Jackie McNamara

Read all the news about Jackie McNamara. Jackie McNamara was born in Glasgow on 24 October 1973 (age 46).

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McNamara began his playing career with Dunfermline Athletic before joining Celtic in 1995. During ten years at the club he won the Scottish Premier League title four times and the Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup three times each. He then played in England with Wolverhampton Wanderers before returning to Scotland, finishing his career with spells at Aberdeen, Falkirk and Partick Thistle.

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Transfer Tavern · Nov 20

‘He’s still relatively young’ – McNamara says out-of-favour veteran has more to offer Celtic

Former Celtic player Jackie McNamara believes that current Hoops goalkeeper Craig Gordon can keep playing for another few years...

Transfer Tavern · Nov 20
Football Insider · Nov 19

Exclusive: McNamara astonished as Celtic colossus weighs up Parkhead future

Jackie McNamara admits he is astonished to hear that Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon could hang up his boots at the end of the season as the shot-stopper weighs up his future as a footballer...

Football Insider · Nov 19
Celts Are Here · Nov 17

Former Celtic Trio Surprise Big Hearted Supporters

CELTIC trio Jackie McNamara, Chris Sutton and Simon Donnelly all made a surprise visit to Celtic Park on Saturday night to give supporters in attendance a boost during their very cold winters night sleepover trackside at Celtic Park...

Celts Are Here · Nov 17
Read Celtic · Nov 16

Report suggests that Celtic could be holding talks on future with first-team player

Jackie McNamara has told Football Insider that Celtic may have already held talks over the potential future of Nir Bitton.

Read Celtic · Nov 16
Football Insider · Nov 16

Exclusive: McNamara suggests talks held at Celtic over future of first-team giant

Jackie McNamara suggests that Celtic have held talks behind the scenes over the future of Nir Bitton as he heads into the final months of his contract at Parkhead...

Football Insider · Nov 16
Transfer Tavern · Nov 15

‘He’ll be desperate’ – Jackie McNamara suggests reason Celtic man could force exit in January

Former Celtic player Jackie McNamara believes that current Hoops defender Jack Hendry may be considering a possible departure from the club...

Transfer Tavern · Nov 15
Transfer Tavern · Nov 15

Loan exit ‘possible’ for Celtic prospect who produced ‘stunning’ assist this week, says McNamara

Former Celtic defender Jackie McNamara believes that current Hoops youngster Lee O’Connor could be loaned out by the club in January to obtain more regular game-time...

Transfer Tavern · Nov 15
Read Celtic · Nov 15

Unseen Celtic defender tipped for move away in January

Jackie McNamara believes Celtic could look to loan Lee O’Connor out in January given his lack of game time at Parkhead so far this season...

Read Celtic · Nov 15
Football Insider · Nov 15

Exclusive: McNamara suggests in-demand Celtic international eyeing Parkhead exit

Jackie McNamara suggests that Celtic defender Jack Hendry will be weighing up a potential exit from Parkhead after struggling for any meaningful game time this season...

Football Insider · Nov 15
Football Insider · Nov 14

‘Try and stop it’ – Exclusive: McNamara reacts as crunch talks pencilled at Celtic

Jackie McNamara says he cannot see Celtic assistant coach John Kennedy leaving Parkhead to take charge of Hibernian as speculation builds over a potential switch...

Football Insider · Nov 14
Football Insider · Nov 14

‘They must rate him’ – McNamara reacts to significant update on never-before-seen Celtic teen

Jackie McNamara questions how much game time Lee O’Connor will get at Celtic this season despite the 19-year-old being set to make his international debut...

Football Insider · Nov 14
Football Insider · Nov 10

‘He always delivers’ – McNamara raves over ‘Fantastic’ Celtic 28yo who started v Motherwell

Jackie McNamara has been left raving over the recent form of Celtic winger James Forrest after an important week for the Hoops...

Football Insider · Nov 10
Transfer Tavern · Nov 9

‘Dominant in the air’ – Ex-Celtic man feels that Hoops defender ‘can get better and better’

Former Celtic defender Jackie McNamara has commended Christopher Jullien for his recent form, having felt that the Frenchman had “a slow start” at the club after his arrival from Toulouse during the summer...

Transfer Tavern · Nov 9
Football Insider · Nov 9

Exclusive: McNamara claims Celtic teen set to start v Motherwell after early team news

Jackie McNamara claims that Celtic teenager Jeremie Frimpong is set to start against Motherwell after a training ground update from Neil Lennon...

Football Insider · Nov 9
Football Insider · Nov 8

‘That is great’ – Exclusive: McNamara revels in Duff’s training ground reveal over Celtic duo

Jackie McNamara admits he is delighted to hear that Celtic coach and former Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff has taken two promising Hoops talents under his wing...

Football Insider · Nov 8
Football Insider · Nov 8

‘Fantastic’ – Exclusive: McNamara blown away by Celtic player after ‘Slow start’ at Parkhead

Jackie McNamara has been left raving over the performance of Celtic centre-back Christopher Jullien after the Bhoys’ Europa League win versus Lazio...

Football Insider · Nov 8
Football Insider · Oct 30

Exclusive: McNamara suggests Celtic 26-yr-old set for axe in ‘Important’ change to starting XI

Jackie McNamara has suggested that Celtic manager Neil Lennon will axe Tom Rogic from the starting XI against St Mirren to hand the Australian a rest after playing against Aberdeen on Sunday...

Football Insider · Oct 30
Football Insider · Oct 30

Exclusive: McNamara reveals surprise over Celtic star after Lennon admission

Jackie McNamara admits he is surprised at how well Hatem Abd Elhamed has adapted to life at Celtic after Neil Lennon’s comments on the defender...

Football Insider · Oct 30
Transfer Tavern · Oct 29

‘There’s good energy about him’ – Ex-Celtic defender hails Hoops teenager as ‘a real prospect’

Former Celtic defender Jackie McNamara has described Hoops youngster Jeremie Frimpong as “a real prospect” and feels that he will take plenty of confidence from his recent performances...

Transfer Tavern · Oct 29
Football Insider · Oct 29

Exclusive: McNamara claims Celtic youngster buzzing after ‘Fantastic’ development

Jackie McNamara claims that Celtic youngster Jeremie Frimpong will be delighted with the amount of game time he is getting under Neil Lennon this season...

Football Insider · Oct 29
Football Insider · Oct 26

Exclusive: McNamara raves over ‘Exciting’ Celtic prospect he tips Lennon to ‘Protect’

Jackie McNamara has been left raving over the “exciting” potential of Celtic youngster Jeremie Frimpong after playing in his second first-team game last weekend...

Football Insider · Oct 26
Football Insider · Oct 25

Exclusive: McNamara reacts as Celtic giant officially agrees exit terms

Jackie McNamara says that it is “brilliant” for Celtic goalkeeper Conor Hazard to be facing the prospect of first-team football after securing an emergency loan to Championship Dundee...

Football Insider · Oct 25
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