Celtic edge Hibs as Iheanacho strikes late, VAR in focus
Hearts’ Jamestown Analytics-backed recruitment aims to close the financial gap to Celtic and Rangers via player trading, with Tony Bloom’s investment central to their long-term challenge.
John Collins blasts Tounekti’s ‘stupidity’ for conceding the free-kick before Newell’s contentious leveller, though Celtic still won 2-1 via Iheanacho after Maeda’s opener.
Birmingham and Norwich plan moves for former Celtic winger Liel Abada, now at Charlotte FC. The 24-year-old, signed from Celtic in 2024, has two MLS assists in 2026 and a contract to December with option.
Ferencvaros boss Robbie Keane, linked with Celtic, praised his fans as ‘professional, very calm’ after riots halted a 5-0 win over Ujpest. His side trail ETO Gyori by a point with one game left and have a cup final.
Iheanacho hailed by Martin O’Neill as a ‘super impact player’ after cool winner at Hibs. Injuries keep him as bench option with Maeda central. Johnston impresses on return before Old Firm week.
Celtic have discussed a move for West Brom’s George Campbell. Albion could sell for around £2.5m, with Championship clubs and Bundesliga sides also keen after an injury to Cameron Carter-Vickers.
Celtic beat 10-man Hibs 2-1 to draw level with Hearts on goal difference. O’Neill warns of ‘little margin for error’ as Tynecastle clash with Rangers could shape the title race.
Ex-Hibs man Scott Allan says Newell ‘got away with one’ for handball as his equaliser stood after VAR check in Celtic’s 2-1 win at Easter Road amid multiple VAR interventions.
Celtic fan Sir Rod Stewart urges both sets of supporters to ‘behave’ before the Old Firm, after March’s Ibrox disorder that led to injuries and 20 arrests.
Swede wins top goalscorer, player of the year and players’ player. Yang takes young player and goal of the season vs Rangers. Women’s awards for Morgan Cross, Kelly Clark, Saoirse Noonan, with Maria McAneny goal.
Chivas forward Armando Gonzalez says he will work to make his ‘dream’ move happen, with Celtic among clubs pursuing him this summer.
Celtic are tracking Wolfsberger keeper Phillip Polster, Austria’s 2025 goalkeeper of the year. Wolves, Brentford, Brighton and St Etienne also monitor him, with a £-friendly deal possible if WAC go down.
Maeda scored, was grabbed by Campbell and Iredale in a flashpoint, then taunted Campbell after Iheanacho sealed Celtic’s 2-1 win over 10-man Hibs, keeping pressure on Hearts.
Extended highlights of Hibernian 1-2 Celtic, featuring Maeda’s opener, Newell’s controversial equaliser and Iheanacho’s late winner.
