Celtic pull Rangers tickets, Scales signs to 2030
Martin O’Neill praises Callum McGregor and urges Celtic to be ‘really competitive’, citing a short pre-season and rivals improving. He frames the captain’s ‘ambition’ comments as a call to be proactive.
Interim boss Martin O’Neill says the board have final say on signings, as Celtic extend Liam Scales to 2030, Luke McCowan to 2028 and James Forrest. Recruitment targets are being scoped but big buys wait for new manager.
Aiden McGeady tips Celtic to appoint a ‘successful’ manager who has ‘won a trophy every season’ as a head coach.
Lazio target Celtic’s Arne Engels as Guendouzi successor, with Forest also keen. Report cites 40 apps, 5 goals, 7 assists since 2024 move. Interest may grow if Lazio sell Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Right-back loanee Julian Araujo, out with a thigh injury and done for Celtic this season, heads to Mexico’s FA centre to push for World Cup fitness. Martin O’Neill says Alistair Johnston could return to the squad v Falkirk.
Ex-Celtic midfielder Dylan McGeouch recalls swapping academies, rejoining under Neil Lennon, and his 2011 solo goal v St Mirren before spells at Hibs, Sunderland, Aberdeen, England and now Ballymena United.
Celtic pull Rangers’ away allocation for 10 May, citing Union Bears’ disorder at Ibrox. Club say they will restore tickets if that section is excluded, stressing safety after staff and police were injured.
Ex-Celtic left-back Greg Taylor reflects on first year at PAOK, crediting neighbour Jonjoe Kenny for helping his family settle. He calls the Greek move a ‘life lesson’ and says adapting has taken time.
Celtic host Falkirk at Parkhead, aiming to leapfrog Rangers and go level with Hearts in a tight Premiership run-in. A 6-goal win would put them top. Martin O’Neill targets three points to pile pressure on rivals.
O’Neill says Kelechi Iheanacho ‘could easily start’ after his Hampden double and impact off the bench, noting fitness progress. Daizen Maeda’s pressing from centre-forward also factors into selection.
Liam Scales signs new Celtic deal to 2030 with option. The Ireland defender, nearing 150 Celtic games, says he ‘grew to love’ the club. Martin O’Neill hails him as ‘outstanding’ and a key player.
