Scottish Premier League
Predicted Celtic Line-up vs Livingston: Lennon set to field heavily weakened side
Celtic host Livingston in the Scottish Premiership this weekend and they will be hoping to get back to winning ways. The defending champions have failed to win their last two league games against Rangers and Hibernian. Neil Lennon’s side are already 21 points behind Rangers in the league table and cannot afford any more slip-ups. The Hoops have a formidable record at home and it will be interesting to see if they can step up and grind out the three points. Celtic are currently undefeated in 36 of their last 38 home league games. They have an excellent record against Livingston as well and have managed to beat the away side 12 times in their last 13 meetings at Parkhead. Livingston are coming into this game on the back of six consecutive wins in the league and will fancy their chances again...
Predicted Rangers XI v Motherwell: Gerrard without five first team players this week
Rangers travel to Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership this weekend aiming to extend their fine run of form with a win. Steven Gerrard’s side have won their last six league games and will be confident of getting a good result here against a struggling Motherwell side. The hosts are coming into this game having failed to win their last six league games and they will be up against the best team in the country right now. Rangers have an impressive record against Motherwell in all competitions and have beaten the home side seven times in the last seven meetings. The visitors are on a tremendous run right now having won their last 15 league matches. Gerrard will demand a big performance from his players and Rangers will be looking to extend the gap with Celtic at the top of the table. Rangers...
Report: Celtic could consider selling key star for just €25-30 million
Celtic have failed to reach an agreement regarding a contract extension with Odsonne Edouard and the Scottish club are now looking the lower their demands for the Frenchman. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move away from Glasgow and Celtic are now open to selling the player for a fee of around €25-30 million according to journalist Ignazio Genuardi. Alors qu’aucun accord n’a pu être trouvé pour une prolongation, le #Celtic Glasgow revoit progressivement ses exigences à la baisse pour un éventuel départ de l’ex-Parisien #Édouard (qui sera libre en 2022). Aujourd’hui, on parle davantage d’un prix autour de 25-30 M€. #Mercato — Ignazio Genuardi (@IgnazioGenuardi) January 14, 2021 Edouard is one of the best players in Scotland at the moment and he has a contract with Celtic until the su...
Report: Rangers eye move for 22-year-old Celtic target in January
Rangers are keeping an eye on Fatai Gbadamosi in the January transfer window, according to reports from 90min. The Ibrox club have been linked with a move for Liverpool forward Taiwo Awoniyi, but they are also looking to strengthen other areas of the pitch. The 22-year-old defensive midfielder plays for Nigerian second-tier side Shooting Stars and has represented Nigeria at an international level. The report claims that the Gers face competition from Scottish Premiership rivals Celtic. SL View – Good signing for the Old Firm clubs? Rangers, who are leading the Scottish Premiership table by 21 points from Celtic, are well stocked in midfield. However, Glen Kamara’s future has been constantly speculated in the media, and Rangers are probably looking for his long-term replacement. C...
Report: Rangers ‘leading the chase’ for Liverpool striker, Neil Lennon keen too
According to 90min, Rangers and Celtic are leading the chase for Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi as the Scottish Premiership duo look to strengthen their attack for the second half of 2020-21 and beyond. Sportslens View The Nigerian forward is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Union Berlin, and his form has attracted some Premier League sides and other suitors. Awoniyi has five goals and an assist in 13 league games this term, and his form is one of the reasons why Berlin are hopeful of playing European football next season following a brilliant start to the campaign. Rangers have established themselves as huge favourites to win the Scottish Premiership title this term, with 21 points separating them from second-placed Celtic. Nevertheless, Light Blues manager Steven Gerrard is keen to ...
Report: Celtic join Rangers and EPL duo in the race for striker
According to the Daily Mirror’s David Anderson, Celtic and Sheffield United have joined Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur in the race for Wigan Athletic striker Kyle Joseph. Tottenham, Sheffield United, Rangers and Celtic all keen on Wigan’s Scotland Under-19 striker Kyle Joseph. #Tottenham #Blades #Rangers #CelticFC — David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) January 12, 2021 Sportslens View Spurs and the Light Blues were linked with the Scotland under-19 international earlier this week, and it’s not a surprise to see the Blades and Hoops both keen on the teenager too. With four goals to his name in 11 League One appearances so far this term, Joseph is proving his quality and huge potential in front of goal, and it is natural for him to have caught the eyes of the bigwigs. The Scottish striker can agr...
‘Leaving anyway’: Manager reveals what Gerrard told him about signing Rangers target
Rangers have reportedly made contact to bring Scott Wright to Ibrox this month. Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has confirmed that he held talks with Steven Gerrard, the Gers boss, about Wright’s potential move to Ibrox last week. The Ibrox club have informed the Dons about their intention to sign the 23-year-old attacker after Sunday’s Premiership clash. According to reports from the Daily Record, the Gers want to sign Wright on a pre-contract agreement, but the Dons are happy to organise a permanent deal as well. “There has been a conversation at boardroom level,” said McInnes, as quoted by the Daily Record. “I spoke to Steven yesterday, he called me to say that they would have an interest in Scott on a pre-contract and wanted to do things properly. “That is not always the case ...
‘Not enough’: Journalist claims Leeds have made an offer for Rangers target
Rangers could join the race to bring Sean McGurk to Ibrox, according to reports from Alan Nixon of The Sun. The Gers have not made an offer for the youngster as yet, but they could come in for him and offer a pre-contract in January. Scottish Premiership rivals Celtic could be interested in him as well. Premier League outfit Leeds United have made an offer to sign the Wigan ‘whizz kid’. However, the Latics have rejected the proposal as they deemed the offer inadequate. Leeds. Offer made for Sean McGurk. Latest Wigan whizz kid. Turned down by Latics. Not enough. Contract up in summer so can move then. But danger that Rangers (or Celtic) step in with pre contract in meantime. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) January 12, 2021 SL View: McGurk – one for the future Rangers boss Steven Ge...
Report: Rangers ‘looking to do a deal’ for 23 y/o forward in January
Rangers are looking to bring Aberdeen forward Scott Wright to Ibrox in the January transfer window, according to reports from Sky Sports. The Gers are enjoying a phenomenal season and are enjoying a healthy 22 point lead at the top in the Scottish Premier League table. Steven Gerrard’s team have now made it 15 league wins in a row following their latest 2-1 victory against Aberdeen and are looking favourites to secure their first title since 2011. Wright – who recently returned from a six-week layoff after suffering a double hernia – started the game for the Dons on Sunday. Sky Sports claim that Rangers are looking to do a deal for Wright this window. The 23-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and he is yet to agree terms on a new deal at Pittodrie. Rangers...
‘Unbelievably arrogant’, ‘Completely unacceptable’: Former Celtic star blasts club over Dubai trip
Former Celtic striker Andy Walker has blasted the ‘dismal governance’ of the ‘arrogant’ Hoops following the club’s recent trip to Dubai. Christopher Jullien’s positive test for COVID-19 on the squad’s return to Scotland forced 13 of his teammates into isolation. Manager Neil Lennon and his assistant John Kennedy are also isolating, leaving Celtic extremely depleted for the Scottish Premiership game against Hibernian. Many of the club’s fans hit out at the decision to travel for the winter break, while First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also questioned the wisdom of the trip. However, Walker went much further ahead of Monday’s game, launching into a vitriolic rant on Sky Sports. “Apparently there is no money in Scottish football?” said Walker. “I’m guessing this trip that Celtic went on to Duba...
‘Yes, there is interest’: 23 y/o striker comments on future amid Rangers and West Ham interest
Rangers have been linked with a move for Fashion Sakala in the January transfer window, but it seems it will require a lot of convincing to bring him to Ibrox. Last week, the Daily Record reported that the Gers are interested in signing the Zambian international this month with his contract expiring. The Ibrox club are looking to sign the 23-year-old on a pre-contract deal. The striker has been attracting interest from a host of clubs including Anderlecht. Premier League clubs – Newcastle United and West Ham United – have also been credited with an interest. However, the player has made it very clear that he will move to a club where he will get regular games, and that he is not willing to warm the bench. “Yes, there is interest from other teams – at the same time, talks are ongo...
‘We’re a laughing stalk’: Many Celtic fans react to Chris Sutton’s latest Twitter post
Celtic are facing a quarantine crisis ahead of their Scottish Premiership match against Hibernian. As many as 13 players have been asked to self-isolate after Celtic defender Christopher Jullien has been tested positive for coronavirus. Julien, who travelled with the Celtic squad for their trip to Dubai, has tested positive for Covid-19 on the squad’s return. To carry on during the pandemic, football needs humility and self-awareness. Read this several times and can’t find an ounce. https://t.co/SNb9redhQl — Jonathan Northcroft (@JNorthcroft) January 11, 2021 The Celtic defender has been told to isolate. At the same time, the Scottish government has asked all travellers who had returned from Dubai since January 3 to self-isolate as well. Celtic have a big squad and pro...
