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5 July 2012

McCoist wants to sign 14 players

VideoCelts Jul 5, 2012

Ally McCoist wants to sign 14 players for Sevco. The Ibrox boss was speaking out after taking pre-season training with just six experienced players. Last summer McCoist went on a summer spending spree bringing in stars from across the world including Ma...

Debt-free Celtic attracted fund manager investment

Debt-free Celtic attracted fund manager investment

Herald Scotland Jul 5, 2012

THE City fund manager whose firm is the biggest institutional investor in Celtic Football Club said he would never have invested in the club if it had Rangers-style debt levels. Nick Train, co-founder of London-based funds boutique Lindsell Train, has ...

Killie supporters hit out at chairman’s SPL vote abstention as Johnston defends his decision

Scotzine Jul 5, 2012

With the Rangers newco saga still a long way off being concluded, the fallout from the SPL vote seems to have started early as the Kilmarnock supporters trust launched a scathing attack on their club chairman Michael Johnston for abstaining from the vote,...

Hearing clearly

Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Jul 5, 2012

Listening is an undervalued skill for journalists in the digital age. When Stewart Regan made his “social unrest” observation most of the hacks in the presser didn't pick up on the significance of it. They ignored what he had said and then barged on...

Chase on for Thompson

Sky Sports Jul 5, 2012

A host of clubs are competing for the signature of Celtic defender Josh Thompson, Sky Sports understands.

Celtic eye Markus Henriksen as QPR close in on Ki Sung Yueng

Daily Mail Jul 5, 2012

Celtic ran the rule over Norwegian international midfielder Markus Henriksen on Thursday night - amidst speculation of an £8million bid for Ki Sung Yueng from QPR...

What Happens Now to the SPL and SFL re Sevco Rangers?

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jul 5, 2012

In which I comment on an historic day in Scottish football, and what it means for the SPL and SFL. In addition, I pose some questions for all three governing bodies in Scottish football. Answers would greatly help clarify matters, although I suspect no on...

Rangers newco: Pre-season tour of Germany cancelled by organisers

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

NEWCO Rangers have been left without any pre-season matches after organisers of their tour of Germany cancelled the trip.

When will the penny drop with Stewart Regan?

VideoCelts Jul 5, 2012

When will the penny finally drop with Stewart Regan that Rangers are being liquidated? Yesterday the chief executive of the SFA was warning anyone and everyone about the perilous state of the Scottish game if Rangers aren't granted a place in the First ...

Rangers newco: Inverness rally fans with newco decision

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

Inverness chairman Kenny Cameron believes Scottish Premier League clubs' refusal to admit newco Rangers has re-energised his club's relationship with its supporters.

Rangers newco: Ally McCoist says Rangers have to drop into Third Division

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

ALLY McCoist tonight came out in favour of newco Rangers joining the Third Division, hours after the Scottish Football League set a dramatic date of Friday the 13th to determine whether the Ibrox club should be admitted to the First Divsion next season.

Well, Was It Worth The Wait?

Celtic Fanzone Jul 5, 2012

I'm Sure It Was…. They say patience is a virtue. Well unfortunately, I'm not blessed that way. My impatience was largely due to the fact we'd been force fed a lot of nonsense from the MSM and the SPL/SFA/SFL about the need for the dead club to be ...

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

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

In today's Rumour Mill: Reaction to the SPL clubs' vote against a Rangers newco; Celtic complete Fraser Forster deal; Niall McGinn moves to Dons; plus the rest of the day's football news and gossip.

Rangers: what happens next?

Belfast Telegraph Jul 5, 2012

What was decided yesterday at Hampden Park?...

Victory-now spread the wealth

The Front of The Bus Jul 5, 2012

Victory-now spread the wealth

The crushing defeat for Sevco into the SPL has to be the line in the sand for a new dawn in Scottish football. Fans all across the SPL felt satisfied and speaking as a Celtic supporter, it was a victory for us definitely, don't care who knows. Whether...

Scottish Football : What Now

Parkhead Thunder Jul 5, 2012

With yesterday's news that Rangers will not play in Scotland's top tier many have been left wondering where the Scottish game will go. Will SKY pull out of the television contract and will the league see many teams fold as a result of loss of reve...

First Division place for Sevco comes with transfer embargo

VideoCelts Jul 5, 2012

If Sevco are invited into the First Division of the SFL they'll be handicapped by a transfer embargo. The information was revealed in a 2000+ word statement from Stenhousemuir explaining why the Third Division club will vote to create a First Division ...

Celtic to face Inter Milan in pre-season friendly

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

CELTIC have confirmed they will take on Inter Milan in a pre-season friendly as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations on July 28.

Sevco Rangers – Promoting Football The Regan Way – Lingering Death, Social Unrest and Problems for Society

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jul 5, 2012

Yesterday's vote by the SPL members not to permit transfer of the SPL share held by Rangers Football Club PLC to Sevco Scotland Ltd resulted in Stewart Regan, CEO of the SFA, giving out some remarkable and bizarre quotes. He went into full Apocalypse No...

The plan to save all of Scottish football

Celtic Quick News Jul 5, 2012

So what do you do with a “dead parrot” (© Turnbull Hutton)?  Well, as anyone familiar with the Monty Python sketch (and if that doesn't include you, go watch) will tell you, you need to admit that the parrot is, … Continue reading →...

Rangers newco: SFL clubs warned they face the devil’s alternative

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

DAMNED if they do, doomed if they don't.If you believe the numbers being crunched by Stewart Regan and Neil Doncaster, that is the unenviable scenario facing the Scottish Football League's 30 clubs when they gather at Hampden next Friday to decide the...

Rangers Football Club PLC to become RFC 2012 plc; Sevco Scotland Ltd will be Rangers Football Club Ltd

Random Thoughts Re Scots Law Jul 5, 2012

A quick snippet from Duff and Phelps – remember them? —————————————– “Duff and Phelps, administrators of The Rangers Football Club plc (in administration) issued the following statement today. “We have written to all shar...

CQN TV with Nicole & Suzie

Celtic Quick News Jul 5, 2012

After yesterday's significant news CQN TV kicked off the summer season with a bit of fun. I spoke to Glasgow's hottest model and TV presenter, Nicole, together with social media masters' student, Suzie, at Epicures in Glasgow's west end. We … Co...

Inter Milan join Celtic to celebrate 125 years of proud history

Celtic FC Jul 5, 2012

Inter Milan join Celtic to celebrate 125 years of proud history

CELTIC Football Club is delighted to announce that it is to play Inter Milan in a high-profile glamour match at Celtic Park, kicking-off Celtic´s 125th anniversary celebrations in style. The match will take place on Saturday, July 28, with a 1:30pm kick...

Celtic’s Ki eyeing Spanish league

Tribal Football Jul 5, 2012

Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-yueng admits he would love to get a move to the Spanish La Liga. read more...

DONE DEAL: Celtic Secure Highly-Rated Newcastle United Keeper Fraser Forster

Caught Offside Jul 5, 2012

DONE DEAL: Celtic Secure Highly-Rated Newcastle United Keeper Fraser Forster

Bhoys land custodian. Celtic have signed Newcastle United 'keeper Fraser Forster. The 24-year-old has been on loan at Celtic Park for the past two seasons, making 90 appearances for Neil Lennon's side. The 6'7" star came through the ranks at St James' ...

Scottish football facing slow, lingering death, says Stewart Regan

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

SCOTTISH football faces a “slow, lingering death” if newco Rangers start life in the Irn-Bru Third Division, SFA chief executive Stewart Regan claims.

Get yer cash out for ‘Buy your friend a football gift’

Celtic Hub Jul 5, 2012

Yesterday your SPL chairman stepped up and showed that you as supporters are important to them. You campaigned for sporting integrity and you asked them to do the right thing. They did. Now your clubs need you. It is easy to ask you to buy a season book. ...

Stewart Regan’s Big Fear

Liam Conway Jul 5, 2012

Perhaps we shouldn't be too hard on Stewart Regan. After all, his fear mongering prediction of the death of Scottish football is nothing more than a symptom of a particularly distasteful and rather misguided belief. And we have all been taken in by one ...

Celtic to host Inter Milan in friendly

Daily Mail Jul 5, 2012

Celtic have confirmed a pre-season friendly against Inter Milan as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations. It will take place at Celtic Park on July 28.

Raising money for Celtic

Celtic Hub Jul 5, 2012

After our article earlier we have been inundated with emails from people interested in raising money for Celtic. Now unlike pretty much everyone else on the internet I dont claim to be an accountant so I am unsure if any of these ideas are feasible. One ...

SFL Clubs should not have a gun held to their heads

The Celtic Network Jul 5, 2012

After reading the statement from Stenhousemuir Football Club  which can be read here . It's a lengthy statement however it shows that their board have seriously looked at all the implications from the various scenarios presented to them regarding wh...

Lennon thrilled with Forster deal

CelticMad Jul 5, 2012

Lennon thrilled with Forster deal

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has expressed delight over securing goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a permanent deal.

Brand new site for online superstore

Celtic FC Jul 5, 2012

CELTIC'S online superstore has gone through a revamp in time for the new season, making it quicker and easier for supporters to access all the latest official club merchandise, Nike replica & training kit, fashion, gifts and more!With our new 125th ...

Izaguirre habla sobre su futuro y la ausencia en Londres 2012

Not Celtic Class Jul 5, 2012

Izaguirre habla sobre su futuro y la ausencia en Londres 2012

La atracción mediática que Honduras otorga a cualquier rumor surgido desde las islas británicas en referencia a una posible salida de Emilio Izaguirre a Inglaterra hace tiempo que quedó clara. Sin embargo, es ésta fijación por el lateral catracho la...

Celtic's Neil Lennon welcomes signing of Fraser Forster

The Guardian Jul 5, 2012

Celtics Neil Lennon welcomes signing of Fraser Forster

• Celtic confirm four-year deal for goalkeeper Fraser Forster• 'He will be a magnificent addition to the squad'The Celtic manager Neil Lennon has expressed delight over securing the goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a permanent deal. The Scottish champions...

Stenhousemuir the first club to back newco Rangers in Division One

STV Sport Jul 5, 2012

Division Two club claim effects of losing SPL settlement money would be too difficult.

Celtic to face Inter

Vital Football Jul 5, 2012

Celtic are to play Inter Milan in a pre-season friendly at Parkhead as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations.

St Mirren fans’ buy-out held over until SPL finances clear

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

St Mirren fans’ buy-out held over until SPL finances clear

THE fans' takeover of St Mirren has been postponed amid the uncertainty over Scottish Premier League finances following the rejection of newco Rangers into the top flight.

Fraser Forster signs for Celtic in four year deal

Daily Mail Jul 5, 2012

Fraser Forster signs for Celtic in four year deal

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has expressed delight over securing goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a permanent deal. Celtic have confirmed Forster has signed a four-year contract.

Ki hopes to reign in Spain

Vital Football Jul 5, 2012

Midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng would favour a move to Spain's La Liga whenever he finally leaves Celtic.

Welcome to Sarajevo

The Bhoy McClay Jul 5, 2012

This firsthand account of a weekend in the Bosnian capital has been kindly donated by my good (Celtic supporting) friend Chris Tait, following his trip earlier in the year.  Following on from the Internal War earlier in the month with my Koln article htt...

Regan: Rangers in third division will kill Scottish football

Herald Scotland Jul 5, 2012

STEWART REGAN, the chief executive of the Scottish Football Association, has warned that the sport in this country will suffer a "slow, lingering death" if Rangers are denied a place in next season's first division after the Scottish Premier League clubs ...

Caley strengthened by Gers vote

TEAMtalk Jul 5, 2012

Inverness chairman Kenny Cameron believes the rejection of newco Rangers into the SPL has re-energised his club's relationship with supporters.

Celtic in Philly 2012 Events

iCeltic Jul 5, 2012

All of the events for the Celtic weekend are now finalized. Below is a detailed listing of each and every event that will take place the weekend of August 10-12. Friday August 10th 2012 Phil Mac Giolla Bhain Q&A at Fadó(1PM-4PM tentative) Key figur...

Mohammed Salim: The first Indian to play for a European Club

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

Celtic was not only the first British club to win the European Cup, they were also the first to play an Indian. Goal.com recounts the extraordinary story of how Mohammed Salim, an Indian from Calcutta, played for Celtic in the 1936-37 season. Salim was ..

Indians who played abroad: Mohammed Salim

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

Celtic was not only the first British club to win the European Cup, they were also the first European club to play an Indian and, what is more, he performed in bare feet. The extraordinary story of how Mohammed Salim, an Indian from Calcutta, came to play...

Celtic star Ki Sung Yueng: I've always dreamed about playing in La Liga

Daily Record Jul 5, 2012

CELTIC midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng last night admitted he has set his heart on a move to Spain.

Celtic confirm signing of Fraser Forster on four-year deal

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

Celtic confirm signing of Fraser Forster on four-year deal

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon has expressed delight over securing goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a permanent deal.

Green awaits response after submitting SFL application

Herald Scotland Jul 5, 2012

Gladys Green has stated that he will accept whatever fate is dealt his Rangers newco after their application to the Scottish Football League.

Forster pens Celtic deal

CelticMad Jul 5, 2012

Goalkeeper Fraser Forster has signed a four-year contract with Scottish Premier League champions Celtic, the team confirmed on Thursday.

Rangers newco: SFL set to vote on July 13th

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

THE SFL are set to meet on Friday July 13th in a bid to decide the fate of newco Rangers, a day later than originally planned.

SFL clubs to hold Rangers vote next Friday

Belfast Telegraph Jul 5, 2012

Scottish Football League clubs will vote whether to accept Rangers at a meeting on July 13.

Today we remember why Celtic started

Celtic Quick News Jul 5, 2012

You asked for it, many of you campaigned for it.  All of you debated it, expressed a view on it and now your wish has been granted.  The SPL voted 10-1 against parachuting Sevco into the league next season, with … Continue reading →...

Regan: Scottish game could die

TEAMtalk Jul 5, 2012

Scottish football faces a "slow, lingering death" if newco Rangers start life in the Third Division, SFA chief executive Stewart Regan claims.

Ally: Put Gers in Third Division

TEAMtalk Jul 5, 2012

Ally McCoist has come out heavily in favour of newco Rangers joining the Scottish Football League Third Division.

Celtic announce they'll host pre-season friendly against Inter Milan

Daily Record Jul 5, 2012

CELTIC have confirmed a pre-season friendly against Inter Milan as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations.

Barcelona graduate Ernesto Cornejo seals Benfica switch

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

Cornejo spent last season playing for Barca's Under-19 side in the NextGen series, against the likes of Celtic, Manchester City and Ajax. Under the tutelage of Benfica boss Jorge Jesus, Cornejo will hope to graduate to first-team football next ...

Comunicado del Celtic sobre el rechazo a la Newco del Rangers

Not Celtic Class Jul 5, 2012

Comunicado del Celtic sobre el rechazo a la Newco del Rangers

El Celtic Football Club confirmó hoy que se opone a la readmisión de una newco del Rangers en la Scottish Premier League. La decisión de hoy de denegar el acceso a la SPL fue abrumadora y una muestra de la profundidad del sentimiento entre todos los in...

Robins starlet in demand

Sky Sports Jul 5, 2012

Sky Sports understands Everton, West Brom and Celtic are among a host of clubs keen on landing Swindon's Louis Thompson.

SFL president Jim Ballantyne calls on cool heads for newco decision

STV Sport Jul 5, 2012

Board of lower league clubs meets to plan ahead for newco application.

Fans put off Buddies takeover

TEAMtalk Jul 5, 2012

Fans put off Buddies takeover

The fans' takeover of St Mirren has been postponed amid the uncertainty over finances after the rejection of newco Rangers into the SPL.

Gers' pre-season tour axed

TEAMtalk Jul 5, 2012

Newco Rangers have been left without any pre-season matches after organisers of their tour of Germany cancelled the trip.

Newco chief seeks Green light from the SFL as lower division clubs hold whip hand

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

Newco Rangers chief executive Gladys Green will accept whatever fate is dealt them in their application to the Scottish Football League after their top-flight bid ended with an “overwhelming” defeat.

Rangers newco: Looking for a revolution

The Scottish Football Blog Jul 5, 2012

A drookit summer has seen Scottish football drowning in uncertainty and indecision. We finally got a decision yesterday. The SPL chairmen voted against letting the Rangers newco into the top flight. That was hardly surprising. Some of the chairmen - 10 ...

Newcastle United forced to pay Newbridge Town £15,000 in compensation for Irish teen Jamie Smith

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

Newcastle United have been ordered to pay compensation for the transfer of Ireland under-18 international Jamie Smith. Having already paid a fee to Cherry Orchard when they signed Smith in February 2010, the club must now pay £15,000 to Smith's junior ..

Celtic seal Forster deal

ScotPrem.com Jul 5, 2012

Celtic have completed the signing of goalkeeper Fraser Forster from Premiership side Newcastle United on a four-year deal...

SPL chief: Cool heads needed

TEAMtalk Jul 5, 2012

Scottish Football League president Jim Ballantyne has called for cool heads as member clubs prepare to decide the fate of newco Rangers.

Congratulations and Thanks to

The Celtic Network Jul 5, 2012

I think it's only right and proper that we highlight and thank some of the people who gave up a lot of their spare time to dig and keep us all up to date with this saga that stretches back nearly 2 years now since the RFC tax case story broke. The story...

Forster makes Celtic move permanent

UEFA.com - News Jul 5, 2012

Goalkeeper Fraser Forster said "this is a massive club and I feel like this is a step forward in my career" after making a permanent move to Celtic FC on a four-year contract.

Celtic Diary - July 5th

ETims Jul 5, 2012

Thursday July 5 Ki Seung Yeung looks set to join QPR in the next few days, no fee has been mentioned yet. The Korean midfield squad player has fulfilled his...

Celtic boss Neil Lennon 'delighted' as No.1 Fraser Forster signs permanent four-year deal

Daily Record Jul 5, 2012

Celtic boss Neil Lennon delighted as No.1 Fraser Forster signs permanent four-year deal

CELTIC have officially confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Fraser Forster from Newcastle on a four-year contract.

Delight as Celtic sign Fraser Forster on permanent deal

Celtic FC Jul 5, 2012

CELTIC Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Fraser Forster on a four-year contract. The goalkeeper, who has been on loan from Newcastle United for the last two seasons, has made his move to the Scottish champions a permanent one. Forster...

'There is no reason why Aberdeen cannot challenge Celtic' - Niall McGinn

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

There is no reason why Aberdeen cannot challenge Celtic - Niall McGinn

New Aberdeen signing Niall McGinn has expressed his belief that the Dons can challenge his former club Celtic for the SPL title in the coming season. McGinn recently signed a two-year contract with Aberdeen after his contract with Celtic had expired at th...

Celtic secures Forster from Newcastle

Tribal Football Jul 5, 2012

Fraser Forster has finally completed his permanent switch from Newcastle United to Celtic. read more...

New date for SFL vote on Rangers

BBC Jul 5, 2012

Scottish Football League clubs will vote whether to accept Rangers newco at a meeting on Friday 13 July.

Celtic complete signing of 'keeper Forster

ESPN Soccernet Jul 5, 2012

Goalkeeper Fraser Forster has completed a permanent 2 million move from Newcastle to Celtic after spending the last two seasons on loan at Parkhead.

Stewart Regan claims newco Rangers must play in the First Division

STV Sport Jul 5, 2012

The SFA chief executive thinks Scottish football faces 'slow, lingering death' if club is in Division Three.

Regan reveals Gers fears

Daily Express Jul 5, 2012

Scottish football faces a "slow, lingering death" if newco Rangers start life in the Irn-Bru Third Division, SFA chief executive Stewart Regan claims.

Bhoys announce Inter friendly

TEAMtalk Jul 5, 2012

Celtic have confirmed a pre-season friendly against Inter Milan as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations.

Inter friendly for Celtic

Sporting Life Jul 5, 2012

Celtic have confirmed a pre-season friendly against Inter Milan as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations.

First division or the third world

Herald Scotland Jul 5, 2012

THE dust had barely settled on the decision to deny a Rangers newco a place in the Scottish Premier League yesterday when the campaign to have them wedged into the Irn-Bru First Division was stepped up in earnest.

McCoist happy to start in Scottish Third Division if it ends newco Rangers' 'punishment'

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

"Our good friends at Celtic across the city issued a statement that stated that integrity was of paramount importance to Scottish football and we totally agree with that, and I would imagine the vast majority of all SPL chairmen agree with that statement.

Moyes benefits from Rangers 'tragedy'

ITV Jul 5, 2012

"It is a tragedy for Rangers. I'm from the city myself so I know exactly what it means and it is a terrible situation," said the former Celtic defender. "But it is situation the players were made aware of and they had to do what they had to do last season...

Inter for Celts as Gers are left idle

Daily Express Jul 5, 2012

CELTIC have announced a glamour friendly against Inter Milan - while no one wants to play Rangers.

SFL vote on Rangers newco proposal put back one day until July 13

STV Sport Jul 5, 2012

A decision on whether to admit a new company into the league structure will now take a day later.

Rangers left with no pre-season games

RTÉ Sport Jul 5, 2012

Newco Rangers have been left without any pre-season matches after organisers of their tour of Germany cancelled the trip.

Ki dreaming of Spanish move

Sky Sports Jul 5, 2012

Ki Sung-yueng admits he has fulfilled all his ambitions at Celtic and would be tempted by a move to La Liga.

Forster seals Celtic switch

Transfermarkt.co.uk Jul 5, 2012

Celtic have completed the permanent signing of Newcastle goalkeeper Fraser Forster. The 24-year-old, who spent the last two seasons on loan at Celtic Park, has signed a four-year contract.

Johnston defends newco abstention

BBC Jul 5, 2012

Kilmarnock's Michael Johnston says his abstention from voting against a newco Rangers was to reflect fans' views.

Fraser Forster completes permanent move to Celtic from Newcastle United

STV Sport Jul 5, 2012

Fraser Forster completes permanent move to Celtic from Newcastle United

The goalkeeper has signed a four-year contract with Neil Lennon's side.

McCoist favours Div Three start

BBC Jul 5, 2012

Manager Ally McCoist comes out heavily in favour of newco Rangers joining the Scottish Third Division.

'Hardest bit is over' in leukaemia battle, says Petrov

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

The former CSKA Sofia midfielder joined the Villans from Celtic in 2006 and has since gone on to make 186 appearances for the Birmingham club, being named club captain in 2009. It is a role that new manager Paul Lambert has confirmed that he will retain .

Boakye Yiadom inches closer to Juventus deal

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

Boakye Yiadom inches closer to Juventus deal

Italian Serie A champions Juventus have reached an agreement with representatives of Ghanaian striker, Richmond Boakye Yiadom for a transfer, Goal.com can confirm. The Genoa player was on loan at Serie B side, Sassuolo, last season and scored 12 goals in ...

Lennon thrilled with Forster deal

TEAMtalk Jul 5, 2012

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has expressed his delight after signing Newcastle United goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a permanent deal.

Celtic sign Forster from Newcastle

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

Celtic have completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Fraser Forster from Newcastle United. The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract after establishing himself as the club's first-choice keeper during two seasons on loan at Celtic Park.

Keeper Forster agrees Celtic deal

BBC Jul 5, 2012

Goalkeeper Fraser Forster signs a four-year deal at Celtic after a lengthy loan spell from Newcastle.

Forster seals Celtic switch

Sky Sports Jul 5, 2012

Celtic have completed the signing of goalkeeper Fraser Forster from Newcastle on a four-year deal.

Celtic Sign Fraser Forster

Vital Football Jul 5, 2012

Celtic have finally signed goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a four-year deal from Newcastle United for a reported fee of £2m.

Fraser relishing future at Parkhead

RTÉ Sport Jul 5, 2012

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has expressed delight over securing goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a permanent deal.

Lennon thrilled with Forster deal

Sporting Life Jul 5, 2012

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has expressed delight over securing goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a permanent deal.

New deal at Celtic is ‘a step forward’ says Fraser Forster

Scotsman Jul 5, 2012

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon has expressed delight over securing goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a permanent deal.Forster, who has signed a four-year contract, had spent the last two seasons on loan from Newcastle but the end of the long-running saga over his ...

Euro 2012 Report Card: Greece reach the quarter-finals against all odds

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

Expectations weren't high for the Greece national side leading up to Euro 2012. Even though they were drawn in arguably the easiest group of the tournament, the odds on them progressing were pretty slim. The Greek fans may well have travelled to Poland an...

Newcastle thrown Uefa lifeline over fixture congestion fears

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

Alan Pardew's men were scheduled to have the first leg of their Europa League play-off on August 23, which is only two days before their domestic game away to Chelsea. The Magpies were knocked back in their first two attempts to get both fixtures moved ..

Harrison Afful: I want a second Caf Champions League title with Esperance

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

Harrison Afful: I want a second Caf Champions League title with Esperance

The 26-year-old scored the winning goal for the Blood and Gold when they beat Wydad Casablanca last year to lift their second title in the continent's most prestigious club competition. That was their second consecutive appearance in the final after the...

Ally: Send us to Division Three

The Sun Jul 5, 2012

“I read the statement from our good friends Celtic across the road. They said that integrity was paramount to Scottish football. “We totally agree with that and I'm sure all the SPL chairmen agree with that.” The Gers boss met on Wednesday night .

Forster makes good call

The Sun Jul 5, 2012

The Newcastle keeper, 24, spent the last two seasons on loan with the Scottish giants. Celtic manager Neil Lennon said: "We are delighted that Fraser has committed his future to the club. "We believe he will be a magnificent addition to the squad.

Moyes the merrier for Naismith

The Sun Jul 5, 2012

The 25-year-old, who cancelled his contract with Rangers rather than move to the newco club, signed a four-year deal yesterday after moving on a free transfer. He spoke to former Gers team-mates David Weir, now a coach at Everton, and fellow forward Nikic...

Light Blues must go first

Daily Express Jul 5, 2012

STENHOUSEMUIR are backing moves to install newco Rangers into the First Division.

Tavernier signs new three-year deal at Newcastle

Goal.com Jul 5, 2012

Newcastle United defender James Tavernier has signed a new three-year deal with the club. The 20-year-old has been tipped to join up with the first-team squad this term, having previously made two appearances for the Magpies in the League Cup. Tavernier .