Celtic handed title boost as Maeda hits form
Rangers lose 3-2 to Motherwell after Longelo’s 90th‑minute winner, handing Celtic the title advantage. On-loan Celtic defender Stephen Welsh impressed for Well before going off injured.
Hibs finished with nine men in a 2-1 derby loss to Hearts and now aim to rebound against Celtic at Easter Road. Gray admits red cards for Raphael Sallinger and Felix Passlack were costly errors.
On loan at Bolton, Celtic’s Johnny Kenny hits five in five, six in 13 overall. Steven Schumacher hails his pace, finishing and assists as Wanderers push for League One promotion.
Celtic and Rangers eye Sheffield Wednesday keeper Pierce Charles, 20, with QPR and Cardiff joining the race. The Northern Ireland international could leave after Wednesday’s relegation.
Aston Villa are targeting former Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie from Bournemouth this summer, with his Villa link boosted by a strong bond with John McGinn.
From 1935 to 2008, five 27 April highlights including titles clinched in 1968 and 1974, and a 3-2 win over Rangers in 2008 with Scott McDonald’s double and Barry Robson’s penalty.
Joel Mvuka was omitted again as Celtic beat Falkirk 3-1, highlighting his slide under Martin O’Neill and fuelling talk of a £7m flop comparison.
Scotland defender Scott McKenna wins the Croatian title with Dinamo Zagreb, assisting in the clincher vs Varazdin. Title comes amid reported Celtic interest.
After Hearts’ 2-1 win at Hibs and Rangers’ slip, McInnes cites a top‑five win ratio to back their title push. Celtic face a strengthened rival with Tynecastle form key ahead of the run-in.
Maeda drives Celtic’s push for a Double, scoring twice in a 3-1 win over Falkirk with a press-and-finish and a tidy second from Tounekti’s cutback, also assisting Tierney. Injuries persist but spirit holds.
Celtic’s move for free agent Andy Robertson faces a blow as Atletico Madrid join Tottenham in the chase. The Scotland captain wants his future settled before the summer tournament.
SPFL delay verdict on Rangers’ I27 determination for Old Firm away tickets after Celtic withheld an allocation. Sub-committee decision now due late week, not Monday.
