Celtic injuries, Nygren verdict and manager links
Goalkeeper Vincent Angelini, grandson of Davie Hay, says ‘Celtic is in the blood’ and he would welcome a Parkhead return after spells with Watford, Brentford and FK Jerv.
Sky set to give 12:30, 16 May finale box-office treatment, with no EPL TV clashes. Celtic, Rangers and Hearts’ title fight likely goes to a simultaneous top-six final day.
Ex-Celtic striker Andy Walker urges the board to drop an ‘arrogant’ and ‘condescending’ tone towards supporters after a 2-0 loss at Dundee United and ongoing disputes with fans.
Daizen Maeda relishes facing Celtic teammates with Japan at Hampden, says the venue suits his game and he now plays left or wing-back rather than striker for Celtic.
Kasper Schmeichel, 39, confirms first shoulder op was successful and targets recovery before a second. The out-of-contract Celtic keeper could face up to a year out after playing through pain.
Agent Fabrizio Ferrari says Fares Ghedjemis stayed at Frosinone to finish the season, then consider a summer move. Celtic had a January bid rejected but still retains hope of a signature, with competition expected.
Martin O’Neill backs Arne Engels to boost Celtic after injury, praising his set-pieces and ‘strong runner’ trait, with returns for Engels and Alistair Johnston targeted after the break.
Ferencvaros chief hails Robbie Keane amid links to Celtic. Don Goodman names O’Neill, Keane and Motherwell’s Jens Berthel Askou as the three candidates for the Parkhead job.
Benjamin Nygren calls his first Celtic season a ‘mixed bag’ despite 19 goals and seven assists, citing Champions League play-off exit, third place behind Rangers and Hearts, and managerial changes.
From the 1905 Parkhead disorder to the 2004 Nou Camp 0-0 that sent Celtic past Barcelona, five standout 25 March moments, including Lennox’s four-goal show and wins in 1968, 1972 and 1989.
Bodo/Glimt tried to re-sign Joel Mvuka before his January loan to Celtic. A flagged medical saw a £3m move become a loan. He struggled on debut, was dropped, and is unlikely to join permanently.
