Celtic boss Ronny Deila insists retention rather than recruitment will be his priority when the January transfer window opens.

Celtic suffered a blow when sickly striker Anthony Stokes was sent home ahead of the club’s flight to Romania ahead of their Europa League clash with Astra Giurgiu.

Legia Warsaw co-owner Dariusz Mioduski has appealed to Celtic asking for a one-off tie to decide which side should progress in the Champions League.

Neil Lennon does not believe Rangers or Aberdeen will spend big in their bid to catch up with Celtic but warned that the Parkhead club have the cash in reserve to see off any would-be challengers.

Celtic have written to a European rival – believed to be Benfica – to warn them off attempts to sign goalkeeper Fraser Forster.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon says the Parkhead club have not given up on their pursuit of Schalke striker Teemu Pukki.

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.

Neil Lennon is hoping Celtic’s Champions League qualifier against Cliftonville in north Belfast tomorrow night goes off without a hitch.

Neil Lennon was involved in a “bizarre” press conference ahead of Celtic’s Champions League Group G clash with Spartak Moscow at the Luzhniki Stadium today.

Georgios Samaras believes it is time Celtic took their place again at the top table of European club football.

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

Neil Lennon believes it is “grossly unfair” that the Scottish Football Association have named the three-man panel who are to hear Rangers’ appeal against SFA sanctions next Wednesday.

NEIL LENNON praised his side’s character after Saturday’s hard-fought 2-0 win at a blustery St Mirren Park ultimately took Celtic four points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Celtic legend Billy McNeill has hit out at the unruly Hoops fans who have landed the club in the dock again.

Celtic should find out today whether they face UEFA action for two incidents involving Hoops fans before Thursday night’s Europa League game against Udinese in Italy.

Celtic officials will wake this morning wondering if the Parkhead club will be brought to book by UEFA again after incidents involving Hoops fans before last night’s 1-1 Europa League draw with Udinese at the Stadio Friuli.

Celtic will have to wait until Friday before UEFA’s disciplinary body meet to discuss accusations of “illicit chanting” during the Hoops’ home win over Rennes on November 3, European football’s governing body have said.

Celtic were today reinstated in to the Europa League, subject to appeal, after UEFA upheld the club’s complaint relating to the matches against Sion, the Parkhead club have revealed.

Celtic will discover later today if they are to get a Europa League reprieve with chief executive Peter Lawwell believing they have a “very strong case”.

Mark Wilson put his Scotland career on hold due to fatigue and may now have to do it again for his family.

IT has been three years since Ronan Sweeney made it over to Glasgow to watch his beloved Celtic play but he doesn’t have to jump through too many hoops to be reminded about the Parkhead club.

Neil Lennon hit back at Walter Smith for suggesting the Parkhead club initiated a controversy-filled season by questioning the authority of match officials.

NINE people were arrested at yesterday’s Old Firm clash at Ibrox yesterday but none of the crimes were linked to sectarianism, police said.

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL Association president George Peat has launched a scathing attack on Celtic following their decision to appeal against manager Neil Lennon’s six-match touchline ban.

Celtic today revealed a 15% drop in annual turnover and an increase in bank debt of more than £4m – a financial performance partly attributed to “unacceptable results” under Tony Mowbray.

Celtic fans may have to wait another month before finding out if Sol Campbell wants to sign for the Parkhead club.

Aiden McGeady could make up to £2m after tax if he signs for Spartak Moscow, according to top football agent Rudi Vata.

NEIL LENNON paid tribute to his side’s character after Celtic ground out a narrow Scottish Premier League victory over Hibernian at Easter Road yesterday.

Celtic have resumed their spat with the Scottish Football Association after appealing the red card Scott Brown picked up in the 1-0 defeat by Rangers at Ibrox yesterday.

Celtic legend Frank McGarvey believes the Parkhead club‘s concerns over referees is a “load of rubbish”.

Tony Mowbray is expecting to oversee a shake-up to his Celtic squad this month but warned Gary Caldwell that the Parkhead club will call the shots on his future.

South Korea midfielder Ki Sung Yueng has signed a four-year contract with Celtic, the club have confirmed on their website.

Artur Boruc could be recalled to the Celtic squad for the penultimate Europa League Group C game against Hapoel Tel Aviv tomorrow night.

TONY MOWBRAY insists his Celtic players are well aware of the importance of beating Dinamo Moscow in their Champions League third qualifying round clash this evening.

Celtic coach Peter Grant revealed the Parkhead club are still looking to augment their squad ahead of their crucial Champions League qualifier against Dinamo Moscow in Glasgow next Wednesday.

Stephen McManus insists the Celtic players are unconcerned about their board’s delay in appointing a new boss.

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

Irish football’s hottest prospect, Niall McGinn, has welcomed the inclusion of Celtic into the race for his signature.

CELTIC were yesterday fined €50,000 by UEFA after a fan ran on to the pitch during last week’s Champions League Group E match against Manchester United at Parkhead.

Georgios Samaras is keen to win a permanent move to Parkhead, according to his agent.

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Celtic will face a nervous few days before they find out if they have a case to answer following the controversial ending to their Champions League win over AC Milan at Parkhead on Wednesday night.

AIDEN McGEADY insists his decision to sign an extended deal at Celtic had nothing to do with the departure of former midfield rival Shaun Maloney to Aston Villa.