadly his next trick was to bring to an end the proud World Cup qualification run. He failed with a...

The End of Season Review Part VI: Squad Review 2011-2012

TalkCeltic Jun 8, 2012

The End of Season Review Part VI: Squad Review 2011-2012

End of Season Review Part 6: First Team Squad Review Goalkeepers 1. Fraser Forster Fraser Forster returned for a second loan spell back at Celtic in August 2011, with the big Geordie instrumental in Celtic's title winning success, along with some memo...

Greece boss urges Celtic’s Samaras to show his best

Tribal Football Jun 8, 2012

Greece manager Fernando Santos has implored Georgios Samaras to show the world his best form at Euro2012. read more...

Larkhall wins Scots award for tackling bigotry

Glasgow Evening Times Jun 8, 2012

Larkhall, Lanarkshire, is the first place in Scotland to win the Champion For Change charter mark, an award put up by Nil By Mouth, the anti-sectarianism charity. It was presented at a ceremony attended by pupils from schools across the community.

Bundesliga - Cha departs for Germany

Yahoo Sport UK Jun 8, 2012

Cha Du-ri has left Celtic to join German outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf, the Scottish champions have confirmed.

Damien Duff to bow out in style

Daily Express Jun 8, 2012

DAMIEN DUFF believes Euro 2012 could be a final hurrah for the veterans of the Republic of Ireland.

Cha heads through Hoops exit

Sky Sports Jun 8, 2012

Scottish Premier League champions Celtic have announced that Cha Du-ri has left the club and signed for German outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Aussie £5,000 Jackpot

Celtic FC Jun 8, 2012

THE Australian Football results were kind to Mrs K Wilson of Ruchill, Glasgow at the weekend when her numbers came up in the club's official lottery.  With the 'Score a Score' rollover paying out on 23 goals Mrs Wilson picked up a total of £5,01...

Euros are here – football at last

The Celtic Network Jun 8, 2012

Really looking forward to the Euro's. I know it has been over shadowed by the Racism row but we just need to wait and see how that plays out and concentrate on the football. I find it hard to see beyond Spain  however Germany are there so who would cou...

Anna Signeul names her Scotland squad to face Israel & Ireland

Scotzine Jun 8, 2012

Scotland head coach Anna Signeul has named her squad for the upcoming UEFA Women's Euro qualifying double-header against Israel and the Republic of Ireland.© Liam McFadden | Scotzine.com Scotland play host to Israel, who they beat 6-1 in the first match ...

Celtic could return for striker

Vital Football Jun 8, 2012

Celtic are set to make another approach for unsettled Newcastle United striker Leon Best.

Celtic defender ready

Vital Football Jun 8, 2012

Celtic defender ready

Celtic defender Mikael Lustig has been passed fit for Sweden's opening game in the European Championship against Ukraine on Monday.

Cha Du-Ri leaves Celtic to join Fortuna Dusseldorf

BBC Jun 8, 2012

Celtic right back Cha Du-Ri joins German outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf after failing to hold down a first-team place at the club.

Celtic Diary - June 8th

ETims Jun 8, 2012

Celtic Diary - June 8th

Friday June 8 Incredibly, seven clubs are reported in Italy as being interested in Georgios Samaras-including Juventus, Udinese, Fiorentina and German side Werder Bremen. If he goes out tonight and plays...

'We're not trying to be like Dexys were in the 80s'

The Sun Jun 8, 2012

Every song, every note, every word has been painstakingly put together. Yet with its soulful, effervescent arrangements that reflect Celtic roots, it clearly bears the same unique DNA of the outfit that exploded into life with hits Geno and Come On Eileen...

Cha Du-Ri leaves Celtic to sign for Fortuna Dusseldorf in Bundesliga

STV Sport Jun 8, 2012

South Korean pens a two year deal with newly promoted German team.

3 is NOT the magic number

ETims Jun 8, 2012

I have grown wearisome, like many I'm sure, of all that slowly unfolds down Govan way. It reminds me of the childhood stress and tension of removing an old plaster....

SPL - Cha departs for Germany

Yahoo Sport UK Jun 8, 2012

Cha Du-ri has left Celtic to join German outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf, the Scottish champions have confirmed.

Cha Du-Ri leaves Celtic and signs two-year deal with Bundesliga side Fortuna Dusseldorf

Daily Record Jun 8, 2012

SOUTH KOREA international defender Cha Du-Ri has left Celtic after two years and signed for Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Golf: Ex-Hibees club together

Scotsman Jun 8, 2012

Golf: Ex-Hibees club together

European Tour player Scott Jamieson joined former Hibees and now O** F*** rivals, Scott Brown and Steven Whittaker, to celebrate the launch of the clubgolf camps. Brown and Whittaker helped launch the new junior golf camps being held throughout Scotland .

Fortuna Dusseldorf snap up Cha Du-Ri

ESPN Soccernet Jun 8, 2012

Fortuna Dusseldorf have signed Cha Du-Ri on a free transfer following his departure from Celtic.

Cha departs for Germany

Yahoo Sport UK Jun 8, 2012

Cha Du-ri has left Celtic to join German outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf, the Scottish champions have confirmed.