Celtic edge St Mirren as Green Brigade lift Parkhead mood
Oxlade-Chamberlain struck on 15 minutes after an earlier offside, as Celtic edged St Mirren 1-0. Sinisalo handled late efforts, Mullen denied Cvancara. Green Brigade returned before the cup semi-final rematch.
Rangers came from 0-2 to beat Falkirk with Chermiti and Miovski braces and Raskin starring, moving above Celtic and within a point of Hearts, tightening the title race for Celtic’s run-in.
Keevins argues fan unrest over board errors clashes with the title push. Desmond’s control remains firm as O’Neill steadies Celtic, while calls to delay season-ticket renewals risk distraction.
Chris Sutton says Celtic ‘can’t win the league’ playing like this, citing lack of connection and poor stats (112 goals last season, 59 now). Oxlade-Chamberlain scored the 1-0 winner v St Mirren.
Report says Spurs have a verbal agreement to sign Andy Robertson, seen as bad news for Celtic, pending a condition. No further Celtic impact detailed.
From Dukla Prague 3-1 in 1967 to a 5-0 Hibs semi-final in 1980, five Celtic dates on 12 April are recalled, plus setbacks in 1941 and 1998 as the title race tightened under Wim Jansen.
Border Force seized counterfeit kits, including 162 Celtic shirts, as gangs exploit rising prices. Fakes are sold online and at markets, with officials warning the trade funds organised crime.
After Celtic’s 1-0 win over St Mirren, fans look to Falkirk to take points off Rangers ahead of the split, with John McGlynn’s side in form despite eyes on a cup semi-final.
Ally McCoist’s claim Celtic ‘run the game’ over post-split home fixtures is dismissed by Barry Gallacher, who says such conspiracy talk should fuel Celtic as they host Rangers, Hearts and St Mirren.
Celtic are eyeing Dundee keeper Jon McCracken, a free agent this summer. Sheffield Wednesday hope regular starts could tempt him, but Celtic offer trophies and Europe if they move for the 25-year-old.
SPFL have contingency for an Old Firm title play-off if Celtic and Rangers finish level on points, goal difference, goals scored and head-to-head, with a neutral-venue decider, extra time and penalties.
Report claims Celtic are lining up a replacement for a player who may have played his last game, with transfer work already under way.
Oxlade-Chamberlain, match-winner v St Mirren, hailed the Green Brigade’s return, saying their noise can lift Celtic in tight 1-0 games and ‘help us get over the line’ in the title race.
O’Neill praised the ‘real Celtic atmosphere’ but warned energy levels were low in the 1-0 win. McGregor played through a niggle, Engels impressed on return. Focus turns to the Scottish Cup semi-final.
