Celtic penalty call stands as cash debate grows
Michel-Ange Balikwisha, limited to 14 Celtic games and 2 assists since a £4.5m move, was seen at Royal Antwerp amid expectations of a summer exit. He trained at Celtic Park with Joel Mvuka and Junior Adamu.
BK Hacken’s Silas Andersen, linked with Celtic and Rangers, signs a new deal to 2029. Reports say Rangers had a £3.5m bid rejected, with Hacken valuing the 21-year-old midfielder at around £6m.
Analysis argues Martin O’Neill’s smart rotation preserves Celtic’s intensity and identity during crowded weeks, keeping pressing sharp, building trust and stability after the Ibrox cup quarter-final win.
Non-Celtic: Rute Cardoso honours late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota with a 10k run in Porto before Portugal’s Father’s Day, sharing tributes and memories.
Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston are named in Scotland’s squad to face Japan and Ivory Coast. Ex-Celtic men Scott Bain, Jack Hendry, Andy Robertson and Ryan Christie also feature. Tounekti visits Hammarby.
Dermot Gallagher says VAR rightly upgraded to a Celtic penalty and red card after Longelo hauled down Daizen Maeda. Tomas Cvancara scored as Celtic came from 0-1 down to beat Motherwell 3-1 at Parkhead.
Celtic’s on-loan defender Benjamin Arthur, 20, impresses under Martin O’Neill vs Aberdeen, Rangers and Motherwell. Piece argues extending his Brentford loan, with European football, would aid all parties.
Denmark boss Brian Riemer says Kasper Schmeichel is injured and refers fitness questions to Celtic after the keeper revealed a shoulder issue needs 4-6 weeks, missing the World Cup play-off and recent Hoops games.
Ex-Celtic defender Jackie McNamara slams Scotland U21s for omitting Partick Thistle’s Ben Stanway despite strong form, calling it an ‘absolute joke’ as Scotland chase Euro U21 qualification.
Dundee United’s Krisztian Keresztes urges a reaction after a late derby collapse, saying they must show character against title-chasing Celtic at Tannadice on Sunday.
Analysis details Rodgers’ model of buying low, selling high, citing Nicolas Kuhn and Matt O’Riley fees, Arne Engels’ £11m arrival and £25m bids rejected, plus key signings like Auston Trusty and Adam Idah.
Free Celtic history conference at Celtic Park on 6 June 2026, 9.30am-1.30pm, with fan academics covering formation, Brother Walfrid, women’s voices, Glasgow roots and the Celtic Wiki. Booking required.
On loan at Bolton, Johnny Kenny targets a Celtic return and says Wilfried Nancy’s 33-day stint ‘changed everything’ but lacked results. He has an Ireland cap and aims for World Cup play-off involvement.
Sebastian Tounekti hails in-form Celtic teammate Nygren for Sweden’s World Cup play-offs and recalls ‘nasty’ post-shootout scenes at Ibrox after Celtic’s cup win, saying players ran to the dressing room.
Ex-Rangers boss Russell Martin shares light-hearted radio banter with Celtic hero Chris Sutton, insisting he ‘lost one league game’ and cannot be offended by criticism of his Ibrox stint.
Yang Hyun-jun targets the title after scoring twice in Celtic’s 3-1 win over Motherwell, saying setbacks are past and focus is on each game as the gap to leaders Hearts narrows to two points.
Celtic defender Dane Murray hails coach Stephen McManus’ guidance after injuries and setbacks. The 22-year-old aims to nail a place under Martin O’Neill amid competition with Cameron Carter-Vickers.
Ex-Sunderland chief Charlie Methven says Celtic are ‘keeping money in a biscuit tin’, citing £90m cash reserves and loan-only January deals, backing fans who want investment on the pitch or stadium.
