Players

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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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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How will Brendan Rodgers deal with the curious case of Yuki Kobayashi?

Brendan Rodgers’ arrival at Celtic brought with it more questions than answers. He inherited a squad that had been refined to Ange Postecoglou’s liking and questions started to arise at to how Brendan would assess some of the players who thrived under Ange’s system. More specifically, our

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How well have Celtic replaced Ange Postecoglou’s departed starters?

One of the harsh realities that Celtic fans have grown to accept is the club’s current position in the landscape of world and European football. Celtic’s position as a selling club is a frustrating one, with the top quality players we have at Parkhead getting harder to

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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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