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Predicted Celtic XI vs Falkirk: Kennedy to make two changes, 29-yr-old set to start
Celtic host Falkirk in the Scottish Cup this weekend, and they will be looking to pick up a comfortable win at home. The Hoops are firm favourites heading Saturday’s contest, and it will be a big surprise if they fail to secure a victory. Celtic have an excellent head-to-head record against Falkirk in all competitions, winning nine of their last eleven meetings. The Hoops are also undefeated in their last 29 Scottish Cup matches. Falkirk will be looking to pull off an upset tomorrow, and the home side cannot afford to underestimate them despite the gulf in quality between the two teams. Celtic have had a mediocre season by their standards and have already conceded the Scottish Premiership title to Rangers. They have been quite inconsistent this term, and Falkirk will hope to make the most ...
Popular pundit reckons 29-cap Int’l ‘could be the ideal replacement’ for Celtic star
Celtic are expected to move for a new striker at the end of this season and popular pundit Paul Robinson believes that Divock Origi would be a good signing for them. Speaking to Football Insider, Robinson said: “It is time for Origi to step up. Could he replace Edouard at Celtic? He could be the ideal replacement if he can perform consistently. “Origi is a top talent and a top athlete. He has been known as a super sub and he has scored some incredible late goals. But he needs to go and play regularly now, that is the only way he will develop further. “He is capable of scoring goals, we have seen that. Can he do it consistently for a season though? An amazing player on his day but it remains to be seen as to whether he can do it game after game. “It would be a risk for Celtic to ...
‘Could be a massive coup’ – Some Celtic fans react to club’s approach for 43-yr-old manager
Celtic have been linked with a move for the former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe in recent weeks and STV are reporting that the Scottish outfit have made an approach now. Being reported that @CelticFC have made contact with Eddie Howe over vacant manager’s job. — Jim White (@JimWhite) April 1, 2021 Howe is currently out of a job and it will be interesting to see if the Hoops can finalise his appointment over the next few weeks. Celtic parted ways with Neil Lennon midway through the season because of a series of poor performances in Europe and in the league. Former assistant manager John Kennedy is currently the interim boss at Parkhead. The Hoops need to bring in someone who can rebuild the side and add an exciting style of play. The fans were not too happy with the playing style under Le...
‘I would love to know why John did that’ – Former Celtic star questions Kennedy’s substitution
Former Celtic star Frank McAvennie has urged the Scottish outfit to give Leigh Griffiths more playing opportunities this season. The 30-year-old has fallen out of favour at Celtic Park, and he has not started a game for the Hoops since January. Griffiths was recently brought on against Rangers with just one minute remaining, and McAvennie has questioned John Kennedy’s decision with Celtic needing a goal to win the game. The former Celtic star said to Football Insider: “I do not know what is going on with Griffiths. One thing I will never understand is bringing Griff on with one minute to go last week – I just do not get it. “I would love to know why John did that. Was he just wasting time? We wanted to beat Rangers, not just draw with them. We wanted to restore some pride.&n...
‘Sounds too good to be true’ – Some Celtic fans react to links with 63-yr-old manager
Celtic have been linked with quite a few managers in recent months, and it appears that former Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre is interested in taking over at Parkhead. The 63-year-old was sacked by the German club in December after a dismal run of results, and Daily Mail claims that he is keen on the Celtic job. The Hoops parted company with Neil Lennon after a mediocre season, and John Kennedy is currently the interim boss. Celtic have been linked with the likes of Eddie Howe, Roy Keane and Chris Wilder, but Favre’s interest in the role could be exciting for the Scottish Premiership outfit. SL View: Ideal man for the Celtic rebuild? Celtic need a major rebuild, and they must appoint someone who can nurture young players and add a distinct tactical style to their play. The Sco...
Newcastle preparing £8m bid for target, some of their fans react: ‘Top player’
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer. The 22-year-old has one year left on his contract with the Scottish outfit, and he has been urged to leave the club by his national team manager Stale Solbakken. According to Daily Mail, the Magpies are looking to submit an offer of around £8 million for the defender, and Ajer is thought to be keen on moving to England. SL View: Ajer for £8 million would be a bargain Newcastle could definitely use some defensive depth, and Ajer could prove to be a quality long -term investment for them. The defender is only 22 and has his best years ahead of him. He has the potential to develop into a quality Premier League defender in future. If Newcastle can sign him for £8m, it could prove a major bargain for them, a...
Celtic-linked manager reveals where he wants to work next season
Former Premier League manager Rafael Benitez has been linked with a return to management. As per recent reports, the Spaniard is thought to be on Celtic’s radar, but he has now admitted that his priority is to manage in the Premier League next season. Speaking about his future, Benitez claimed (via Daily Record): “A competitive team that allows you to challenge for trophies or a project that allows you to improve and grow and do better. “The priority is England. Why? Because obviously, I like the Premier League and my family is here. I have a lot [of offers] from the UAE, United States, Brazil, China, but I want to stay in Europe. And I want to stay in England. “If it’s the right one, we can do it tomorrow but the project, the competitive team, is not there at the moment, so we h...
Former PL ace reckons 25-yr-old will ‘be looking to leave Liverpool in the summer’
Former Premier League striker Gabriel Agbonlahor reckons that Ben Davies could leave Liverpool in the summer and Scottish giants Celtic will be monitoring this situation. According to the former Villa striker, Liverpool’s decision to sign the 25-year-old centre back seems strange because they have not given him the opportunity to showcase his talent with the first team so far. Agbonlahor said to Football Insider: “It’s just a strange situation. To be brought in and basically have your career put on hold. You’re not playing or even being brought on. It’s very strange from Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp. “If he wasn’t good enough, why buy him? “It’s a very, very strange transfer and I’m sure he’ll be looking to leave Liverpool in the summer and go somewhere where he can play week in, w...
‘I will make a decision that is best for my career’ – 25-yr-old hints at possible Celtic exit
Celtic defender Jack Hendry has hinted that he could leave the Scottish club permanently at the end of the season. The 25-year-old is currently on loan at Belgian club KV Oostende and has produced some impressive performances. Speaking to Belgian publication Het Laatste Nieuws (translated by Sportwitness), the 25-year-old revealed that he has enjoyed his time in Belgium. He said: “I am grateful to KV Oostende for the platform they have offered me. In this way, I showed my abilities and kickstarted my career. I, therefore want to give the club something in return for their confidence. “I’m not going to lie: I’m ambitious and want to play at the highest possible level. We’ll see where that is – I won’t let it distract me. At the end of this season, I will make a deci...
Predicted Celtic XI vs Rangers: Kennedy to make one change, 29-yr-old to start
Celtic host Rangers in the Scottish Premiership this weekend and the Hoops will be looking to end the visitors’ unbeaten run in the league. Rangers have already won the Scottish Premiership title and they will be hoping to finish the season as strongly as possible. Steven Gerrard’s men have beaten Celtic in their last three meetings and will be hoping to extend that run of form over their bitter rivals. However, Celtic fans will demand a strong reaction and the home side will be out to fix their recent results against the Ibrox outfit. [embedded content] Rangers are in rampant form and head into the game on the back of four consecutive league wins. By contrast, Celtic have failed to win two of their last three games and will have to improve to beat Rangers here. The Ibrox outfit crashed ou...
Predicted Rangers XI vs Celtic: Gerrard to make two changes, 22-yr-old set to return
Rangers take on Celtic in the Scottish Premiership this weekend and they will be hoping to extend their fine run of form in the league with a victory over their bitter rivals. The League leaders have won 22 of their last 24 league matches and they will be full of confidence heading into this game. Rangers have already managed to secure the Scottish Premiership title and they will be hoping to inflict further misery on Celtic with a win at Parkhead. The visitors have managed to win the last three derbies and they will fancy their chances of making it four in a row. Rangers are coming into this game on the back of a disappointing defeat in the Europa League and they will be fired up to produce a positive reaction here. The visitors will be without the services of Nikola Katic and Nathan Patt...
‘He would be the perfect choice’ – Former PL star urges Celtic to appoint 53-yr-old as their manager
Celtic have been linked with quite a few managers in recent weeks, and popular pundit Paul Robinson believes that the former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder would be the ideal appointment for the Scottish outfit. The Blades recently parted ways with Wilder after a disappointing season, and it will be interesting to see if the 53-year-old is on Celtic’s radar to replace Neil Lennon. Lennon was relieved of his duties earlier in the season after failing to win Celtic’s 10th league title in a row. Bitter rivals Rangers have beaten them to the title comprehensively, and Celtic will have to regroup and come back stronger next season. The Hoops need a quality manager who can rebuild the squad and help them reclaim the domestic crown. Despite a poor season with the Blades, Wilder has prove...
