Celtic injuries, VAR calls and Arthur’s rise
Rangers’ Fan Advisory Board meeting addressed post-Celtic cup tie disorder, with the club condemning pitch incursions and violence, and stressing supporters must not take matters into their own hands amid ongoing reviews.
O’Neill prefers injured Alistair Johnston to stay in Glasgow for bounce games, but accepts Canada’s wish for his influence. The right-back could return after the break for Dundee and St Mirren.
Speculative piece suggests a manager is on Celtic’s shortlist who could revive Daizen Maeda, despite O’Neill confirmed in charge until 2026. No concrete details given.
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Reflecting on Teemu Pukki’s Celtic struggles versus his Norwich City goalscoring feats, the piece argues Celtic lost faith too soon as Pukki later thrived with 29 and 26-goal Championship seasons.
Opinion on Celtic fan protests questions the Collective’s tactics, urges stronger action against the board, cites ‘Not another penny’ and claims pressure helped force the chairman’s retirement.
Celtic top scorer Benjamin Nygren, with 19 goals, says he loves Parkhead and his creative midfield role but admits a dream to play in the biggest leagues. He backs Celtic to win the league and cup double.
KMI panel back the VAR penalty for Maeda after Longelo’s foul and agree the red card was correct in Celtic’s 3-1 win over Motherwell. They also support a yellow only for Oxlade-Chamberlain’s tackle.
Report notes Jose Mourinho’s openness to managing Celtic, with the iconic coach quoted as saying ‘why not?’ to a potential move to Scotland.
O’Neill says only Kasper Schmeichel knows if he masked his shoulder issue, admits shock at career-threatening scans, and praises Viljami Sinisalo who has impressed and could remain in goal for the run-in.
Profile of Neilly Mochan, Celtic winger and coach: over 100 goals, Coronation Cup winner, scored twice in the 7-1 over Rangers, later part of Stein’s staff, died in 1994 aged 67.
Dundee United’s Emmanuel Agyei says ex-Celtic winner Nir Bitton urged his move, claiming Scotland suits him. He targets a scalp when Celtic visit Tannadice after United’s late derby setback.
Ange hails ‘one in a million’ O’Neill, says Celtic’s unity under him is key for the run-in, and admits the veteran’s return has made him rethink retirement as he stays driven for his next job.
Loanee Benjamin Arthur says the Ibrox cup win and clean sheet proved he can handle pressure, but he is focused on this season only as he cements a place in O’Neill’s Celtic defence.
Willie Collum says John Beaton was right to award a VAR handball penalty for Maeda’s header in Rangers 2-2 Celtic, and explains no red for Sterling as laws require deliberate handball.
