Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Rangers net consolation victory over Celtic

Rangers trounced Celtic 3-0 at Ibrox as Michael Beale enjoyed his first win over the Hoops as Gers manager.

Ross Tierney looks poised for a move to Scotland

Motherwell set to move for Bohemians' Tierney

Motherwell are to swoop for Bohemians starlet Ross Tierney when the transfer window opens in January, but fellow Irish under-21 Dawson Devoy is set to stay at Dalymount Park for the time being.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

Celtic have won the last eight league titles in Scotland

Proposal would see Celtic crowned if season cancelled

Celtic could be handed their ninth Scottish league title in a row if the season cannot be restarted, provided an SPFL proposal is voted through by the clubs.

Soccer • 09 Apr 20

Griffiths hits a hat-trick as Celtic hammer St Mirren

A Leigh Griffiths hat-trick helped Celtic to a thumping 5-0 win over St Mirren at Parkhead and confirmed his return to form ahead of Scotland's crunch Euro 2020 semi-final play-off.

Soccer • 07 Mar 20

Celtic crowned champions after winning in Aberdeen

Celtic eased to a 3-0 victory away to Aberdeen to confirm their status as 2018/19 Scottish Premiership Champions.

Soccer • 04 May 19

Kris Doolan of Partick Thistle had what appeared to be a perfectly good goal ruled out

Partick Thistle pay goal bonus for 'ghost goal'

Partick Thistle have decided to pay out a goal bonus to Kris Doolan despite the striker's "ghost goal" against Morton being missed by the match officials.

Soccer • 04 Sep 18

Gleeson pumped up for 'exciting challenge' at Aberdeen

Republic of Ireland international Stephen Gleeson has joined Aberdeen on a two-year deal.

Soccer • 19 Jun 18

Brendan Rodgers continues to bring silverware to Celtic Park

Rodgers not worried by Rangers "pack of cards" taunts

Brendan Rodgers will not think too seriously about Rangers chairman Dave King's claim that Celtic's dominance could collapse like "a pack of cards".

Soccer • 08 May 18

Steven Gerrard is the new boss at Rangers

Taking charge of Rangers is a 'no-brainer' says Gerrard

Scottish club Rangers named former Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard as their manager on a four-year deal.

Soccer • 04 May 18

Rangers boss sacked after Celtic humiliation

Graeme Murty has been sacked as Rangers boss, the Ibrox club have announced.

Soccer • 01 May 18

Rangers are on the hung for a new manager

Not even Guardiola could fix Rangers, says Hartson

Even Pep Guardiola would fail to close the gap on Celtic if he managed Rangers, former Hoops striker John Hartson has claimed.

Soccer • 30 Apr 18

Brendan Rodgers continues to rack up silverware with Celtic

Rodgers in no hurry for Premier League return

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hopes to work in the English Premier League again but "no time soon".

Soccer • 30 Apr 18

Paul Hanlon of Hibernian vies with Tomas Rogic of Celtic

Hibs force Celtic to leave the champagne on ice

Celtic's Ladbrokes Premiership title celebrations were put on hold following a stunning 2-1 defeat by Hibernian at Easter Road.

Soccer • 21 Apr 18

Rodgers suffered a rare defeat against Scottish opposition

Just a second defeat in Scotland for Rodgers

Youssouf Mulumbu's second-half goal gave Kilmarnock a dramatic 1-0 Ladbrokes Premiership win over Celtic at Rugby Park with the visitors counting more than the cost of three lost points.

Soccer • 03 Feb 18

John McGinn scored on the double for Hibs

Neil Lennon denied dream return to Celtic Park

Neil Lennon returned to Celtic Park as Hibernian boss and left with a Ladbrokes Premiership point after John McGinn and Callum McGregor both scored a double.

Soccer • 30 Sep 17

Scott Brown has signed a new two-year contract with Celtic

Celtic skipper Scott Brown signs new contract

Celtic captain Scott Brown has signed a new two-year deal, the club has announced.

Soccer • 11 Sep 17

Neil Lennon has committed his future to Hibernian

Lennon eager for success after signing new Hibs deal

Neil Lennon only has eyes for Hibernian after signing a new three-year contract.

Soccer • 07 Sep 17

Neil Lennon got the better of Rangers one again

Police probe Lennon after Rangers complaints

Scottish police have received complaints over Neil Lennon's conduct during a football match at the weekend.

Soccer • 14 Aug 17

Leigh Griffiths scored on the double as Celtic strolled to victory over Hearts

Celtic stroll to opening day victory over Hearts

Returning striker Leigh Griffiths scored a double as Celtic took the first step towards a seventh successive Ladbrokes Premiership title with a 4-1 hammering of Hearts at Parkhead.

Soccer • 05 Aug 17

Jozo Simunovic (centre) is ready to refocus for Celtic

Simunovic recommits to Celtic after failed move

Jozo Simunovic insists he is fully fit and focused on doing well for Celtic following his failed move to Torino.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Stubbs keen to bring Stokes to Rotherham

Alan Stubbs is hoping to be reunited with Anthony Stokes this summer after confirming he is trying to bring the Ireland striker to Rotherham.

Soccer • 08 Jun 16

Lustig scoring for Celtic against Partick Thistle

Mikael Lustig believes Celtic can bounce back

Mikael Lustig believes self-critical Leigh Griffiths and the rest of the dejected Celtic team can bounce back from their Europa League despair at Inverness on Sunday.

Soccer • 28 Nov 15

Leigh Griffiths was on target again for Celtic against Ross County

Bhoys find home comfort following Europa pain

Celtic banished their Molde misery with a commanding 4-1 Scottish Premiership win at Ross County as in-form striker Leigh Griffiths grabbed a double.

Soccer • 08 Nov 15

Could Rangers be back in the Champions League by 2020?

Rangers set 2022 target to 'return to the top'

Rangers have set a target of 2022 to progress to the "very top" in an interim report which revealed they must pay Newcastle £500,000 if they are promoted this season.

Soccer • 31 Mar 15

Leigh Griffiths scored Celtic's opening goal

Celtic hang on to edge out St Johnstone

Quick-fire Celtic extended their winning run to eight games at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a 2-1 victory over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park, but not without a nervy ending.

Soccer • 14 Feb 15

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