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Hearts vs. Celtic
2024-11-23, 20:45
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Is anyone here aware of how to obtain tickets for Celtic vs. St Mirren on April 13? We’re running a bit late, and it appears sold out through Celtic’s official sales.
Lenin
September 20, 2023, 08:52
I really want Bjälken to find his form!
Happy St. Pats, Bhoys and Ghirls!
Abre
December 29, 2022, 17:15
Hello friends, it is very likely I will be in Glasgow around Easter, during the derby. Is there anyone here who might know a fan in Glasgow or have contacts to help me secure tickets? I’d prefer to ask all the friendly, knowledgeable people here before resorting to the likes of ViaGoGo.
Best, Match reports and interviews
After the 2-1 victory over Motherwell, you can find the link for more details.
Rumors:
Celtic’s manager, Ange Postecoglou, emphasizes Daizen Maeda’s “immense contribution” following his winning goal against Motherwell in Wednesday’s triumph (Record).
Postecoglou stated that “there won’t be many teams in Europe” boasting the same domestic form as Celtic recently (Scotsman – subscription required).
An allegedly leaked document reveals the U.S. World Cup roster includes Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers and Rangers midfielder Malik Tillman, but not James Sands from Ibrox (Mail).
Celtic’s head coach Ange Postecoglou is reportedly viewed as a potential candidate for the managerial vacancy at Southampton (Scotsman – subscription required).
Additionally, Celtic’s Scotland internationals will miss this month’s friendly with Turkey, as they will be participating in the Sydney Super Cup representing their club (Sun).
Matt O’Riley from Celtic has been excluded from Denmark’s preliminary World Cup squad (Sun).
However, Celtic’s Aaron Mooy, among six other Scottish-based players, has made it into Australia’s World Cup squad alongside former Scotland player Jason Cummings (Scotsman – subscription required).
Mooy expressed that playing in the Champions League for Celtic has prepared him well for the World Cup with Australia (Sun).
Upcoming Match
Before tonight’s match, there’s uncertainty regarding Jota’s participation, while McGregor and Starfeldt are sidelined due to long-term injuries.
Turnbull returns after international duty.
Let’s see how this unfolds; I’m hoping for a better performance than against Leipzig. COYBIG!
Vskalex
October 6, 2022, 09:54
Edited: October 6, 2022, 09:54
Interview with Postecoglou after yesterday’s loss can be found via the link. He mentioned that the team is being too cautious, with several players lacking Champions League experience, but insists improvement will follow.
Personally, I feel matches like these highlight that Celtic is not currently at the required level; mistakes lead to problems both defensively and offensively. In the league, they perform more than adequately, but European competition is a different challenge.
Gossip:
Postecoglou comments on Callum McGregor’s knee injury, calling it “not good” following the captain’s exit from the match against RB Leipzig after a challenge led to the first goal in a 3-1 defeat (Scottish Sun).
Postecoglou’s name has emerged in connection with the Wolves managerial position (Telegraph – subscription required).
Celtic has reported a profit of £6 million over the previous year, largely attributed to returning fan attendance and player sales contributing significantly to their financial health.
Skvaller:
Celtic’s manager praises Greg Taylor’s ever-improving performance ahead of his participation in Scotland’s Nations League final (BBC Scotland).
There’s ongoing interest from Maccabi Tel Aviv in Oscar Gloukh, a player linked with Celtic and valued at £8 million, suggesting a potential transfer (Daily Record).
Furthermore, French club Marseille is reportedly monitoring Gloukh, highlighting Celtic’s interest (Scottish Daily Express).
As the transfer window closes, Celtic has strengthened its squad by signing another Northern European player from Rubin Kazan. The Danish midfielder Abildgaard will join on loan for the remainder of the season.
Transfer Buzz:
Mikey Johnston has joined Portuguese club Vitoria Guimaraes on loan while also extending his contract with Celtic for one additional year (BBC Scotland).
Morecambe secured Celtic’s Liam Shaw on loan for the season (BBC Scotland).
Danish midfielder Oliver Abildgaard is the latest addition from Rubin Kazan to Celtic (Fabrizio Romano).
Celtic has been drawn to play away against Motherwell in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals (BBC Scotland).
Following an impressive 0-9 victory yesterday, Postecoglou remarked that Celtic aims to maintain its style of play regardless of the scoreboard margin.
Rumors:
Kyogo Furuhashi, who scored a hat trick in the 9-0 drubbing of Dundee United, confidently believes Celtic could’ve netted even more goals (Sun). He has set his season targets at 20, 30, and even more (Scotsman – subscription required).
Other clubs, including Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United, are observing Matt O’Riley’s performances in light of his remarkable season with Celtic (ESPN).
Celtic’s head coach anticipates that new signings will hinge on freeing up some space within the squad prior to the transfer deadline (Scotsman – subscription required).
Furuhashi believes Celtic can replicate Sheriff Tiraspol’s success against Real Madrid in the Champions League (Sun).
Vskalex
August 26, 2022, 08:23
Edited: August 26, 2022, 08:23
In the Champions League draw, Celtic has landed in the same group as Real Madrid, RB Leipzig, and Shakhtar Donetsk. Exciting times with Madrid—let’s see how it unfolds…
Celtic also made another signing, with Swedish player Haksabanovic penning a five-year contract, arriving from Rubin Kazan. Welcome aboard!
Skvaller:
Reo Hatate hopes to echo his compatriot Shunsuke Nakamura’s successes in the Champions League with Celtic (Record).
Celtic’s Callum McGregor says he anticipates a thrilling clash against Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage (Record).
New Additions
An emerging report highlights that Josip Juranovic’s agent revealed several clubs are expressing interest in the defender; however, Celtic is not looking to sell him at the price of £15 million (Daily Record).
Thus far, manager Ange Postecoglou emphasizes patience in securing the “right” players as the squad prepares for a clean pre-season heading towards title defense and re-entry into the Champions League (Scottish Sun).
Final Notes:
Recent events show that Celtic, along with Hearts, received funding to assist displaced children during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine (BBC Scotland).
Celtic coach Harry Kewell is set to join the first-team coaching staff, while Stephen McManus transitions to oversee the B-team (Sky Sports).
