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3 heavily linked players, and how likely Celtic are to signing them

After the well looked like it had run dry, the Celtic transfer rumour mill has gone into overdrive over the last few days with multiple names being thrown around. This is natural with a Celtic transfer window as every name under the sun gets linked with the

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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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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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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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Brendan Rodgers hails response of dropped playmaker, as Celtic prepare for Pittodrie

Celtic will look to maintain their 3-point gap at the top of the cinch Premiership table when they travel to Pittodrie to face Barry Robson’s Aberdeen. The Aberdeen coach faced Celtic twice last season, once as a caretaker and once as a permanent manager with the aggregate

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Who should Celtic sign following the departure of Carl Starfelt?

Carl Starfelt’s Celtic exit to Celta Vigo didn’t come as a surprise to fans, and it certainly didn’t came as a surprise to Celtic. Fabrizio Romano had reported months back that there was interest in the Swede’s services and his partner Jacynta’s move to Sporting only ramped

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