Celtic respond to SPFL sanctions debate as contract stance questioned
Chairman Brian Wilson accepts £10,000 SPFL fines and suspended crowd penalties for Hearts and Motherwell incidents, calling the Hearts fallout ‘artificial controversy’ while warning repeat incursions will bite.
Celtic great Lou Macari, 77, receives an MBE for services to football and charity via the Macari Foundation, recognising his playing career and community work.
Hugh Keevins slams Celtic for stalling on deals for Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham, urges proper backing for Martin O’Neill and a coherent transfer strategy ahead of a major squad rebuild.
Brief report states Celtic plan to accelerate a move for a new centre-forward seen as an upgrade on Tomas Cvancara to replace Giakoumakis.
Report claims Celtic are keen on Plymouth striker Lorent Tolaj after a 21-goal season, with Sheffield United, Rangers, Norwich and Stoke also in the hunt.
A 47-year-old Celtic fan was convicted of stalking, sending abusive sectarian emails tied to match days. He received a £420 fine and a three-year non-harassment order.
Ref John Beaton posed with Scotland fans who mimicked Sam Nicholson’s handball from Celtic’s late penalty at Motherwell, a call that helped O’Neill’s side keep their title push alive.
Ex-Celtic defender Efraín Juárez is in talks to become Martin O’Neill’s assistant. A release clause at Pumas UNAM is a hurdle, with Celtic weighing options amid a wider shortlist.
