Celtic juggle thin squad and January moves as gap to Hearts looms
Celtic pull back from £2m Jocelin Ta Bi after surgery blow, move to sign Ignacio Laquintana on loan-to-buy. O’Neill wants wide options after Nicolas Kuhn sale as Celts chase Hearts.
Martin O’Neill recalls Stephen Welsh from Motherwell amid slow window, citing defensive cover as ‘needs must’. Welsh may return if Celtic sign a centre-half. O’Neill warns title margin for error is small.
Former Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard says Lens’ fan bond reminds him of Parkhead as his seven Ligue 1 goals fuel a title push. Celtic did not pursue a reunion despite Brendan Rodgers knowing the player.
Celtic register interest in Hibernian striker Kieron Bowie, rivaling Rangers. Hibs aware of January interest, fee quoted around €7.5m. David Gray plays down speculation.
Argyll McCoist will miss Auchinleck Talbot’s Scottish Cup tie with Celtic as he is cup-tied, having already played in the competition for Benburb. Ally McCoist confirmed the ineligibility on talkSPORT.
A look back at 13 January highlights: 1894 8-1 v St Bernards, 1923 Joe Cassidy hat-trick, 1962 5-4 at Dundee United, 1973 Dalglish and Johnstone beat Dundee, 1990 0-2 loss at Dundee United.
Ex-Celtic and Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish, 74, fined £1,000 and handed three licence points for driving at 30mph in a 20mph zone in Crosby. A separate charge was dropped after he denied receiving a letter.
Ben Nygren recalls fan fury after Old Firm collapse but says mood has flipped under Martin O’Neill. He targets wins at Falkirk and beyond, welcomes signings, and vows to drive the title push.
Ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says he is using 3-5-2 at Al Qadsiah until a 4-3-3 suits his players, a contrast to Wilfried Nancy’s ill-fated 3-4-3 at Celtic.
John Beaton appointed referee for Falkirk vs Celtic, with Grant Irvine on VAR. O’Neill’s side play their game in hand as they try to close the gap on leaders Hearts.
