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Celtic FC News Archive

21 June 2012

Gers legend backs Celtic fan McKenna’s Ibrox bid

Gers legend backs Celtic fan McKenna’s Ibrox bid

VideoCelts Jun 21, 2012

John Brown is backing Celtic-daft Stephen McKenna's bid to seize control of Rangers! The legendary Ibrox hardman has been sickened by the state his old club has fallen into under David Murray, Craig Whyte and Gladys Green and wants to see McKenna and ...

Bury play down Rangers link

Bury play down Rangers link

ITV Jun 21, 2012

Both Rangers and Celtic have expressed an interest in switching south of the border in the past, but such a move would need the approval of the football authorities. The statement continued: "Bury FC is a proud historical club and, as such, proudly ...

In full: Vladimir Romanov’s statement on Rangers

Scotsman Jun 21, 2012

VLADIMIR Romanov, owner of Hearts, today released the following statement concerning Hearts' plans to vote against admitting a newco Rangers to the SPL.

Newcastle keeper Forster chooses Celtic

Tribal Football Jun 21, 2012

Newcastle United goalkeeper Fraser Forster is ready to sign permanently for Celtic. read more...

The Truth Part 2….Friday Night In Blantyre!

Celtic Fanzone Jun 21, 2012

Friday Night 7.30pm Columba Club, Blantyre   With all the pish, for want of a better word, that's flying around about Newco, Rangers (RIP), SPL1, SPL2, Charlie Green, SFA, Neil Doncaster, Dual Contracts etc…there is only one way to find out the truth...

Sevco’s scare tactics

Blog Bhoys Jun 21, 2012

Charlies at it again, making promises he can't keep. Gladys Green reckons that voting his company Sevco 5088 into the SPL is the only way for Scottish football to survive. Unfortunately for you Charlie, it's not. It seems many think there will be no ...

Southampton move to beat Celtic for Newcastle keeper Forster

Tribal Football Jun 21, 2012

Southampton are making a late bid to trump Celtic for Newcastle United goalkeeper Fraser Forster. read more...

Gladys Green’s hopes of securing Rangers’ SPL place hanging by thread

Scotsman Jun 21, 2012

With Celtic and Hibs also expected to be in the “No” camp, it leaves Green's hopes of securing the minimum 8-4 vote in favour of admission for newco Rangers hanging by a thread. Although feelings in SPL boardrooms over the issue have been influenced...

Division One prepares to welcome newco

VideoCelts Jun 21, 2012

The campaign to invite newclub Rangers into Division One or SPL 2 is underway with Partick Thistle, Cowdenbeath and Scottish Football League chief David Longmuir all talking up the prospect. On Saturday details of an SFA plan to merge the SPL and SFL eme...

Dundee United say No to Newco

Blog Bhoys Jun 21, 2012

Dundee United say No to Newco

Following Mad Vlads steatement earlier, Dundee United have said they intend to vote against a NewCo in the SPL. Following a meeting with several supporters groups the club decided to make a statement to make clear their position on the matter. The full sa...

Stop The Fight, Ref!

Henry Clarson Jun 21, 2012

Scandal.  Disgrace.  Corruption.  Cheats.  Laughing stock.  Fraud.  Incompetence.  Cowardice.  Fiasco. Nowadays, these are just some of the words that are most likely to spring to the minds of objective onlookers as an automatic first response to ...

IN FULL: Vladimir Romanov statement on Rangers living beyond law and all morals

Scotzine Jun 21, 2012

Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has let rip once again in a statement via the official club website. The outspoken businessman has never shirked his words since coming on the Scottish football scene in 2005.This time he has issued a statement aimed at Range...

Romanov says no to newco- and some!

VideoCelts Jun 21, 2012

Vladimir Romanov has delivered the most emphatic no to newco statement from any SPL club. Typical of the Tynecastle chief his latest statement also blasts criticism at the media and Rupert Murdoch with various references to the mafia! While some clubs co...

Awoke to a whirlwind of stories STILL NONE THE WISER

The Celtic Network Jun 21, 2012

How many more twist,turns and disinformation can this saga of an ex football club and a company called Sevco5088 be squeezed out. In the past half hour I have read the following Sevco5088 to buy Bury – non starter Players registrations transferred w...

Dundee United to vote against Rangers newco entering the SPL

Scotzine Jun 21, 2012

Dundee United to vote against Rangers newco entering the SPL

Dundee United have announced that they will be voting against a Rangers newco entering the Scottish Premier League after meeting with supporters groups this evening.© Liam McFadden | Scotzine After this afternoon's announcement from Hearts owner Vladim...

Hearts confirm plans to vote against accepting newco Rangers into SPL

Scotsman Jun 21, 2012

HEARTS have released a statement from owner Vladimir Romanov regarding their intention to vote against allowing a newco Rangers back into the SPL.

Saints march in for Fraser Forster as Robinson on Lennon's radar

Glasgow Evening Times Jun 21, 2012

SOUTHAMPTON are set to pinch Fraser Forster from under the noses of Celtic – paving the way for former England keeper Paul Robinson to move to Parkhead. The Hoops have agreed a £2million fee with Newcastle United for Forster and just have to agree ...

If You Know The History – 21st June 1985 Desmond White died in Crete

Jim Craig CSC Jun 21, 2012

If You Know The History – 21st June 1985  Desmond White died in Crete

Desmond White was better known in later life for being a director, then treasurer then chairman of Celtic Football Club but in his younger days, he had been well recognised as a goalkeeper. He had a spell with Edinburgh City before joining Queen's Park,...

The Rumour Mill: Thursday’s football news and gossip

Scotsman Jun 21, 2012

In today's Rumour Mill: New bid for Rangers as Bury deny takeover talk; Celtic target chased by Bundesliga giants; Kevin Kyle linked with Hibs; plus the rest of the day's football news and gossip. • One of two businessmen behind a new £11m bid for ...

Phil, Kano and Philly

The Front of The Bus Jun 21, 2012

You may have noticed that Celtic are playing Real Madrid in Philadelphia in August. Whilst that will be an epic game and weekend amongst The Celtic Family there, and a chance for @grahamdwilson to display a variety of facial expressions, there are a coupl...

Blackpool face Celtic competition for Swansea striker Dobbie

Tribal Football Jun 21, 2012

Blackpool are eager to close a deal for Swansea City striker Stephen Dobbie. read more...

Celtic target Blackstock

Sky Sports Jun 21, 2012

Sky Sports understands Celtic have made a move for Nottingham Forest striker Dexter Blackstock.

500 Not Out!

Double Trouble Jun 21, 2012

It's a more than a couple of years now since I started up a blog. Inflicting your thoughts on the world in this manner is a relatively new phenomenon but as everyone else seemed to be doing it, I thought I may as well join in. And I kept going. So welco...

Celtic ahead of Liverpool for Tranmere fullback Holmes

Tribal Football Jun 21, 2012

Liverpool are being linked with Tranmere Rovers fullback Danny Holmes. read more...

Keith Andrews to sign for Bolton

Daily Mail Jun 21, 2012

Relegated Bolton Wanderers expect to beat Celtic to the services of free agent Keith Andrews. He left Blackburn at the end of the season.

Club America’s Juarez not disappointed with Celtic stint

Tribal Football Jun 21, 2012

Efrain Juarez insists he does not regret his spell at Celtic despite it being somewhat of a failure. read more...

Stupid SPL 2 plan is unworkable

Celtic Quick News Jun 21, 2012

You have been presented with a narrative that we should collapse the Scottish Premier League this summer and have the SFA register a new, two-division, league system to resolve the problems inherent in having too many bodies running our game.  … Contin...

Green’s financial warning to SPL clubs

VideoCelts Jun 21, 2012

Charlie Green has offered his financial advise to SPL clubs at the same time as his consortium have been linked with a move for English outfit Bury, On July 4 the SPL clubs will vote on whether to invite in newclub Rangers who currently have no players, ...

In Full: Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov says No to Rangers Newco in SPL

STV Sport Jun 21, 2012

Outspoken owner of Tynecastle club says Rangers must be demoted from SPL...

‘Noises in the Dark. Voices from the Asylum’

The Celtic Network Jun 21, 2012

@brianbhoy07 The negative aspects are just too many to list, at least comprehensively so. The reasons for dabbling in such a financially draining enterprise, yet to be fully justified to myself. If entering the murky waters of Scottish Football has ever p...

Ex-Celtic, Aberdeen winger Smith off Colorado Rapids’ disabled list

Tribal Football Jun 21, 2012

Ex-Celtic, Aberdeen winger Smith off Colorado Rapids’ disabled list

Colorado Rapids have removed Scottish winger Jamie Smith from their disabled list after eight months. read more...

Leader: ‘Few can boast such events on their doorstep’

Scotsman Jun 21, 2012

Few of us would even have heard of Guillain-Barre syndrome if it were not for the former Celtic footballer Morten Wieghorst having suffered from it. But thanks to Kyle's 25-year-old dedication and determination the effects of the potentially fatal ...

Celtic target Henriksen also attracting Hamburg attention

Tribal Football Jun 21, 2012

Rosenborg young gun Markus Henriksen is attracting plenty of attention from around Europe. read more...

No to NewCo “under any circumstance” – Romanov

Blog Bhoys Jun 21, 2012

Now either I'm losing my marbles or Vladimir Romanov is actually talking sense for one. I hope it's the latter. worst problems to hit Scottish football and must not be allowed back in under any circumstances. Mad Vlad has stuck the knife into Rangers ...

Bury dismiss Rangers link

Belfast Telegraph Jun 21, 2012

Bury have poured cold water on suggestions they could be bought by Rangers as part of a plan for the Glasgow giants to ply their trade in England.

Celtic face competition for star

Vital Football Jun 21, 2012

Celtic are battling it out with Hamburg for highly-rated nineteen-year-old Norwegian international Markus Henriksen.

Efrain Juarez seals Celtic exit

Scotsman Jun 21, 2012

Celtic have confirmed Efrain Juarez has now completed his move to Club America in his native Mexico.

The Lost Bhoys

The Life Of Yer Uncle Ki Jun 21, 2012

Well troops and tropettes It's been a long time since yer Uncle Ki has got his Agatha Christie on and wrote you all another tale in 'The Life Of Yer Uncle Ki' and by fuck allot has happened since then. Trying tae remember just what the fuck Rangers ...

Celtic misfit Efrain Juarez completes move to Mexican outfit Club America

Daily Record Jun 21, 2012

CELTIC have confirmed Efrain Juarez has now completed his move to Club America in his native Mexico.

Man had fake gun near Celtic camp

BBC Jun 21, 2012

A 20-year-old man has pleaded guilty to causing a firearms incident outside Celtic's training ground at Lennoxtown.

Three arrested over alleged offensive behaviour at O** F*** game

STV Sport Jun 21, 2012

Strathclyde Police arrested three men in their twenties in Rutherglen and Cambuslang on Thursday.

Samaras: Greece team focused on football, not politics

Goal.com Jun 21, 2012

Samaras: Greece team focused on football, not politics

Celtic forward says the Ethniki are so focused on their quarter-final with Germany that they are paying no attention to their country's economic crisis back home...

Celtic Fans Going the Distance

iCeltic Jun 21, 2012

Celtic Fans Going the Distance

To mark the occasion of Celtic's trip to Philadelphia to play Real Madrid on August 11th an official t-shirt has been designed to commemorate this event. It was designed by Chicago Celtic Supporters Club member Paul Badalamenti who wanted to highlight o...

Célticos en la Eurocopa (II): todos con Samaras…

Not Celtic Class Jun 21, 2012

…pues no queda nadie más con vida. La eterna Grecia, sin brillo, sin alegría, pero con esa dosis justa de determinación y suerte para alcanzar nuevas metas, ha conseguido unos cuartos de final en los que se enfrentará a la favorita Alemania. Macabra...

Fortuna Dusseldorf interested in Groningen's Suk Hyun-Jun - report

Goal.com Jun 21, 2012

Suk scored five goals in 20 appearances for Groningen during the 2011-12 season after moving to the club from Ajax Amsterdam. Dusseldorf recently signed another South Korean, full-back Cha Du-Ri from Celtic.

Hearts owner Romanov says no to Rangers newco in SPL

STV Sport Jun 21, 2012

The outspoken businessman said that Rangers newco should start in the lower leagues of the Scottish game.

Fraser Forster given until end of month to decide whether to join Celtic

Daily Mail Jun 21, 2012

Celtic will give Fraser Forster until the end of next week to provide an answer to his contract offer before turning their attentions to an alternative goalkeeper.

Well fans to decide on Gers

TEAMtalk Jun 21, 2012

Well fans to decide on Gers

Motherwell will let the Well Society decide whether or not the club should vote in favour of granting newco Rangers entry to the SPL.

Ross Hind admits possessing fake gun near Celtic training camp

BBC Jun 21, 2012

A 20-year-old man has pleaded guilty to causing a firearms incident outside Celtic's training ground at Lennoxtown.

Arrests over O** F*** incident

BBC Jun 21, 2012

Three men are arrested for alleged offensive behaviour over an incident at an O** F*** game in April.

Boyd backs Samaras to take on German giants

Celtic FC Jun 21, 2012

Boyd backs Samaras to take on German giants

THE domestic season may still be over six weeks away, but Tom Boyd has been passing the summer days by watching Euro 2012, and he has been backing the Bhoys in the process. Mikael Lustig's Sweden dropped out of the tournament, despite beating France on ...

Juarez heading home

Sky Sports Jun 21, 2012

Mexican midfielder Efrain Juarez has joined Club America after becoming surplus to requirements at Celtic.

Celtic face fight with Bundesliga giants Hamburg for Markus Henriksen

Daily Record Jun 21, 2012

EXCLUSIVE: German giants Hamburg last night joined Celtic in the race for £2.5million starlet Markus Henriksen.

Dundee United board reveal club will vote against Rangers newco application

STV Sport Jun 21, 2012

Dundee United board reveal club will vote against Rangers newco application

Following a meeting with supporters, Dundee united have said that they are opposed to allowing a new Rangers company entry to the Scottish Premier League.

Celtic Diary 21st June

ETims Jun 21, 2012

Celtic Diary 21st June

Thursday June 21 Sources close to Victor Wanyama have trashed stories of his imminent departure south, saying he wants to stay at Celtic and continue his development. He may well be...

Swansea outcast Stephen Dobbie opens door on summer move to Celtic

Daily Record Jun 21, 2012

STEPHEN DOBBIE last night opened the door on a switch to Celtic after the Parkhead club were linked with a move for the Swansea striker.

Terrors to vote against Gers

TEAMtalk Jun 21, 2012

Terrors to vote against Gers

Dundee United have joined Hearts in indicating they will vote against the proposal for the newco Rangers being accepted into the SPL.

Green hoping that money talks

TEAMtalk Jun 21, 2012

Gladys Green insists SPL clubs should base their votes on finance when deciding whether to grant his newco Rangers entry to the top-flight.

Efrain Juarez joins Club America

Celtic FC Jun 21, 2012

EFRAIN Juarez has now completed his move to Mexican side, Club America. The versatile midfielder joined Celtic after impressing for his country in the 2010 World Cup, and spent almost two years with the Hoops, making 20 appearances and scoring two g...

Juarez heads home to Mexico

TEAMtalk Jun 21, 2012

Celtic midfielder Efrain Juarez has completed his move to Club America in his native Mexico.

SFL discusses new Rangers league entry

Scotsman Jun 21, 2012

with the broadcasters prepared to bite the bullet for a year before newco Rangers – and clashes with Celtic – return to their screens. “We had a very productive meeting,” said SFL chief executive David Longmuir. “We're right in the middle of .

Official: Dortmund signs Schieber from Stuttgart

Goal.com Jun 21, 2012

The 23-year-old, who graduated from the Roten's youth ranks, has agreed a four-year deal with Jurgen Klopp's side and seemingly replaces Lucas Barrios as cover in attack. Speaking about the move, Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said: "We are ...

Commons hopes to pick up where left off with Celtic

Glasgow Evening Times Jun 21, 2012

Commons hopes to pick up where left off with Celtic

It was a campaign that was dogged by injury and loss of form for the Scotland internationalist, who only began to reach the heights he scaled last term as the season petered out. And the 26-year-old has admitted that when things are not going well on the ...

Juarez Ends Celtic Stay

Sporting Life Jun 21, 2012

Celtic have confirmed Efrain Juarez has completed his move to Mexican side Club America.

Green hopes money talks

Daily Express Jun 21, 2012

Gladys Green insists Scottish Premier League clubs should base their votes on finance, rather than passion, when deciding whether to grant his newco Rangers entry to the top-flight.

Hearts to vote against Gers

TEAMtalk Jun 21, 2012

Vladimir Romanov has indicated Hearts are set to vote against a newco Rangers being accepted into the Scottish Premier League.

The players walking a suspension tightrope in Czech Republic - Portugal

Goal.com Jun 21, 2012

As we approach the knock-out stages at Euro 2012, one of the talking points is which players are on the verge of receiving a one-match suspension by accumulating a yellow card too many across the tournament. This could limit the action of a player during ...

Whitecaps lament late equalizer vs. Red Bulls

Goal.com Jun 21, 2012

VANCOUVER – Missed opportunities up front, and a late mental lapse. That's what led to the Vancouver Whitecaps letting a win slip away from them in the final moments against the New York Red Bulls when it appeared that Martin Bonjour's well-taken ..