Scottish Premier League
‘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...
‘I feel angry’ – Steven Gerrard reacts to the racial abuse directed towards Rangers duo
Rangers crashed out of the Europa League after a 2-0 defeat to Slavia Prague last night but the racial abuse directed at midfielder Glen Kamara has left manager Steven Gerrard more disappointed. Apparently, the Rangers player was racially abused by one of the Slavia Prague players and Gerrard has revealed during his post-match presser that he will stand toe to toe with his player and deal with the situation. He also claimed that he completely believes Kamara’s version of the events and he is hoping that UEFA deals with this situation properly. Gerrard said to the club’s official website: “I feel angry, it is difficult to describe now how I feel because I know Glen and I trust him 100 per cent and it is extremely disappointing. There’s too much of it happening around football and the S...
Former Aston Villa star says he ‘would love to see’ 15-goal attacker join Dean Smith’s side
Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has revealed that he would love to see Alfredo Morelos join Aston Villa this summer. The 24-year-old Colombian striker has been linked with a move away from Rangers and it will be interesting to see if he can secure a move to the Premier League. As per Football Insider, the striker dreams of playing for a Premier League club and Agbonlahor believes that most Premier League clubs would want to sign the Colombian. Agbonlahor said: “I would love to see him at Aston Villa. I think he’s a great striker. Apart from the top four, five all the other clubs would have him. He’s quite quick, he’s a finisher, he’s aggressive, he works hard and he’d add a lot to all of those clubs.” Aston Villa signed Ollie Watkins from Brentford at the start of the se...
Predicted Rangers XI vs Slavia Prague: Gerrard to make one change, 32-yr-old to start
Rangers host Slavia Prague in the Europa League tomorrow night aiming to book their place in the next round of the competition. Steven Gerrard’s men ground out a 1-1 draw away from home in the first leg and will be confident of getting a positive result at home. Rangers are in rampant form right now, winning five of their last six matches in all competitions. They are also undefeated in their last 12 Europa League matches. The visitors managed to eliminate Premier League side Leicester City in the round of 32, and Rangers cannot afford to be complacent in the second leg. The Ibrox outfit have been outstanding at the back this season and will have to be well organised defensively to grind out a win here. The home side are expected to be without the services of James Tavernier, Ryan Jack and...
‘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...
Noel Whelan reckons Celtic will be keeping tabs on 25-yr-old who joined PL giants recently
Liverpool signed Ben Davies from Preston North End during the January transfer window to cope with their injury crisis. The 25-year-old defender is yet to start for the reigning Premier League champions, and popular pundit Noel Whelan believes that Celtic will be keeping a close eye on the defender’s situation at the Merseyside club. The Hoops were heavily linked with a move for the centre-back before joining Liverpool, and Whelan claims that although Davies is a good player, he is not good enough for a club of their stature. He said to Football Insider: “They’ll probably have a close eye on him in the summer. It’s a team that’s in transition, looking for a new manager, new players, a fresh start a change in personnel and structure. “It doesn’t surprise me that that they’re still hove...
15 goals & 12 assists this season: Pundit reckons West Ham ‘will be keeping an eye’ on 24-yr-old
Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has been linked with a move away from the Scottish club in recent months and many pundits have tipped him to leave at the end of this season. The 24-year-old is one of the best players in the Scottish Premiership and he has already helped Rangers win the league title. He has 15 goals and 12 assists to his name this term. He will be hoping to make his mark at a higher level and it seems that the player dreams of playing in the Premier League. According to popular pundit Paul Robinson, West Ham United will be keeping an eye on Morelos this summer. “It is not a secret – Premier League clubs have been looking at him and I think West Ham will be keeping an eye on him,” he told Football Insider. “It is a move that Morelos will have to weigh up. If Ranger...
57-yr-old linked with Celtic job, Premier League star claims he’s a “brilliant manager”
Celtic recently parted ways with Neil Lennon and are expected to decide on their next permanent manager at the end of the season. The Scottish giants have been linked with several managers in and Steve Clarke is thought to be on their radar. The 57-year-old has done an excellent job with the Scotland national team, and Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn has claimed that the SFA should resist any advances from Celtic. “First and foremost, I’m not surprised he’s been connected and linked with the job,” he told the Go Radio Football Show. “He’s a brilliant manager and says it how it is. He’s obviously been with the top clubs across England and up here. “He did a brilliant job with Kilmarnock and, as a team, it was probably slow initially as to how we had set up under him, but the more an...
‘A real gamble’ – Some Celtic fans react after hearing former PL star is keen on managing the club
Celtic have been linked with quite a few managers in recent weeks, and Roy Keane is the latest name touted for the managerial job at Parkhead. The Hoops parted ways with Neil Lennon earlier in the season, and Keane is keen on returning to the dugout. According to the Sun, the former Premier League star wants the Celtic job and it will be interesting to see if the Scottish outfit are keen on appointing him. Celtic have been linked with the likes of Eddie Howe, David Moyes and Steve Clarke. The Scottish outfit need a major rebuild and must look to appoint someone who can nurture young players and give the side a new identity in terms of playing style. Howe did a similar job at Bournemouth in the past, and he would probably be the best candidate for the job. Keane has limited experience as a ...
With Liverpool in great hands, Steven Gerrard should plan Rangers dynasty
Rangers secured their 55th League title this season, with Steven Gerrard doing an exceptional job at Ibrox since taking over as manager. The Rangers boss was recently linked with a return to Liverpool as a potential replacement for Jurgen Klopp. The Reds have had a mediocre season by their standards, but it would be hugely surprising if they decided to part ways with the German manager. Klopp has helped them win the Premier League and the Champions League over the last two season, and their struggles this time around can be attributed to their horrendous luck with injuries. There is no doubt that the Reds need to be patient with Klopp and give him the chance to rebuild the side once again. As for Gerrard, he is still a young manager who is relatively inexperienced, and he should look ...
