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Ange Postecoglou reveals Celtic training camp plans as Parkhead club set to swerve Dubai after Covid controversy

Ange Postecoglou insists a winter training-camp will be like gold for Celtic.

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Ally McCoist sends cheeky Celtic reminder as Rangers legend responds to Covid outbreak 'inconsistency' jibe

Rangers legend Ally McCoist brushed off complaints that Hibs have been treated differently to Celtic in the wake of a Covid outbreak, as he called back to the curtailed 2019-20 campaign.

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Ange Postecoglou sends Celtic fan message as boss opens up on 'perspective' brought by managing through pandemic

Ange Postecoglou admits managing through a pandemic has given him a new perspective on football, as he welcomes the return of fans to stadiums. The Aussie boss has replaced Neil Lennon in the Parkhead hotseat, and has seen fans return to the stadium - albeit in limited numbers.

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Neil Lennon and Ian Maxwell in Celtic Covid clash as furious former Parkhead boss blasts 'ridiculous' rules

Neil Lennon as the pair went head-to-head over Celtic's infamous Dubai trip. A total of 16 Parkhead players and staff were told to isolate after being identified as close contacts of Christopher Jullien following a mid-season training break.

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Probe into Neil Lennon video showing ex-Celtic manager at English hotel concludes no Covid rules broken

investigating a video featuring ex-Celtic manager Neil Lennon. A video clip has been circulated on social media apparently showing the former Celtic manager in Halston Hotel in Carlisle on Tuesday night.

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Police probe whether ex-Celtic boss Neil Lennon broke covid rules

Neil Lennon at an English hotel. A video clip has been circulated on social media apparently showing the former Celtic manager in Halston Hotel in Carlisle on Tuesday night.

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Jim Goodwin slams 'public shaming' after Celtic boss Neil Lennon sparks Covid protocol dispute

Neil Lennon claimed Covid protocols weren't up to scratch. In a bullish press conference on Monday, the Celtic boss singled out St Johnstone and Hamilton Accies for not having adequate facilities for the away team to ensure Covid protocols are followed, as he defended his club's call to travel to Dubai.

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Neil Lennon's Celtic rant fallout continues as SFA and SPFL request Covid protocols review

Neil Lennon 's infamous rant. The Celtic boss lambasted the facilities at Hamilton and St Johnstone for their matchday social distancing protocols as he insisted the Hoops were held to a different standard.

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Celtic rocked by fresh Covid blow as star tests positive during self isolation

Neil Lennon has revealed one further Celtic star tested positive for Covid-19 during his self-isolation period. The manager, assistant John Kennedy and 13 first-team players were forced into quarantine following Christopher Jullien 's positive swab upon the squad's return from Dubai.

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Christopher Jullien breaks Celtic silence as defender provides first update since Covid blow

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.

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Neil Lennon still calling the Celtic shots as Callum McGregor reveals the iconic Parkhead ritual Covid has put paid to

Sturgeon as well as the support after Dubai. They also need to cope with boss Neil Lennon being among the group under house arrest.McGregor said: “It’s been strange without the manager being here but we’ve had calls and a Zoom before the game the other night.“He’s still having an input on a daily basis and the squad is in touch with him.”McGregor has barely missed a game in four seasons and typically he wasn’t given a 10-day break in the house.The playmaker is happy to be around to help the youngsters who are filling in the blanks right now.McGregor joked: “Even covid can’t take me down!“We’ve been down to the bare bones a bit this week but the boys who have come in have been excellent in training.

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Stephen Welsh reveals Celtic Park panic after Dubai covid crisis sent 13 stars into isolation

Celtic side for Monday night’s 1-1 draw with Hibs after 13 of his teammates were sent in to quarantine along with boss Neil Lennon in the wake of Christopher Jullien catching coronavirus on the disastrous Dubai trip.Celts have been slaughtered for risking a jaunt to the Middle East amid the pandemic and paid the full price with a full team being flagged up by NHS contact tracers.Coach Gavin Strachan took the makeshift side as they were caught out by a late Kevin Nisbet sucker punch by Hibs after David Turnbull looked to have earned the club some respite with a sensational late free-kick.But the Hoops are still 21 points behind Rangers – with three games in hand – and the heads are still spinning following the covid chaos.Welsh said: “It all

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Jack Ross rages at Celtic Covid chaos as Hibs boss hits out factors that 'changed the dynamic'

Hibs stars’ families feared for their safety after the SPFL ordered the Easter Road men to face Covid hit Celtic or face a points deduction.The Hibees snatched a 1-1 draw with the makeshift Hoops side after 13 Parkhead stars were ordered in to isolation along with boss Neil Lennon and No.2 John Kennedy in the wake of Christopher Jullien contracting coronavirus on their disastrous trip to Dubai.Celtic ’s squad all posted negative results following Friday’s tests but Easter Road chiefs requested another round of testing yesterday – but the SPFL refused.Ross revealed his players were under pressure from their families but the league bosses ordered the game to go ahead of Hibs would face ‘severe penalties’.Kevin Nisbet stuck in stoppage time

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13 Celtic stars and Neil Lennon isolating due to Covid-19 - but Hibs clash will go ahead

Neil Lennon.The Hoops are take on Hibs in the Scottish Premiership, though the manager will not be in attendance at Celtic Park.Christopher Jullien has tested positive for Covid-19 with other being deemed ‘close contacts’ and having to self-isolate.A Celtic statement read: “Celtic Football Club confirmed today that Christopher Jullien has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating at home.

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Celtic warned of self-isolation nightmare as leading health professor brands Dubai camp 'astonishing'

Celtic that more players could be forced to self-isolate after a positive Covid-19 test in the Parkhead squad. The club confirmed on Sunday afternoon that one player had the virus in the round of testing that followed their return from their winter trip to Dubai.And Dr Linda Bauld believes it's "astonishing" that the winter training camp even went ahead amid the current Covid-19 crisis.

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Celtic rocked by positive Covid test after controversial Dubai trip as player misses Hibs clash

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.

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Neil Lennon blasts Neil McCann's Celtic penalty claim as Hoops boss fires incredulous 'come on' response

Odsonne Edouard and branded claims of his striker being disrespectful as nonsense.The Celtic boss is stunned at criticism of his French hitman’s Panenka penalty in the Scottish Cup Final win over Hearts.Former Scotland winger and TV pundit Neil McCann dubbed Edouard’s cool conversion past ex-team-mate Craig Gordon as both “disrespectful” and “selfish.”However, Lennon vehemently dismissed such notions and said: “What, you want me to caution Odsonne for scoring a penalty in a cup final? Come on.“The Panenka has been around since 1976. I have seen great players doing it, I have seen [Andrea] Pirlo doing it against England.“I don’t remember any of those individuals getting actually criticised or being called disrespectful.

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5 bold Celtic transfer moves that could provide January spark to reignite 10 In A Row challenge

Rangers a day later, the chance to rectify mistakes and adjust the squad will surely be welcomed. The Hoops made a big splash in the summer, spending over £15m but it's safe to say they haven't had a lot of bang for their buck.Neil Lennon and transfer guru Nick Hammond still have an excellent pool of players to work with but they can hasten the group's return to form by making big calls based on performances so far.

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Andy Walker lets rip at Celtic legend Martin O'Neill as 'basement dweller' jab draws sharp response

Martin O'Neill after the Treble-winning manager criticised "basement dweller" pundits. O'Neill made the comments during the BBC's coverage of the Scottish Cup Final between Neil Lennon 's Hoops and Hearts on Sunday, which was won by Kristoffer Ajer 's crucial winning penalty in the shootout after a 3-3 draw by the end of extra-time.

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Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Hearts, Aberdeen and Hibs target signings

Celtic clinched the quadruple Treble on Sunday but there's still work to do and Neil Lennon may look for a first-choice goalkeeper. The name Fraser Forster just won't go away, despite the Southampton keeper turning down a Parkhead return in the summer.

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Celtic diehards miss the message as they arrive for Parkhead party

Celtic supporters will cherish the day they secured the quadruple Treble despite things being anything but normal. The pandemic means the chances of a Scottish Cup open top bus parade were non-existent but some supporters still couldn't resist heading to Hampden before the game.

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Watch Celtic fans give team bus a pyro fuelled welcome as supporters defy Covid rules at Hampden

Scottish Cup Final despite lockdown restrictions. Hundreds of supporters descended on Hampden with flags and banners ahead of their Sunday afternoon showdown with Hearts.

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David Turnbull reveals his Celtic 'Give Us a Clue' hope as Neil Lennon keeps cards close to his chest

Neil Lennon as the Celtic gaffer fine-tuned his Scottish Cup Final plan.But the smart money is on the Hoops kid being handed a start against Hearts this afternoon – even if there were no managerial hints, nods or winks forthcoming.A man-of-the-match display in the Europa League against Lille was followed by another fine display in a 2-0 win over Kilmarnock in their last outing.That has propelled the 21-year-old to the front of Lennon’s midfield options.It has been a slow burner into first-team contention since Turnbull’s £3million from Motherwell last summer.But the midfielder is adamant that self-doubt never crept into his mind after career-saving surgery on an injured knee in June 2019.He said: “What’s happened in the past is where I want

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Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs eye signings

Celtic are eyeing some reinforcements to sort out a leaky defence but their pursuit of American defender Mark McKenzie may be under threat thanks to constricting work permit rules. Neil Lennon will also be desperate to keep some key men as Jeremie Frimpong was named as a Roma transfer target by Italian media - but understands there's nothing in the rumour.

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David Turnbull Celtic pressure warning as 10 In A Row 'saviour' tag played down

David Turnbull warns Motherwell coach Brian Kerr. Turnbull has burst onto the scene at Parkhead in the past 10 days after finally receiving his chance in Neil Lennon 's starting XI following his £3.25million move from the Steelmen.

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Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen eye signings

Celtic are looking to put some spark into their title challenge but may also face bids for some of their top stars. Reports from Italy suggested Jeremie Frimpong is a target for Roma with the Hoops placing a £13.5m valuation on his head but understands these are well wide of the mark.

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Jackie McNamara offers Neil Lennon Celtic defence as he points to club's Covid response

Jackie McNamara believes old team-mate Neil Lennon will be feeling the heat despite putting a brave face on things. But he also reckons the under-pressure Hoops boss has suffered setbacks most managers only see in their nightmares.

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SFA chief Ian Maxwell issues apology over Scotland under-21 Covid outbreak club impact

Wishaw native and Celtic star David Turnbull was among the stars to test positive for the virus, with Motherwell duo Allan Campbell and Barry Maguire forced to self-isolate after returning from international duty. Turnbull, Aberdeen's Ross McCrorie and brother Robby, on loan at Livingston from Rangers, all tested positive and their clubs were informed on Friday.

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Ryan Porteous makes 'strict' SFA guidance claim in Scotland U21 Covid debacle as club row roars on

SFA instructions to the letter during the trip to Greece which has sparked club fury towards Hampden hierarchy. The Hibs stopper was one of Scot Gemmill’s Under-21 squad who were plunged into controversy over positive Covid tests and orders to self isolate on their return.

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Neil Lennon insists Rangers pair's Covid bans serve as Celtic 'warning' as he makes Odsonne Edouard throwback claim

Celtic boss was unhappy the Scottish government stepped in and cancelled games after Boli Bolingoli’s breach while other clubs have managed to avoid similar sanctions. But Lennon believes the seven game bans handed out to Ibrox pair George Edmundson and Jordan Jones is a clear message to the rest of the game.

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How Celtic's Covid treatment compares after Neil Lennon's Rangers response fury

coronavirus breach.The Celtic boss feels a statement hailing the Ibrox club's 'swift and decisive' action in suspending their errant duo was in stark contrast to the way his own club were treated over Boli Bolingoli's own infringement.The Belgian's failure to quarantine prompted a stinging rebuke from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the time and a warning for the whole of Scottish football to take the protocols more seriously.And an annoyed Lennon feels his club have been 'thrown under the bus' in comparison.He said: “I can’t comment on what the Rangers boys did. What I can comment on is the reaction from the government, which I find bewildering.“Considering the way they treated us after the Bolingoli incident.

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Neil Lennon accuses government of throwing Celtic 'under a bus' as he fumes over reaction to Rangers Covid breach

Celtic have been ‘thrown under the bus’.The bewildered Parkhead gaffer outlined his deep irritation at differing reactions to Covid-19 protocol breaches he feels are ‘unacceptable’.Celtic, along with Aberdeen, were on the end of a stinging rebuke from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the start of the season after incidents involving Parkhead player Boli Bolingoli and eight members of the Pittodrie squad.Rangers duo George Edmundson and Jordan Jones were suspended this week after being fined by police for attending a house party.This time around a Holyrood statement commended the Ibrox club for taking “swift and decisive action”.Lennon is shocked and said: “I can’t comment on what the Rangers boys did.

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Celtic can't blame pandemic for shambolic Rangers defeat but covid warning signs signal another asterisk verdict - Hugh Keevins

Celtic and Rangers, or a bad day at the office for Neil Lennon’s side under difficult circumstances outwith their control? That is the question for the fans to argue over.What I will say is that coronavirus doesn’t explain poor goalkeeping at Rangers’ first goal yesterday.The pandemic doesn’t account for shambolic defending at the second.Or for the atrocious finish from Mohamed Elyounoussi which could have brought Celtic back into the game when they were only one goal down.By the same token, you mend the roof when the sun is shining and Celtic waited until they were being soaked before attempting the repairs.And while we’re at it, the virus doesn’t excuse the lacklustre displays of players such as Olivier Ntcham and Elyounoussi when they

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Scottish Government announce 15 new coronavirus deaths and another 1167 positive cases

Scottish Government has announced.1,167 people have also tested positive for the virus as cases continue to rise across the country.Meanwhile, 675 Scots are currently being treated in hospital with 62 in intensive care.The latest figures were published by the Scottish Government at 2pm on Saturday.Scots football fans are being urged to behave responsibly when watching today’s Old Firm clash between Celtic and Rangers.Hoops boss Neil Lennon joined forces with Steven Gerrard in a plea to supporters to use common sense before, during and after the match.Rangers’ manager Gerrard said: “The priority here is fans’ safety and I urge them to stay at home, stay safe and keep the family safe.

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Hatem Elhamed adds to Celtic woes as defender ruled out of Rangers clash after positive Covid test

Celtic's match against Rangers on Saturday.He reported feeling unwell after playing in his country's 2-1 Nations League defeat against the Czech Republic.Countryman Nir Bitton had already tested positive for the coronavirus during the international break, and Abd Elhamed joins him in missing the crucial derby.Celtic boss Neil Lennon is now without a number of players as he aims to leapfrog Rangers at the top of the Premiership.Star striker Odsonne Edouard is currently isolating in France after testing positive for COVID-19. Although he's expected back in Glasgow one day prior to the match, concerns over his health and lack of sharpness mean he has to be considered a doubt.Self-isolation has also ruled out Ryan Christie.

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Nir Bitton adds to Celtic Covid problems as Hoops star ruled out of Rangers clash with positive test

Nir Bitton has tested positive for Covid-19. And that means the Israeli defender is OUT of next week's Old Firm clash against Rangers at Parkhead.Bitton didn't travel back to Tel Aviv with his national team after their penalty shoot-out defeat to Scotland at Hampden in midweek.

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Odsonne Edouard latest as Celtic provide testing update following striker's Covid setback

Odsonne Edouard 's positive Covid-19 test - but announced no other player has returned the same result. The French Football Federation announced on Tuesday night the striker had been placed into isolation and would miss U-21 clashes against Liechtenstein and Slovakia.Champions Celtic next play Rangers on October 17 as domestic action pauses.

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Boli Bolingoli hammered by SFA as Celtic defender hit with 5 game ban for coronavirus breach

Boli Bolingoli has been hit with a five game ban after flouting coronavirus protocols. Two of the five matches have been suspended pending any potential future breaches.

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St Mirren boss urges Scottish players to realise football is not bulletproof from coronavirus

St Mirren ’s clash with Celtic is further proof Scottish football is not “bulletproof” from coronavirus. The Buddies should have been lining up to face Neil Lennon’s Hoops side this evening, looking to bounce back from a disappointing 3-0 loss against Rangers on Sunday.

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Celtic's transfer state of play and the stick or twist decisions facing Neil Lennon

Celtic as the club prepare for a tilt at Ten In A Row.

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Callum McGregor makes Celtic promise as Hoops star admits fan hope ahead of comeback

coronavirus crisis.The Parkhead players agreed to slash salaries in the wake of the football shutdown and the situation is due to be reviewed next week.Neil Lennon’s side are back training and gearing up for the proposed start of the new season on August 1 – but there is an understanding the game in Scotland has taken a major hit.Holyrood chiefs have given hope some fans will be allowed to return within weeks but the campaign could still kick off behind closed doors and numbers may be restricted for months.McGregor said: “The financial situation Scottish clubs find themselves in right now is really tough.“Everyone is trying to make sure we have a game to come back to in August.

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Takefusa Kubo on Celtic 'horizon' as Real Madrid starlet’s sponsorship deal opens up link

Celtic are interested in signing Real Madrid wonderkid Takefusa Kubo. AS report Kubo, 19, is attracting the attention of a whopping 29 clubs, with the Parkhead side one of them.

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Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs make signings

Celtic have their eye on Ten in a Row next term and would love to bring back Fraser Forster to help them achieve it. Retaining his Southampton pal Mohamed Elyounoussi would also be a major coup for Neil Lennon.

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Former Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann 'interested' in vacant Dundee United job

Arsenal Invincible Jens Lehmann wants to start his managerial career in an unlikely destination. The 50-year-old is believed to be interested in the vacant role at Dundee United after Robbie Neilson left to join Hearts after securing promotion to the Scottish Premiership.

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James Forrest welcomes the Celtic transfer reassurance that will boost 10 In A Row title tilt

coronavirus crisis can have a positive effect on Celtic's squad. Players like Forrest and Callum McGregor have been amongst those with the heaviest mileage in Europe in recent years having been involved in early European qualifying rounds and late runs in cups.

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Moving Celtic's opening Premiership clash with Rangers would open a can of worms and spark outcry - Chris Sutton

SPFL should manipulate the fixture list to make sure it can be played in front of supporters.It would be wrong.The way the calendar works, Rangers would be due to go to Celtic Park first next season, usually in August or September.Goodness knows what the situation will be like by then in terms of the coronavirus but the smart money is on Scottish football fans remaining shut out at that point.Neil Lennon and Callum McGregor have suggested bumping the Glasgow derby until later in the season, until supporters can enter the stadium.I get that. But you can’t start picking and choosing what games are played when and where.There would be outcry among the other clubs.

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Neil Lennon makes Celtic fan return prediction as he reveals Nicola Sturgeon government 'gee up'

Celtic manager is concerned. Lennon is counting down the days until his team get back to business on the pitch – but also until the supporters are back in the stands.He doesn’t think the picture is quite as doom and gloom as some predict thanks to the work going on behind the scenes at Parkhead.

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Neil Lennon reveals Celtic could be involved in pre-season mini tournament as Hoops hunt game time

Celtic could be involved in a pre-season mini tournament as he looks to get his players fine tuned ahead of the Premiership kick off in six weeks. The champions returned to training nine days ago under strict health and distancing guidelines.

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