Scottish Premier League
‘Really poor’, ‘Clumsy again’ – Some Celtic fans are unhappy with 27-yr-old’s display
Celtic crashed out of the Betfred Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Ross County earlier today and the fans are not impressed with Christopher Jullien’s performance. The 27-year-old Frenchman had a very poor outing today and he has been criticised for his performances, in general, this season. It remains to be seen whether he can improve in the coming weeks. Neil Lennon will be disappointed with his team’s performance here. Celtic were the favourites heading into this game but they laced the urgency and intensity from the start. Furthermore, the Scottish champions deemed to lack motivation as well. Ross County attackers managed to get past the likes of Christopher Jullien with ease and the Hoops were seriously lacking in organisation at the back. Jullien had a clumsy presence today and he gifted th...
Report: Celtic eye move for international, face Aston Villa competition
Celtic and Aston Villa are among the clubs interested in signing Crystal Palace central midfielder James McCarthy, according to TEAMtalk. McCarthy has been on the books of Palace since the summer of 2019 when he joined from Premier League rivals Everton. The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international is out of contract at the Eagles at the end of the season. TEAMtalk has reported that Celtic are ready to offer McCarthy a long-term contract in January to lure him to Celtic Park on a free transfer next summer. The report has added that the 30-year-old will have to accept a pay-cut, and if he agrees to terms, then the Scottish Premiership giants will try to strike a deal with Palace to secure his services in the January transfer window and not wait until next summer. However, according to ...
Predicted Rangers Starting Lineup vs Falkirk
Rangers take on Falkirk in the Scottish League Cup on Sunday and they will be looking to continue their impressive run of form with a win here. The SPL leaders are definitely the favourites heading into this game and Steven Gerrard will demand a convincing win from his players. 📺 #RangersFC are back in action this weekend with a trip to Falkirk and coverage will be live and exclusive on @PremierSportsTV this Sunday from 4.30pm. 👉 More info: https://t.co/jhwyf2FQdj pic.twitter.com/iQmHT0EHOz — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) November 27, 2020 Rangers have won four and drawn two of their last six matches in all competitions and they have managed to keep four clean sheets during that period as well. Falkirk will have to play very well in order to stand a chance of getting s...
Predicted Celtic Starting Lineup vs Ross County
Celtic host Ross County in the Scottish League Cup on Sunday afternoon and they will be hoping to bounce back from their humiliating defeat against Sparta Prague in the Europa League during the midweek. The Scottish champions were beaten 4-1 and they will be hoping to bounce back with a big win here. 💬 NL: “These players always have to prove something. That’s the life of being at Celtic. They are hurting and aren’t enjoying this one bit. All I want from them now is consistency in performance. It’s been a difficult run but I think we’ll come out of this stronger than ever.” — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) November 27, 2020 Celtic have an impressive head to head record against Ross County and it will be interesting to see if they can extend their fine run of form against the visit...
Report: 27-yr-old has impressed Lennon, Celtic could look to initiate transfer talks
AC Millan’s winger/full back Diego Laxalt is on loan at Scottish Premiership club Celtic and he has managed to impress in Scotland so far. The 27-year-old has made five appearances for the Scottish champions so far this season and he has managed to score a goal for them. Laxalt was brought in as a replacement for Boli and an upgrade on Greg Taylor. The AC Milan player has proven to be a quality addition so far and Neil Lennon is thought to be quite impressed with his impact. According to Calciomercato, the Celtic manager wants to sign the Uruguayan international on a permanent deal and the Scottish outfit could initiate talks with AC Milan soon. Diego Laxalt is no longer a key player for the Italian club, hence the loan. A return to Milan cannot be his top priority and therefore Celtic wil...
Rangers vs Benfica Preview: Key stats and head to head record
Rangers host Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday and they will be looking to claim the top spot in Group D with a win over the Portuguese outfit. Rangers are currently level on points with Benfica, but they are second in the standings because of goal difference. Both sides cancelled each other out in a thrilling 3-3 draw in the reverse fixture earlier this month and Rangers will fancy their chances of getting a win at home. Steven Gerrard’s side are in spectacular form right now and they will are full of confidence. Rangers are currently top of the SPL table with an 11 point advantage over Celtic (who have played two fewer games) and look to be the frontrunners to win their first league title since 2010/11. Benfica were expected to comfortably win Group D when the draws were made but ...
Report: Rangers planning to move for 25-yr-old PL attacker in January
Scottish outfit Rangers are thought to be keen on signing the Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy when the transfer window re-opens in January. The 25-year-old has done well for Newcastle United since his return to the club and he has now managed to establish himself as a starter for Steve Bruce’s side. According to Football Insider, Murphy is not up for sale anytime soon and the Premier League club are planning a contract extension. The winger will be a free agent at the end of this season and it remains to be seen whether the Magpies can convince him to commit his long-term future to the club. Jacob Murphy was heavily linked with a move away from Newcastle United at the start of this season. He spent last season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and he picked up nine goals and six assists ...
Sparta Prague vs Celtic Preview: Key stats and head to head record
Celtic travel to Sparta Prague for their Europa League group game later this week and they will be under pressure to pick up a win here. The Scottish champions have been quite poor in the European competition this season and they will probably have to win their remaining three group games in order to make it to the next round of the tournament. Currently, Celtic have just one point from their first three group games and they at the bottom of Group H. Meanwhile, Sparta Prague have three points from their three group games and they will be determined to close the gap with Lille and AC Milan with a win over Celtic this week. Both teams need to improve massively in order to qualify for the knockout round of the Europa League and it remains to be seen whether the players can step up and deliver...
‘In the form of his life’ – Former Rangers boss hails 27-yr-old’s performances this season
Rangers have started the season in outstanding form this year and they finally look like a side capable of ending Celtic’s dominance in Scottish football. The Ibrox outfit have picked up 41 points from 15 league games and they are 11 points clear of Celtic in the SPL table. One of the main reasons why they have done so well in the league this year is their impressive defensive organisation. Steven Gerrard has managed to organise a water-tight back four which has conceded just three goals in 15 league games. The likes of James Tavernier, Filip Helander and Borna Barisic have been quite impressive at the back but Connor Goldson has been the standout performer in defence for Rangers. The 27-year-old Englishman has been ever-present for his side so far and he has played all 15 league games for...
Opinion: Signing 23 y/o Man Utd player on loan would be a smart move by Celtic in January
Opinion: Signing 23 y/o Man Utd player on loan would be a smart move by Celtic in January – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson could leave the club during the January transfer window on loan, and Celtic are being touted as a potential destination. After a strong loan spell at Sheffield United last season – where he kept 13 clean sheets in his debut Premier League campaign – he was retained by Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer for the 2020/21 campaign. Henderson’s situation at United Despite Chelsea showing interest with a £50m offer for Henderson during the summer, the 23-year-old committed his long-term future at United, penning a six-year deal. A lot was discussed and written about how Henderson outperformed David de Gea last seaso...
Report: Leeds consider Rangers boss as top contender to replace Bielsa
Report: Leeds consider Rangers boss as top contender to replace Bielsa – originally posted on Sportslens.com Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has emerged as a prime contender to replace Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United, according to reports from Football Insider. If you’ve seen the Leeds United documentary ‘Take Us Home’ on Amazon Prime, you will have a fair idea of what Bielsa’s appointment has meant for the club, the fans and the city. Leeds fans feared the worst about whether Bielsa would commit his future at the club after losing in the play-offs (against Derby County) and failing to secure promotion in 2019. In the end, Bielsa decided to stay and next year guided the club to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years. Bielsa has signed a one-year contrac...
Celtic vs Rangers Preview, Key Stats and Predicted Lineups
Celtic vs RangersScottish Premiership 2020/2117th October, 12:30 pm BSTCeltic Park, Glasgow Celtic host Rangers in the Old Firm Derby on Saturday and the Scottish champions will be looking to overtake their bitter rivals and claim the top spot in the league table with a win. Celtic are currently second in the table, one point behind Steven Gerrard’s Rangers. However, they have a game in hand. Neil Lennon’s side are heading into this game on the back of five consecutive league wins and they will be full of confidence. Celtic have an all-round better squad and they will fancy their chances of a win at home. Meanwhile, Rangers have improved this year and they have been just as good in the league so far. The Ibrox outfit are at the top of the table and they will be looking to stay there after ...
