Celtic seal double as manager talks pause
Report hints at Celtic working on a deal for a Scandinavian import and references Benjamin Nygren, but offers no substantive details.
Liam Scales earns man of the match as Ireland beat Qatar 1-0, both sides finishing with 10 men. He hails Celtic’s ‘mad’ season after a domestic double sealed on the final day before the Scottish Cup.
Talks between Dermot Desmond and interim boss Martin O’Neill are pushed back a week, delaying Celtic’s decision on the next manager. Robbie Keane and Craig Bellamy are also linked. O’Neill suggests a younger hire would suit the club.
Luke McCowan says his February claim that no one could live with Celtic at their best was vindicated after the league title and Scottish Cup. He targets a starting role next season after 42 appearances.
Celtic beat Dunfermline 3-1 at Hampden to win a record 43rd Scottish Cup and complete the domestic double. The semi-final against Aberdeen hinged on a controversial late penalty that kept the run alive, and Rodgers’ side managed the final with authority.
Police Scotland confirm they received no assault complaints from Hearts after Celtic’s title-clinching 3-1 win, amid 47 arrests across the two high-profile matches. Chief constable Jo Farrell urges tougher SFA and SPFL sanctions for pitch invasions.
Pundit Walker urges Celtic to sign a first-choice goalkeeper and a striker, with Kasper Schmeichel retiring and multiple loanees departing. He flags concerns over Cameron Carter-Vickers’ fitness and notes Jota is out until the end of the year, stressing recruitment is key.
Celtic’s 2025/26 ins include Kieran Tierney, Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Julian Araujo and a loan for Tomas Cvancara. Outs include Nicolas Kühn to Como for £17m and Greg Taylor to PAOK.
