Celtic push for attacking reinforcements, Dundee drawn in Scottish Cup
Celtic draw Dundee at home in the Scottish Cup last 16, one of two all-Premiership ties. Matches set for weekend of 7/8 February.
Hotline callers say Celtic’s interim status under Martin O’Neill hinders January signings after a laboured 2-0 cup win at Auchinleck. Fans demand backing, questioning Dermot Desmond and the board.
O’Neill scouts Motherwell at Fir Park, praises Scottish market while linked with Tawanda Maswanhise and Kieron Bowie. Celtic eye striker plus Amenda and Rak-Sakyi, push for signings before Hearts.
Scotland face Japan at Hampden on 28 March, setting up Maeda v Tierney. Curacao follow on 30 May before the World Cup. Hatate hopes for selection, Kyogo an outside bet.
From a 1907 win over Morton to McGinn’s 2010 cup winner at Cappielow, five Celtic results on 19 January highlight highs and lows, including a 3-0 Parkhead win over St Johnstone in 1974.
Rangers column cites Brendan Rodgers’ past praise for Tawanda Maswanhise and urges Ibrox move. Celtic links to the Motherwell scorer make him a key figure in the title race talk.
Ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers leads Al-Qadsiah to a 5-1 win over Al-Hazm, six unbeaten and five straight wins. Branded their ‘Godfather’, he praises attack but warns of dips in intensity.
Cup round-up ahead of draw: Celtic face Auchinleck Talbot aiming to reach last 16 after shocks for Hearts and Hibs.
Record Sport panel back Maswanhise as good enough for Celtic, noting 16 goals and versatility, while insisting Rangers still need a striker after Miovski’s hat-trick.
Neil Lennon says O’Neill will push board for recruits. Celtic revisit Fofana, pursue loan for 6ft 6in Aurele Amenda, and are linked with Evan Ferguson depending on Brighton and Roma decisions.
Live blog focus on Rangers targets, with Dan Neil urged to move. No concrete Celtic update provided in this excerpt.
