Celtic plan active window as O’Neill targets Champions League push
Defender Simpson-Pusey made one Celtic appearance before a January move to Köln, where 11 Bundesliga games earned him a permanent deal. He praised the club’s trust and game time.
Ex-Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie signs a new Bournemouth deal to 2029 despite Aston Villa interest, hailing a superb season and European qualification before heading to the World Cup.
O’Neill signs 1-year deal after delay to assess energy, targets recruitment for August Champions League play-offs and title defence, warns early qualifiers are ‘fraught with difficulty’.
Chris Sutton says Celtic ‘got away with one’, urges strong backing for O’Neill, faster signings and clarity on recruitment before Champions League qualifiers amid possible key departures.
Former Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-gyu, now at Besiktas, scored South Korea’s winner vs Czech Republic despite a 38C fever and stomach bug, calling it the best moment of his career.
Celtic are reported to have offered Efrain Juarez the assistant role under Martin O’Neill, with claims he could succeed him in 2027. Talks held via video call as O’Neill awaits staff confirmations.
Opinion argues SPFL sanctions are too soft after Celtic’s pitch invasion vs Hearts, saying a £7,500 fine and suspended 1,000-seat cut will not deter disorder and tougher penalties are needed.
Interim chairman Brian Wilson vows a ‘very active’ window to back O’Neill and strengthen for Europe, admitting board ‘mistakes’ last season and urging unity at a full Celtic Park.
Celtic legend Lou Macari receives an MBE for services to football and fighting homelessness via the Macari Foundation, joining fellow Scottish honourees in the King’s Birthday list.
