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Video: Celtic Park Rejects Todd Cantwell
Todd Cantwell experienced a difficult exit during the Glasgow Derby derby at Parkhead.
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Soccer Football â Scottish Premiership â Rangers v Celtic â Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain â September 3, 2023 Rangersâ Todd Cantwell receives medical attention after sustaining an injury Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
As he used to be substituted off in the 69th minute by Rangers supervisor Philippe Clement, the Celtic followers did not preserve back, jeering and waving him off the pitch in response to his laughable performance.
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Cantwellâs outing was quite difficult, and the absence of Rangers supporters in the stands intended that he faced an unrelenting Celtic crowd solo. But at least he was once saved the booing!
Adding to the sting of the moment, Chris Sutton took a light-hearted jab at Cantwell. Sutton suggested that Cantwell may gain from watching some of Celtic captain Callum McGregorâs DVDs.
Hopefully, Todd Cantwell has been humbled and will quit his huge mouth from jogging and thumbs typing the absolute dross he does on social media. Itâll be some snicker in May when the photograph he posted at the begin of the season with the sneaky â56â caption resurfaces.
âMassiveâ: Martin OâNeill reveals what Henrik Larsson told him confidentially regarding Celtic and Barcelona
Martin OâNeill and Henrik Larsson are two of the largest Celtic legends of the present day era.
Between them both, they helped Celtic thru one of the most successful home and European intervals of their history because the Lisbon Lions.
Winning the first treble in 2001 given that the Jock Stein era, OâNeill and Larsson helped quit Rangersâ domination of Scottish soccer to kickstart what we are presently witnessing to this existing day.
But there was one trophy that each of these residing legends couldnât get their fingers on and it is one that still haunts them to this day. The 2003 UEFA Cup.
Getting to their first foremost European Final because 1970, Celtic went to Seville that 12 months with brilliant hope that they may want to raise the UEFA Cup.
With Chris Sutton, Paul Lambert, Neil Lennon and, of course, Larsson in the team, that Celtic aspect had taken on the might of Liverpool, Blackburn and Stuttgart to get to that final.
Unfortunately, they couldnât do enough to get previous Jose Mourinhoâs Porto and no matter Larsson bagging a double, Celtic lost the remaining 3-2 in greater time.
It was once a painful quit to one of the exceptional recollections as a Celtic fan that I can have in mind and OâNeill has simply shared what Larsson would have been inclined to sacrifice if it intended that Celtic had won the UEFA Cup in 2003.
OâNeill stated [PLZ Soccer], âIt used to be not that lengthy ago that I used to be speakme to Henrik Larsson and Henrikâs won the Champions League with Barcelona.
âHe made a large have an impact on in the game, come on and I was once there at the match cheering him on and he said he would have given that up to have won the UEFA Cup with us at Celtic.
âThatâs massive.â
That just shows you how a lot Larsson still holds Celtic dear to his heart. The fact that he would give up the largest prize in club football to be successful in Europe in the inexperienced and white hoops speaks volumes of the player.
Itâs why the Celtic fans love him nonetheless to this day.
Report: Prior to the January window, Matt OâRiley lays cards on the table
Inter Milanâs gaze would possibly be constant on Celticâs Matt OâRiley, however according to Record Sport, theyâre possibly to be met with a cold shoulder if they push forward.
The Italian leaders have reportedly been toying with the concept of a season-long mortgage capped with a hefty purchase alternative come summer season for the Danish international. Yet, Celtic, clean off securing OâRiley on a new long-term contract, arenât in the market to sell.
OâRiley himself has reportedly put his playing cards on the desk and expressed his contentment pulling on the Hoops, relishing his time at Celtic Park. Despite the attraction of Serie A, his commitment to Celtic remains unwavering, a sentiment echoed by the clubâs top brass who are extra inclined to bolster their squad than dismantle it. As they have interaction in a fierce title tussle with The Rangers, the precedence is clear: preserve the team, which include stars like OâRiley, intact and hostilities strong.
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4th November 2023; Victoria Park, Dingwall, Scotland: Scottish Premiership Football, Ross County versus Celtic; Matt ORiley of Celtic
Celticâs manager, Brendan Rodgers, currently expressed his unworried stance, assured in the face of mounting interest in his players. OâRiley, a good deal buy from MK Dons, has established to be a stellar investment, evolving into a key discern under Rodgers.
With a season boasting 9 goals and eight assists, his fee has skyrocketed, and Celtic, if ever they decide to negotiate, will be eyeing a sum in the realm of document breaking amounts.
Even as the rumor mill spins, Celticâs recruitment crew is actively scouting to beautify their lineup. Tiago Araujo of Estoril is on their radar, though the monetary intricacies with Benfica may sluggish matters down.
Additionally, Wolvesâ Fabio Silva has been dangled as a conceivable on-loan addition, a testament to Celticâs ongoing strategy to make stronger alternatively than strip their current roster.
In essence, whilst Inter Milanâs pastime is a nod to OâRileyâs rising stature, Celticâs stance, bolstered by the playerâs very own contentment, suggests a pairing far from its end.
Israel FA makes a strong argument about Green Brigadeâs support for Palestine and claims that the UEFA fine for Celtic was their fault
The head of the Israeli Football Federationmade the loaded complaint after a Champions League message
Shino Zoertz has boldly insisted Celtic landed their latest UEFA fine due to the fact THEY complained about them.
The Israel FA’s chairman’s claims come after the Premiership champions landed their latest fine from Europe’s top brass. They have been hit with a fine of ÂŁ15,200 this season after their fans waved Palestinian flags during their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid in October.
UEFAÂ have reaffirmed their stance that flags and banners they deem to hold a “provocative messages of an offensive nature” will be hit with consequences. And Israel’s footballing body claim they complained about the banners directly with UEFA. Zoertz said: “The chairman of the Palestinian FA, Jibril Rajoub, made a comment in October justifying the massacre. I believe his words were sickening, but I only see the point of complaining if he would be sanctioned and I thought he might not be. He would have come out stronger because of that, so we chose not to do anything.
“But we did file a complaint against Celtic and it was actually accepted and the club were punished. However, the statements of both FIFA and UEFA have been disappointing overall.
“Let’s remember in our last home game, we stood for the victims of an earthquake in Morocco and the flood in Libya. But there was nothing about our losses.
“Having said, at least they ignored the calls to suspend Israel as in the case of Russia. We must not forget that either.”
âThey might be brave,â Celtic was asked if they would pay âÂŁ4mâ for a striker who scored more goals than Kyogo
Lawrence Shankland is a man in demand as he canât cease scoring goals for Hearts.
When you are producing the fantastic he is showcasing on a weekly basis, then your name is going to be linked with the large boys and that is going on with Celtic.
With Brendan Rodgers searching to add greater chew to the ahead line ahead of the January switch window, Lawrence Shanklandâs name has been stated as a possible target.
But with talk of Hearts perchance looking âÂŁ4 millionâ for the 28-year-old, then Stephen Craigan thinks there is no hazard that any individual like Celtic would put that kind of cash down on the desk for him, as he told Sporsound.
Every Celtic fan knows that there is money in the bank and if large cash wished to be spent, then it could.
But that doesnât mean splashing the cash on something and everything, even if, in the case of Lawrence Shankland, he is in the structure of his life.
After the Scotland starâs beautiful brace for Hearts towards St Mirren on Saturday, his future was once discussed.
Lawrence Shankland to Celtic?
âI simply surprise who would pay ÂŁ4 million for Lawrence Shankland,â puzzled Craigan.
âAlbeit, all the goals, but at 28, if any individual is looking for a resale cost on him, then they wouldnât get anything back on him. Would Celtic (or Rangers) pay ÂŁ4 million for him? I donât think so. They would possibly be courageous and put in a cheeky bid with a sell-on or add-ons.
âBut certainly, as a participant and a goalscorer, every body outside of Celtic and Rangers, would chunk their hand off for him.
âIf Hearts desire to price him at ÂŁ4 million and ÂŁ5 million, if they want to give him a new contract, they would have to pay him as a ÂŁ4/5 million player. Thatâs the threat with that.â
Lawrence Shankland and Kyogo Furuhashi
Thatâs ten desires in 18 Premiership matches for a player who is outscoring the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi this season.
Celticâs Japanese big name was once returned on the scoresheet for the duration of the win over Livingston on Saturday, his seventh league goal of the campaign.
Yes, Kyogo had lately hit a bit of a patch, in phrases of his goals, but he is back up and jogging now.
And come the quit of the season, it wouldnât be a shock if any individual like Kyogo and Shankland are scuffling with it out for the top-scorer prize.
Alan Forrest of Hearts has some bright ideas for the new year and a funny gift idea for his Celtic brother James Forrest
Hearts winger aiming to maintain the festive spirit alive towards St Mirren
Alan Forrestâs brother James had a front row seat as Hearts ended Celticâs proud 52-game unbeaten league run at Celtic Park closing weekend. But, in case his sibling has blanked out the key moments, the Gorgie attacker joked that he may additionally also supply a recording of the suit to present him for his Christmas.
âYeah, I would possibly get that one sorted,â Forrest laughed, admitting that the mood in the Hearts camp stays high following the clubâs first victory over the reigning Premiership champions on their own turf in 14 years. It was once additionally a enormous second for the Forrest brothers. âIâve played against them a few times and been on the cease of heavy defeats and, you know, if they rating early then they can hurt you all over. I was once delighted to get the end result Thatâs the first time Iâve beaten Celtic as a participant so I was delighted with that. Itâs normally him beating me. To be fair he took it well and said that we form of deserved it. We have been having a bit of banter after the game however it used to be pleasant that he was comfortable for me and that he obtained to watch me play and it was gorgeous for us to get the result.â
While the younger brother was given a beginning berth, the Celtic stalwart watched the first 71 minutes of the match from the bench. By the time he entered the fray, Hearts had installed their 2-0 lead and Kenneth Vargas had replaced Alan. âOff the back of that end result the location is buzzing,â endured Forrest, âand I idea we deserved it as well. We had a game diagram and each participant carried it out. If youâre going to locations like that you want all and sundry at it and I think all and sundry was. When youâre taking part in against Celtic, you can work on it throughout the week but you comprehend they have exquisite gamers that can hurt you so maybe you need to trip your good fortune at instances as well, which we did. But I suppose we had been quite cozy in the sport and the area was once buzzing, specifically after the end result the week before.â
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Brothers James Forrest (Celtic) and Alan Forrest (Hearts) battle in a match between their sides earlier this season. Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group
That was once when the Tynecastle outfit misplaced to Aberdeen and, in a tightly-contested league that reminded them just how large every end result can prove to the standings. Which is why, having re-established themselves in 0.33 spot and with video games coming thick and speedy over the festive period, Forrest needs the capital membership to push ahead and produce results succesful of backing up as an alternative than undermining that Parkhead win, beginning in Saturdayâs third-v-fourth domestic Premiership clash with St Mirren. âWe have 4 video games coming up in two weeks,â stated Forrest. âCeltic is a difficult area to go so itâs a bonus getting that end result however it stands us in true stead now for the next four games.â
That relentless pursuit of victories is some thing he has watched James and Celtic adhere to at some stage in their extra than decade-long dominance of the Scottish scene, backing up wins with extra wins. âThis is one where we have a difficult aspect in St Mirren, who have done clearly well, and are on the equal points as us,â stated the Hearts player, who has been utilised as a winger and wingback but thrived in a more advanced function as Lawrence Shanklandâs strike accomplice ultimate weekend. âThey are right with us in the table so simply due to the fact we have had a result like that, you canât take your foot off the gas. You donât underestimate them due to the fact we know their strengths but we recognize that this is one, alongside with the three coming after, are the place we want to kick on rather than take a step back.â
Looking to take time at some point of the iciness wreck to consider just how positively the season is progressing, manager Steven Naismith knows that the displays and the results of the following four matches will go a long way to influencing the conclusion to those musings. âI’ll appear ahead to the begin of the new 12 months when you will have a desirable idea of how you can consider the first half of of the season,â he said. âWe are in a suitable location at the moment, and these are 4 video games where we can do some clearly accurate work. I believe we will. I’m searching forward to that.
âThe video games that weâve obtained coming up, the cause why they are good, is they are towards teams that have had appropriate begins to the season, and have finished so far. If we win them we will be in a right function and we will also have affected people round about us. That’s it. We’ve seen so some distance how one end result can swing things. As the season goes that stretches. We do not underestimate any of the games but we will be going into each and every one of them attempting to win them, it truly is one factor for sure, whether or not they are domestic or away. We recognize that if we put some absolutely tough work in now it makes everything a lot better after the break.â
Heading into the break, having used this spell to exert some authority would only aid the squad mentally, minimising the psychological torture at some point of the shutdown, and giving them some thing to maintain onto and shield after the motion resumes, in accordance to Forrest. âIt is massive [the notion of going into the ruin clear in 1/3 place] because we have two or three weeks off, and things will be going thru your head and youâll be searching at the table. You will experience the damage higher if you are in third, on a first rate amount of points, getting as shut to second location as you can. In that way, you can see you are nearer to the place we favor to be instead than the games no longer going properly and we are looking up at third. Everyone desires to be at it and get most points if we can.â Fuelled by that triumph over Celtic, they trust they can
Report: Celtic is vying to sign a player for ÂŁ35 million who has sobbed on the field this year
With Celtic searching to add some serious fine to their ranks in January, it doesnât get any extra serious than this.
Brendan Rodgers has constantly bemoaned the fact his crew are lacking excellent and with Kyogo Furuhashi clearly struggling to find goals, it seems the Celtic manager has flip to the English Premier League to solve his striking ills.
A record from Ojogo has claimed that Celtic are main the race to sign Portuguese striker, Fabio Silva.
The 21-year-old used to be signed by way of Wolves for over ÂŁ35m [BBC] in 2020 but after a disastrous two seasons at Molineaux, the youngster is stated to be looking to cross on.
The report claims, âFĂĄbio Silva is making ready to go away Wolverhampton when the market reopens and the strikerâs future have to go thru Scottish football, where he is disputed via Celtic and Rangers.â
Fabio Silvaâs Wolves woes
The younger striker has discovered it difficult to live up to his rate tag as he has only scored five dreams in 72 appearances for Wolves. [Transfermarkt]
Clearly struggling, the final straw for Silva was when he âconcededâ a penalty in the demise minutes towards Sheffield United remaining month.
With the sport poised at 1-1 and Wolves nevertheless unbeaten, the teen challenged George Balldock in the penalty box. It regarded like no contact was once made as The Blades striker was once already on his way down.
The penalty was once awarded and backed up by means of VAR, and Wolves misplaced the game and their unbeaten start to the season.
Silva used to be inconsolable on the pitch and this regarded to be the icing on a very bitter cake as the youngsterâs torrid time at the membership continued.
His confidence have to be shot to pieces and perhaps a cross to Celtic ought to do him the world of good. With the quantity of chances Celtic creates, Silva might also fancy rebuilding his career and self assurance in Paradise.
A loan deal is extra in all likelihood if a go used to be ever to take place as Celtic could now not have enough money to pay the kind of outlay that Wolves did on the striker.
And with his income at £42k per week [SalarySport], Celtic ought to cowl that quantity easily. This is one we will watch closely as the January window nears.
CCV Asks Football Fans And Teammates To Avoid The âEmotionalâ Side Of The Game
Celtic centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers returned to the starting lineup on Saturday afternoon against Hearts. His presence, though, couldnât forestall a 2-0 loss to the Jambos.
Post-match, the American admitted his teammates and the followers need to stay away from the emotive aspect of the game: âThe emotion is understandableâ, he stated (Football Scotland). âWhen you lose a recreation thatâs how we sense as players and thatâs how the fans feel as well. But there is no factor searching at a game in an emotional state. Youâve acquired to seem at it clear-headed, continue to be as calm as you can and try to improve.â
For followers who invest their lives into the club, it is challenging not to get impassioned. Celtic supporters care about the soccer club to a great extent and demand the best.
Because of this, matters can also inevitably turn sour at Parkhead when the Hoops do not win games they have to be taking all three points from.
The players, though, will stay calm, in accordance to Carter-Vickers. Despite this, there is no doubt that their performances and effects need to get better quickly, starting in opposition to Livingston this weekend.
âCareful what you wish forâ by Neil Lennon Celtic issues a warning to enraged supporters
Neil Lennon has warned furious Celtic supporters be “careful what they wish for”.
The former Celtic boss defended the Parkhead hierarchy as he spoke back to the poisonous surroundings that brewed at some stage in the loss to Hearts.
Supporters have been left indignant as dreams from Lawrence Shankland and Stephen Kingsley condemned Celtic to defeat.
Chants of ‘sack the board’ and ‘Lawwell get to f***’ were then heard interior the stadium as tempers flared.
However, Lennon recommended there is no want for any overreaction in spite of the team performing under expectations on a handful of events so some distance this season.
On PLZ Soccer, Lennon explained: “I do not assume there may be any need to panic. You look at the record and it is the first time in ten years they’ve lost back-to-back video games and the first time they’ve misplaced at home in fifty two It’s a truely excessive bar and information are there to be broken.
“But you have to say the level of overall performance isn’t what we expect from Celtic at the minute so they’re going to have to dig deep and galvanise each person around. The fans need to see that the group is going thru a bit of adversity and this is when the team and the manager need their support, rather than the other way around.
“I know there was some dissent towards the board, which I do not understand due to the fact they’ve just won a Treble closing year. Since Dermot’s come in it is been whole domination for 20 strange years; six Trebles, Europa Leagues, three remaining 16s, I should go on.
“So from time to time you’ve got obtained to be cautious what you wish for. But at the minute, it’s now not good. There’s a lack of consistency and I assume Brendan’s waiting for the January switch window. Currently, he has to roll up his sleeves and get more out of this team.”
âA very strong possibility,â Celtic will sign competition for the 26-year-old in January, according to Stephen McGowan
With much less than two weeks for the January switch window to open, Stephen McGowan believes Celtic are about to make a good sized move.
The Daily Mail journalist used to be asked what he concept about Celtic strengthening this iciness when he claimed that they could be about to sing a participant to give Greg Taylor some much-needed competition.
McGowan said [PLZ Soccer], âI assume they will. I mean I think the Portuguese guy, Tiago Araujo who performs for Estoril who is a former Benfica player, I suppose heâs a very sturdy opportunity for Celtic in January.
âHeâs a left wing-back, he can get forward whether he can shield is a question of course, but I suspect thatâs one that may happen.â
TBR Celtic told how there used to be a feeling that Celtic should be about to replace Alexandro Bernabei in January as the Argentine has failed to make any form of impact on the crew due to the fact his £3.75m pass ultimate summer.
However, I would propose that if Celtic have been to attempt and signal Araujo, it would be with a view to becoming a normal starter for Brendan Rodgers.
Much has been made of the fact that the left flank of Celtic was uncovered in Europe and in the Scottish Premiership and Rodgers would do well to tackle that alternatively than later.
Tiago Araujo for Celtic?
The Portuguese fullback is 22 years ancient and has two caps for the u21 team. A product of the Benfica adolescence system, he made simply one look for the first team.
A short spell at Arouca allowed Araujo to make a in addition 16 first-team outings earlier than he secured a everlasting move to Estoril.
In two seasons at the club, the versatile full-back who can additionally play as a winger, has made 49 appearances scoring three goals and growing 4 assisting his team to a contemporary mid-table function in the league. [Transfermarkt]
Is he the player that could Celtic forward? A lot about this go screams every other undertaking however Iâm hoping this is one that Rodgers has identified as one who ought to instantly improve what Celtic already have at the club.
âAbsolutely frighteningâ: Pundit is astonished by the term âexceptional.â ÂŁ14k per week Celtic star
Celtic have a wide variety of gamers who have actual actual pleasant about them. Callum McGregor is one name that springs to idea as does Kyogo Furuhashi.
But there is one that has truly caught the eye of pundit, Leanne Crichton. After the 23-year-oldâs overall performance towards Feyenoord, Crichton used to be in entire awe of Matt OâRiley as he had a helping hand in Gustaf Lagerbielkeâs 90th-minute winner.
Crichton stated [The Go Radio Football Show], âI want to say, Matt OâRiley, certainly frightening. The levels, the performances that heâs producing right now are absolutely outstanding.
âHeâs a pleasure to watch. The moments of magic that heâs produced in games of late has been exceptional.â
OâRiley has been receiving lots of plaudits for his performances this season. His transformation under Brendan Rodgers has been outstanding to watch.
Donât get me wrong, under Ange Postecoglou, OâRiley was once extraordinary but he seems to have elevated so a whole lot beneath Rodgers and added so a lot more to his game.
Adding goals, the Danish global has grow to be one of Celticâs most risky players. His vision and passing potential also make him an necessary section of the Hoops attack.
Defensively, OâRiley also places in a shift. He tracks back, makes tackles and covers each and every blade of grass as he helps out the Celtic returned four.
He clearly is a laptop in the coronary heart of the Celtic team and it is little marvel he is attracting the attention of the likes of Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund and Crystal Palace.
But with OâRiley signing a new five-year deal in the summer, it is clear that he is joyful and content material at Celtic.
And why wouldnât he be? Heâs enjoying regularly, triumphing trophies and getting to play Champions League football. Also, he is being paid as an alternative handsomely for the privilege at ÂŁ14k per week. [SalarySport]
âNot a very happy man.â A reporter for the BBC saw what Arne Slot did just before the Celtic-Feyenoord match
From Diego Simeone to Arne Slot. There have been a few unhappy campers in Celticâs opposition dugout in the Champions League this season.
Celtic deservedly secured a 2-1 win over Feyenoord in the Champions League on Wednesday, however it got here with Arne Slotâs annoyance.
It appears as although the Feyenoord educate was steaming before his team conceded a penalty, which likely didnât assist matters.
Luis Palma opened the scoring for Celtic, with the aid of the penalty spot, when Liam Scales used to be wrestled down in the area.
According to a BBC reporter, Arne Slot was once in âdeep conversationâ with the fourth official and complaining about one element or another.
Then the penalty used to be awarded and it used to be brought that Arne Slot was ânot a completely happy manâ, as a end result of it all.
In the end, Celtic sealed the points, and unlike a certain Diego Simeone, he did shake Brendan Rodgersâ hands after the match.
Feyenoord boss Arne Slot
âFeyenoord manager Arne Slot is now not a completely satisfied man,â said a BBC reporter.
âMoments before the penalty award he was deep in dialog with the fourth professional complaining about something, then came the penalty award and that virtually didnât help his mood.â
Celtic ease the pressure
At least there will be no speak of Celticâs winless run in Europe from other parts of the media now.
It will probably turn into âOnly one win inâŚâ. from next season!
On a serious note, beforehand of the Champions League altering its format, this win came at the right time and it simply sparks some faith back into the system.
The alternate of layout in the Champions League, from an basic perspective, wasnât probable needed due to the fact donât fix something thatâs now not broken.
But, hopefully, this bodes nicely for Celtic in the long run and the wins in Europe can begin staking up.
âOutstandingâ: Now, Neil Lennon reveals his pick for Celticâs Player of the Season thus far
One element Celticâs win over Feyenoord seems to have executed is to have lit a hearth below the Celtic playerâs backsides.
Every single one of them was once exceptional throughout the total ninety minutes at Celtic Park and each single one of them have to keep their heads high.
But only one of them absolutely impressed former Celtic boss Neil Lennon. The Irishman used to be speaking after the game and recalling Matt OâRileyâs role in the winning goal, Lennon stated that he is the first-rate player in Scotland proper now.
Lennon said [TNT Sports], âHas been unbelievable this season. I suppose thatâs his 1/3 help now in the campaign.
âDomestically he has been scoring each week in the Premier League.
âGoals and assists he has been the most tremendous player for Celtic this year and possibly the excellent participant in Scotland this season.
âThat used to be a piece of class. That used to be actual proper first-rate there.â
There is no denying that OâRiley is a one of a kind talent. The Celtic midfielder has been exceptional for Brendan Rodgers now not solely on the home scene but also in Europe.
Against Atletico Madrid, OâRiley was named the Man of the Match as he helped reap a creditable draw in opposition to the La Liga side. And closing night time against Feyenoord, his performance was once truly flawless.
His desires and assists throughout all competitions have kept Celtic as the team to watch in the league and Scottish Cup this season.
With another three games to go until the New Year, the Celtic followers will be hoping that OâRiley can continue his top notch form and hold Celtic rooted firmly at the top of the league.
Now that Europe is over, OâRiley can listen on domestic enterprise as he appears to assist Celtic win their 0.33 league title in a row.
âDifferent to what Iâm used toâ: Feyenoord great reveals he had trouble with the ÂŁ4 million Celtic star
Feyenoord defender Thomas Beelen admits he struggled with the movement of Kyogo Furuhashi at some stage in Wednesdayâs 2-1 Champions League defeat to Celtic.
Despite The Hoops celebrating their first win in Europeâs premiere club competition in 15 attempts, it used to be any other night of frustration for Celticâs talismanic centre-forward.
Kyogo Furuhashi has now scored just once in his last eleven games, Brendan Rodgers struggling to get the equal tune out of the Japan international after two years orchestrating Ange Postecoglouâs Parkhead symphony.
But still, Beelen will have been thrilled to see the returned of Furuhashi, the forwardâs movement as sharp as ever even if his finishing stays rather wayward.
Celtic beat Feyenoord in Champions League
âHe made a few appropriate runs, which was once specific from what I am used to,â Beelen tells RTL7, Celtic. I had to get used to it, however I obtained better and better in the match.â
Celtic triumphed 2-1 on the night. The roar which greeted Gustaf Lagerbielkeâs stoppage time winner proving that this used to be anything however a âdead rubberâ for these on the Parkhead terraces, even if Celtic were already consigned to bottom vicinity in the group.
âHow am I (feeling) standing here? With an unpleasant feeling, because we have won,â Beelen adds. âPersonally, it was once a satisfactory moment for me (to play away at Celtic).
âBut I donât feel that way now.â
This was Celticâs ultimate European game of the season, their fourth-place end that means that the Glasgow giants do no longer even have the consolation prize of Europa League soccer after Christmas.
Rodgers, meanwhile, is keen to simplify Kyogoâs game, encouraging the ÂŁ4 million signing from Vissel Kobe to avoid losing deep and as a substitute center of attention on finding pockets of house in and around the penalty box.
Rodgers desires greater from Kyogo Furuhashi
âWe went via his video stuff the different week. We looked in particular at the truth I donât need him losing in so much. When youâre enjoying in a lot of games where teams are sat deep, you donât get a kick of the ball actually until it comes into the box,â Rodgers tells the Daily Record.
âSo what do you do? You begin wandering. His power is his penetration. Thatâs his strength, running in in the back of and timing his runs. You have to make 10 runs possibly to solely get in once, however thatâs your job as a striker.
âSo thereâs been nothing modified in that. Thereâs been truly nothing exclusive asked of him because his energy is enjoying off the final line, timing his movements and being instinctive in the box.
âHeâs no longer a dribbler, heâs not any one who does drop in. He can do it however itâs now not his strength. And thatâs always the undertaking for a striker who wishes to affect games. But heâs very receptive. Heâs not a baby, remember, heâs 28 years of age.â
âExceptionalâ: Joleon Lescott stunned with ÂŁ1 million Celtic player in tonightâs victory over Feyenoord
It lookedl ike any other night of so shut but, yet again, so a long way for Celtic in the Champions League tonight.
Once again Brendan Rodgersâ sideâs incapacity to preserve the backdoor shut in the closing stages of a European recreation regarded like it was going to come returned and chunk them on the backside.
1-0 up and searching comfortable, Celtic allowed the Dutch side to get lower back into the recreation as Hyeongyu Oh was bullied off the ball in midfield and Alistair Johnston was dragged out of role which allowed Yankuba Minteh to slot domestic an 82nd-minute equaliser to leave Joe Hart helpless.
Which is a shame due to the fact if every person deserved to be on the winning side, it was once the £1m signing from Tottenham Hotspur. And he was after Gustaf Lagerbielke nodded home the point-blank winner in the 90th minute.
Hart pulled off some fundamental saves to preserve Celtic beforehand last night and he significantly impressed former England international defender, Joleon Lescott.
Joe Hart redeems himself for Celtic vs Feyenoord
The English stopper has come under some extreme criticism over the previous few weeks but he definitely redeemed himself with his performance tonight.
Lescott stated [TNT Sports], âArguably this would have been one of the pleasant dreams of the competition so a ways but just offside. Probably ought to do better with the offside in phrases of searching throughout the line and looking ahead to the place the centre-backs are.
âHe [Luis Giminez] canât make his run off the fullback due to the fact heâs at the back of him however a steady threat strolling behind and heâs any individual thatâs has been cozy in front of goal but Joe Hartâs been exceptional.â
Despite conceding, Hart made three important saves at integral stages of the sport which ought to have seen the result go some other way.
Hart was once extremely good and deserves all the plaudits coming his way for this performance.
âYou have to do moreâ James McFadden responds to Brendan Rodgersâ public comments about Celtic star
James McFadden has weighed in on the situation involving Celtic winger, Mikey Johnston.
Brendan Rodgers took an fascinating step in deciding to publicly critique the player after Celticâs 4-1 win over Hibernian ultimate week.
Someone like Chris Sutton was âsurprisedâ by the Celtic managerâs methods, whilst others suppose itâs in reality a challenge.
As James McFadden pointed out, the truth that Mikey Johnston began the 2-1 defeat towards Kilmarnock on Sunday proves that Brendan Rodgers is actually trying to push the player, as he told Sky Sports Football (10/12/23 at 11:40 am).
The former Scotland global introduced that Mikey Johnston is being requested to do more with and barring the ball due to the fact itâs some distance exclusive than when he is being requested when he comes off the bench.
The 24-year-old has commenced only two games this season and likely hasnât produced the results he would have preferred from a non-public perspective.
There have been instances this season when he has come off the bench, including in the Champions League and he has seemed impressive.
But as James McFadden pointed out, they are two distinctive worlds.
Brendan Rodgersâ venture to Mikey Johnston
âIâd rather not have any criticism, if I am being flawlessly honest,â stated McFadden.
âWhat Brendan Rodgers is doing Is telling Mikey Johnston that coming on as a sub is specific to beginning the game.
âWhen you come on, the sport is open and you have the freedom to do what it takes to get your group back in the recreation or have an impact in the game. When you begin the game, it is greater about concentrating on your positional play. When you are going to press. What the needs are.
âI assume had Rodgers had a go at him, then dropped him it would have been a bigger problem here. What he is saying, you are in the crew now and you have to do more. You have to use the ball better. Make better decisions.â
Celtic v Feyenoord
The difficulty for Johnston now is that he will probable be dropped for Wednesdayâs Champions League clash towards Feyenoord.
And that will likely then lead to him being in the equal state of affairs in opposition to Hearts at the weekend.
On one hand, his performances havenât been properly enough, but he ought to rightfully argue that he wishes greater minutes to surely get his engine going because he is nonetheless probable lacking that sharpness.
Johnstonâs problem is that he has had plenty of probabilities earlier than and in the pressure cooker of Celtic, you ainât given a great deal time.
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