Celtic have escaped punishment over an “offensive” banner displayed at Parkhead, the Scottish Professional Football League has confirmed.

Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby insists the club had no option but to take action against the fans whose behaviour marred last Friday night’s win over Motherwell.

A minute's applause will take place at all football matches in the Premier League, Football League and FA Cup this weekend to mark the passing of Nelson Mandela.

Six Scots are to stand trial in Amsterdam after they were arrested following clashes between fans and police before Celtic’s Champions League match against Ajax.

Georgios Samaras is less than enthused about the prospect of playing on Solitude’s plastic pitch when Celtic take on Cliftonville in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier tonight.