Celtic urged to push as Nygren hails winner, Robertson link resurfaces
Agent Marcelo Tejera says talks with CEO Michael Nicholson are set over buying left-back Marcelo Saracchi, on loan from Boca Juniors. He has 19 appearances and scored in the 2-1 win v Livingston.
Celtic fan broadcaster likens Spurs boss Igor Tudor to Wilfried Nancy’s short Parkhead stint, citing talk of ‘style’ amid poor results, after Tottenham’s 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace.
Report says Celtic plan a summer overhaul, with Michel-Ange Balikwisha set to leave. Loans Julian Araujo, Tomas Cvancara and Joel Mvuka likely to return, while Kelechi Iheanacho and Kasper Schmeichel face exits.
Report claims Celtic target Motherwell winger Elijah Just after 6 goals and 7 assists, with Hibs’ Miguel Chaiwa also monitored. Motherwell insist top assets will not leave cheaply.
Peter Lovenkrands backs Kasper Schmeichel to start Celtic’s run-in, citing his Premier League-winning pedigree and 120 Denmark caps despite recent criticism and illness absences.
From a 5-0 Dundee cup win in 1904 to beating Real Madrid 2-0 in 1980, a look back at notable Celtic matches on 5 March, including a 3-3 cup draw at Hearts in 1966 and a 1-2 loss at Hibs in 2000.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says Andy Robertson is ‘no secret’ a Celtic fan and urged him to join, hinting a Parkhead reunion would be ‘amazing’ as the Liverpool left-back weighs up his future.
Chris Sutton says Celtic must string 8-10 wins to chase Hearts, warns Motherwell remain in the mix and admits Celtic could finish fourth given form and goal difference concerns.
Nygren urges a Celtic title push after his VAR-checked winner in the 2-1 win at Aberdeen cuts Hearts’ lead to five. He cites the 2-2 Ibrox fightback and says a Parkhead clash with Hearts is key.
Rangers expect a full squad for the Scottish Cup clash with Celtic, with Connor Barron back training and Mohamed Diomande pushing to start, creating midfield selection calls for Danny Rohl.
Report claims Rangers aim to beat Celtic to out-of-contract Kilmarnock midfielder David Watson, 21, amid wider interest from England and Italy. Both Glasgow clubs plan midfield rebuilds this summer.
Celtic have scouted São Paulo’s Damián Bobadilla for months, targeting his box-to-box, defensively solid profile. Betis and Brighton also monitor him. Contract runs to 2027 after a 2024 move.
Phase three at Lennoxtown adds new gym, upgraded changing room, amphitheatre and medical facilities. Callum McGregor and staff hail upgrades, with Celtic Park assessments planned this summer.
Leeds director and 49ers executive Pete Lowy says he is a Celtic fan, recalling a raucous European night at Celtic Park, and distances himself from any Rangers investment link.
Opinion urges Celtic board to lift Green Brigade ban before Motherwell at Celtic Park, praising Martin O’Neill’s recent away results and criticising recruitment and atmosphere issues.
Darren O’Dea says Sebastian Tounekti must be more decisive and emulate James Forrest’s direct, purposeful play. He has no qualms about Forrest starting after the winger’s impact versus Rangers.
