A Celtic State of Mind

Martin O’Neill sat at the large round table, alone. The DJ was playing ‘I Believe in Miracles’ by Hot Chocolate, which had filled the dance floor with celebrating players, wives, board members and assorted hangers-on. Leicester City had just won the Worthington Cup for the second time

For Celtic fans, there is nothing better than seeing a young, talented player developing through the youth sides and then establishing themselves within the first team at Celtic Park. In recent years, we have been spoiled with the likes of Kieran Tierney, Callum McGregor, James Forrest, Liam

In the years and decades that followed the end of the Second World War, it’s fair to say Celtic had lost the winning mentality that had delivered so much success in the initial half century of our club’s existence. The grand gala which marked our jubilee celebrations

Celtic continue their December odyssey with no signs of the persistence and efficiency deserting them. It is probably hyper critical but nevertheless a valid viewpoint to say that the performances have lacked the sparkle of earlier in the season. Never-ending injury lists and a game every 3

The wonderful and timeless quote from Willie Maley, “It’s not the creed nor his nationality that counts. It’s the man himself,” could be used to show the open signing policy displayed by Celtic from its humble, but outward-thinking beginnings. Over the years, a number of players who

PAUL JOHN DYKES: By the time the New Year’s resolutions are being well and truly obliterated within the first week of 2020, Celtic will have dealt with an energy-sapping and wallet-hammering run of nine December matches. This sequence has already yielded the club its first silverware of

In over 130 years of footballing excellence, a number of Celtic players had been tagged with legendary status. These powerhouses of the club have written their names into the history books as great goalscorers, skilful wingers, commanding defenders or natural leaders. There are a select few who

Feed the Bear The mass of bodies swell and roll like a tidal sea as a lone voice shouts “Feed the Bear.”   Then another. Then another.   As more join in the three words speed, like a train picking up pace, reaching a high-pitched climax from

PAUL JOHN DYKES: Neil Lennon has managed the threat of a European hangover well for the visit of Hibs by playing a shadow side against Cluj on Thursday night. When the squad departs Glasgow Airport on Wednesday afternoon and arrives back in the early hours of Friday

Craig Gordon A first-choice when Brendan Rodgers was at the helm, Craig Gordon has found opportunities under Neil Lennon few and far between. Since returning as manager 10 months ago, Lennon has selected the experienced Scottish cap only fleetingly. With Fraser Forster being rested for the trip