David Martindale admits his team couldn't live with a Celtic team who rediscovered their top form. And after suffering a 6-0 drubbing at Parkhead, he talked up interim Hoops boss John Kennedy 's chances of landing the job on a permanent basis.
David Martindale admits his team couldn't live with a Celtic team who rediscovered their top form. And after suffering a 6-0 drubbing at Parkhead, he talked up interim Hoops boss John Kennedy 's chances of landing the job on a permanent basis.
Kieran Tierney is driving him on to become a Celtic star.The young Parkhead centre-back trained with Tierney before his £25million move to Arsenal in 2019 and was blown away by his attitude in both training and games.He was in awe of KT again last week after his trio of superb displays in Scotland’s World Cup qualifiers.Welsh, getting his chance to shine in Celtic’s first team under interim boss John Kennedy, believes that Tierney is the perfect role model for any aspiring youngster.He said:
Christopher Jullien will fight back from injury to be a big part of Celtic’s rebuild under a new gaffer.The French centre-back, signed by former boss Neil Lennon from Toulouse in 2019, will be out of action for at least five more months.Jullien suffered a bad knee injury while preventing a goal during a match against Dundee United in December.Before then he had been a key figure for Celtic at the back alongside Kris Ajer.By the time Jullien returns the club will have a new man at the helm – with
James Forrest says he’s desperate to impress Scotland boss Steve Clarke and cement his place in the squad for the Euro Finals. The Parkhead star returned to the starting line-up yesterday for the first time since September and scored in the Hoops’ 3-0 Scottish Cup win over Falkirk.
James Forrest is set to make his first Celtic start since September against Falkirk. The Scottish Cup holders begin their defence of the trophy against the League 1 leaders at Parkhead on Saturday evening.
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.
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's assistant has taken the reins following the Irishman's resignation, opening with a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen last Saturday.The likes of Eddie Howe, Rafa Benitez and Enzo Maresca have featured heavily in the betting but it looks increasingly likely punts on Kennedy could get a payout - regardless of whether he actually gets the job.As a rule, some bookies will pay out on any manager, including a caretaker, who takes charge of the side for 10 games or more.Kennedy, with one fixture
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
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
John Kennedy has emerged as the odds-on favourite to replace Neil Lennon will have surprised some fans. Maybe it shouldn't have, though, as it can be explained by bookmakers’ rule.Effectively it means the bookies would consider the temporary appointment permanent before the end of the campaign.
Christopher Jullien has taken to social media to thank well-wishers after the Celtic defender was caught at the centre of the controversial Dubai trip storm. The Parkhead club have been criticised in the wake of their controversial Middle East jaunt that's left Jullien with a positive Covid test.
Neil Lennon will return to take training on Monday as his side gear up for the second match of a Livingston double-header. The Parkhead boss, assistant John Kennedy and 13 senior players were forced to isolate after being identified as close contacts of Covid-positive Christopher Jullien.
Peter Lawwell has issued a "profound apology" to the Celtic support over the club's disastrous Dubai training camp. The already much criticised trip turned into a disaster when Christopher Jullien's positive test upon returning plunged a further 13 players plus manager Neil Lennon and assistant John Kennedy into self-isolation.
coronavirus after the controversial trip to Dubai. Neil Lennon and his squad jetted out to the Middle East for a mid-season training camp and while it was within the rules the choice to travel in a pandemic divided opinion.
Hibs. Assistant coach John Kennedy revealed no players picked up any knocks or niggles during the club's trip to Dubai.
Filip Benkovic as the defender closes in on a move to Belgium. The Leicester City defender spent the 2018-19 campaign at Parkhead and helped to win a domestic treble.
A group of Republican senators led by Ted Cruz are "still discussing" which states, if any, they will object to during the Jan. 6 certification of the presidential election results, with sources telling Fox News that "no conclusions" have been reached yet.
Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is the last person with any standing to complain about President Trump's "ego," Sen.
Tom Rogic's "outstanding" form since his reintroduction to the Parkhead fold. The Australian midfielder reminded fans what he can do in an impressive cameo against AC Milan before making his first start of the season in the Scottish Cup semi-final against Aberdeen at the start of this month.
The twin Senate runoff elections in Georgia are the last fight for the future of the United States, Sen. John Kennedy said on Wednesday.
John Kennedy is confident Celtic can hold on to their top men for next season.
Celtic No.2 John Kennedy insists he won’t rush a decision to replace Damien Duff.
John Kennedy has given the clearest indication yet Celtic are willing to push the boat out to land Fraser Forster this summer.
Celtic coach John Kennedy confirms Neil Lennon is a more calm presence on the touchline compared to his playing days and early management career - but that he blames his coaching staff for that.
Rangers coach Michael Beale has admitted he copped an SFA ban for accusing ref Kevin Clancy of cheating.
Rangers coach Michael Beale has been handed a five-game ban for a bust-up with John Kennedy in December's Glasgow derby.
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