Celtic have announced the surprise departure of assistant manager Johan Mjallby.

Celtic have announced the surprise departure of assistant manager Johan Mjallby.

The Donegal County Board have confirmed this evening that Jim McGuinness will be in charge of the county's senior footballers for the 2014 season

Donegal football manager Jim McGuinness has denied reports suggesting that he has agreed to stay on for the final season of his four-year managerial term.

Reports of Jim McGuinness remaining in charge of the Donegal senior footballers for next season are premature, according to sources within the county.

Celtic have put the Green Brigade on a final warning after UEFA opened an investigation into the “setting off of fireworks” at Tuesday night’s home Champions League second qualifier against Cliftonville.

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, who has been suffering from acute leukaemia, has announced his retirement from football on the club’s website.

Former Celtic player and coach, Irishman Sean Fallon, has died at the age of 90, the club confirmed today.

Christmas presents destined for sick children in an intensive care unit have been stolen from a hospital.

Donegal goalkeeper Paul Durcan reckons the All-Ireland champions will need to rely more on their 2011 defensive template in their attempt to retain their provincial and national titles in 2013.

Jim McGuinness wasn’t prepared to take his new post at Celtic if it impacted on his role as Donegal manager.

Dermot Desmond heads the list of Irish property investors with a personal fortune estimated at €1.7bn, according to trade magazine Estates Gazette’s rich list.

Newco Rangers chief executive Charles Green will accept whatever fate is dealt them in their application to the Scottish Football League after their top-flight bid ended with an “overwhelming” defeat.

Norwich chief executive David McNally has refuted reports that the Canaries have made an approach to Celtic for manager Neil Lennon.

Sweden international defender Mikael Lustig will officially become a Celtic player on Sunday after his transfer to Glasgow was completed, the Clydesdale Bank Premier League side confirmed today.

Celtic face their second UEFA disciplinary case in two months after being charged in relation to two offences during their Europa League game against Udinese in Italy.

Celtic will not appeal against the fine imposed by UEFA for “illicit chanting” at last month’s Europa League tie against Rennes at Celtic Park.

A FOOTBALL fan has been cleared of assaulting Celtic manager Neil Lennon during a match last season after a jury found the charge not proven.

CELTIC Football Club manager Neil Lennon told a court yesterday that an alleged religiously aggravated attack on him was the “tipping point” in a season that saw him being threatened with bombs and bullets.

Calls for extra security before an alleged assault on Celtic manager Neil Lennon at a "poisonous" match against Hearts went unheeded, a court has been told.

Scott Brown insists he has no plans to quit Celtic despite reported interest from Newcastle.

Celtic have secured victory in their latest dispute with the Scottish Football Association after the governing body confirmed Neil Lennon could return to the dugout for the visit of St Mirren on April 9.

Mark Wilson has committed his future to Celtic after today agreeing a one-year contract extension until the end of the 2011/12 season.

Celtic have confirmed Olivier Kapo has left the club after just three months.

Packages containing bullets have been sent from Northern Ireland to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and player Niall McGinn, it emerged today.

Celtic defender Andreas Hinkel has been ruled out for nine months with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, the club have confirmed.

Aiden McGeady has joined Spartak Moscow from Celtic on a four-year contract, the Scottish club have confirmed.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has “sincerely apologised” to supporters for an “unacceptable” season.

Neil Lennon has thanked the Celtic fans for their “fantastic” backing during his time in charge as he awaits news on the club’s search for a permanent manager.

Celtic fans have made a veiled threat to boycott away games in protest against the Scottish Football Association.

TONY MOWBRAY’S troubled nine-month reign as Celtic boss was at an end yesterday after the club announced his departure.

Celtic have confirmed the departure of manager Tony Mowbray, assistant manager Mark Venus and first-team coach Peter Grant.

Celtic manager Tony Mowbray has described as "absolute nonsense" reports that he is planning to sell star midfielder Scott Brown.

Celtic today completed the signing of 18-year-old Stockport defender Josh Thompson.

Cork City have confirmed tonight that they will play Celtic in a friendly match in a bid to raise vital funds for the debt-stricken club.

Celtic insist they will continue to explore alternative options after the Scottish Premier League agreed to accept a £65m broadcasting deal with Sky and ESPN.

CELTIC supporters hope the battling qualities John Hartson displayed as a footballer will help him now as he fights cancer.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell claims he would not be doing his job if he did not examine the possibility of joining a revamped Premier League.

Celtic have been boosted by a £25m (€26.9m) windfall after their kit deal with Nike was extended for another five years.

Gordon Strachan claims he had just 15 minutes of enjoyment following Celtic’s Old Firm derby win before turning his attention to Saturday’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Dundee United.

Celtic have signed Dundee United goalkeeper Lukasz Zaluska on a pre-contract agreement.

A talented footballer and reformed cocaine addict who now lectures transition year students on the dangers of drugs has been readmitted to bail pending sentence on charges of possession of more than €34,000 of cocaine.

Celtic fans have been hailed as “ambassadors of Glasgow” by Manchester police.

Ticketless Celtic fans have been urged not to travel for next Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Manchester United.