John Kennedy next Celtic manager latest as bookies braced to pay out on interim boss

Bethenny Frankel is ready to show off her giant new ring after news broke that she's engaged to Paul Bernon. On Tuesday, the 50-year-old former reality star and businesswoman flashed her new sparkler while enjoying a dip in the ocean on a beach in Boca Raton, Florida. Frankel paired her stunning new accessory with a sky blue bikini, a large sun hat and sunglasses. Despite sporting the pricy piece, she wasn't afraid to swim in the ocean and let the waves crash around her. Frankel is currently on

Leigh Griffiths at Celtic after his cameo role in the draw with Rangers on Sunday. The Scotland international came on for the final two minutes plus added time of the 1-1 draw and barely managed a touch.

Albian Ajeti is still part of his Parkhead plans despite the striker getting bombed out of the Celtic squad at the weekend.The £5m frontman was not part of the 20-man group stripped for Sunday’s Old Firm stalemate and the interim coach admitted the former West Ham man was fit and ready for action.Kennedy went with Odsonne Edouard up front with Mohamed Elyounoussi supporting – and he had Leigh Griffiths and Patryk Kilmala on the bench.Ajeti has yet to feature since Neil Lennon’s departure last

Gordon Strachan insists Sunday's derby display against Rangers proved his former club can still go toe to toe with their great rivals. His only concern is that the current crop at Parkhead hit their ceiling and still didn't come away with the win.

Vasilis Barkas has been left out of the Greece squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Spain and Georgia.Barkas completed a £4.5m move to Parkhead in the summer, but was unconvincing under Neil Lennon.And he hasn't played for the club since January, with Scott Bain earning John Kennedy's trust to cement his role as number one for the time being.As recently as September he was his country's first-choice keeper, but manager John van 't Schip left him on the bench for their last two matches

Premiership clash in a similar manner to the lockdown-breaching mass celebrations seen in the city centre by Ibrox diehards after they clinched the league title.It has led to messages from both managers John Kennedy and Steven Gerrard, as well as Rangers skipper James Tavernier.All have been unequivocal in their instructions, urging supporters to stay home on the day of the game - but in a fresh statement the club once again distanced itself from the scenes from George Square, after they

Celtic manager John Kennedy has urged fans to stay at home ahead of next weekend's clash with Rangers.The rivals meet at Parkhead on Sunday, March 21 and there are concerns about fans congregating in Glasgow.Authorities are desperate to avoid a repeat of the scenes of last weekend when Rangers fans gathered in their masses to celebrate winning the Premiership title, breaching social distancing regulations in the process.The message to fans of both Celtic and Rangers has been to stay at home, and

Scott Brown in the Celtic team would be a heavy burden for any player.But for a 22-year-old Ivorian who is living alone in a new country and can barely speak the language?It’s a monumental task.That’s what Ismaila Soro is faced with, having been one of the few bright spots in a bleak season for the club.When ex-gaffer Neil Lennon brought him in from the cold to displace the skipper as Celtic’s midfield anchor, fans weren’t sure what to expect.But Soro’s performances gave punters hope that

Neil Lennon, with John Kennedy in charge as interim boss for the remainder of the season.But Celtic scouts have reportedly watched defensive talent van Ewijk, who has impressed for Den Haag in the Eredivisie this season.However, they face competition to land van Ewijk - who has 18 months left of his contract - from German clubs Schalke, Hamburg, Darmstadt and Belgian side Gent.Get all the latest Celtic news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every

Scott Brown won’t get involved in coaching at Parkhead – because he still needs him as a player.After Neil Lennon’s departure it was rumoured that the veteran Hoops skipper could help interim boss Kennedy and assistant Gavin Strachan.But with Stephen McManus being promoted to the backroom for the rest of the season, Brown’s only focus will be on the pitch.And that’s where Kennedy wants his captain.

Aberdeen was cut off just before kick-off.Supporters will have been intrigued to watch John Kennedy's first game in temporary charge following the departure of Neil Lennon as the Dons travelled south to Glasgow.But before a ball was kicked, the video feed on the Pass to Paradise season ticket platform - broadcast to tens of thousands of season ticket holders - turned black.Many fans even missed the opening goal of the game, a deflected Odsonne Edouard strike that found its way past Joe Lewis

John Kennedy will assess his squad ahead of Aberdeen’s visit. James Forrest is continuing his rehab following ankle surgery while Christopher Jullien is out long term (knee).

Neil Lennon will be feeling a sense of relief after the lights went out on his Celtic reign.The stand in boss watched the Hoops hero work tirelessly to halt the slide this season but eventually called it a day late on Tuesday night.Kennedy said: “Neil’s been great. He decided the time was right.

John Kennedy gives the backroom team a shake-up.Following the departure of Neil Lennon, his assistant has been placed in temporary charge until the end of the season.Kennedy will take charge of his first match this weekend as Aberdeen visit Parkhead.And the interim Celtic boss has made his first big decision as he promotes his fellow former centre-back.The club confirmed: "Celtic Coach and former captain, Stephen McManus, will be working alongside John Kennedy and Gavin Strachan as part of the