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How Tommy Burns revolutionised Celtic’s transfer policy

Ten months on from Fergus McCann’s takeover, Celtic were playing their home matches at Hampden whilst the reconstruction of Celtic Park was underway. As well as future-proofing the home stadium, McCann had to replace Lou Macari with Tommy Burns amid legal action from the departed manager and

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How Celtic can adapt without Carter-Vickers and Hatate

Celtic seen off Aberdeen in a competitive and hard-fought 3-1 win at Pittodrie, but it didn’t come without its consequences. Cameron Carter-Vickers left the field at half-time after noticeably struggling throughout the first half. Reo Hatate came on for David Turnbull at half-time but, after impressing in

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Is signing a left-back a priority for Celtic this summer?

With two-and-a-half weeks of the summer transfer window left to go, and fans still clamouring for more signings, many positions will no doubt be addressed by Brendan Rodgers before the transfer window slams shut. A new centre-back arrival looks imminent with Elfsborg’s 23-year-old centre-back Gustaf Lagerbielke expected

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How Carl Starfelt became Celtic’s second unexpected departure of the summer

Carl Starfelt left Celtic for pastures new last week as he departed the club for Celta Vigo, linking up with Champions League winning manager Rafa Benitez. The Swede’s performances during his time at Celtic weren’t without criticism, but by the time he had moved on he had

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Who makes it into Celtic’s strongest midfield?

Celtic’s midfield has been a major talking point amongst supporters this season. When you consider how settled this area of the side was during the last campaign – arguably the hardest position to break into – the early season changes have come as something of a surprise.

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What were the Pittodrie plus points? And what has to improve?

Celtic put in a composed and professional performance as they saw off Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday afternoon. Brendan Rodgers named the same side that defeated Ross County on flag day as Reo Hatate remained out of the starting XI. Alexandro Bernabei and Sead Haksabanovic also found

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Every player rated as Celtic overcome Aberdeen 3-1 at Pittodrie

Brendan Rodgers named an unchanged XI for Sunday’s tricky test at Pittodrie in what was a wildly competitive and entertaining encounter. Barry Robson’s Aberdeen were game today and Celtic had to match it as they rode out a second-half flurry from the Dons to secure a 3-1

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Rodgers out to relive past glories at Pittodrie

Brendan Rodgers takes his Celtic side up to Pittodrie on Sunday afternoon for the first away fixture of his second tenure in the Parkhead hot seat.  The Irishman won on all four visits to the Granite City during his first spell in charge, including a 2-0 win

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3 Memorable wins against Aberdeen under Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers’ record against Aberdeen is one that can’t be understated with his only loss against the Dons coming in a defeat on the final day of the 2017/18 season. Throughout Rodgers’ two-and-a-half-year first stint at the club there were some demolitions of Sunday’s opponents and some

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Brendan Rodgers deploys ‘take no prisoners’ hardline approach to managing Celtic

Brendan Rodgers is a manager who has built a reputation of high standing in British football. To be one of the top managers, there is a train of thought that you have to be ruthless. Part of this approach is avoiding favouritism with certain players based on

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