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Getting over Ange and looking to a positive future

A week is a long time in football.  This time last week we were preparing for the game that would see Celtic claim a world record 8th domestic treble.  We also had a manager; albeit with one foot already out the door. Fast forward seven days.  The

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There are two places reserved in the snakepit of true Celtic mercenaries

It is fair to say that the Celtic support, more than most, has been stung by declarations of love for the club from players and managers who had little connection to Celtic before joining.  While we all love to hear that our heroes ‘get it’ and understand

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Inverness defeated as Celtic set domestic treble record

Goals from Kyogo, his 34th of the season, and second-half strikes from Liel Abada and Jota ensured that Celtic emerged victorious in the 138th Scottish Cup final.  After a two-year hiatus, the famous old trophy has been returned to the Parkhead trophy room for the 41st time;

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Ange’s Celtic make history with 8th domestic treble

It feels like it has almost gone unnoticed with the chatter around Ange Postecoglou’s future as Celtic manager taking centre stage, however, Celtic created history yesterday by becoming the first side in the world to win 8 domestic trebles.  A feat that should be celebrated and shouted

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Ange’s last dance & making it a treble

The fact that Celtic are going for a record-breaking 8th domestic treble this afternoon has been largely overlooked in the media as Ange Postecoglou’s future has dominated the headlines over the past week.   Spurs’ reported interest in the Australian has intensified as the week has progressed, with

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Four top performers for Spain at u17 European Championships

Following my reports on the standout performers in the Serbian and Irish squads in this year’s Under 17 European Championship, the next side under the spotlight is Spain. The Spanish coasted through their group with wins against Italy and Slovenia before drawing 1-1 against Serbia in the

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4 Irish Under-17 starlets to look out for

While most Celts were out celebrating Trophy Day on Saturday after the Aberdeen game, it was back to work for me and a scouting trip to watch Ireland take on Spain at MTK’s Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion, in the Under-17 European Championship quarter-final. Having watched their previous games

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Fran and the Ghirls out to achieve Back2Back Scottish Cup wins

Fran and the Ghirls are out to achieve Back2Back Scottish Cup wins today as the most intense women’s season in Scottish football history reaches its conclusion.  The Ghirls take on Rangers at Hampden Park in today’s Scottish Cup final aiming to retain the trophy they won for

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Celtic will return to their best for Trophy Day in Paradise

After 37 rounds we’ve made it to the final set of fixtures of the league season where, for the 17th time since the year 2000, Celtic will lift the Scottish Premiership title.  Barry Robson’s Aberdeen, who have enjoyed a resurgence in form under the former Celtic midfielder,

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Do Celtic continue to experiment or return to full strength for the visit to Easter Road

Celtic travel to Easter Road tonight for the penultimate game of the league season, looking to put an end to a disappointing recent run of form that has seen the Hoops pick up just one point since being crowned champions. With the Scottish Cup final to look

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