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Celtic Manager Martin O'Neill during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee United at Celtic Park, on January 10, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland.

O'Neill: Celtic 'really trying' to spark signing spree

Martin O'Neill has told Celtic fans the club are "really trying" to secure his first January signing amid fears Jota is likely to remain sidelined until the summer.

Soccer • 17 hrs

Given apologises for Celtic 'Holocaust' comments

Former Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Shay Given has apologised for comments in which he used the phrase "an absolute Holocaust" to describe Wilfried Nancy's time in charge of Celtic.

Soccer • 11 Jan

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 10: Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neil reacts during the Premier League match between Celtic and Dundee United at Celtic Park on January 10, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

O'Neill - 'serious trouble' if Celtic don't strengthen

Manager Martin O'Neill warned Celtic could be in "serious trouble" if they do not strengthen their squad despite resuming his supervision of the team with a 4-0 victory over Dundee United.

Soccer • 10 Jan

O'Neill admits Kyogo return to Celtic looks 'unlikely'

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has admitted a return for Kyogo Furuhashi is "unlikely" as the striker wants to prove himself at Birmingham City.

Soccer • 09 Jan

Celtic fan group asks for conciliatory talks with board

The Celtic board face major decisions on how to achieve some form of unity during the title run-in after fan representatives proposed steps towards reconciliation.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Adding to Celtic squad a matter of urgency for O'Neill

Martin O'Neill revealed he is eager to see Celtic bring in reinforcements "as quickly as possible" in order to help them out of their current "bit of difficulty".

Soccer • 06 Jan

Celtic Interim Manager Martin O'Neill during a William Hill Premiership match between Hibernian and Celtic at Easter Road, on November 30, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

O'Neill ready for 'big fight' to turn Celtic around

Martin O'Neill warned Celtic face a "big, big fight" to retain the title after he returned for a third spell as manager.

Soccer • 06 Jan

Celtic Interim Manager Martin O'Neill during a Celtic training session at the Lennoxtown Training Centre, on October 31, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celtic permanent managerial options - Six possibilities

A look at the possible candidates who may take the hotseat at Celtic on a permanent basis.

Soccer • 05 Jan

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 03: Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park, on January 03, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Nancy departs as Celtic manager after derby defeat

Celtic have sacked manager Wilfried Nancy after just eight games in charge.

Soccer • 05 Jan

Celtic's Callum McGregor looks dejected as Rangers' Youssef Chermiti scores to make it 1-1 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park, on January 03, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celtic's McCowan: 'When has it ever been this bad?'

Luke McCowan asked "when has it ever been this bad?" as he surveyed the wreckage of Celtic's 3-1 defeat by Rangers which piled further pressure on Wilfried Nancy.

Soccer • 04 Jan

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 03: Youssef Chermiti of Rangers scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on January 03, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Rangers rally to rock sloppy Celtic

Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy is surely standing on the precipice after Old Firm rivals Rangers came from behind to win 3-1 at Parkhead.

Soccer • 03 Jan

Wilfried Nancy (R) and Callum McGregor during a Celtic training session at the Lennoxtown Training Centre, on January 02, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Nancy vows to fight on amid early 'tornado' at Celtic

Wilfried Nancy made an impassioned plea for time at Celtic ahead of the Old Firm clash with Rangers on Saturday.

Soccer • 02 Jan

Celtic Manager Wilfried Nancy leaves Fir Park looking dejected during the Premier League match between Motherwell and Celtic at Fir Park on December 30, 2025 in Motherwell, Scotland.

Nancy still harbours Hoops hopes despite 'tough night'

Wilfried Nancy insists he is confident he can turn around his Celtic tenure despite struggling to find any positives after a 2-0 defeat at Motherwell.

Soccer • 31 Dec 25

MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 30: Motherwell's Ibrahim Said (R) celebrates scoring to make it 1-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Motherwell and Celtic at Fir Park, on December 30, 2025, in Motherwell, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamso

Said and Watt power Motherwell past Celtic

Ibrahim Said headed his first Motherwell goal as the Steelmen consigned Wilfried Nancy to his fifth defeat in his first four weeks as Celtic manager, with Elliot Watt adding the gloss to the home side's victory.

Soccer • 30 Dec 25

Celtic Manager Wilfried Nancy during a Celtic training session at Lennoxtown Training Centre, on December 16, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Nancy won't change Celtic approach, no matter results

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy stressed there will be no letting up in his quest for improvement if his side move top of the William Hill Premiership on Tuesday.

Soccer • 29 Dec 25

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 21: Celtic's James Forrest (C) celebrates scoring to make it 3-1 with teammates Kieran Tierney (L) and Arne Engels during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on December 21, 2025, in Gl

Bhoys beat Dons for first win under new boss

Late goals from Kieran Tierney and James Forrest gave under-fire Wilfried Nancy his first win as Celtic boss in a 3-1 victory over 10-man Aberdeen at Parkhead.

Soccer • 21 Dec 25

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy looks on dejected during the defeat to Dundee United

Nancy will continue Celtic experiment despite losses

Wilfried Nancy will continue experimenting with his Celtic players and approach in a bid to find a winning formula.

Soccer • 19 Dec 25

Nancy takes Celtic training amid rumours on his future

Wilfried Nancy presided over training at Lennoxtown on Thursday amid social media rumours that the Celtic manager was facing a swift exit from his position.

Soccer • 18 Dec 25

Zac Sapsford of Dundee United shoots at goal during the William Hill Premiership match between Dundee United and Celtic at Tannadice Park on December 17, 2025 in Dundee, United Kingdom. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

Nancy understands Celtic fan anger but sees improvement

Wilfried Nancy understood Celtic fans' anger after some demanded his exit following a fourth defeat in four games in charge but the manager maintained he was seeing improvements "every day".

Soccer • 17 Dec 25

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Lawwell quits as Celtic chair amid 'abuse & threats'

Celtic have confirmed that Peter Lawwell will step down from the board at the end of the year with the non-executive chairman stating that "abuse and threats from some sources have increased and are now intolerable."

Soccer • 17 Dec 25

Celtic's Johnny Kenny shakes hands with manager Wilfried Nancy after full-time in the shock Premier Sports Cup Final defeat to St Mirren

Kenny eyes starting opportunity amid Celtic storm

Republic of Ireland international Johnny Kenny is hopeful of a starting Celtic berth as new manager Wilfried Nancy looks to overturn a dreadful start as manager.

Soccer • 16 Dec 25

O'Neill would have stayed at Celtic, but wasn't asked

Martin O'Neill has added to the growing pressure on new Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy with a radio interview in which he revealed he would have stayed at Parkhead, but hadn't been asked.

Soccer • 15 Dec 25

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 14: Celtic's Reo Hatate (R) and Manager Wilfried Nancy look dejected at full time during a Premier Sports Cup Final match between St Mirren and Celtic at Barclays Hampden, on December 14, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by

Nancy defends tactics after Celtic loss in Cup final

Wilfried Nancy dismissed suggestions his tactical transformation had cost Celtic the Premier Sports Cup after his disastrous start to life in Glasgow continued with a 3-1 defeat by St Mirren.

Soccer • 15 Dec 25

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 14: St Mirren's Jonah Ayunga scores to make it 2-1 during a Premier Sports Cup Final match between St Mirren and Celtic at Barclays Hampden, on December 14, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey/SNS Group via Getty

Abject Celtic shocked by St Mirren in League Cup final

Wilfried Nancy's nightmare start to his Celtic reign continued as St Mirren wrestled the Premier Sports Cup from their grasp with a 3-1 Hampden Park triumph.

Soccer • 14 Dec 25

Ferguson fires brace as Roma outclass Celtic

Republic of Ireland internationals scored all three goals as Roma defeated Celtic 3-0 at Parkhead, with Evan Ferguson striking twice for the Italians after an early own goal from Liam Scales.

Soccer • 11 Dec 25