During Ange Postecoglou’s first year at Celtic, the quality of his recruitment was a major reason for the capture of a domestic double in the Australian’s debut season. Having inherited a squad in drastic need of an overhaul, Ange dipped straight into a market he was familiar
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According to Greek mythology, around the Winter Solstice, Aeolus used his power to quell winds and thus command calm seas so his daughter Alcyone, who took the form of a kingfisher bird (we all have a high maintenance relative) could safely make her nest on the beach
Read more →At this time of year it is difficult not to be seduced by transfers. The rumours of them, the thought of that ‘must-have’ player being paraded at your club, the worry that one of your star men will leave, or the hope that one of your squad’s
Read more →The return of Brendan Rodgers to Celtic last month delivered us with a double-whammy reminder of the mercenarism that exists in the modern game. Brendan had walked out four years earlier despite selling us the line that he had been “born into Celtic.” Many of us believed
Read more →The sale of Jota to Saudi club Al-Ittihad has not only left a void on the wings that needs to be filled but also a void in the hearts of many Celtic fans who had elevated the Portuguese to hero status. A player of great skill and
Read more →I write this latest blog having just woken up to the news that Jota has completed his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad. Before I say anything else, I think it only fair that I wish Jota all the best, and thank him for the magnificent contribution
Read more →After much speculation, we now know that our ‘Superstar from Portugal’ will not be plying his trade in the East End of Glasgow next season. Jota has sealed his lucrative move to Saudi Arabia and Al-Ittihad, who are managed by his fellow Portuguese Nuno Espírito Santo. With
Read more →When Celtic return for pre-season training this week, apart from the usual fitness and sports science stuff that will need to be attended to, the team will meet with the new manager in person for the first time. I say “in person” because I’m sure most of
Read more →The signing announcement of Marco Tilio was a welcome cheer for the Celtic support in what had been a trying 24 hours. We had the official confirmation of the new home kit which has split fan opinion. Worse still, we had to contend with the breaking rumours
Read more →He came. He saw. he convinced the doubters, and now Aaron Mooy leaves Celtic having played a key role in securing the club a world-record 8th domestic treble. After managing a long-standing back injury all season, the 32-year-old Australian midfield playmaker confirmed his retirement during the week.
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