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Steven Gerrard: "It was a pretty simple decision. I want to stay around. I'm happy here."

Steven Gerrard ready to sign fresh Rangers deal

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard confirmed he is on the verge of signing a new deal at Ibrox - and says three of his Ibrox stars are set to follow suit.

Soccer • 11 Dec 19

James Forrest: "It's near enough done, everything is basically agreed."

James Forrest ready to commit his future to Celtic

Celtic winger James Forrest has revealed his new contract is imminent.

Soccer • 28 Oct 19

Lee O'Connor has made the move to Celtic

O'Connor has every chance to flourish at Bhoys - Kenny

Stephen Kenny expects Republic of Ireland Under-21 defender Lee O'Connor to flourish at Celtic after the 19-year-old sealed a switch to the Glasgow giants from Manchester United on Monday night.

Soccer • 03 Sep 19

Some Rangers fans have been guilty of sectarian chanting

Rangers hit with more punishment for sectarian chanting

Rangers have been ordered to close a 3,000-seat section for their first Europa League group game at Ibrox as punishment for sectarian chanting against Legia Warsaw last week.

Soccer • 30 Aug 19

Morelos strikes at the death to send Rangers through

Alfredo Morelos sparked jubilant scenes at Ibrox as his injury-time winner against Legia Warsaw sent Rangers into the Europa League group stage.

Soccer • 29 Aug 19

Rangers have been forced to close a section of 3,000 seats when they host Legia Warsaw on Thursday night

Rangers tell UEFA they will refuse away tickets

Rangers have told UEFA chiefs they will not take up their ticket allocation for their next European trip in a bid to stave off a potential full stadium closure, the club has announced.

Soccer • 28 Aug 19

Tom Boyd made strong comments during Celtic's game against Dunfermline

Celtic could be punished for Tom Boyd commentary rant

Celtic could face disciplinary action over former club captain Tom Boyd's commentary on their in-house media channel.

Soccer • 19 Aug 19

Steven Gerrard: "My players need to take note of last night and make sure we deal with our second leg much better."

Gerrard tells Rangers: Take note of Celtic's pain

Steven Gerrard says Celtic's Champions League exit should be a warning to his Rangers squad.

Soccer • 14 Aug 19

Sean McLoughlin will link up with Irishman Jim Goodwin at St Mirren

New Hull signing McLoughlin goes on loan to St Mirren

Sean McLoughlin has moved to St Mirren on loan just days after completing a switch to Hull from Cork City.

Soccer • 02 Aug 19

Connah's Quay Nomads celebrate a famous and unlikely win

'A disgrace' - Killie's Irish captain rages at loss

Kilmarnock captain and former Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Gary Dicker has described his side's display as as "a disgrace" as they followed up a record-breaking season with "the worst performance in the club's history".

Soccer • 19 Jul 19

David Turnbull looks like he's heading to Celtic

Celtic close in on move for Motherwell's David Turnbull

David Turnbull will hold talks over a move to Celtic after Motherwell accepted a £3m bid for the 19-year-old midfielder.

Soccer • 12 Jun 19

Neil Lennon: "Celtic will always be my club and I wanted to help finish the job which had been started."

Lennon pens permanent deal & eyes more 'great days'

Neil Lennon has been confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager on a rolling 12-month contract, the Ladbrokes Premiership champions have announced.

Soccer • 31 May 19

Darren O'Dea played 20 times for the Republic of Ireland

Darren O'Dea named new coach of Motherwell U18s

Former Republic of Ireland international Darren O'Dea has made his first steps into coaching after being confirmed as the manager of Motherwell Under-18s.

Soccer • 23 May 19

Jonny Hayes: "People almost expect trophies, they expect dominance."

I'll never take Celtic glory for granted - Jonny Hayes

Republic of Ireland winger Jonny Hayes insists he will never take the chance to win trophies with Celtic for granted after suffering as a supporter in his younger days.

Soccer • 21 May 19

Neil Lennon: "I don't need to tell Scott Brown how to manage himself through a game of football, he does it very well and the bigger the game the more he enjoys it."

Lennon: Rangers have a huge disciplinary problem

Neil Lennon has claimed Rangers have a "huge disciplinary problem" ahead of Sunday's Old Firm at Ibrox and insists Celtic skipper Scott Brown was targeted in their last encounter.

Soccer • 10 May 19

Celtic paid tribute to one of the the heroes of their European Cup-winning team Stevie Chalmers

Celtic's European Cup hero Stevie Chalmers passes away

Stevie Chalmers, scorer of Celtic's winning goal in the 1967 European Cup final, has died at the age of 83, the club have announced.

Soccer • 29 Apr 19

Celtic fans pay tribute to the late Billy McNeill

'A club in mourning' - Lennon & McCarthy hail McNeill

Neil Lennon described Celtic as "a club in mourning" following the death of Billy McNeill, with Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy saying the former Bhoys captain had a "huge influence" on his life.

Soccer • 25 Apr 19

Celtic have paid tribute to the great Billy McNeill

Former Celtic captain Billy McNeill dies aged 79

Former Celtic captain Billy McNeill has passed away aged 79.

Soccer • 23 Apr 19

Celtic put the champagne on ice after Rangers victory

Celtic's Ladbrokes Premiership title party was put on hold for another week after Rangers claimed a 3-1 win over Hearts at Tynecastle.

Soccer • 20 Apr 19

Neil Lennon: "I don't know about extra pressure but there is a lot of talk about that [treble treble] and it is not going to go away."

Everyone wants us to lose our domination - Lennon

Neil Lennon believes the desire from those outside Celtic Park to see the Hoops' domination end will motivate the players in their Scottish Cup semi-final against Aberdeen.

Soccer • 12 Apr 19

Alfredo Morelos (L) is given his marching orders by referee Bobby Madden

Morelos says sorry to fans for red against Bhoys

Striker Alfredo Morelos has issued an apology to Rangers fans following his fifth dismissal of the season in Sunday's Old Firm derby.

Soccer • 01 Apr 19

Leigh Griffiths: "I know it will be a long road back but I am ready to do all I can to get there."

Leigh Griffiths begins 'phased return' to Celtic

Leigh Griffiths will this week begin a "phased return" to Celtic.

Soccer • 27 Mar 19

Neil Lennon's men couldn't find the breakthrough

Scottish wrap: Celtic frustrated in Aberdeen stalemate

Celtic's run of eight successive Ladbrokes Premiership victories finally came to an end with a goalless home draw with Aberdeen.

Soccer • 09 Mar 19

Damien Duff has been elevated to the first-team coaching staff at Celtic

'Celtic is more than a club... and I'm ready'

Damien Duff is ready to fight for the cause at Celtic in his new role as first-team coach.

Soccer • 28 Feb 19

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was not amused at Motherwell's goal on Sunday

'Motherwell's goal went against the ethics of the game'

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Motherwell violated the spirit of football after the visitors scored a contentious goal at Parkhead in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.

Soccer • 25 Feb 19