2 months ago
Celtic maintained their 100 per cent start to the SPFL campaign with a 3-0 win over Aberdeen at a rain-soaked Paradise last night (Wednesday) thanks to goals from Camilo Durán, Benjamin Nygren and Yang.
The second half saw debuts for new Bhoys, Oliver Sørensen and Shim Mheuka as the Celts cemented their place at the top of the table and now look forward to a game at the home of second-placed St Mirren on Saturday night.
Some of the best of the images.
Three goals and three points for the Hoops at Paradise: Match report
Manager pleased with performance over Aberdeen: Read more
#aberdeen #celtic #spfl
The second half saw debuts for new Bhoys, Oliver Sørensen and Shim Mheuka as the Celts cemented their place at the top of the table and now look forward to a game at the home of second-placed St Mirren on Saturday night.
Some of the best of the images.
Three goals and three points for the Hoops at Paradise: Match report
Manager pleased with performance over Aberdeen: Read more
#aberdeen #celtic #spfl
2 months ago
Celtic cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aberdeen at Parkhead, as they continued their perfect start to the Scottish Premiership campaign.
The Dons have failed to beat Celtic in their last 28 league meetings, and that showed no signs of changing in the opening stages, as Camilo Durán fired Celtic into an early lead.
Benjamin Nygren doubled the hosts' advantage soon after before Yang Hyun-jun made it three-nil before the break.
A quieter second half followed as Celtic continued their perfect start to the 26/27 league season.
Celtic had the bulk of the early possession, and made their early domination count through Camilo Durán. The striker found half a yard of **** e at the edge of the box before unleashing a venomous strike which flew past Marius Müller in the Aberdeen goal and into the top corner, giving the hosts an early lead.
#celtic #early #camilo #continued
The Dons have failed to beat Celtic in their last 28 league meetings, and that showed no signs of changing in the opening stages, as Camilo Durán fired Celtic into an early lead.
Benjamin Nygren doubled the hosts' advantage soon after before Yang Hyun-jun made it three-nil before the break.
A quieter second half followed as Celtic continued their perfect start to the 26/27 league season.
Celtic had the bulk of the early possession, and made their early domination count through Camilo Durán. The striker found half a yard of **** e at the edge of the box before unleashing a venomous strike which flew past Marius Müller in the Aberdeen goal and into the top corner, giving the hosts an early lead.
#celtic #early #camilo #continued
2 months ago
Celtic vs LASK, 19.August.2026 – UEFA Champions League, play-off, Celtic Glasgow vs Linzer ASK. Image shows Viljami Sinisalo Celtic. Photo: GEP pictures/Manuel Binder IMAGO
Superb strikes by Benjamin Nygren, and Camilo Duran have put Celtic within touching distance of the money laden group stages, but admittedly Celtic did ride their luck at times, as the Austrians had two goals ruled out for offside, as well as passing up a host of other chances.
The Finnish International said: "I think we can be better, as weird as it may sound. The big moments went for us and there's a lot that we can do better.
"Ultimately we've come away with a 3-0 win so we've got to be happy, but I think there's a lot more to come from the group."
Despite Duran, and Nygren taking the plaudits thanks to their magnificent strikes, Sinisalo played his part by pulling off a couple of vital stops that went a long way in maintaining our three goal advantage.
#nygren #group
Superb strikes by Benjamin Nygren, and Camilo Duran have put Celtic within touching distance of the money laden group stages, but admittedly Celtic did ride their luck at times, as the Austrians had two goals ruled out for offside, as well as passing up a host of other chances.
The Finnish International said: "I think we can be better, as weird as it may sound. The big moments went for us and there's a lot that we can do better.
"Ultimately we've come away with a 3-0 win so we've got to be happy, but I think there's a lot more to come from the group."
Despite Duran, and Nygren taking the plaudits thanks to their magnificent strikes, Sinisalo played his part by pulling off a couple of vital stops that went a long way in maintaining our three goal advantage.
#nygren #group
2 months ago
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill hailed Camilo Duran as exceptional after he produced a magnificent display to fire his side towards the Champions League group stage.
The Colombian scored twice as Celtic swept aside LASK 3-0 at Parkhead on Wednesday night.
Celtic are firmly in control of their play-off tie ahead of next week's second leg in Austria.
Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring for the Hoops with a superb volley before Duran produced a near-identical finish 12 minutes later, firing into the top corner from outside the box.
His second was even better.
#produced #second #league #colombian
The Colombian scored twice as Celtic swept aside LASK 3-0 at Parkhead on Wednesday night.
Celtic are firmly in control of their play-off tie ahead of next week's second leg in Austria.
Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring for the Hoops with a superb volley before Duran produced a near-identical finish 12 minutes later, firing into the top corner from outside the box.
His second was even better.
#produced #second #league #colombian
2 months ago
Martin O'Neill's side will make the trip to Ibrox for a 12pm kick-off, with Premier Sports broadcasting the Glasgow derby live.
The Hoops booked their place in the last eight with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice on Saturday.
Goals from Auston Trusty, Camilo Duran, Sebastian Tounekti and Benjamin Nygren sealed Celtic's progression before they were handed an away tie against Rangers in the quarter-final draw.
The fixture will now form the first half of a huge derby double-header for Celtic.
O'Neill's side welcome Rangers to Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership just seven days later on Sunday, September 20.
#side
The Hoops booked their place in the last eight with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice on Saturday.
Goals from Auston Trusty, Camilo Duran, Sebastian Tounekti and Benjamin Nygren sealed Celtic's progression before they were handed an away tie against Rangers in the quarter-final draw.
The fixture will now form the first half of a huge derby double-header for Celtic.
O'Neill's side welcome Rangers to Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership just seven days later on Sunday, September 20.
#side
2 months ago
Celtic's League Cup quarter final match against Rangers at Ibrox has been confirmed as going ahead on Sunday, September 13 with a 12noon kick-off time.
The Celts booked their place in the quarters with a resounding 4-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice on Saturday with the goals coming from Auston Trusty, Camilo Duran, Sebastian Tounekti and Benjamin Nygren.
The quarter-final is now part of a derby double-header with the teams meeting again a week later in the league here at Celtic Park.
#rangers #dundee
The Celts booked their place in the quarters with a resounding 4-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice on Saturday with the goals coming from Auston Trusty, Camilo Duran, Sebastian Tounekti and Benjamin Nygren.
The quarter-final is now part of a derby double-header with the teams meeting again a week later in the league here at Celtic Park.
#rangers #dundee
2 months ago
9th August 2026; Rugby Park, Scottish Premiership, Kilmarnock versus Celtic; Hyunjun Yang of Celtic. Photo Vagelis Georgariou
Goals from Auston Trusty, Camilo Duran, Sebastian Tounekti and Benjamin Nygren secured Celtic's place in the quarter-finals with a comfortable win at Tannadice.
However, there were some notable omissions from O'Neill's matchday squad, with both Yang and Ralston missing.
With Celtic now preparing for Wednesday night's crucial Champions League play-off first leg against LASK, O'Neill provided an update on the pair after the game.
Asked about their absence, the Celtic boss explained via The Herald: "Tony was with us, but you can only pick so many.
#yang
Goals from Auston Trusty, Camilo Duran, Sebastian Tounekti and Benjamin Nygren secured Celtic's place in the quarter-finals with a comfortable win at Tannadice.
However, there were some notable omissions from O'Neill's matchday squad, with both Yang and Ralston missing.
With Celtic now preparing for Wednesday night's crucial Champions League play-off first leg against LASK, O'Neill provided an update on the pair after the game.
Asked about their absence, the Celtic boss explained via The Herald: "Tony was with us, but you can only pick so many.
#yang
2 months ago
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has named his team for this evening's Premier Sports Cup clash with Dundee United. The Scottish Champions are in the City of Discovery as they look to rectify two defeats in their last two visits to face Jim Goodwin's side.
The manager returns to the dugout after missing the emphatic 5-1 victory against Kilmarnock last weekend.
Vil Sinisalo starts in goals. In front of the Finnish stopper is a back four comprising of Liam Scales at left back, Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers as the central pairing and Colby Donovan at right back.
Callum McGregor skippers the side in the centre of midfield. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain makes his first appearance of the season, starting in the midfield alongside McGregor and Benji Nygren.
In attack, Sebastian Tounekti starts with Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh.
#back #manager #last
The manager returns to the dugout after missing the emphatic 5-1 victory against Kilmarnock last weekend.
Vil Sinisalo starts in goals. In front of the Finnish stopper is a back four comprising of Liam Scales at left back, Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers as the central pairing and Colby Donovan at right back.
Callum McGregor skippers the side in the centre of midfield. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain makes his first appearance of the season, starting in the midfield alongside McGregor and Benji Nygren.
In attack, Sebastian Tounekti starts with Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh.
#back #manager #last
2 months ago
Martin O'Neill returns to the dugout today for Celtic's League Cup opener against Dundee United at Tannadice and has made four changes to last weekend's 5-1 SPFL win at Kilmarnock.
In come Liam Scales, Sebastian Tounekti, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Colby Donovan for this evening's game with Arne Engels, Alistair Johnston, Kieran Tierney and Yang all missing from last week's starters.
There are places on the bench for new Bhoys Haissem and Hassan and Mika Baur who joined the Champions during the week.
The full team:
CELTIC: Sinisalo, Donovan, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Scales, McGregor, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Nygren, Durán, Tounekti, Høgh.
#scales #donovan #last
In come Liam Scales, Sebastian Tounekti, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Colby Donovan for this evening's game with Arne Engels, Alistair Johnston, Kieran Tierney and Yang all missing from last week's starters.
There are places on the bench for new Bhoys Haissem and Hassan and Mika Baur who joined the Champions during the week.
The full team:
CELTIC: Sinisalo, Donovan, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Scales, McGregor, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Nygren, Durán, Tounekti, Høgh.
#scales #donovan #last
2 months ago
After an edgy win against Dundee in the opening gameweek, the reigning champions Celtic destroyed Kilmarnock in their own backyard by scripting an emphatic 5-1 victory. But a tricky test awaits them on Saturday evening, with Dundee United set to host Martin O'Neill's men in the second round of the Scottish League Cup.
The Tangerines dominated this fixture last season, defeating Celtic at Tannadice Park on both occasions. However, the Hoops secured a thumping 4-0 win in Glasgow earlier this year, and a dismal defeat against Hearts last weekend exposed their frailty in the defensive third. Heartbreak in the Cup final against St Mirren prevented them from achieving a domestic treble, and the Glasgow giants must stay cautious to avoid another upset on the road.
Celtic have so far relied on Viljami Sinisalo, who replaced injured Kasper Schmeichel and cemented the 'number 1' spot at the back end of the previous campaign. Ross Doohan has not been involved at all since his move from Aberdeen last summer, and the Scottish custodian would once again find himself as the understudy to the Finnish shot-stopper.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JANUARY 10: Benjamin Nygren of Celtic celebrates after he scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Celtic and Dundee United at Celtic Park on January 10, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
A fresh injury setback would keep Alistair Johnston sidelined, and the gaffer might opt for Colby Donovan ahead of Anthony Ralston on the right. The club have yet to bring in a new left-back to deputise for Kieran Tierney, and the Tartan Army international must retain his starting status in the defensive third. Liam Scales is available for selection after serving a two-game suspension. But the balance and stability offered by Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty should not be compromised to incorporate the Irishman.
#celtic #last #united
The Tangerines dominated this fixture last season, defeating Celtic at Tannadice Park on both occasions. However, the Hoops secured a thumping 4-0 win in Glasgow earlier this year, and a dismal defeat against Hearts last weekend exposed their frailty in the defensive third. Heartbreak in the Cup final against St Mirren prevented them from achieving a domestic treble, and the Glasgow giants must stay cautious to avoid another upset on the road.
Celtic have so far relied on Viljami Sinisalo, who replaced injured Kasper Schmeichel and cemented the 'number 1' spot at the back end of the previous campaign. Ross Doohan has not been involved at all since his move from Aberdeen last summer, and the Scottish custodian would once again find himself as the understudy to the Finnish shot-stopper.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JANUARY 10: Benjamin Nygren of Celtic celebrates after he scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Celtic and Dundee United at Celtic Park on January 10, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
A fresh injury setback would keep Alistair Johnston sidelined, and the gaffer might opt for Colby Donovan ahead of Anthony Ralston on the right. The club have yet to bring in a new left-back to deputise for Kieran Tierney, and the Tartan Army international must retain his starting status in the defensive third. Liam Scales is available for selection after serving a two-game suspension. But the balance and stability offered by Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty should not be compromised to incorporate the Irishman.
#celtic #last #united
2 months ago
After an edgy win against Dundee in the season opener, Celtic, the reigning Premiership champions, showed their supremacy on Sunday afternoon at Rugby Park. Kilmarnock finally changed their turf from plastic to grass after clubs voted in favour of banning artificial turf ahead of the 2026-27 season; however, it proved a catastrophe for the East Ayrshire side, who suffered a 5-1 humiliation. Second-half strikes from Benjamin Nygren and Luke McCowan followed a first-half hat-trick from the club-record signing Kasper Høgh.
Below are the Celtic players rated in their 5-1 win against Kilmarnock.
Viljami Sinisalo: 7.5
Made a couple of smart saves soon after Høgh's opening goal. Could have done little to stop Michael Schjønning-Larsen, who pulled one back and made it 4-1 for Neil McCann's men.
Alistair Johnston: 7.5
#season #turf
Below are the Celtic players rated in their 5-1 win against Kilmarnock.
Viljami Sinisalo: 7.5
Made a couple of smart saves soon after Høgh's opening goal. Could have done little to stop Michael Schjønning-Larsen, who pulled one back and made it 4-1 for Neil McCann's men.
Alistair Johnston: 7.5
#season #turf
3 months ago
After his first outing for Celtic, record signing Kasper Hogh joked that he needs some "shooting practice".
The Denmark international played the full game as Martin O'Neill's side beat Dundee 1-0 at Parkhead to kick off their Premiership **** le defence.
But how did Hogh fare on his first outing for his new club?
Having cost a reported £11m from Bodo/Glimt, Hogh will ultimately be judged on goals but he was unable to get off the mark at the first time of asking, although it is clearly too early to judge a player who only joined last week.
He generated an expected goals (xG) of 0.88, the highest of any Celtic player including goalscorer Benjamin Nygren (0.86).
#first #outing #goals #martin
The Denmark international played the full game as Martin O'Neill's side beat Dundee 1-0 at Parkhead to kick off their Premiership **** le defence.
But how did Hogh fare on his first outing for his new club?
Having cost a reported £11m from Bodo/Glimt, Hogh will ultimately be judged on goals but he was unable to get off the mark at the first time of asking, although it is clearly too early to judge a player who only joined last week.
He generated an expected goals (xG) of 0.88, the highest of any Celtic player including goalscorer Benjamin Nygren (0.86).
#first #outing #goals #martin
3 months ago
On a tough night at the very start of a new season, against a dogged Dundee, it was a familiar name that helped Celtic usher in victory.
No, not Benjamin Nygren - last season's top scorer and the man who nodded in the winner to kickstart the Scottish Premiership defence - but Kieran Tierney, the man who crossed the ball for the Swede to head in.
The left-back has arguably been Celtic's best player since the return of Martin O'Neill in January, but his renaissance has gone a little under the radar.
Perhaps that's because we expect so much from the man who once fetched Celtic a reported £25m in a move to ***** nal.
Regardless, he still registered 12 ***** ists last season, the most of any Celtic player, and scored six goals from defence.
#celtic #benjamin
No, not Benjamin Nygren - last season's top scorer and the man who nodded in the winner to kickstart the Scottish Premiership defence - but Kieran Tierney, the man who crossed the ball for the Swede to head in.
The left-back has arguably been Celtic's best player since the return of Martin O'Neill in January, but his renaissance has gone a little under the radar.
Perhaps that's because we expect so much from the man who once fetched Celtic a reported £25m in a move to ***** nal.
Regardless, he still registered 12 ***** ists last season, the most of any Celtic player, and scored six goals from defence.
#celtic #benjamin
4 months ago
Celtic are now favourites to sign Las Palmas goalkeeper ****** o Horkas after tabling an offer close to £3.5m for the 27-year-old. (George Tsarouchas on X)
Reo Hatate has confirmed he is keen to leave Celtic this summer in pursuit of a move to one of Europe's top leagues after the 30-year-old midfielder missed out on selection for ****** an's World Cup squad. (Fergus)
Benjamin Nygren has refused to fully commit his future to Celtic following Sweden's World Cup exit, the 24-year-old midfielder replying "we'll see" when asked where he will be playing next season. (Göteborgs-Posten)
Torino hold Gvidas Gineitis in high regard but would consider allowing the Celtic-linked 22-year-old midfielder to leave should they receive a bid higher than £8.6m. (Tuttomercatoweb)
Saint Etienne have reached an agreement with Go Ahead Eagles for the transfer of Jakob Breum, with the 22-year-old Celtic-linked midfielder agreeing a four-year contract pending a medical with the French club who now have Ian Cathro as head coach. (Sebastien Denis on X)
Reo Hatate has confirmed he is keen to leave Celtic this summer in pursuit of a move to one of Europe's top leagues after the 30-year-old midfielder missed out on selection for ****** an's World Cup squad. (Fergus)
Benjamin Nygren has refused to fully commit his future to Celtic following Sweden's World Cup exit, the 24-year-old midfielder replying "we'll see" when asked where he will be playing next season. (Göteborgs-Posten)
Torino hold Gvidas Gineitis in high regard but would consider allowing the Celtic-linked 22-year-old midfielder to leave should they receive a bid higher than £8.6m. (Tuttomercatoweb)
Saint Etienne have reached an agreement with Go Ahead Eagles for the transfer of Jakob Breum, with the 22-year-old Celtic-linked midfielder agreeing a four-year contract pending a medical with the French club who now have Ian Cathro as head coach. (Sebastien Denis on X)
