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December 31st, 2007

Celtic 3-0 Gretna: Uninspired Win

By: JT | Comments No Comments

A below par Celtic defeated Gretna 3-0 on Saturday, maintaining their two point lead over Rangers in the SPL. Keeper Artur Boruc made his first appearance since having minor knee surgery, and his presence was required in the early going.
Boruc had to be at his sharpest during Celtic’s sleepy start because the Weddingmakers were […]

Category Category: Match Reports, Celtic


December 31st, 2007

Wed’s Old Firm Match Postponed

By: JT | Comments 2 Comments

Wednesday’s eagerly anticipated showdown with Rangers at Celtic Park has been postponed due to the tragic on-the-pitch collapse and subsequent death of former Celt and Motherwell captain Phil O’Donnell. Motherwell has also postponed their January 6 match with Celtic as a mark of respect for the death of a member of both club’s families.
O’Donnell […]

Category Category: Celtic
December 27th, 2007

Dundee Utd 0-2 Celtic: Bobo’s Return

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Bobo Balde’s return to the center of the Celtic defense coincided with the Bhoys’ first clean sheet on the road in over a year. After WGS publicly called out the back four following a wretched run of six points in five league matches, Balde was tapped for the first time since he broke his […]

Category Category: Match Reports, Celtic
December 25th, 2007

Its A Green Christmas!

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A very special Christmas greeting to our good pals from the blue side of Glasgow, who’ll be enjoying their spring in the comforts of the UEFA Cup…

Category Category: Celtic
December 21st, 2007

So Barcelona It Is

By: JT | Comments 10 Comments

Celtic have drawn Spanish minnows FC Barcelona in the Champions League Round of 16. Information on the Celts’ opponents is hard to come by, but rumor has it that they have a few players who might be worth watching. Once I can dig up some info on these guys who apparently hail from […]



December 17th, 2007

Could It Be: Larsson to Return?

By: JT | Comments 2 Comments

A fun rumor that has the Celticnet all aflutter is that Henrik “The King” Larsson is contemplating a return to Celtic Park (relevant portions about halfway down) for the second half of the season now that his 18-month contract with hometown club Helsingborgs IF has run its course.
The great man is currently on holiday, and […]

Category Category: In the Press, Celtic
December 17th, 2007

Caley Thistle 3-2 Celtic: Giant Killers

By: JT | Comments 2 Comments

Celtic crashed to defeat yesterday at Caledonian Stadium to a red-hot and determined Inverness Caledonian Thistle. The match report is best left to The Offside’s own Ian Rose, a lifelong Caley Thistle fan. Needless to say, he’s happy man right about now.
As Ian might say, its victories like this that give everyone else […]

Category Category: Match Reports, Celtic
December 11th, 2007

Draw Happy Celts, Polish Duo to Say “Do Widzenia”?

By: JT | Comments 2 Comments

For supporters of Celtic, the next two days are going to be exceptional. We can sit back, with qualification for the knockout rounds of the Champions League already secured, relax, and view the potential competition.
Tomorrow sees our ancient rival take on a revitalized Gallic club looking to send them crashing out of […]

December 4th, 2007

Milan 1-0 Celtic: Still Through!

By: JT | Comments 6 Comments

The initial team sheets are in, and Ancelotti has his normal midfield and striker ready to go. The defense is quite different than normal, and Dida is not even on the bench. No Maldini or Nesta either.
Rossoneri: Kalac, Cafu, Bonera, Simic, Favali, Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Kaka, Seedorf, Inzaghi.
Subs: Fiori, Kaladze, Gilardino, Gourcuff, Brocchi, […]

December 4th, 2007

Milan-Celtic Preview: Four Burning Questions

By: JT | Comments 4 Comments

Heading into today’s monster Champions League match with Milan, some simple facts are known.
If Celtic avoid defeat, they’ll advance to the knockout rounds for the second year in a row.
If Celtic win, they’ll take the group ahead of the European Champions, who have already qualified.
If Celtic lose and Shakhtar beat Benfica, Celtic head to the […]






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