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Celtic's Benjamin Nygren celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the William Hill Premiership match at Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk

Celtic up to second as Nygren goal sees off Falkirk

Benjamin Nygren's 10th goal of the William Hill Premiership season was enough for Celtic to edge a difficult encounter at Falkirk.

Soccer • 14 Jan

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 • 13 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

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill with Yang Hyun-Jun during the William Hill Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow

Celtic hammer Dundee United on O'Neill's return

Normal service resumed at Celtic Park as champions Celtic secured a dominant 4-0 win over Dundee United and their first clean sheet since Martin O'Neill's previous game in charge.

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

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 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

Celtic come good after madcap start against Livingston

Benjamin Nygren struck twice as Celtic won 4-2 at Livingston after twice equalising in a frantic opening 10 minutes.

Soccer • 27 Dec 25

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 27: Hibernian's Jamie McGrath (R) celebrates scoring to make it 1-0 with teammate Nicky Cadden during a William Hill Premiership match between Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian at Easter Road, on December 27, 2025, in Edinbu

McGrath on target as Hearts suffer derby defeat to Hibs

Raphael Sallinger made two crucial stoppage-time saves as Hibernian held off a late fightback from Hearts to defeat the Scottish Premiership leaders 3-2 in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road.

Soccer • 27 Dec 25

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 21: Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy reacts as he his team score their second goal during the Premier League match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park on December 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty

Nancy welcomes change of luck at Celtic

Wilfried Nancy welcomed the rub of the green which brought his first win as Celtic boss in a 3-1 victory over 10-man Aberdeen at Parkhead.

Soccer • 21 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

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 14: St Mirren's Killian Phillips celebrates during a Premier Sports Cup Final match between St Mirren and Celtic at Barclays Hampden, on December 14, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin/SNS Group via Getty Images

Phillips: Something had to change after Armenia

Killian Phillips reflects on a landmark year, where he earned his Ireland debut and which concluded with a League Cup win for St Mirren

Soccer • 22 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

Oisín McEntee heads home Hearts' second goal against Celtic - December 2025

Ireland's McEntee on the mark as Hearts beat Celtic

Hearts ruined Wilfried Nancy's Celtic debut as the visitors won 2-1 at Parkhead to move three points clear the top of the William Hill Premiership with Ireland underage international Oisín McEntee grabbing the second goal for the Edinburgh club.

Soccer • 07 Dec 25

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 03: Celtic's Liam Scales during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee at Cetlic Park, on December 03, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Scales 'hasn't had time' to research new boss Nancy

Liam Scales has been too busy playing and preparing for games to do much homework on Celtic's new manager but he is excited about what lies in store under Wilfried Nancy.

Soccer • 04 Dec 25

O'Neill departs Celtic hotseat with victory over Dundee

Martin O'Neill closed the gap on William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts as he delivered one final victory for Celtic.

Soccer • 03 Dec 25

Wilfried Nancy has been linked with Celtic

Celtic close to appointing Nancy - reports

Celtic are close to appointing Wilfried Nancy as the club's new manager, according to reports.

Soccer • 24 Nov 25

Celtic's Callum McGregor celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game

McGregor's late stunner cuts gap to Hearts

Callum McGregor scored a stunning late winner as Celtic cut the gap on Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts to four points with a 1-0 win over St Mirren in Paisley.

Soccer • 22 Nov 25

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 16: (L-R) Peter Lawwell, Dermot Desmond and Michael Nicholson during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park, on March 16, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Ima

O'Neill bemoans 'sad morning' as Celtic's AGM abandoned

Martin O'Neill felt Celtic's abandoned annual general meeting was "as sad a morning" he had seen as he bemoaned a lack of unity at the club.

Soccer • 22 Nov 25

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Celtic's Johnny Kenny celebrates scoring to make it 1-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park, on November 09, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Ge

Kenny strikes first as Bhoys rout Kilmarnock

Johnny Kenny opened scoring in the 10th minute with his fourth goal in four matches under interim manager Martin O'Neill as the William Hill Premiership champions cut the gap on leaders Hearts to seven points with a 4-0 victory over Kilmarnock.

Soccer • 09 Nov 25

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 15: Celtic fans with a tifo pre-match during a Premier Sports Cup Second Round match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park, on August 15, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Celtic issue stadium ban on fans' group Green Brigade

Celtic have issued a stadium ban on the Green Brigade after police revealed officers had been left "traumatised" by assaults at the club's most recent home game.

Soccer • 07 Nov 25