Celtic boosted by Engels return amid Dens Park scrutiny
Former Celtic loanee Tyler Blackett ends two-year absence by joining New Mexico United in the USL Championship, bringing experience after spells at Reading, Forest, Cincinnati and Rotherham.
Celtic milestones on 3 April: McGrory-era ties, 1937 semi-final win over Clyde, 1965 Third Lanark meeting, 1973 Motherwell win via Deans and Dalglish, and 1974 Jimmy Johnstone sending Celts to the final.
Chris Wilder wants Tyrese Campbell to stay and rediscover form amid links to Celtic and Rangers, insisting the striker is under contract and targeting a return to last season’s levels.
Carragher slams Dermot Desmond’s exit statement on Rodgers, while Shay Given says Celtic erred not keeping Martin O’Neill for a week. Celtic trail Hearts by five points with seven games left.
Record £11m signing Arne Engels back in full training after injury, likely in squad for Dundee trip. Midfielder hailed for controlling tempo, assists and lifting Callum McGregor for league and cup push.
With Cameron Carter-Vickers out at times, Celtic’s defence have wobbled. Piece suggests the club already have a standout young centre-back option, potentially bigger than Dundee’s Luke Graham.
Victor Wanyama recalls Celtic as where he ‘experienced more love’, highlighting his 2012 Barcelona goal and affection from fans, after spells at Southampton and Tottenham. Now a free agent.
Former £3m Celtic signing, little used under Brendan Rodgers and moved on after a year, has revived his career and now attracts lucrative summer interest.
Gareth Barry backs Roberto Martinez as a strong Celtic candidate, saying he ‘lives and breathes football’ and would improve players. He also tips Celtic to finish strongly under Martin O’Neill.
Ex Hearts man Ryan Stevenson claims some Celtic players have ‘chucked it’, tipping leaders to hold off Hoops. Predicts a tough trip to Dens Park after the 2-0 Tannadice defeat before the break.
Joe Ledley reveals Rangers interest before his 2010 switch, but Neil Lennon’s pitch, Celtic’s size and Champions League lure sealed his Parkhead move over Stoke and West Brom.
Ex-Celtic defender Gustaf Lagerbielke impresses at Braga and with Sweden. Paris FC bid was rebuffed, with more offers from top leagues expected after 22 Braga games and a goal v Poland.
