Celtic finances dip as Tierney targets strong run-in
On-loan Celt Stephen Welsh revels in his late equaliser for Motherwell against Rangers, saying he left Celtic to play regularly and is out to ‘prove a point’ under Jens Berthel Askou.
Kilmarnock’s David Watson addresses Celtic interest after Bolton’s £500k bid was rejected, saying his agent handles talks as he focuses on Premiership survival before facing Celtic on Sunday.
Opinion argues Celtic should consider Postecoglou despite Spurs fallout, citing his demanding style, transfer ruthlessness and ability to jolt Parkhead out of timid recruitment.
Tierney admits a ‘tough season’ readjusting after injuries but says he is now playing consistently and in good shape before Kilmarnock away, as Celtic chase the run-in.
Retro: Ajax beat Celtic 3-0 in Amsterdam, then 1-0 to Celtic at Hampden for a 3-1 aggregate in the 1971 European Cup quarters, with Cruyff pivotal and Jimmy Johnstone netting the Glasgow goal.
After Desmond’s public criticism, ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is unbeaten with Al Qadsiah, nine wins in 12 and big wins over Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad, lifting them into the title race.
Gordon Strachan advises Celtic to avoid appointing Jose Mourinho, favouring a manager who knows Scottish football, while Mourinho previously said Scotland’s passion could attract him in future.
Celtic report revenue down £24.2m to £59.4m after Champions League exit, profit before tax £13.2m, cash up to £67.4m. Martin O’Neill steadying team, Stuttgart next in Europa, title race and Scottish Cup alive.
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez, linked with Celtic after Martin O’Neill’s stint, praises Scotland ties, enjoys international football and says Cristiano Ronaldo can ‘go on and on’ physically.
Ex-Ireland striker Andy Goldstein urges Evan Ferguson to join Celtic on loan from Brighton after a poor Roma spell, saying Parkhead pressure could restore his form and 30-goal potential.
Gordon Strachan says Andy Robertson should join a club where he has influence but doubts a Celtic return due to Kieran Tierney’s first-choice status at left-back.
Ex-Ireland defender Cyrus Christie lauds Martin O’Neill’s man-management and hopes Celtic give the interim boss a title-winning send-off after improved results.
Tierney backs a Green Brigade return to boost Celtic’s run-in and says winning this turbulent three-horse title race would be his best. He hails Stephen Welsh’s late leveller v Rangers as pivotal.
Chris Sutton touts Motherwell’s Jens Berthel Askou as ideal next Celtic boss, praising his possession, defence and results on a small budget, while noting Dermot Desmond may prefer a big name.
