CELTIC moved to within seven points of Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders Rangers after defeating Dunfermline at Parkhead last night.

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Anthony Stokes admits Celtic cannot afford any more slip-ups as they prepare to host Dunfermline in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League on Wednesday and aim to haul themselves back into contention in the title race.

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon is looking for his side to capitalise on Rangers’ slip up in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title race.

Dunfermline were today sensationally kicked out of the Active Nation Scottish Cup for “a number of breaches of the cup competition rules” in last Saturday’s fourth-round win over Stenhousemuir.

Dunfermline are reportedly set to sack manager Stephen Kenny following the club's 5-0 defeat to Hamilton Academical at the weekend.

Celtic captain Neil Lennon is ready to apologise to Aiden McGeady after their astonishing spat which blighted the Hoops’ 2-1 win over Dunfermline in the Bank of Scotland Premier League on Sunday.

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Celtic had the opportunity to extend their lead over Hearts at the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League to 16 points as they played host to Aberdeen.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan hopes to have Shunsuke Nakamura and Shaun Maloney back for their Bank of Scotland Premier League clash with Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday.

SCOTLAND manager Walter Smith can expect captain Barry Ferguson to be fit for the World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and Slovenia.

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Celtic sent out a message to rivals Rangers by responding to their midweek European exit with an impressive 2-0 win at Dunfermline today to go back to the top of the table.

Henrik Larsson bid an emotional farewell to the Celtic fans but refused to take all the plaudits despite inspiring his side's fightback.

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Celtic are losing 1-0 to Dunfermline at half-time in the Scottish Cup Final today.

Celtic goalkeeper Rob Douglas will miss the Tennent’s Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline after undergoing surgery today.

Ten-man Rangers ended a dismal season with a remarkable victory by coming back to beat Dunfermline 3-2 at East End Park.

Hearts midfielder Paul Hartley has warned his team-mates that taking their place in next season’s UEFA Cup for granted could be fatal.

Dunfermline manager Jimmy Calderwood and the Scottish Football Association have settled their differences following remarks made by the Pars boss about Berti Vogts.

RANGERS warmed up for Sunday’s derby visit of champions-in-waiting Celtic by comfortably disposing of Dunfermline.

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Celtic struck four times in a second-half blitz against Dunfermline to move eight points clear at the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League table.

MARTIN O’NEILL faces more frustration in his bid to make a transfer deadline day signing — but the good news is that Henrik Larsson looks set to stay after the club rejected a bold approach by Monaco.

Claudio Caniggia has left Rangers after failing to win a new deal.

RANGERS manager Alex McLeish hit back at Celtic striker Chris Sutton last night amid Parkhead claims that Dunfermline were happy to roll over at Ibrox yesterday and hand the Gers the Scottish Premier League title.

Rangers manager Alex McLeish hit back at Celtic striker Chris Sutton for claiming Dunfermline were happy to hand the Gers the title.

The Scottish Premier League kicked off the 2002/03 season today with champions Celtic playing host to Dunfermline.

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s success has provided the motivation for Dundee striker Fabian Caballero to also fight back from a serious injury.