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McGeady Pens New 5-Year Celtic Deal 2008-07-17 08:55:18 After Aiden McGeadys incredible season last year, including some memorable performances and picking up the player of the year award. He will be rewarded for his achievements with a new extension onto his contract which will see him committed to Celtic
until 2013.The Evening Times has the details
Balde Allowed To Leave On Free Transfer 2008-07-17 06:24:49 If Bobo Balde can find a deal at another club he will be allowed to leave on a free transfer it has been revealed. Even though he still has a year left on his current contract, Celtic are looking to offload the Guinea international due to his high wages and lack of first team chances.BBC Sport has the full story Read more:Leave
Celtic Closing In On Tamas 2008-07-17 06:19:17 Celtic are looking at possibly signing Romanian international, Gabriel Tamas. Sources close to the Auxerre defender have said that a meeting between Celtic and Tamas will take place soon.Full details can be found at BBC Sport Read more:Celtic
Samaras Deal Made Permanent 2008-07-17 06:13:09 Georgios Samaras has joined Celtic on a three year contract, reportedly taking a considerable wage cut to join the hoops. Celtic were always his first choice he has stated even though there was interest from other clubs including, Stoke City, Hull City, Lazio, Besiktas, Feyenoord and Werder Bremen.Samaras had this to say about his move:“Celtic are one of the best teams in Europe, with a ve
Kennedy In Possible Loan To Motherwell? 2008-07-14 23:04:49 John Kennedy
looks close to a short term loan deal with Motherwell, from the start of the season to the end of December it has been reported.Gordon Strachan feels the defender needs more games after being out for a long spell with a serious injury. With Motherwell playing in the Uefa cup this season he could also gain some experience playing in that.There is currently some debate over the va Read more:Possible
Samaras On The Verge Of Signing 2008-07-09 03:59:30 Celtic are closing in on greek international, Georgios Samaras from Manchester City, Samaras who was previously at Parkhead on loan looks set to return and could be back with Celtic in the next couple of days according to his agent who said this:"It's very close."A man of very few words is Lee Anderson..After interest from other clubs including, Werder Bremen, Feyenoord, Lazio, Fenerbahce and Hull Read more:Verge
Antunes Excited By Possible Celtic Move 2008-07-05 13:37:22 Vitorino Gabriel Antunes, the Roma full-back has admitted he is excited at a possible move to Celtic
. With recent speculation on a Celtic bid for the Portugese youngster and with Gordon Strachan supposedly keen on him, it now seems the feeling is mutual between Celtic and Antunes. With Auntunes wanting regular first team
football in the new season, he could be available on either a
sea Read more:Possible
Hinkel Knows What It Takes 2008-07-05 13:26:51 After an up and down first five months for Andreas Hinkel, with injuries and trying to get used to his new surroundings and team, the defender has explained his desire to play in the Champions League and how the last seven games of the season has taught him what it takes to play for Celtic.Hinkel explained: "We had a bad run, but then we had a good run. After we had lost to
Motherwell at Celtic Pa
Balde Still Reluctant To Leave 2008-07-03 13:47:34 After the latest attempt to sign Bobo Balde, this time by Hull City, the big stopper seems determined to pick up that last £1.5million annual salary before his lucrative contract expires.With prior bids from Sunderland and Birmingham to try and tempt Balde to the English Premiership, the financial package offered by both were not up to his current Celtic contract, now it seems Hull City have fail Read more:Leave
Celtic Look To Increase World Profile 2008-07-03 13:23:24 With the appointment of a new director of international development, Jason Hughes, the club look to try make Celtic
a global force.Hughes, a graduate of the University of Manchester, will work alongside the
club's new commercial director Adrian Filby and has an impressive
pedigree as a former member of the FA's international relations
department. In the last four and a half years he has been Read more:World
Celtic To Host Man City In Pre-Season Friendly 2008-07-02 15:39:16 Celtic will play host to Manchester City in the opening home
friendly of the new season, with the reigning league champions facing
The Blues on Wednesday, August 6, 2008.The game kicks off at 7.45pm on Wednesday, August 6 and
is free for season ticket holders. Entry for non-season ticket holders
is £20 and £10 for concessions.Match details:Pre-season Friendly
Wednesday, August 6, 2008Celtic Park, Read more:Celtic
, Season
Maloney In, Naylor Out? 2008-07-02 15:32:16 Former Celtic star Shaun Maloney has been linked with a return to Celtic from Aston Villa, with left back Lee Naylor moving in the other
direction.Maloney left Parkhead to join Villa in January 2007 but has failed to sparkle in the Barclays Premier League.
The former dual Scottish Player of the Year has been repeatedly linked
with a return to Glasgow, and the move could finally go through in the
Virgo Exits Celtic 2008-06-30 14:47:48 Adam Virgo has left Celtic
to join former club Brighton & Hove Albion on a two-year contract.With limited first team appearances Virgo, the England born utility player spent most of his time at Celtic on loan having failed to establish a place in the team. With loan spells at Colchester City and Coventry City he now returns to his first senior club Brighton.Full story at the Official Cel
New Date For First Old Firm Game Of Season 2008-06-29 03:22:34 The first Old Firm game of the season, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 30, 2008 has been re-arranged to Sunday, August 31, 2008.The date for the first match against Dundee Utd at tannadice has also been re-arranged to Sunday, August 17, 2008 for television coverage.SPL FIXTURE AMENDMENTS:Dundee United v CelticSunday, August 17, 2008K/O 2pmCeltic v RangersSunday, 31 August, 2008K/O TBCRea Read more:First
, Season
Celtic Deny Naka Italy Move Rumours 2008-06-29 03:20:44 Italian club Bologna was reported to have made a move to sign the talented japanese midfielder, but this was adamantly denied by Celtic
.A spokesman for Celtic said:"We've never heard of
the representative who has claimed Bologna has made an offer for Shunsuke
Nakamura. We have not received any offer from Bologna or from any other club. In any case Naka is delighted to be staying with Celtic and th Read more:Italy
Celtic 5 Rangers 1 2008-06-27 11:25:03 Its been a slow day for news, so here is a video of the brilliant 5-1 game against Rangers
. What a game! Brings back the good memories. Read more:Celtic
Strachan Interested In Cameroon Left Back? 2008-06-27 10:49:12 Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is interested in Cameroon international left back according to recent rumours.Atouba, who spent a season at Tottenham earlier in his career, is currently with Bundesliga side SV Hamburg.
The rangy 26-year-old could be available, with Strachan reported to be contemplating a £2m move.
First choice left back Lee Naylor struggled for top form last season
and the Bhoy
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