Celtic fitness calls for Motherwell, Araujo set for Mexico return
Principal shareholder Dermot Desmond spotted at Cheltenham with JP McManus amid fan unrest over quiet transfer windows, poor results and board pressure at Celtic.
Celtic target Hearts striker Claudio Braga after 12 goals and 3 assists, with a £5m price touted. Palace and Brighton are also keen as the Bhoys seek upgrades after January loan forwards misfire.
Mexico boss Javier Aguirre confirms talks with Julian Araujo, who has nailed down Celtic’s right back slot. Alistair Johnston is due back after the split to compete for the position.
Greg Taylor hails Dane Murray’s resilience after injuries, praising his assured Ibrox cameo and growth into a ‘top talent’ with 18 appearances and a first Celtic goal this season.
Celtic’s Finnish goalkeeper hails Mark Fotheringham as a brilliant coach and ‘unbelievable human being’, saying he boosts players’ confidence. Fotheringham is on Martin O’Neill’s interim staff and a former youth.
O’Neill says Tierney is likelier to face Motherwell, while McGregor’s injury mirrors last season’s concern. He hails recent resilience after a gruelling run of four away games in 10 days.
Ex-Celtic defender Joos Valgaeren reflects on his Parkhead years, the 2003 Seville final and the Glasgow atmosphere. The former player is now working as a sewer disconnection expert in Belgium.
Ex-Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou pauses UEFA duties to discuss Spurs, clarifying earlier remarks and urging belief for Igor Tudor amid form woes after last season’s Europa League win.
Police Scotland defend their Ibrox operation after Celtic’s shootout win, citing a ‘brilliant job’ despite pitch invasion, flares and injuries. Clubs have yet to issue statements.
Despite nine absentees, Celtic edged Rangers on penalties to reach the semi-finals and stay in the title race. Key returns for McGregor, Tierney and others are expected in the coming weeks.
Adidas and Celtic release a 2026 Irish Origins range with a black base, tricolour Trefoil and three stripes, modelled by Aiden McGeady. Timed for St Patrick’s Day and on sale in club stores and retailers.
Aiden McGeady warns against appointing Roberto Martinez, citing a lack of trophies and World Cup timing that could delay a Parkhead start if Portugal reach the 19 July final.
Ex-Exeter coach Kevin Miller praises Viljami Sinisalo’s character and penalty antics at Ibrox, saying work with Schmeichel helped, and the 24-year-old is ready to thrive as Celtic’s keeper.
Rangers are set to get around 2,500 tickets for Celtic Park post-split. Police talks back the plan amid fallout from Ibrox disorder, while the Green Brigade lockout is expected to continue.
