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Celtic slash Rangers' away allocation to 800 tickets

Celtic have confirmed they will make just 800 away tickets available for their September clash with Rangers at Parkhead in response to their Glasgow rivals cutting the Bhoys' faithful's Ibrox allocation to less than a thousand.

Soccer • 27 Jul 18

Turner's Cross will host either Celtic or Rosenborg

Cork City to face Celtic or Rosenborg in Europa League

Cork City are facing the prospect of a blockbuster Europa League qualifying showdown with Celtic if Brendan Rodgers' men fail to get past Rosenborg in their Champions League clash.

Soccer • 23 Jul 18

Gerrard snaps up another Liverpool player on loan

Rangers have signed winger Ryan Kent on loan from Liverpool, the Scottish club have announced.

Soccer • 22 Jul 18

Gary Neville is co-owner of Salford City FC

Neville hits back at criticism of Adam Rooney signing

Salford co-owner Gary Neville has been accused by Accrington owner Andy Holt of attempting to "steal" a place in the EFL after the Vanarama National League newcomers signed Irish striker Adam Rooney from Aberdeen.

Soccer • 20 Jul 18

Rosenborg sack boss just six days before Celtic clash

Rosenborg have sacked manager Kare Ingebrigtsen less than a week before they are due to face Celtic in the Champions League.

Soccer • 19 Jul 18

Ireland keeper Colin Doyle makes move to Hearts

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Colin Doyle has completed a move to Hearts.

Soccer • 19 Jul 18

Jonny Hayes: "I'm still a bit excited, running around a bit too much."

Hayes back in training with fresh drive & perspective

Republic of Ireland winger Jonny Hayes is not taking his fitness for granted anymore after returning to training following a broken leg.

Soccer • 26 Jun 18

Jeff Hendrick and Stephen Ward will face Aberdeen in the Europa League

Irish stars to take centre stage in 'Battle of Britain'

Several Irish players will take centre stage in a Europa League 'Battle of Britain' after Burnley were drawn against Aberdeen on their return to the European stage after a 51-year absence.

Soccer • 20 Jun 18

Steven Gerrard: 'June 1 is the day I have been waiting for.'

'I'm absolutely desperate to get started'

New Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is itching to get started in Glasgow as he prepares to officially begin his first job in management.

Soccer • 31 May 18

Neale Cooper playing for Aberdeen in 1984

Aberdeen hero Neale Cooper dies aged 54

Former Aberdeen midfielder Neale Cooper has died after being found injured at his home, the club have announced.

Soccer • 28 May 18

Celtic will now get around a thousand tickets for their trip to Ibrox

Rangers slash ticket allocation, Celtic respond in kind

Rangers have announced plans to slash Celtic's ticket allocation for visits to Ibrox from next season.

Soccer • 24 May 18

Scott Brown: 'There was always going to be ups and downs in it but we have turned up in big matches.'

Scott Brown reflects on 'a perfect season' at Paradise

Celtic skipper Scott Brown ended the "perfect season" with his testimonial game against the Republic of Ireland at Parkhead.

Soccer • 20 May 18

Neil Lennon: "You all hear it. They are singing sectarian songs at me. It's just a little bit of 'have some of that'."

'They make it personal' - Lennon criticises Gers fans

Neil Lennon says he should escape punishment for his on-pitch celebration after seeing his side seal a 5-5 draw against Rangers after accusing the Rangers support of targeting him with sectarian.

Soccer • 13 May 18

Naismith gets two-game ban for Brown challenge

Hearts have accepted a two-match ban for Steven Naismith for his challenge on Celtic captain Scott Brown.

Soccer • 10 May 18

Scott Sinclair (R) was on the mark for Celtic

Celtic turn on style to shatter Hearts' unbeaten record

Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair ended Hearts' unbeaten home run as Celtic came from behind to win 3-1 at Tynecastle.

Soccer • 06 May 18

Neil Lennon: 'When it really got tough a lot of people turned their back on him.'

Lennon slates Rangers for 'scandalous' Murty treatment

Hibernian boss Neil Lennon has hit out at Rangers for their "scandalous" treatment of Graeme Murty.

Soccer • 03 May 18

Paul Murray and Barry Scott have resigned from the Rangers board

Two directors walk away from Rangers board

Rangers have announced that directors Paul Murray and Barry Scott have resigned from the Ibrox board.

Soccer • 02 May 18

Brendan Rodgers: 'We want to keep writing our own history.'

Rodgers urges Celtic to go and rewrite history

Brendan Rodgers insists his Celtic side are focused on Sunday's William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers at Hampden Park as they look to rewrite history.

Soccer • 14 Apr 18

Packie Bonner: "If Celtic turn up and play well, they will win the game."

Rangers won't stop an on-song Celtic - Packie Bonner

Former Celtic and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner believes there can only be one winner if the Hoops find top gear in their William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers at Hampden Park on Sunday.

Soccer • 11 Apr 18

Brendan Rodgers: 'Scotland is a wonderful country with passionate supporters so make it a great advert - let's not run away from it'

Rodgers: Let us play Rangers in possible title-clincher

Brendan Rodgers has urged the Scottish Professional Football League to embrace rather than avoid a possible post-split title-deciding clash between Celtic and Rangers.

Soccer • 08 Apr 18

Moussa Dembele broke the deadlock at Celtic Park

Scottish wrap: Celtic go 12 points clear at top of tree

Celtic brushed aside basement boys Ross County 3-0 to go 12 points clear at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Soccer • 31 Mar 18

Referee Craig Thomson red-cards Cedric Kipre for pushing Scott Brown

Ten-man Motherwell earn battling draw with Celtic

Motherwell held Ladbrokes Premiership leaders Celtic to a goalless draw despite playing for more than half the match with 10 men at Fir Park.

Soccer • 18 Mar 18

Celtic mob Moussa Dembele after his second goal

Dembele breaks Morton resistance as Bhoys make semis

Moussa Dembele's second-half double and a late strike from substitute Odsonne Edouard gave holders Celtic a 3-0 Scottish Cup quarter-final win over Morton at Parkhead.

Soccer • 03 Mar 18

Kieran Tierney (R) wrapped it up for Celtic

No Europa hangover for clinically efficient Celtic

Celtic moved back nine points clear of Rangers at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership with a 10th successive win over Aberdeen.

Soccer • 25 Feb 18

Brendan Rodgers: 'We have got our reward by getting through the group stage and hopefully we can perform very well and get a result.'

Rodgers labels Zenit favourites for Europa showdown

Boss Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic would upset the odds by knocking Zenit St Petersburg out of the Europa League.

Soccer • 14 Feb 18

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