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Celtic FC News Archive

2 July 2012

Never A Penalty!

Rangers Tax Case Jul 2, 2012

The Scotsman today is carrying a remarkable interview with former Rangers and Scotland coach Walter Smith. It is worth noting in a couple of respects. This is the first interview (of which I am aware) that Walter Smith has given since withdrawing his shor...

Forster: Two reasons I’ve signed for Celtic

Forster: Two reasons I’ve signed for Celtic

VideoCelts Jul 2, 2012

Fraser Forster has revealed that two men made the decision for him to return to Celtic- Neil Lennon and Stevie Woods. The giant keeper was in constant touch with his Parkhead pals throughout the close season before deciding at the weekend to make his mov...

Brown anger as Murray calls off showdown meeting

Brown anger as Murray calls off showdown meeting

VideoCelts Jul 2, 2012

John Brown has accused Malcolm Murray of pulling out of a meeting to determine the ownership of Sevco assets. The former Rangers defender is attempting to buy out Gladys Green's consortium and has urged supporters not to buy season tickets. Brown has...

The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football transfer news and gossip

Scotsman Jul 2, 2012

In today's Rumour Mill: £2.5m price tag on Celtic target as Fraser Forster signs on; Steven Naismith poised for Everton after Rangers exit; Kevin Kyle reunited with Jim Jefferies at Dunfermline; plus the rest of the day's football news and gossip.

Celtic closer to landing Swansea striker Dobbie

Tribal Football Jul 2, 2012

Celtic are closer to landing Swansea City striker Stephen Dobbie. read more...

Celtic keen on Man City youngster Abu

Tribal Football Jul 2, 2012

Manchester City kid Mohammed Abu is being linked with Celtic. The Sunday Mail says Celtic are among clubs keen to take Abu on-loan. read more...

Lies, Damned Lies and Embarrassing Journalism

ETims Jul 2, 2012

Lies, Damned Lies and Embarrassing Journalism by Saint Tim Scottish football is dying apparently. Dead, some say. The failure of the proper authorities to act hasn't just seen the...

Rangers newco: We will not ignore fans over newco, says SFL chief David Longmuir

Scotsman Jul 2, 2012

SCOTTISH Football League chief executive David Longmuir insists the views of supporters over the contentious possible future of a newco Rangers in the organisation next season have been taken on board ahead of tomorrow's Hampden summit of their members.

Scottish Football in Chaos – What Must SPL, SFA & SFL do to Start Season?

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jul 2, 2012

Today is 2nd July. Usually by this time in the football pre-season the newspapers are full of stories about possible big signings. In a normal year un-named football agents would be telling reporters that Pirlo and Iniesta are lined up for shock moves to ...

Team not so GB

The Scotch Corner Jul 2, 2012

Today Stuart Pearce announced the Team GB squad of 18 which will compete in the Olympics which start later in the month. The squad has been made up of 5 Welshmen including Ryan Giggs , Craig Bellamy  & the young talent who seems to murder famous and...

The Bhoys are back in Lennoxtown

Celtic FC Jul 2, 2012

The Bhoys are back in Lennoxtown

THE SPL champions resumed training at the club's Lennoxtown facility today in preparation for the defence of their title.  Neil Lennon put the Hoops through their paces as they hit the ground running on the first day of pre-season with those on interna...

Forster proves a wiser choice last year than Sandomierski

Celtic Quick News Jul 2, 2012

Forster proves a wiser choice last year than Sandomierski

News that Fraser Forster has signed a long term contract with Celtic, who will pay Newcastle United £2m for his services, adds some welcome stability ahead of the Champions League qualifiers.  Buying a new, first-choice, keeper is fraught with the … C...

The calm before reform

The Front of The Bus Jul 2, 2012

Tomorrow(Tuesday) and Wednesday could be easily be the two most momentus days in Scottish football history.It's a simple choice.Will clubs apply the rules or cement the notion that Scottish football was run for the benefit of one club only.I don't exp...

Ex-Newcastle keeper Forster happy with Celtic choice

Tribal Football Jul 2, 2012

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Fraser Forster is happy with signing for Celtic. He agreed the permanent switch over the weekend. read more...

SPL Predictor league for 2012/2013

The Celtic Network Jul 2, 2012

Found a bit of software to run an SPL predictor only problem is that it costs 40 euros. There is currently £10 sitting in our donations pay pall account so if you want to go ahead with this we need to raise about £25 donated so I can buy this. If your ...

Walter Smith accuses SFA of negligence

VideoCelts Jul 2, 2012

Walter Smith has accused the SFA of negligence as the footballing bodies face a crucial week over the future of Sevco. It looks like the SFA will have to revert to Plan C after the SPL turn down Sevco's application to join the top flight with SFL clubs...

Rangers newco: Don Hutchison urges fans to put trust in Gladys Green

Scotsman Jul 2, 2012

EVENTS at Hampden this week will go a considerable way to determining how successful Gladys Green will be in his attempt to resuscitate Rangers in newco form, as the SFL and SPL debate the issue in meetings over the next two days and while the SFA consi...

Celtic and Thompson settle dismissal proceedings

Tribal Football Jul 2, 2012

Celtic have settled with Alan Thompson over his controversial dismissal from the club's coaching staff. read more...

Newcastle, Wigan eyeing Bordeaux defender Ciani

Tribal Football Jul 2, 2012

Newcastle United are eyeing Bordeaux stopper Michael Ciani. The Sunday Mail says Newcastle, Wigan Athletic and Celtic are chasing Ciani. read more...

Celtic trying to push through deal for Mexican teenager Candido Ramirez

Daily Record Jul 2, 2012

MEXICANS Santos Laguna hope to convince talented kid Candido Ramirez to stick at the club despite interest from Celtic.

Norwich City tickets now on sale

Celtic FC Jul 2, 2012

CELTIC'S first home match since the end-of-season championship party and the 6-0 win over Hearts gets underway when Premiership side Norwich City visit on Tuesday, July 24. The Hoops made many friends at the end of last season when Celtic travelled do...

Santos want to keep Ramirez

Sky Sports Jul 2, 2012

Santos Laguna are hoping to persuade Candido Ramirez to stay with the club after Celtic showed interest in the teenage midfielder.

One Stop Roofing v Tixway UK Ltd – Craig Whyte’s Company Wound Up – A Case for His “Public Examination”?

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jul 2, 2012

I have written at some length about this case. You can find all of my posts about Tixway UK Ltd here. This company was formed in 2007 whilst Mr Whyte was a disqualified Director. His now estranged wife, Kim Whyte, was therefore the sole director until she...

Charity is winner in 14th AICSC Dinner in Dublin

Celtic FC Jul 2, 2012

Charity is winner in 14th AICSC Dinner in Dublin

THE 14th Annual Charity Dinner of the Association of Irish Celtic Supporters' Clubs took place on Saturday at the Citywest Hotel Saggart Co. Dublin and once more the event was a resounding success. Celtic manager Neil Lennon attended along with Hoops...

Lennon set for Hooper talk-in

Glasgow Evening Times Jul 2, 2012

Lennon set for Hooper talk-in

FRESH from securing Fraser Forster on a four-year contract, Celtic manager Neil Lennon is now prioritising persuading Gary Hooper to extend his deal beyond the two years it still has to run. Negotiations with the sought-after striker and his agent began i...

Mitchell signs new Rangers deal

BBC Jul 2, 2012

Andrew Mitchell signs for newco Rangers as fellow midfielder Alejandro Bedoya returns to training with the club.

Green slams money-driven stars

TEAMtalk Jul 2, 2012

Newco Rangers owner Gladys Green has told Steven Whittaker he had more chance of playing European football at Ibrox than Norwich.

SFL prepare for debate on Rangers

BBC Jul 2, 2012

SFL clubs will meet on Tuesday to discuss proposals that would see a Rangers newco play in the First Division.

Price increase for Celtic target

Vital Football Jul 2, 2012

French club Bordeaux have increased their asking price for Celtic target Michael Ciani.

Green claim ignored as Everton move for Naismith

Herald Scotland Jul 2, 2012

Barclays Premier League clubs have not been deterred by Gladys Green's claims that the players who walked out on his Rangers newco will still command transfer fees.

Celtic dealt a blow as Bordeaux push asking price for Michael Ciani up to £2.5m

Daily Record Jul 2, 2012

EXCLUSIVE: Celtic have been stung by news they may have to shell out £2.5million to land Bordeaux ace Michael Ciani.

Forster, renovado: “Solo quiero devolver todo lo que Lennon hizo por mí”

Not Celtic Class Jul 2, 2012

Hoy empieza la pretemporada en el Celtic. Los jugadores vuelven a Lennoxtown para las primeras pruebas físicas y entre ellos estará Fraser Forster. Rumores de que las negociaciones se habían roto, otras noticias que indicaban que se quedaba…todavía ...

Hockey: Mixed fortunes for the Scots in Celtic Cup

Scotsman Jul 2, 2012

DESPITE a brave fightback, Scotland went down 6-5 to South Africa, in the final game of the Celtic Cup in Lisburn to finish in third place. Thornton McDade, Ian Haley (2) and Lloyd Norris-Jones gave South Africa a comfortable first-half lead. But ...

Change in focus required if Celtic are to capture imagination this season

Glasgow Evening Times Jul 2, 2012

IT'S the first day back for Celtic as the Hoops players put on their boots in preparation for the start of the new campaign. The summer has been filled with massive controversy off the pitch as Rangers have dominated both sport and news headlines.

Cuellar completes Sunderland move

Goal.com Jul 2, 2012

His displays with the Scottish outfit caught the attention of former Celtic manager O'Neill, who spent £7.8 million to sign Cuellar as Villa manager. Since then he has played in 123 games for the midlands club and scored three goals.

Celtic Diary - July 2nd

ETims Jul 2, 2012

Monday July 2 Signing a four year contract with one hand, and raising two fingers to the diary with the other , Fraser Forster has committed himself to Celtic. The long...

Mitchell signs Gers extension

TEAMtalk Jul 2, 2012

Midfielder Andrew Mitchell has pledged his future to the newco Rangers by signing a one-year contract, saying: "I'm over the moon."...

SFL summit on Rangers newco to go ahead

Glasgow Evening Times Jul 2, 2012

It is believed that Stenhousemuir and Alloa had called for the meeting to be called off as tensions between the the SFL and SPL over the Ibrox club's crisis threatens to plunge the game into civil war.

The Empire Tries To Strike Back

Pesky Tales Jul 2, 2012

Last night I watched what many regard to be the best football team ever destroy Italy 4-0. As the passes flowed I glanced around the room at the smiling faces of my friends and thanked God for being alive at this time in the history of the game. Spain pas...

Phelps gives up on 200m freestyle

RTÉ Sport Jul 2, 2012

Fourteen-time Olympic champion Michael Phelps has dropped the 200 metres freestyle from his programme at London 2012.

Olympic torch youngster recovers from major surgery in special Celtic plaster casts

Daily Record Jul 2, 2012

OLYMPIC torch hero Conor McAdam gives the thumbs up as he recovers from major surgery – with the help of Celtic stookies.