The Scottish Premiership title race is heading for a sensational final-day showdown after a night of unimaginable drama. Celtic secured a vital victory at Motherwell through a highly disputed stoppage-time penalty, keeping them just one point behind leaders Hearts. The two rivals will now clash in Glasgow this Saturday in a winner-takes-all battle for the championship crown.
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Celtic star Daizen Maeda produced a moment of pure magic to settle the latest Old Firm derby, sending Parkhead into a frenzy with a breathtaking overhead kick. The stunning acrobatic effort helped the Hoops secure a vital 3-1 victory over Rangers to move within one point of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts.
Robbie Keane would be a âgreat additionâ for Celtic, Michael Gray has told GOAL, with the former Hoops loanee being backed to bring a coaching quality to Parkhead that any return for Ange Postecoglou would lack. The Old Firm giants find themselves back in the market for a new head coach, with a couple of familiar faces figuring prominently in collective thoughts.
Martin OâNeill has proved during a surprising return to management at Celtic that age is just a number, with Michael Gray explaining to GOAL why epic speeches are allowing the 74-year-old to flourish. The Northern Irishman has answered two SOS calls from Parkhead this season and may yet end the 2025-26 campaign with a fourth Scottish Premiership title to his name.
GOAL sat down with Auston Trusty as the Celtic defender continues his push for a USMNT World Cup spot, opening up on the journey, pressure, and belief driving him.
Craig Bellamy has addressed links to the Celtic job following a crushing blow to his aspirations with the Welsh national team. The 46-year-old has garnered significant praise for his rejuvenation of the squad, guiding them to a World Cup play-off semi-final where they were eventually eliminated on penalties by Bosnia.
Andy Robertson has confirmed he will finalise his future before the summer as his legendary stint at Liverpool nears its conclusion. The Scotland captain is entering the final months of his contract and remains determined to avoid any transfer distractions during the World Cup.
Leicester City icon Kasper Schmeichel has opened up on the devastating reality of a shoulder injury that could signal the end of his professional playing days. The 39-year-old Celtic goalkeeper is facing a gruelling year on the sidelines after receiving a medical diagnosis that he described as a massive body blow.
Hearts havenât won the title since 1960, while Motherwell clinched the trophy only in 1932. Yet both teams are aiming for the title with nine games left.
Robbie Keane has emerged as the frontrunner to take the Celtic helm this summer as the club prepares for a major overhaul. Following Martin O'Neill's interim stint, the Tottenham and Republic of Ireland cult hero is seen as the perfect figure to lead a new era at Parkhead. The Glasgow giants hope Keaneâs managerial experience can stabilize the club after a turbulent period.
Gordon Strachan has explained to GOAL what it takes to be an Old Firm manager, with the former Celtic boss admitting that âyour entire life is ripped apartâ. It takes a special kind of character to embrace that pressure in Glasgow, at Parkhead or Ibrox, with Martin OâNeill proving at 74 years of age that he still ticks the box when it comes to filling the most demanding of roles.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has expressed his deep concern that the iconic atmosphere of the Old Firm derby may be "lost" following the chaotic scenes that marred the end of Sundayâs Scottish Cup quarter-final. The Hoops secured a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Rangers at Ibrox, but the triumph was overshadowed by a significant pitch invasion. Police have already confirmed that nine arrests were made following the disorder, and more are expected in the coming days.
Legendary former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has questioned why fans that marred the latest Old Firm derby, those âwearing masks and punching policeâ, are being allowed to dictate how long managers spend in any given post. Wilfried Nancy lasted just 33 days in charge at Parkhead this season, while ex-Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou was given only 39 at Nottingham Forest.
The historic Old Firm rivalry erupted into chaos following a dramatic Scottish Cup quarter-final clash at Ibrox. What began as a joyous pitch invasion by Celtic supporters celebrating a penalty shootout victory quickly turned violent as Rangers fans breached barriers. Police and stewards were forced to form a human wall to separate the warring factions and restore order.
Martin O'Neill was forced to apologise after his phone went off during his pre-Old Firm press conference on Friday. The Celtic boss was speaking ahead of Sunday's crunch Scottish Premiership clash with rivals Rangers as the pair look to keep on the coattails of league leaders Hearts. However, the 73-year-old was disrupted as his phone rang in his jacket pocket.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain announced his arrival in Scottish football in dramatic fashion, netting a stoppage-time winner on his debut to rescue Celticâs title hopes. The former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder, who had been training with the Gunners to maintain his fitness before making the move, came off the bench to secure a vital 2-1 victory over Livingston just days after signing a short-term deal.
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