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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
Setanta Announce Live Celtic Pre-Season Fixtures 2008-07-02 15:44:09 The televised live fixtures are as follows:-Southampton v Celtic
- Friday, July 18thMiddlesbrough v Celtic - Tuesday, July 22ndCardiff City v Celtic - Thursday, July 24thCeltic v Man City - Wednesday, August 6th Read more:Setanta
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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
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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:Season
, First
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
New Bhoy Paddy Laughs Off Comparison To Aiden 2008-06-27 10:40:16 After the comparison between himself and not only Celtics player of the year last season, Aiden McGeady but the genius that was George Best by his ex-manager at Derry City, Roddy Collins, Paddy
McCourt could only laugh.Paddy said this about it,"He's gone overboard with the talk about McGeady and Best but I
can't be held responsible for what he says any more than I could when
Sammy McIlroy said I'd
Paddy Living The Dream 2008-06-26 14:02:06 New bhoy Paddy
McCourt tells of his love for Celtic and the relief at completing his dream move to his boyhood heroes.“It feels fantastic to be here,” said McCourt, who will wear
No.20 for Celtic. “It’s something that I’ve always dreamt about since I
was a young boy and to get the chance to come and play for Celtic is
unbelievable.Predominately a wide player, McCourt is happy playing on Read more:Living
, Dream
Chelsea defender to join Celtic? 2008-06-26 13:33:16 Celtic has put 26 year old, Dutch defender, Khalid Boulahrouz at the
top of their summer shopping list. According to a report in the News of the
World, Gordon Strachan wants the £5 million-rated Chelsea
stopper to
boost his defense for next season.Boulahrouz has been outstanding for Holland at Euro 2008, and his form
in Austria and Switzerland has alerted a number of top clubs. However,
Strachan Read more:Celtic
Pole Sets Sights On Celtic Transfer 2008-06-26 13:28:28 Poland midfielder Mariusz Lewandowski has revealed that his representatives are in talks over a possible move to Celtic
."Celtic are a big club and play regularly in the UEFA Champions League, so it would be a good place to play my football."Read the story at Skysports Read more:Sights
Larsson Mark II? 2008-06-26 13:06:46 After a great debut season for the hoops breaking the 30 goal barrier, Australian striker Scott McDonald has been given the legendary no.7 shirt. With the inevitable comparisons to Henrik Larsson, can the pint-sized striker fill the great mans shirt?Full article at the Daily Record
Serie A Teams In The Hunt For Samaras 2008-06-25 21:59:33 Lazio & Lecce lead the fight for Samaras. With Samaras wanting guaranteed first team football, which he is unlikely to get at Parkhead, the greek international may have to look elsewhere.Read the article at the Evening Times Read more:Serie
Hedman Fears Boruc Exit After Euro 2008 Performances 2008-06-25 21:44:36 Magnus Hedman believes Celtic could face a struggle to hold on to Artur Boruc
this summer following his impressive performances at Euro 2008.
"Celtic could find a struggle ahead of them to hold on to him," he told PA
Sport. "He seems like a strong character who speaks his mind and, if Celtic get an
offer and he becomes aware that a big club wants him, there is no point trying
to keep him because t Read more:Fears
New Celtic Away Kit Unveiled 2008-06-25 19:58:22 The new Celtic
away kit has finally been unveiled. The gold top, with green shorts and gold socks looks fantastic and represents the SPL champions perfectly!The new kit will be available to purchase on July 3rd.Read the full story at The Official Celtic Website
Celtic Look To Strengthen For The New Season 2008-06-25 19:40:44 Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell tells fans they are trying their best to strengthen for the forthcoming season. “I can assure Celtic supporters that we are working hard once again to strengthen the squad for the coming season,”With recent speculation on various signing targets the Chief Executive has insisted that the club continues to deal in private and any rumours surrounding these dea Read more:Celtic
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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
Apology For The Lack Of Updates 2008-08-25 22:14:51 Hey bhoys and ghirls, I would like to apologise for the lack of updates during the last month or so. I am currently in the process of re-designing the blog and I've been having a few problems. Hopefully it will be up soon.The Celtic Blog Read more:Apology
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