Celtic go level as Maeda brace ignites run-in
Report claims Celtic, led by Dermot Desmond, will battle Premier League clubs to hire a recently sacked manager.
Alistair Johnston hails Daizen Maeda as ‘on fire’ and a ‘talisman’ after a brace and assist in the 3-1 win over Falkirk, saying his goals will be massive for Celtic’s run-in.
Green Brigade unveil ‘Spirit of 86’ tifo before Falkirk match. O’Neill makes two changes from the cup semi-final, with Scales and Forrest in. Celtic XI include Maeda and Tierney at Celtic Park.
Former Celtic manager Ronny Deila, now at Maccabi Tel Aviv, may leave after the season due to war and family factors. He enjoys the job, is in a title race, and says talks with the club are ongoing.
Maeda rediscovers form with 3 goals and 2 assists in six days, sparking Celtic’s push for a fifth straight title and piling pressure on Hearts and Rangers after the win over Falkirk.
O’Neill hails ‘terrific’ Maeda after Falkirk brace and Tierney strike in 3-1 win, suggests failed Wolfsburg move affected form. Johnston returns from injury, Tierney knock played down.
Celtic loanee Johnny Kenny curls a top-corner strike for Bolton in a 1-1 draw at Bradford, sealing their League One play-off place. It is his sixth Bolton goal, with three assists since January.
Maeda hits double and Tierney thumps in off the bar as Celtic beat Falkirk 3-1 at Celtic Park. Wilson replied, Yang had one ruled out. O’Neill’s side go level with Hearts, four games left in title race.
Five Celtic milestones on 26 April: 1909 Motherwell 4-0, 1941 Partick 2-2, 1961 Dunfermline 0-2, 1969 Rangers 4-0 Scottish Cup final treble, 1986 Dundee 2-0 in title chase.
Ex-Celtic defender Darren O’Dea says the club are not ready to lose captain Callum McGregor, urging the midfielder to stay as Celtic chase silverware and seek to ‘kick on’ next season.
