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“You Can’t Drive a Honda Civic Like a Ferrari” – Brendan Rodgers

Celtic failed to trouble a Dundee side who sat joint bottom of the league before defeating the champions 2-0 today at Den’s Park. A header from Clark Robertson and an own-goal from Cameron Carter Vickers gave Steven Pressley’s side much needed relief following a torrid 4-0 loss away to Aberdeen before the international break. It marks the first domestic defeat for Brendan Rodgers’ side this season, but there is a growing discontent amongst the Parkhead club’s fanbase surrounding levels shown in performances. “We had enough of the ball, and were arriving into the areas often enough but failed show that bit of quality that allows you to get the goals that you need and that’s where we’ve suffered up until now.” Rodgers said post-match. “I need to find the solutions in order for us to get scoring goals again. “It’s been a struggle from the beginning of the season. However, we have to stay together and we have to find a way to get the results and the confidence in the team. We’ve lost a lot of speed and a lot of goals out of the team, but that doesn’t matter.” When asked if the headlines between the fans and the board were becoming a distraction, Rodgers was not keen to use this as an excuse: “It [fan protest] was right at the beginning of the game and we’ve still got a long, long way to go after that. It doesn’t stop you giving the ball away, it doesn’t stop you losing a goal on the counter attack, it doesn’t stop you getting blocked off on the pitch. “It’s been simmering really, all summer and into the beginning of the season. However, we can only focus on the pitch, and we can be better on the pitch – for sure. “I’m not going to tell the supporters what to do. they’re frustrated, of course, they are the heart of this club.” The Northern Irishman also faced questions around how much responsibility he accepted and admitted that there is pressure on him also: “When you’re at a club like Celtic, it’s [pressure] always on you. It was on me when I first came back, we got through that. It’ll be on us now when we are not at our best level, and we will get through this as well. “For the new guys coming in, it’s a real eye-opener to the pressures of being at a huge club and you never know that until you’re in and you go through the demands of what is required.” The Celtic manager was also questioned if this was the most worried he had ever been across both his spells in charge, and says it was clear in the summer that reinforcement was necessary: “I think the challenge from the summer now leading into here where we lost a lot of firepower and goals from the team. “There’s no way you go into a race and be given the keys to a Honda Civic and as you take off say I want you to drive like a Ferrari – its not going to happen. “It was clear in the summer but its really the past now. There’s nothing we can do about it. We had the opportunities to do what we needed to do, didn’t happen, so now it’s finding ways.” Rodgers made it clear his focus on Celtic is on ‘the now’, as his side prepare to host Sturm Graz in Europa League action, before travelling to league leaders Hearts a week today.

October 19, 2025

Dundee Rock Rodgers’ Celtic as Cloud of Negativity Grows Above Glasgow Side

Dundee recorded a historic 2-0 victory against defending champions Celtic, after first half goals from Clark Robertson and a Cameron Carter-Vickers own-goal lifted Steven Pressley’s side further from the foot of the table. It is the first time Dundee have defeated the Glasgow side at home since 1988, before Pressley had even began his playing days. Pressure is starting to grow for his counterpart Brendan Rodgers, with the Celts lacking a convincing performance for most games this season so far, as the boos rang out from the away end when the Northern Irishman and his squad strutted back up the tunnel. There was an immediate stoppage of play for around four minutes when tennis balls were thrown onto the park by Celtic supporters, accompanied with chants and banners against the club’s board, as fan discontent over the way Celtic are being ran grows per game. Dundee created the best of chances in the opening quarter of an hour and would go ahead on the 18th minute from a set play. Cameron Congreve curled in a corner and centre-half Clark Robertson leaped highest to ned it home and give the hosts a shock lead. Celtic nearly had an immediate equaliser just two minutes later. Kieran Tierney found himself through on goal, but his effort whistled passed the wrong side of the post. Moments after the fourth official’s board went up to indicate how much added time was to be played, Congreve drove powerfully down the right hand flank. The Welshman turned Celtic’s Liam Scales inside out, before laying it off to Joe Westley. Westley’s effort deflected off of Cameron Carter-Vickers, and the hosts found themselves two goals to the good against the champions at half time. Dundee were a lot more comfortable sitting In and protecting their advantage for the second period. The majority of the the action took place in the Dark Blue’s half but Celtic were reduced to desperate crosses and attempts from distance. Referee Matthew MacDermid pointed to the spot to award the visitors a penalty kick on the 71st minute when it appeared that Reo Hatate’s volley was blocked by the hands of Paul Digby. VAR recommended an on field review, and the decision was overturned. Hatate then came the closest to pulling one back for Celtic with twelve minutes to play. Tierney’s zipped low ball into the box landed to the Japanese midfielder with room to strike. His goal bound rocket was blocked by Luke Graham, who was getting off from the ground still from Tierney’s cross prior. Celtic failed to break down a resolute Dundee defence, with their next best effort not coming until the first minute of added time. Michel Ange-Balikwisha showed great skill to create space, but his curling shot was tipped over by Jon McCracken to keep his clean sheet intact. The result means that Celtic travel to league leaders Hearts next Sunday after hosting Sturm Graz in Europa League action three days before, knowing that no matter the result, they will leave Tynecastle still behind the Jambos who are now five points clear of the reigning champions. As for Steven Pressley and his side, today’s result brings them up to 9th in the table as they face John McGlynn’s Falkirk at the Falkirk Stadium, as well as a newfound sense of belief as they look to survive this season comfortably. DUNDEE: McCracken 7, Robertson 8, Astley 6, Wright 5 (Ingram 86’ 1), Digby 6, Samuels 5, Murray 5 (Hay 57’ 3), Westley 6 (Robertson 74’ 2), Congreve 9, Graham 7, Hamilton 5 CELTIC: Schmeichel 5, Scales 4, Nygren 5 (McCowan 64’ 6), Yang 3 (Forrest 46’4), Iheanacho 5, Carter-Vickers 5, Tounekti 5 (Balikwisha 64’ 4), Hatate 5 (Engels 82’ 2), McGregor 5, Ralston 2 (Kenny 46’ 3), Tierney 4

October 19, 2025

‘Its Another New Challenge – and We’ll be Ready’ – Rodgers on Arriving Muscat

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says that he is ready to take on Kevin Muscat as the Australian looks set to be announced as the new Rangers. Muscat, currently managing in China with Shanghai Port, is said to be close to agreeing a deal which would see him move to Ibrox at the close of the Chinese domestic season, with his side retaining their two point lead at the summit today with a 4-3 win away at Qingdao Hainiu. Steven Gerrard turned down the opportunity to take the reigns in Govan for a second time, and former Sheffield Wednesday gaffer Danny Rohl pulled himself out of contention earlier this weekend. Muscat, who won a treble with Rangers as a player, is now the firm favourite to replace axed Russell Martin and become the NINTH Rangers manager to be in the opposing dugout from Rodgers across his two spells at Celtic. “I don’t know him that well, but I came across him a few times when I was at Liverpool.” Rodgers said at his press conference. “He’s done a really good job in the teams that he’s been at in Asia, and if he’s to be the new manager coming in, it’s another challenge and as I said for us, we’ll be ready for it.” Muscat has won league titles in Australia with Melbourne Victory, and in Far-East Asia with Yokohama Marinos of Japan, and current side Shanghai Port of China. The Chinese season ends in 4 weeks, with Muscat expected to arrive after then with Neil McCann as his assistant. Steven Smith will take charge of the Light Blues fixture at home to Dundee United this weekend as Rangers sit eighth in the table with eight points, nine behind rivals Celtic and eleven behind league leaders Hearts.

October 18, 2025

Horta and Martinez Strike as Celtic Slump to Braga Defeat

Celtic 0-2 Sporting Braga Horta (20′) Martinez (85′) A goal in each half secured a 2-0 victory for Sporting Braga over Celtic in the Europa League, drawing loud boos from the frustrated home support. Brendan Rodgers’ side produced a positive start, new signings Kelechi and Sebastian Tounekti linked after 13 minutes, but the latter’s strike was straight at Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. The chance encouraged the home faithful, but hopes evaporated as Braga dominated the remainder of the first half. Ricardo Horta gave the visitors the lead after 20 minutes. After collecting the ball in acres of space, he unleashed a dipping 30-yard strike which wrongfooted Kasper Schmeichel in goal. The Portuguese side had struggled in the early stages, but looked far more assured after Horta’s goal. They dominated the central areas, running Celtic’s midfield ragged. Florian Grillitsch had opportunities to double the lead close to halftime, but a powerful strike after 44 minutes was tipped over by Schmiechel. The Austrian midfielder had two close-range efforts blocked moments later. The halftime whistle brought boos from the home faithful. Despite a strong start, Rodgers’ side would have to improve to wrestle the game back in their favour from the confident visitors. Iheanacho thought he had brought Celtic level five minutes into the second period. The striker beat two Braga defenders to the ball and drove a low shot past Hornicek at the left-hand side of the box. The goal looked certain to stand, but a lengthy VAR check concluded that the Nigerian forward had handled the ball in the build-up. The decision stunned the home support, as the ball seemed to only connect with Iheanacho’s head. The incident ignited a quiet Celtic Park, and Callum McGregor’s close-range shot was expertly blocked as Rodgers’ side pressed for the equaliser. Kieran Tierney blocked a Horta strike and had his back-post header saved as both sides continued to attack. Hornicek was again on hand to save Tounekti’s bending effort aimed at the bottom right-hand corner. Braga doubled their lead in the 85th minute to seal the game. A flowing move eventually found its way to Gabi Martinez. The substitute’s effort rebounded to Dane Murray, who’s attempted clearance cannoned off Martinez, and past Schmeichel. Celtic were unable to force their way back into the game, leaving them with one point from their opening two Europa League matches. They have a chance to respond against Motherwell on Sunday afternoon. Celtic: Schmeichel, Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney, McGregor, Bernardo, Nygren, Maeda, Iheanacho, Tounekti Braga: Hornicek, Da Rocha, Lagerbielke, Arrey-Mbi, Lelo, Grillitsch, Carvalho, Gorby, Victor, Horta, El Ouazzani

October 2, 2025

Celtic Welcome Braga to Celtic Park As They Seek European Success

Celtic Park is set for another dramatic European night on Thursday as they welcome Portuguese side Braga with the Bhoys seeking their first European victory of the season. The atmosphere promises to be unlike the usual thunder that greets the players under the lights. Supporters have announced plans to stage a 29-minute protest against the board, leaving an unusual hush around the stadium until close to the half-hour mark. It’s a gesture aimed at voicing frustration with the hierarchy, but it also creates a curious challenge for Brendan Rodgers’ side: how to seize control of a match without the instant backing of a roaring Parkhead crowd. On the footballing front, the stakes are clear. Celtic began their Europa League campaign with a 1–1 draw away to Red Star Belgrade. A solid enough result, but it leaves little margin for error at home. If the Hoops want to build momentum in a group that looks tight on paper, three points against Braga could be crucial. Braga, however, are no strangers to making life uncomfortable for opponents. They kicked off their group stage with a win, and while their domestic form has been patchy, they remain a team capable of springing surprises.They’re compact, disciplined, and more than capable of striking on the counter through players such as Ricardo Hortaand Fran Navarro. For Celtic, that means patience and concentration will be just as important as attacking flair. Rodgers doesn’t have fresh injury worries, but absences remain a storyline. Alistair Johnston, Auston Trusty and Jota are long-term casualties, meaning Celtic have already had to adapt their defensive and attacking structure without them.The back line has looked relatively stable, but the question still lingers over whether Celtic can consistently unlock stubborn defences at this level. European nights often hinge on moments of sharpness in the final third, and that is where Celtic must deliver. Keys to the game feel straightforward yet decisive. An assertive start, even without the immediate roar of the stands, will be vital. Braga will look to ride out the opening half-hour, frustrate, and then grow into the contest. Celtic’s ability to stay compact when out of possession will matter too, as the Portuguese side thrive on transitions and quick breaks. Set-pieces may also play a role in what is likely to be a finely balanced encounter. Once the protest ends, Parkhead will explode into life, and that energy could swing momentum. But Rodgers and his players cannot afford to wait for the noise — they need to take command from the first whistle. Anything less risks handing Braga the belief they need to snatch a result. It won’t be straightforward, and it might not be pretty, but for Celtic this feels like a must-win night.

October 1, 2025

Iheanacho Earns Celtic Draw in Opening Europa League Tie

Red Star Belgrade 1-1 Celtic Arnautović (65′) Iheanacho (55′) Celtic’s Europa League journey began with a draw in Serbia against Red Star Belgrade. Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench at halftime to give his side the lead on 55 minutes. Benjamin Nygren found the striker in the box, who finished high past Matheus following a smart touch. Red Star replied ten minutes later, after Marko Arnautovic bundled home a corner kick. Brendan Rodgers praised his side for “showing great resilience” in the hostile Stadion Rajko Mitić, and hailed Iheanacho’s goal as “outstanding”. The Scottish champions return to league action against Hibernian on Saturday, before their 2nd Europa League match against Sporting Braga at Celtic Park. Red Star Belgrade: Matheus, Seol, Uchanna, Veljkovic, Tiknizyan, Handel, Elsnik, Radonjic, Duarte, Ivanic, Arnautovic. Celtic: Schmeichel, Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney, McGregor, Hatate, Nygren, Yang, Maeda, Tounekti.

September 24, 2025

David Gray: Hibs Have “Opportunity to Make History” at Celtic Park

Hibernian threw away a two-goal lead to leave the Falkirk Stadium with just a point last night, despite being 2-0 up on the stroke of half-time. A goal from Ross MacIver in first-half stoppage time and a thundering Liam Henderson header midway through the second half earned the hosts a share of the points and left David Gray scratching his head at just what is going wrong with his side at the moment. The result came on the back of Saturday’s defeat to struggling Rangers at Ibrox. The former Hibees skipper turned manager seems to know where his side are falling short. Speaking post-match, he said: “We’re creating enough chances, but we’re not being clinical enough to finish games off. “At 2-0, we should have been three or four up with the big chances we had, you’re always then suspect of the next goal. It feels right now like a defeat because of the manner of the game, but it’s certainly not a disaster. “It almost became a case of taking a point from an opportunity where we should have had three points, but if I try and be positive, we’re undefeated in the league and got a point away from home at a difficult place to come.” He was quick to stress that his side’s mentality is strong enough to recover from recent setbacks and quickly get back to their best: “Every game is difficult in this league, but as a group, they need to stick together, and they will do that. “There is ownership within the squad, there is accountability, and within that, you need to stick together.” Gray also took a share of responsibility for the recent results, which have seen Hibs win only one of their first five league games, drawing four. He said: “It’s my responsibility to put the team together, improve the players, and educate them as to why we think it’s happening and how to be better in those moments.” They must now quickly regroup for a trip to Celtic Park to take on the also-undefeated champions this weekend in Glasgow. While Gray recognises the challenge ahead, he feels it is one the players should embrace, with the opportunity to become heroes for the Hibee support. He said: “The challenge will be extremely tough. The challenge to the away team [at Celtic Park] is to try and quieten the crowd, whatever that looks like. You do that by putting in a level of performance. “It’s also an opportunity for the players to recreate history, and I’ll remind them and give them the belief to go along their way with our game plan, to try and come back with three points.” Celtic supporters voiced their unrest in previous away matches with Kilmarnock and Partick Thistle, and with more protests set to happen at home, Hibs defender Warren O’Hora feels that frustrating the already restless home crowd would be “ideal” for his sides chances of a win. He did acknowledge how tough the task would be to become the first Hibs side since 2010 to win at Parkhead: “It’s a tough test for anyone. We’ve gone there previously and we’ve done well. “We’ve obviously not got results, but we all know how tough it is to go there and win but we’ll back ourselves and give our best shot, no doubt.” While Gray acknowledged the unrest among the Celtic support, he pointed out that Rangers faced similar issues at Ibrox and that it would have no bearing on his side’s preparations or game plan, stating he and his squad had to “focus on themselves.”

September 24, 2025

Unrest In Glasgow Opens The Door For The Chasing Pack

Last weekend saw unrest amongst fans from both sides of Glasgow as Celtic and Rangers as protests were seen against Celtic’s hierarchy and Russell Martin and Patrick Stewart’s future at Ibrox. SNN Sports looks at which teams could capitalise on the Glasgow sides woes off the park. With Rangers making the worst start to a season since 1989 with 0 wins, 4 draws and a singular defeat there is discontent amongst the Rangers faithful. Coupled with a 6-0 hammering over in Belgium at the hands of Club Brugge time seems to be running out for the man in the Ibrox hot seat. Patrick Stewart who presided over the appointment of Martin has also come under heavy fire from the Rangers fans calling for him to follow Martin out the door should he be sacked. The Rangers fans protested outside Ibrox ahead of their 2-0 victory over Hibernian in the Premier Sports Cup calling for Russell Martin and Patrick Stewart to leave. The game was also halted in the 11th minute as the Union Bears proceeded to throw tennis balls onto the pitch in protest at the clubs fortunes. On the other side of Glasgow a week on from a protest in which Celtic fans entered Rugby Park in the 12th minute the fans made their voices heard yet again as they called for the board to resign. Despite continued success on the park for nearly 20 years a summer transfer window which left a lot to be desired has been the final straw for a lot of the Celtic support Alongside an embarrassing Champions League exit at the hands of Kairat Almaty. The Celtic fans held aloft banners of members of the Celtic hierarchy including Peter Lowell and Michael Nicholson with their faces covered with a red cross indicating they should be removed from the Celtic boardroom as serious unrest grows within the Celtic support about the penny pinching tactics seen in the transfer market which has arguably left them weaker than when they went into the window. With both sides of Glasgow having issues of the park as well as on the park with Rangers struggling to capture any sort of form and Celtic performances looking slow and laboured SNN takes a look at which teams could benefit from the struggles of their Premiership counterparts Hearts- Fresh from the investment of Tony Bloom and the appointment of seasoned manager Derek McInnes the Tynecastle side look to be in the driving seat to upset the Glasgow two. Hearts have started the league campaign superbly as they sit unbeaten after 5 games and a singular goal separates themselves and Celtic. Fresh of the back of a 2-0 victory at Ibrox confidence is flowing within the Hearts team with new additions Claudio Braga, Stuart Findlay and Alexandros Kiziridis looking the part and the return to form of talisman Lawrence Shankland. With no European football on the agenda this season they will be fresh legged and suitably prepared to challenge the dominance that Glasgow has had over Scottish football for so long. Whilst still early on in the season Hearts look great going forward and defensively they are improving this could be the year they upset the applecart. St Mirren/Motherwell- A double barrel selection here in St Mirren and Motherwell this is more looking at the first trophy on offer in the Premier Sports Cup. St Mirren and Motherwell will battle it out for a place in the final alongside Celtic or Rangers. With the issues at both clubs clearly impacting matters on the park there has never been a better opportunity for a club outside the top two to win a domestic trophy. Motherwell have already shown they are more than a match for Rangers on the opening day whilst the Buddies have put in two very good displays against both sides this season with deflected efforts being their undoing. Both sides have made good starts to the season with good football on display and both sides carrying an attacking threat whilst also looking relatively comfortable defensively. Whichever of these teams progresses has a massive opportunity to lift silverware and take away the chance of a treble early on in the season Hibernian- It would be unwise to count out last seasons 3rd place side in David Gray’s Hibernian. Whilst they have made a slow start to the season perhaps impacted by European exploits there is no denying the quality the Leith side have. Kieron Bowie looks to have come into his own on his return from injury alongside new additions Josh Mulligan and Jamie McGrath.Whilst Hibs stalwart Martin Boyle continues to impress and light up the Easter Road pitch. The only worry for Hibs is they look very shaky defensively and have shipped a lot of goals so far this season. However they made a slow start last season and ended up going on a mazy unbeaten run to secure 3rd spot. It does look like it will be one of the Edinburgh sides challenging the Glasgow dominance. It remains to be seen whether the off-field issues are sorted but with the unrest and division amongst the supporters and the clubs this season is the perfect season for a club to come in and stop the dominance which has plauged Scottish football for so long. With so long left in the season there will be plenty of twists and turns but could the Glasgow sides grip on the game be untightened?

September 24, 2025

Bhoys Put Four Past The Jags to Secure Semi-Final Hampden Trip

Partick Thistle 0-4 Celtic Yang (26′) Scales (28′) Tounekti (46′) McCowan (79′) Defending Champions Celtic have secured their place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals with a win against Partick Thistle. First-half goals from Yang and Scales were enough to put the bhoys in the driving seat, and they added to that in the second half with goals from Tounekti and McCowan. In the first half, Celtic dominated possession from the start, with new signing Tounekti showing promising attacking intent. Despite Celtic’s control, the opening 20 minutes saw them struggling to convert possession into clear chances. Partick Thistle, on the other hand, absorbed the pressure, waiting for counter-attacking opportunities. The deadlock broke in the 26th minute when Yang headed home a cross from Nygren. This goal ignited Celtic, who quickly added a second in the 28th minute, with Liam Scales heading in another Nygren cross. Celtic continued to look dangerous, though the pace slowed before halftime. A couple of uncharacteristic errors from Cameron Carter-Vickers briefly threatened the Celtic goal towards the end of the half. The second half opened with fan protests against the Celtic board, but the team quickly added to their lead. Just after the restart, new signings Tounekti and Iheanacho combined for Tounekti’s first goal, making it 3-0. Iheanacho, who had been quiet, became more influential. With the game effectively decided, Celtic controlled possession without pressing intensely. The third goal early in the half drained much of the game’s momentum. In the 80th minute, a defensive error from Thistle allowed substitutes Balikwisha and McCowan to combine for Celtic’s fourth goal. Celtic’s 4-0 victory, a fair reflection of their dominance, secured their spot in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals. Despite off-field fan discontent, new signings proved impactful, and the team showed an improved performance. They now face their rivals, Rangers, in the Semi-Finals on November 1st. It was not to be for the Jags today, and they now turn their attention back to the Championship, where if they win their two games in hand, they can go joint top of the league. Partick Thistle: Budinauckas, Logan, Ashcroft, O’ Reilly, Reading, Crawford, Stanway, Letsosa, Chalmers, Watt, Fitzpatrick Celtic: Sinisalo, Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney, McGregor, Hatate, Nygren, Yang, Iheanacho, Tounekti Attendance: 8817

September 21, 2025

Late Iheanacho Penalty Secures Narrow Celtic Victory over Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock 1-2 Celtic Watson (83′) Maeda (56′) Ineanacho (90+6′ pen) A stoppage time penalty ensured Celtic’s return to the top of the Scottish Premiership, as Kilmarnock suffered their first league defeat. A large portion of Celtic fans emerged into the Chadwick Stand after 12 minutes, part of their planned protest against the Celtic board. They hadn’t missed any action; their side had dominated the early exchanges but lacked clear-cut chances. Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell has only registered one managerial victory over Celtic in eleven attempts, but would have been pleased with his side’s structure and organisation. Summer signing Sebastian Tounekti looked lively in moments on the left. He met Callum McGregor’s clipped ball on the half-hour mark, but could not direct it goalwards for the game’s first chance. Colby Donovan was rewarded with a first Celtic start and had positive moments from right-back. He was unable to direct Benjamin Nygren’s cross goalwards in the 33rd minute. Tounekti continued as Celtic’s prominent attacking threat. He played a neat one-two on the left but blazed his strike high and wide. Cameron Carter-Vickers tested Max Stryjek from 25 yards after 41 minutes, but it had been a dire opening period in the pouring Ayrshire rain. Celtic broke the deadlock after 57 minutes, Saracchi delivered a teasing cross for Daizen Maeda to glance home. The Japanese striker had endured a quiet afternoon, but his clever movement across Robbie Deas left Stryjek rooted to the spot. Tounekti continued to carry a threat, continually testing James Brown on Kilmarnock’s right. His low cross on 68 minutes struck Deas’ arm in the six-yard box, but was waved off by VAR. Kilmarnock rarely threatened but almost drew level minutes later. Nygren stretched to divert Marcus Dackers’ cross towards his own goal, luckily it was the other side of Kasper Schmiechel’s right post. Celtic’s fanbase may be disappointed by their lack of transfer action, but will be greatly encouraged by Tounekti. He continued to threaten, dragging a right-footed side wide on 73 minutes. Despite Celtic’s lead, Kilmarnock still had chances to maintain their unbeaten league start. Schmiechel had to be alert to Brown’s whipped right-foot cross as they searched for an equaliser. They drew level after 82 minutes through David Watson. The Scotland Under-21 international crashed home Greg Kiltie’s outswinging corner to send the home fans wild. The homeside had their tails up, another Kiltie cross was narrowly missed before Bruce Anderson’s dragged shot. Marley Watkins was next to test Schmiechel. He dispossessed Callum McGregor on the edge of the box, but the resultant strike was pushed behind. Celtic were awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time. James Forrest’s strike deflected off Lewis Mayo’s arm, which was eventually deemed correct by VAR. Kelechi Ịheanachọ placed the ball high into Stryjek’s goal, sparking delight amongst the travelling contingent. Player Ratings Kilmarnock: Stryjek 7 Brown 6 Mayo 6 Stanger 6 Deas 7 Thompson 6 Polworth 7 McKenzie 6 Watson 7 Daniels 7 Dackers 7 Substitutes: Thomson 5 Kiltie 6 Anderson 5 Watkins 5 Williams 5 Celtic: Schmeichel 6 Donovan 7 Carter-Vickers 6 Scales 6 Saracchi 7 McGregor 6 Hatate 6 Nygren 6 Balikwisha 4 Tounekti 7 Maeda 6 Substitutes: Tierney 6 Forrest 6 Ịheanachọ 6 McCowan 5 Yang 5

September 14, 2025

Celtic

“You Can’t Drive a Honda Civic Like a Ferrari” – Brendan Rodgers

Dundee Rock Rodgers’ Celtic as Cloud of Negativity Grows Above Glasgow Side

‘Its Another New Challenge – and We’ll be Ready’ – Rodgers on Arriving Muscat

Horta and Martinez Strike as Celtic Slump to Braga Defeat

Celtic Welcome Braga to Celtic Park As They Seek European Success

Iheanacho Earns Celtic Draw in Opening Europa League Tie

David Gray: Hibs Have “Opportunity to Make History” at Celtic Park

Unrest In Glasgow Opens The Door For The Chasing Pack

Bhoys Put Four Past The Jags to Secure Semi-Final Hampden Trip

Late Iheanacho Penalty Secures Narrow Celtic Victory over Kilmarnock

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