Scottish Premier League
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...
Report claims 27-goal star linked with Rangers could cost around £5 million
Peterborough United striker Jonson Clarke-Harris has been linked with a move away from the League One club, and it appears that he will cost at least £5 million. Bristol Post are reporting that Rangers and Sheffield United are keen on signing the striker who has scored 27 goals this season. Colombian striker Alfredo Morelos could be on his way out of the Scottish club this summer, and Rangers are thought to be looking at Clarke-Harris as a potential replacement. SL View: Rangers could have an edge in the chase? Rangers will be confident of fending off the competition from Premier League side Sheffield United. The Blades have had an abysmal season and are set to be relegated at the end of the season, making Rangers a more tempting option. The Ibrox outfit will be able to offer him European ...
‘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...
Rangers linked with a move for 27-goal forward who could replace key star next season
Rangers are interested in signing Jonson Clarke-Harris as a potential replacement for Alfredo Morelos. The 26-year-old has done well for Peterborough United, scoring 27 goals for the League One club this season. Morelos has been linked with a move away from Rangers, and Clarke-Harris could be a viable option to replace him. Football Insider claims that Rangers are currently laying the groundwork for a summer move. SL View: Potential Morelos replacement Clarke-Harris has shown that he has the quality to step up just like former Peterborough striker Ivan Toney and a move to Rangers could be ideal for him. The Scottish outfit will be able to offer him the platform to play at a higher level and also experience European football as well. Morelos has been a key player for Steven Gerrard over the...
‘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...
‘There’s been some talks’ – Rangers star opens up about his long-term future at the club
Rangers midfielder Glenn Kamara is in talks with the Scottish Premiership club regarding a new deal. The 25-year-old midfielder has two years left on his current contract, and he claims that talks over a new deal could advance over the summer. He said (via Daily Record): “There’s been some talks. The season’s been good – obviously, we’ve just become champions. “It’s been a success so far. I still have two years left on my contract, and there’s still time over the summer to see what will happen.” Rangers signed the midfielder for a fee of around £50,000 from Dundee FC, and he has proven to be an exceptional bargain for the Ibrox outfit. Kamara helped Rangers win the title this season and has established himself as a key player for manager Steven Gerrard. Rangers fans will certainl...
‘Enough is enough’: Abused star is right – football must do more to tackle racism
‘Enough is enough’. Glen Kamara’s impassioned statement about the racist abuse he received during Rangers’ Europa League tie against Slavia Prague at Ibrox had a familiar feel to it. For starters, note that we didn’t use the phrase ‘alleged racist abuse’ in that opening sentence. Let no-one be in any doubt here. Slavia’s Ondrej Kudela did not cover his mouth to say, ‘you’re a f****** guy’. As excuses go, it’s probably on a par with Johnny Cochrane’s infamous glove-related ‘if it doesn’t fit, you must acquit’ defence of OJ Simpson during the 1990s. The fact that Kupela cupped his mouth, coupled with Kamara’s incredulous reaction, tells you everything you need to know. The question now is what happens next? Football has been littered with instances of this nature for far too long now. Unfort...
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...
