London, United Kingdom | AFP | Celtic were crowned champions for a record-equalling ninth consecutive season as the Scottish Premiership campaign was declared over on Monday. Neil Lennon’s men were 13 points clear at the top of the table when the season was stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic in …
Read More »Celtic eye ninth straight title as Gerrard bids to lift Rangers
Glasgow, United Kingdom | AFP | Steven Gerrard says Rangers will not let arch-rivals Celtic land a record-equalling ninth consecutive Scottish Premiership title without a fight as the new season gets under way this weekend. Celtic finished nine points clear of second-placed Rangers last season after turning the title race …
Read More »Rodgers’s departure clouds Celtic legacy despite domestic dominance
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Brendan Rodgers delivered on his promise to dominate Scottish football as Celtic manager, but his decision to leave behind the chance to win a third domestic treble for Leicester City is a bitter pill for many in Glasgow to swallow. Rodgers leaves the Scottish champions having won all seven …
Read More »Celtic’s Rodgers rules out Arsenal move
Glasgow, United Kingdom | AFP | Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers on Saturday distanced himself from speculation he could succeed Arsene Wenger as Arsenal boss. “There’s nothing really in it. I have always said I’m extremely happy here,” Rogers told BBC Scotland. Wenger announced on Friday he will step down at …
Read More »Neymar turns it on as seven-up PSG destroy Celtic
Paris, France | AFP | Neymar was back in the mood with the Brazilian scoring twice to set up Paris Saint-Germain’s comeback from behind as they hammered a shellshocked Celtic 7-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday. Moussa Dembele had put the visitors ahead inside a minute at the Parc …
Read More »Neymar nocturnal antics no worry to PSG coach as Celtic arrive
Paris, France | AFP | Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery insists he is not concerned about Neymar’s lifestyle after the Brazilian superstar was photographed at a Paris nightclub in the early hours of Sunday. “Outside of his work, his football, he can enjoy himself with his friends,” Emery said on Tuesday …
Read More »Peerless Celtic break British unbeaten record
Glasgow, United Kingdom | AFP | French striker Moussa Dembele scored one and created another two as Celtic thrashed St Johnstone 4-0 to break their own 100-year British record of unbeaten domestic matches The Scottish champions extended their domestic unbeaten record to 63 to eclipse the Celtic team of Willie Maley …
Read More »INVINCIBLES: Unstoppable Celtic go through season unbeaten
Glasgow, United Kingdom | AFP | Celtic became the first Scottish Premiership club to go unbeaten through a 38-game season when they defeated Hearts 2-0 on Sunday to win the league by a mammoth 30 points. Second-half goals by Leigh Griffiths and Stuart Armstrong ensured they didn’t slip up on …
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