Celtic edge Dundee as Iheanacho keeps title bid alive
Ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers’ Al-Qadsiah lost 3-2 to Al-Ettifaq as former Hoops duo Jack Hendry and Moussa Dembele scored. The defeat dents their title push amid links to the Saudi national job.
O’Neill admits he still does not know his best XI amid injuries, praises Oxlade-Chamberlain’s first half, laments Cvancara’s misses and hopes Iheanacho’s winner sparks a run in the title chase.
Yang struck early, Murray levelled from the spot after Donovan handball, then sub Iheanacho turned in Saracchi’s cross on 81 minutes. Astley saw red late on. Celtic move within three points of Hearts.
Green Brigade attend Celtic B’s trip to Albion Rovers, with pyro twice stopping play. Rovers win 3-2 and boss Sandy Clark says the gate could cover a month’s wages. Robert Rachwal nets twice for Celtic B.
Panel back Iheanacho to lead Celtic after his Dens Park winner and slate Cvancara’s form. Hearts are accused of tossing points away, Rangers still unconvincing, and Aberdeen tipped for the play-offs.
Odin Thiago Holm calls his Celtic spell ‘joyless’ after injuries and limited minutes. The 23-year-old returns to Valerenga on loan after a short LAFC stint, seeking fitness and enjoyment back in Norway.
Scott Brown says Rangers face the toughest post-split set-up as Celtic eye key home games v title rivals. With three points to Hearts, goal difference could decide a ‘wild’ race after the split.
St Mirren’s Jonah Ayunga, buoyed by a 2-0 win over Aberdeen, says they ‘can beat’ Celtic again before a league and Scottish Cup double header, citing renewed belief under interim boss Craig McLeish.
On 6 April, Celtic highlights include a 1968 2-0 at Hearts, a 1971 7-1 over Raith, a 1997 cup win v Rangers, and 2002’s 5-1 v Livingston to seal the title with a Henrik Larsson hat-trick and John Hartson double.
Ronny Deila denies reports he was ejected from a Tel Aviv bar for abuse while at Maccabi Tel Aviv. Police confirm a disturbance call, the bar manager disputes wrongdoing. Deila says it is ‘just gossip’.
Celtic-linked winger Filip Rozga is hit by cups from Rapid Vienna fans as Sturm Graz win 2-0. Pundit Thomas Silberberger slams the ‘complete idiots’, while Rapid’s coach condemns the incidents.
O’Neill hailed a ‘brilliant’ first half at Dundee but bemoaned wasteful finishing as Iheanacho’s 81st-minute winner sealed a 2-1. He warns profligacy is a concern with Celtic chasing Hearts and Rangers.
Spurs loanee Mikey Moore relives scoring in Rangers’ 3-1 win at Celtic Park, saying the goal made fans ‘so happy’. He remains open on his future amid talk of a return or loan extension.
