Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou expressed satisfaction over his squad’s strength in depth after late call-up Moritz Jenz scored a crucial debut goal against Ross County.The on-loan Lorient centre-back headed home Celtic’s second goal in the 84th minute before the cinch Premiership champions went on to seal a 3-1 victory in Dingwall.With Carl Starfelt only just recovered from a hamstr...Full Story »

Moritz Jenz headed a late debut goal as Celtic were again made to work hard in Dingwall as they beat Ross County 3-1.Kyogo Furuhashi gave Celtic the lead in the 48th minute but Alex Iacovitti levelled with Ross County’s first effort on target 10 minutes later.Malky Mackay’s side looked like they might frustrate their visitors but Jenz ran in to meet Jota’s inswinging cross and ...Full Story »

Ross County winger William Akio underwent surgery ahead of the visit of Celtic.Akio faces a spell on the sidelines after his knee operation.The South Sudan international sat out last weekend’s defeat by Hearts.Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has been in rehab after sustaining a muscle strain against Aberdeen last weekend and will miss the trip to Dingwall.Defender Carl Starfelt is training an...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou watched Jota clinch Celtic’s 2-0 win over Aberdeen with a quality strike but claimed the Portuguese winger was “one of the main culprits” in a “wasteful” Hoops performance.Celtic got the defence of their cinch Premiership title off to an ideal start at Parkhead when defender Stephen Welsh headed in a Matt O’Riley corner in the third minut...Full Story »

Celtic will be without Carl Starfelt for their cinch Premiership opener at home to Aberdeen as the Swedish defender is short of match fitness despite returning to training on Friday following his recent hamstring injury.Japanese midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi is the champions’ only other absentee as he faces a few weeks out with a leg gash.Summer signings Benjamin Siegrist, Alexandro Bernabei,...Full Story »

Manchester City defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis is emerging as Burnley's key target this summer. The Clarets were relegated from the Premier League this past season. However, they have hired former City defender Vincent Kompany as their new manager. According to The Sun, Kompany is targeting Harwood-Bellis as his first summer signing. The England under 21's captain is eager to continue his ...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou told his Celtic champions to stop and enjoy the moment after they picked up the cinch Premiership trophy following their 6-0 thrashing of Motherwell at Parkhead.The former Australia manager brought with him the motto ‘we never stop’ when he took over at Celtic last summer and after a tricky start, the Hoops have gone unbeaten in the league since last September and wo...Full Story »

Champions Celtic celebrated trophy day with a merciless 6-0 mauling of Motherwell at Parkhead.The Hoops clinched their 10th cinch Premiership title in 11 years at Dundee United on Wednesday night to ensure a party in the last game of the season, where a double from striker Kyogo Furuhashi and a goal in-between by former Well midfielder David Turnbull made it 3-0 at the break.Second-half goa...Full Story »

Nir Bitton and Tom Rogic will play their last games for champions Celtic against Motherwell after almost 10 years of service with both players leaving for pastures new.Right-back Josip Juranovic is available again after shrugging off a knock.Manager Ange Postecoglou is likely to freshen the side up for the trophy day game.More Motherwell players have been hit by the bug that has affected their s...Full Story »

An overwhelmed Ange Postecoglou savoured an “unbelievable” triumph after his Celtic side regained the cinch Premiership title following their 1-1 draw away to Dundee United.The Hoops boss appeared to be slightly emotional as he reflected on a glorious first season in Scotland. The Australian was appointed in June in the wake of a campaign in which the Hoops finished 25 points adrift ...Full Story »

Celtic regained the cinch Premiership title with a game to spare despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Dundee United at Tannadice.A large travelling Hoops support descended on Tayside knowing anything other than defeat would see their team crowned champions for a 10th time in 11 seasons after Rangers interrupted their run of dominance last term.Celtic looked set to get over the line in victorious ...Full Story »

Dundee United head coach Tam Courts vowed to utilise his squad as they balance the aim of getting something from cinch Premiership leaders Celtic with keeping players fresh for Sunday’s crucial trip to face Ross County.Marc McNulty, Max Biamou (thigh), Ian Harkes (ankle) and Peter Pawlett (Achilles) have played their last games of the season.Calum Butcher is also unlikely to feature becaus...Full Story »

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst will use Rangers’ final two cinch Premiership matches of the season to prepare his side for two chances of cup glory.A much-changed side beat Dundee United 2-0 at Ibrox with ease but the title is on its way to Celtic.The Dutchman made seven changes following the Europa League semi-final win over RB Leipzig on Thursday night and the hosts got the breakthrough in the...Full Story »

Rangers cut the deficit behind cinch Premiership leader Celtic to six points with a one-sided 2-0 win over Dundee United at Ibrox but the title remains on course for Parkhead.Giovanni van Bronckhorst rang the changes following Thursday’s thrilling Europa League semi-final win over RB Leipzig and it took until the 55th minute to get the breakthrough when skipper James Tavernier scored from ...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hailed his side for the manner of their final surge towards the finishing line in the title race after a 4-1 win over Hearts effectively put them out of Rangers’ sight.Postecoglou’s side now have a nine-point lead and a 22-goal advantage over their city rivals with Rangers having three games left.Postecoglou said: “I said to the boys before the g...Full Story »

Celtic effectively put the Scottish Premiership title beyond the reach of Rangers after coming from behind to beat Hearts 4-1.The victory put Celtic nine points and 22 goals ahead of Rangers, who have three games left starting with Sunday’s Ibrox clash with Dundee United.Only an unprecedented collapse could prevent Celtic officially confirming their 10th title in 11 seasons before or after...Full Story »

Celtic have reported no fresh injury problems ahead of the visit of Hearts.Josip Juranovic is expected to miss out again for the cinch Premiership leaders.Nir Bitton returned from injury as a substitute in last week’s Old Firm derby and will hope to earn a starting spot in midfield.Hearts could have three key players back in the mix, with John Souttar, Cammy Devlin and Michael Smith all in...Full Story »

Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton will be available for Sunday’s visit of Rangers.The Israel international has sat out recent games with a fitness issue but he returned to training on Friday.Right-back Josip Juranovic remains on the sidelines with the injury he picked up in the recent Scottish Cup defeat by Rangers at Hampden.Gers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst will assess his squad ahead of the...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hailed his players’ laser focus after they took a major step closer to being crowned champions with a 2-0 victory over Ross County in Dingwall.The cinch Premiership leaders can now all but secure the title if they beat Rangers at Parkhead next Sunday to go nine points clear with three games left.Celtic, who are 19 goals better off than their city rivals, cam...Full Story »

Kyogo Furuhashi’s early goal sent Celtic on the way to a 2-0 victory over Ross County which gives the Hoops the chance to all but seal the title against Rangers.The Japan international took less than 12 minutes of his first start since Boxing Day to head home in Dingwall.Ange Postecoglou’s side were dominant in the first half but County made a game of it in the second period without ...Full Story »