There was a distinctly Irish flavour to Aberdeen’s 3-2 win over Hibernian in Saturday’s Scottish Cup semi-final.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers need to sign a minimum of three new players if they are to progress in this year’s Champions League, according to former Bhoys great John Hartson.

Dundalk face a tough test against BATE Borisov, the champions of Belarus in the second qualifying round of the Champions League.

He’s the Irishman whose goals have ensured that what should be a procession resembles a contest.

Aiden McGeady has backed Roy Keane to win over any doubters at Celtic and claims the Corkman is already planning his living arrangements in Scotland.

Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady has warned whoever succeeds Neil Lennon as manager he will have to win two trophies a year if he wants to be considered a success.

Parkhead is set to host Ireland’s Euro 2016 visit to Scotland on November 14.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has admitted his title winners had no “credible” opponent in this season’s Scottish Premiership title race.

Celtic 5 Inverness 0

Celtic crashed out of Europe after a thumping 3-0 defeat by AC Milan in their Champions League Group H clash at Parkhead.

Celtic 1 Dundee United 1

Celtic 1 Elfsborg 0

It is being reported that Celtic will step up their pursuit of Kevin Doyle following Gary Hooper's transfer to QPR.

Brentford 1 Celtic 2

Hibernian 1 Celtic 0

Dimitar Berbatov may have chosen Craven Cottage over White Hart Lane yesterday, but he was seemingly on his own in preferring West london to north.

Thomas Rogne is out of Celtic’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Hearts at Parkhead on Sunday.

Manager Ally McCoist believes Rangers must find a solution to their financial problems before the end of May amid fears of liquidation for the administration-hit club.

Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov starts treatment on Monday for acute leukaemia with club manager Alex McLeish claiming the fighting spirit of the midfielder will help him conquer his illness.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes the fighting spirit of skipper Stiliyan ‘Stan’ Petrov will help him in his battle to overcome acute leukaemia.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes the fighting spirit of skipper Stiliyan ’Stan’ Petrov will help him in his battle to overcome acute leukaemia.

Chelsea and Celtic will face each other in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium in New York this summer, it is understood.

ANTHONY STOKES has revealed he wants to commit his long-term future to Celtic.

Scottish Cup holders Celtic made six changes for the fourth-round trip to Balmoor to face Peterhead.

NEIL LENNON has warned his Celtic side about “dangerous” Rangers ahead of tonight’s Old Firm clash at Parkhead.

Celtic have been hit with a fine of €15,000 after their fans were reported for “illicit chanting” during the Europa League match against Rennes last month.

Celtic have announced the signing of Mikael Lustig on a pre-contract agreement and the Sweden defender will move to Parkhead in January on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

Charlie Mulgrew was restored to the Celtic defence after recovering from an ankle injury for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Hibernian at Parkhead.

CELTIC boss Neil Lennon has ruled out a move for Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long, claiming the Reading striker is too expensive.

Celtic defender Mark Wilson has hit back at outgoing Rangers manager Walter Smith's comments suggesting the Hoops were the catalysts for a controversy-filled season for questioning the authority of match officials.

CELTIC moved within a point of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League after trouncing Kilmarnock 4-0 at Rugby Park last night.

BERAM KAYAL grabbed his first goal for Celtic to give the Bhoys a narrow 1-0 win over St Johnston and extend their Clydesdale Bank Premier League over bitter rivals Rangers.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon was today handed a suspended fine by the Scottish Football Association following his latest appearance in front of the general purposes committee.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon will have to shuffle his side for the Scottish Cup quarter-final clash with Inverness at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Sunday.

Celtic today confirmed defender Cha Du Ri will be out of action for one month after picking up an ankle injury.

Hibernian 0 Celtic 3

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon admits he was relieved to avoid another Active Nation Scottish Cup upset after dumping Berwick Rangers out in the fourth round yesterday.

Birmingham are keen to know sooner or later whether they can sign Robbie Keane to give them time to pursue other targets if their bid to sign the Tottenham striker falls through.

Gary Hooper is back in the Celtic squad for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Aberdeen at Parkhead.

Celtic are set to unveil Olivier Kapo as their latest signing this afternoon, subject to international clearance.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson is closing in on Gordon Strachan’s replacement with Tony Mowbray firmly in the frame.

Celtic skipper Scott Brown returns from an ankle problem for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hibernian at Parkhead.