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Celtic v Dundee - William Hill Premiership

Celtic re-appoint O'Neill!

Martin O'Neill is already back at Celtic on an interim basis until the end of the season, replacing Wilfried Nancy at the helm after the French manager was dismissed just eight games into a two-and-a-half year contract. O'Neill had preceded Nancy at Parkhead, initially holding the fort for an eight-game run when Brendan Rodgers was dismissed in October.

Celtic v Heart of Midlothian - William Hill Premiership

Celtic fire Nancy after just EIGHT games!

Celtic have wasted little time in sacking manager Wilfried Nancy, just eight games into his time in Glasgow, having been hired in December 2025 as the permanent successor to Brendan Rodgers. Martin O'Neill had served as interim boss following Rodgers' dismissal and was remarkably at the helm for longer than Nancy. The last nail in the Frenchman's coffin was a 3-1 Old Firm defeat to Rangers at Parkhead on Saturday.

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Arsenal, Gonzalo Garcia & Europe's big winners & losers

The Bundesliga may still be on a winter break, but there was plenty of other action across Europe as 2026 got off to a cracking start for some of the continent's elite teams. In England, Arsenal took another big step towards a first Premier League title since 2004 by moving six points clear thanks to a 3-2 win at Bournemouth, while reigning champions Barcelona continue to lead the way in Spain after beating city rivals Espanyol thanks to late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski.

Bournemouth v Real Sociedad - Pre-Season Friendly

Julián Araujo joins Celtic on loan in search of playing time

Mexican full back Julián Araujo has joined Celtic on loan for the remainder of the season, the club announced, as he looks to reignite his career following a difficult spell at Bournemouth. Limited Premier League minutes prompted the move, which offers Araujo a chance to regain form and momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Weekend winners & losers: Rogers runs riot but Vini booed

It's that time of year where leagues around Europe begin to wind down for their winter breaks. Some countries allow their top-flight teams an extended period off around Christmas, while others will only be missing from the schedules for a week or so. All the while, the Premier League will continue throughout the festive period as the title race continues to hot up.

Celtic v Kilmarnock - William Hill Premiership

O'Neill reveals he'd have 'happily stayed on' at Celtic

Martin O'Neill has revealed that he would have "happily stayed on" at Celtic if he'd been asked, with new manager Wilfried Nancy facing sack calls after just three games. The Frenchman, only weeks into his tenure, has already found himself under intense scrutiny, with Sunday's Scottish League Cup final defeat to St Mirren prompting an extraordinary backlash from fans and reopening debate about whether continuity might have offered a steadier hand.

Al-Ahli v Celtic FC - Como Cup

Rodgers in line for return to the dugout with shock club

Former Celtic and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is reportedly being lined up for a return to coaching in surprising surroundings. The Northern Irishman quit his prominent role at Parkhead in October and has been waiting on enticing offers ever since. It is now being claimed that he is close to joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia.

Winners and losers of the weekend

Raphinha, Inter and the weekend's big winners & losers

Things are really heating up in the run-up to Christmas across Europe's top leagues, with Inter reclaiming top spot in Serie A, Lens surprisingly leading the way in Ligue 1 and Barcelona continuing to pile pressure on Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid. Over in Germany, though, it seems that nobody is really capable of dethroning Bayern Munich, but Premier League leaders Arsenal are looking more and more nervous with each passing week.

Liverpool v Sunderland - Premier League

Liverpool ready to land 15-year-old Celtic wonderkid

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Celtic’s highly rated 15-year-old defender Dara Jikiemi, positioning themselves ahead of Nottingham Forest and other Premier League rivals in the race for the Scottish prospect. The move is described as progressing positively, with the teenager expected to follow the pathway previously taken by Ben Gannon-Doak.

Feyenoord v Celtic FC - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD5

Van Persie explains handing Feyenoord debut to own son

Robin van Persie has spoken about the decision to give son Shaqueel a senior debut in Feyenoord's 3-1 defeat to Celtic on Thursday night. The 19-year-old replaced Jordan Lotomba for the final 10 minutes of the midweek Europa League tie, a decision that was criticised by some. Head coach Van Persie has explained his reasoning to hand the teenager his maiden appearance against the Bhoys.

Rangers v Celtic - William Hill Premiership

O’Neill: USMNT's CCV out for season, World Cup in doubt

Celtic interim manager Martin O’Neill said that defender Cameron Carter-Vickers will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season with a severe Achilles injury, a setback that also threatens his chances of representing the United States at next summer’s World Cup. Carter-Vickers has 19 USMNT caps and was in contention for a potential spot next summer.

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O'Neill mourns 'very sad morning' after Celtic AGM abandoned

Celtic’s annual general meeting collapsed into acrimony on Friday as open conflict between supporters and board members forced proceedings to be abandoned. Interim manager Martin O’Neill, who was warmly applauded upon his introduction, later described the morning as "one of the saddest" he had witnessed in his long association with the club.

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‘Bring Ange back!’ - Snoop Dogg eager to buy Celtic stake

Rap superstar Snoop Dogg remains interested in acquiring a stake at Celtic. He is already part of the ownership group at Swansea City, alongside Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric, but wants to expand his sporting portfolio. That could mean pumping funds into Scottish giants, while also helping to bring Ange Postecoglou back to Parkhead for a second spell at the helm.

Celtic v Aberdeen - Cinch Scottish Premiership

Postecoglou's shock stance on return to Celtic revealed

Ange Postecoglou's reported stance on the Celtic job offer has been revealed after Brendan Rodgers sensationally quit the club after just nine games of the season. Having returned to Glasgow in June 2023 for his second spell, the Northern Irishman’s reign ended abruptly, in the aftermath of a crushing 3-1 defeat to Hearts. The loss left the Hoops eight points adrift of the Premiership leaders, a gap that proved too much for Rodgers to continue fighting.

Celtic v Aberdeen - Cinch Scottish Premiership

Celtic add Postecoglou to shortlist after Rodgers exit

Ange Postecoglou is reportedly in the running for the Celtic hot seat following Brendan Rodgers' resignation, as the Australian is looking to land himself in his third club in six months. In the wake of the Northern Irishman's acrimonious exit, the club has turned to a familiar face for temporary stability in the form of Martin O’Neill, the legendary figure who guided the Hoops through one of their most glorious eras in the early 2000s.

Nottingham Forest v Chelsea - Premier League

'Bring back Ange!' - Postecoglou urged to make return to management

Ange Postecoglou has been urged to make a shock return to management at his former club by Chris Sutton after being brutally axed by Nottingham Forest. Celtic fans were left stunned after Brendan Rodgers sensationally quit his post after just nine games into the season. The Northern Irishman, who returned for a second spell at Celtic Park in June 2023, stepped down with immediate effect following Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Hearts, which sees them trailing the leaders by eight points in the Premiership table.

Celtic FC v SC Braga - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD2

Shock at Celtic as 'divisive' Rodgers quits and O'Neill returns

Celtic have announced Brendan Rodgers has left his role as manager with immediate effect. The 52-year-old has departed Celtic Park following Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Hearts which has left them eight points adrift of the Scottish Premiership leaders. He has been replaced on an interim basis by Martin O’Neill, who returns for a second spell after previously managing the club between 2000 and 2005.

Rangers v Heart of Midlothian - William Hill Premiership

Hearts stun Celtic to move eight clear in Scottish Premiership

Hearts strengthened their Scottish Premiership title credentials with an emphatic 3-1 victory over champions Celtic on Sunday afternoon. An own goal from defender Dane Murray and strikes from forwards Alexandros Kyziridis and Lawrence Shankland helped Derek McInnes’ side record a statement victory which has sent shockwaves across Scottish football.

Frequently asked questions

Edgar Everest, an official of the Sussex Football Association, founded Brighton United in 1897. Then, in the wake of the collapse of the club in 1900, Brighton & Hove Rangers were formed, before suffering the same fate a year later. Finally, the manager of Brighton United, John Jackson, formed a club at the Seven Stars pub in Ship Street in 1901 called Brighton & Hove United, before changing its name to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Legendary English sports bettor Tony Bloom is the majority shareholder and the current chairman of Brighton. He bought the club in 2009.

Brighton & Hove Albion play all their home games at The Amex (American Express Stadium). The Seagulls have been playing their games at this venue, also known as the Falmer Stadium, since 2011.

The capacity of The Amex is 31,876 and has undergone several renovations since it opened in 2011 with an initial capacity of 22,374 seats.

Brighton have won just a solitary title throughout their history, the 1910 FA Community Shield (or Charity Shield as it was known as the time).

Brighton are yet to lift an English top flight title, and only got promoted to the first division in the Premier League era ahead of the 2016-17 season, 34 years after they last played in the top flight.

Ernie Wilson, who spent 14 years at the club between 1922 and 1936, is Brighton's record-appearance maker of all-time, featuring in 566 games.

English striker Tommy Cook, who is Brighton's first-ever player to play for England, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, finding the back of the net 123 times in 209 games. He also played county cricket for Sussex for 15 years.

Alexis Mac Allister, James Milner, Adam Lallana, Danny Welbeck, Tommy Cook, and Bobby Zamora are some of the most famous names to have donned the Brighton jersey.

Roberto De Zerbi, Sami Hyppia, Liam Brady, and Gus Poyet are among the most famous Brighton managers ever.

Brighton & Hove Albion are famously known as The Seagulls. The club is located at the south coast of UK, where there are a lot of beachfronts and seagulls, which is where the nickname originates from.