Celtic fury at VAR as Trusty ban stands, Stuttgart officials named
Harry Redknapp will wear a tie gifted by ex-Celtic favourite Paolo Di Canio as a lucky charm at Cheltenham, hoping The Jukebox Man lands Gold Cup glory.
From McMenemy’s 1911 cup winner to Hartson and Petrov in 2002, five notable Celtic 25 February moments include a 1-0 win over Rangers in 1990 and a 3-0 at Dundee in 1989.
Danish pundit Jannik Liburd urges Denmark to drop Celtic’s Kasper Schmeichel for play-offs, citing recent errors including the 4-1 loss to Stuttgart, and backing Mads Hermansen as first choice.
Ex-Celtic keeper Joe Hart takes a one-off coaching role with Shrewsbury Town while continuing punditry, after retiring following Celtic’s title win eighteen months ago.
Charlie Mulgrew insists Calvin Miller was set for a ‘dream’ Celtic return before a late collapse, contradicting Falkirk boss John McGlynn and CEO Jamie Swinney who call the claims ‘nonsense’ with no contact.
Ex-Aberdeen midfielder Fraser Fyvie says Roberto Martinez would be a ‘steal’ for Celtic after Martin O’Neill departs, praising his tactics and links with Shaun Maloney.
Irfan Peljto will referee Stuttgart vs Celtic, assisted by Senad Ibrisimbegovic and Davor Beljo, with Milos Gigovic fourth official. VAR is Carlos Del Cerro Grande, Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez AVAR.
Lech Poznań hold a €4m option on Celtic winger Luis Palma. A report claimed they would buy then sell him for profit, but club spokesman Adrian Gałuszka denies any plan to ‘flip’ the player.
Celtic are linked with Plymouth duo Lorent Tolaj and Aribim Pepple, a 29-goal partnership this season, as the club weigh permanent moves amid loan expiries in the forward line.
Kasper Høgh, once a Celtic target amid a £7m-£10m valuation, says it is ‘wonderful’ to stay at Bodo/Glimt after scoring v Inter as they reached the Champions League last 16, while Celtic signed Junior Adamu.
Stiliyan Petrov attacks Celtic’s ‘outdated’ board, citing lack of leadership, clarity and structure, and urges a clear plan on manager, recruitment and direction with the season in the balance.
Projection says Celtic finish 3rd, drop to Europa Conference League qualifiers, with revenue far below last season’s £40m Champions League haul amid a 4-1 Europa League deficit to Stuttgart.
Report of a fractious meeting with interim chairman Brian Wilson, backing Michael Nicholson, vague on a Fan Advisory Board, and criticism over fan media bans and poor communication with supporters.
Celtic slam VAR after Auston Trusty’s red card appeal fails. Club release ref audio citing ‘It’s nothing’ before review. Trusty banned 3 games, missing Rangers, after 2-1 loss to Hibs.
