Stephen McManus has returned to the Celtic defence as a replacement for the suspended Gary Caldwell for today's SPL clash with Hamilton at Parkhead.

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Celtic goalkeeper Lukasz Zaluska made his first Clydesdale Bank Premier League start of the season in place of Artur Boruc for the clash with Hamilton at New Douglas Park.

HAMILTON youngster James McCarthy could be set for a move to Wolves after the clubs last night agreed a fee.

Hamilton youngster James McCarthy could be set for a move to Wolves after both clubs agreed a fee.

SWANSEA have admitted their interest in Hamilton’s Republic of Ireland U21 midfielder James McCarthy but have denied making a multi-million pound bid for the player.

Swansea have admitted their interest in Hamilton midfielder James McCarthy but have denied making a multi-million pound bid for the player.

HAMILTON were last night fighting to keep hold of star midfielder James McCarthy after Celtic made their move for the teenager. Accies boss Billy Reid confirmed the Lanarkshire club had received a bid from the Scottish champions, which was set to be rejected.

Hamilton boss Billy Reid today confirmed Celtic have made a bid for star midfielder James McCarthy.

ROY KEANE has wielded the axe at Ipswich Town releasing seven players including fellow Cork man Billy Clarke as he begins his rebuilding plans at Portman Road.

JAMES McCARTHY is attracting attention from Serie A club Palermo and Serie B outfit Brescia.

WHEN Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni names his squad for February’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Georgia on Monday, he’ll be talking about a number of players suddenly plying their trade in pastures new.

HAMILTON Academical starlet James McCarthy yesterday moved to quash speculation that he will leave the struggling SPL outfit this month.

Celtic have accepted a UEFA fine of €50,000 imposed after a fan ran on to the pitch during the Champions League Group E match against Manchester United at Parkhead.

Rangers boss Walter Smith is confident Kenny Miller and Kevin Thomson will be fit for Saturday’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League trip to Hamilton.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan admits his side’s comprehensive win over Hamilton at Parkhead was spoiled only by the first-minute injury to striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.

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REPUBLIC OF IRELAND youth international James McCarthy has been linked with a sensational move from Hamilton Academical to Italian Serie A side Palermo in a €5 million transfer deal.

Celtic winger Aiden McGeady tonight followed in the footsteps of former team-mate Shaun Maloney by landing PFA Scotland’s SPL Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards.

Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock is turning his attention elsewhere after being rebuffed in a move for Preston’s David Nugent.

Blackburn defender Lucas Neill remains intent on leaving Ewood Park.

Hamilton manager Billy Reid has confirmed that Liverpool have made an offer for 16-year-old Jamie McCarthy.

A 14-year-old boy is among the injured after a bomb exploded during fresh sectarian riots in north Belfast.