Celtic face Dens Park test as O’Neill weighs future
Ex-Celtic favourite Kyogo ruled out for season at Birmingham after shoulder surgery. Just 3 goals in 31 games, rejected loan return to Celtic, future uncertain ahead of summer rebuild.
Benjamin Nygren, buoyed by two Sweden play-off assists to reach the World Cup, vows to drive Celtic’s run-in and says winning out will make them champions. Eyes Dens Park test next.
Chris Sutton says Celtic lack on-pitch cohesion and attacking patterns seen under O’Neill, warning defeat at Dundee would all but end their title defence.
Dundee’s Ash Hay, former flatmate of Celtic loanee Benjamin Arthur, targets another Dens Park win after Cup heartbreak, praising Arthur’s talent while seeking ‘payback’ against the champions.
Derek McInnes hails Hearts’ title push but refuses to rule out Celtic, citing the ‘Martin O’Neill factor’ and quality in the squad despite recent setbacks.
Wales boss Craig Bellamy is open to managing Celtic this summer, per sources, as the club weigh options beyond Martin O’Neill’s interim spell.
Ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, thriving at Al-Qadisiyah, declines to comment on Saudi Arabia World Cup links, insisting he is committed to his club while backing the national team to compete strongly.
From 1908 to 2001, five Celtic highlights: McLean and Loney beat Morton 2-0, a 4-1 over Ayr, McPhail’s semi-final brace, Fallon’s late save at St Johnstone, and Mjallby’s late winner v Dundee to set up SPL clincher.
Opinion piece claims Celtic’s recruitment has faltered and a once standout playmaker has declined, suggesting his Parkhead future is over.
Opinion urges lifting Green Brigade ban to boost Celtic’s title push. Dens Park seen as last chance, with wins over Dundee then St Mirren vital before split and key players returning from injury.
Opinion backs £12m move for Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh, citing Champions League goals, Denmark cap and physical profile to refresh Celtic’s attack after failed pursuits like Dolberg and Kvistgaarden.
Tony Watt hails former Celtic teammate Victor Wanyama after his retirement announcement, recalling the pair’s 2012 Barcelona win. Wanyama, 32, now pursues coaching with a UEFA A Licence.
Johnston suffers Canada setback, delaying Celtic return. O’Neill to discuss future, not ruling out advisory role. Nygren targets Dundee at Dens Park. Sutton warns defeat could all but end title bid. Livescore
Alistair Johnston suffers a fresh niggle with Canada, delaying his Celtic return. Martin O’Neill says Jota’s ACL is not career-threatening and hopes he is ready for pre-season. Donovan in contention.
Martin O’Neill will discuss his future with Michael Nicholson and Dermot Desmond, not ruling out an advisory role. Focus remains on reviving Celtic’s title bid over the next seven weeks.
