Celtic Daily News Roundup
Canada boss Jesse Marsch says Alistair Johnston will train but not play, aiming to return for Celtic in the coming weeks after surgery and setbacks, targeting the Premiership run-in and World Cup build-up.
Kyogo Furuhashi’s shoulder problem resurfaces at Birmingham after rejecting a Celtic loan return. Limited minutes under Chris Davies as Marvin Ducksch starts and August Priske covers.
Three weeks after Willie Haughey’s ‘Celtic Season Ticket Holders Alliance’ pledge, there are no details, website or contacts. Fans question intent as club issues and communication frustrations persist.
Johnny Kenny says Martin O’Neill okayed his Bolton loan to aid Ireland World Cup hopes. The Celtic forward is now in the playoff squad after the Hoops signed Junior Adamu and Tomas Cvancara.
Denmark boss Brian Riemer hails Kasper Schmeichel’s commitment amid severe shoulder injuries needing two surgeries. Celtic No 1, booed this season and out of contract, may have played his last game.
Callum McGregor nears return from calf issue for Dundee United trip. Skipper missed wins over Rangers and Motherwell. Injuries persist for Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Kasper Schmeichel and others.
Loan defender Benjamin Arthur, 20, fast-tracked into Celtic’s plans after assured displays at Ibrox, Pittodrie and vs Motherwell. Coach hails his calm ‘Rolls Royce’ style as he competes with Auston Trusty.
Ex-Celtic youngster Kundai Benyu recalls falling out with Brendan Rodgers after four appearances in 2017. After moves in England, Sweden and Iceland, he now plays for CAPS United and has five Zimbabwe caps.
Five names touted for Celtic: Martin O’Neill with Shaun Maloney, Kjetil Knutsen, Jens Berthel Askou, Robbie Keane and Craig Bellamy, as the club plan a summer rebuild and boardroom changes.
Daizen Maeda is called up by Japan for Scotland and England friendlies, while Reo Hatate misses out despite recent form. Scots Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston are in Steve Clarke’s squad.
Albion Rovers shareholder fears Paul Reilly’s bid for a Celtic-themed rebrand is advancing after he acquires shares, eyeing green-and-white colours to attract Celtic fans as a ‘second club’.
Hotline debates Celtic’s Motherwell penalty and Longelo red for Maeda, with fans disputing DOGSO and VAR use. UEFA plan VAR talks. Celtic linked with Motherwell midfielder Elijah Just, prompting scepticism.
Como reportedly list ex-Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn after 1 goal and 1 assist in 22 games. Bought for £18m, he is now valued just over £10m as Cesc Fabregas and Carlalberto Ludi plan changes.
Ex-rival Eirik Horneland says Kjetil Knutsen’s ‘tunnel vision’ means he stays at Bodo/Glimt despite Champions League feats. Report links Robbie Keane as a potential summer candidate for Celtic.
