Celtic eye gap cut at Dundee United as McGregor nears return
Martin O’Neill expects a tough Tannadice pitch and says a young Celtic player has ‘surprised’ him and will start against Dundee United.
Colby Donovan hails Celtic’s serial winners as title push intensifies. McGregor expected to return v Dundee United after calf strain. Sinisalo praised as Schmeichel faces surgery and lengthy lay-off.
Ex-Celtic forward Georgios Samaras, 74 goals in 249 games and seven honours, is now CEO of Cosmos Football Agency after roles at OFI Crete and as a pundit.
Quiz recalls Celtic’s 2-1 loss at Tannadice under Wilfried Nancy and contrasts today’s clash under Martin O’Neill, with Maeda, Hatate and Yang among the names posed.
Celtic chase leaders Hearts at Tannadice. McGregor likely back, Schmeichel out long term. Engels, Osmand, Johnston, Montgomery, Carter-Vickers, Jota still out. Nygren key with 15 goals. Form WDWDW after 3-1 v Motherwell.
Rudi Vata says son Rocco quit Celtic for Watford due to no ‘proper plan or pathway’, despite higher-money options. Celtic received about £230k, with performance clauses prioritised in his deal.
Hearts beat Dundee 1-0 via Oisin McEntee’s late header, finishing with 10 men. Celtic now trail by five points before visiting Dundee United, with a chance to cut the gap to two.
Report links a summer Celtic move for Kyogo Furuhashi after struggles at Birmingham. A January loan was deemed ‘unlikely’ by Martin O’Neill, but a Parkhead return is touted to revive his career.
On 22 March highlights include 1969 Scottish Cup semi win over Morton 4-1 and 2006 2-1 ICT victory as Mrs Agnes Johnstone parades the League Cup. Earlier years recall mixed results and key figures.
Preview stresses a must-win for Celtic at Tannadice after rivals’ wins, recalling past trips including a 9-0 in 2022 and 5-0 title clincher. Emphasis on focus, goal difference and revenge for December.
Ex-Celtic physio Johnny Watters aided Sunderland captain Bobby Kerr’s recovery from two broken legs, helping pave his path to the 1973 FA Cup triumph over Leeds.
Celtic lose 2-0 at Dundee United as Will Ferry and Emmanuel Agyei score. McGregor and Iheanacho withdrawn early, O’Neill’s side lack cutting edge and now trail Hearts by five and Rangers by two.
Peter Kjaer defends Kasper Schmeichel amid ‘selfish’ claims, saying keepers must be single-minded. Schmeichel needs two shoulder ops, faces 10-12 months out and may have played his last game for Celtic.
Column: O’Neill returns to Tannadice needing wins to keep Celtic’s title hopes alive after the Wilfried Nancy spell, misfiring signings and Schmeichel’s injury-hit form.
Despite the headline, the piece notes O’Neill was surprised by Schmeichel’s TV revelation that his career might be over due to injury.
Opinion: despite injuries, managerial upheaval and cup drama, Celtic remain in the title race and eye five-in-a-row, with goal difference and post-split home games highlighted as key.
