Celtic links as Nakamura joins Japan staff, McGeady eyes Parkhead return
Celtic retail income hit as the Not Another Penny boycott bites, forcing heavy discounts on Adidas kits, with fan groups set to expand their campaign to the club’s digital operations.
Ex-ref Steve Conroy recalls the 2010 derby, standing by disallowing Marc-Antoine Fortune’s goal but admitting Kyle Lafferty should have seen red before Rangers earned a late equaliser at Parkhead.
Neil Lennon says Falkirk’s John McGlynn should be ‘in the conversation’ for the Celtic job, praising his rise to the Premiership top six as he prepares Dunfermline for a semi-final at Hampden.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says talks continue with Tyrese Campbell and Gus Hamer over new deals, with sales possible if they will not extend. Celtic are among the clubs tracking Campbell.
Alistair Johnston reflects on hamstring surgery and feeling ‘helpless’ during Wilfried Nancy’s brief stint, backing him as a ‘good coach’. Targeting a late-season return to aid Celtic’s title and cup push.
Opinion: Celtic should offload an underperforming midfielder this summer amid wider squad changes under Martin O’Neill.
Report says there is ‘little chance’ Celtic will buy loanee Marcelo Saracchi after an injury-hit spell. His agent confirmed talks, but the left-back is expected to return to Boca Juniors, leaving cover needed.
Celtic face St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden on Sunday, 19 April, 2pm. Live on Premier Sports 1 from 1:30pm. Matthew MacDermid referees, Kevin Clancy on VAR.
Charlie Mulgrew says Derek McInnes uses jibes as dressing-room motivation and worries his tweet may have fuelled Hearts’ title bid, with Celtic three points back before the split.
Martin O’Neill says Alistair Johnston and Callum Osmand are back in training but will miss Hampden vs St Mirren. Both could return post-split, with Johnston previously set back on Canada duty.
Sevilla are trying to sway Luis Palma away from a €4m permanent move to Lech Poznan, urging him to push Celtic for a La Liga switch. Palma has eight goals and nine assists on loan in Poland.
Shunsuke Nakamura joins Japan’s staff as assistant for the World Cup under Hajime Moriyasu and will coach Celtic winger Daizen Maeda. The ex-Hoops playmaker says he will ‘do my utmost’ to help the team.
Aiden McGeady says he was relieved by Rangers’ 2008 UEFA Cup final loss to Zenit as Celtic surged to the title under Gordon Strachan, halting talk of a Rangers Quadruple.
Aiden McGeady says he wants a Celtic return to coach wingers and academy players, backs Martin O’Neill to stay with caveats, and approves Roberto Martinez as a good fit given his style and experience.
