Dundee United 0 Celtic 2

Neil Lennon told Celtic fans to expect to see more of Amido Balde after the big striker came off the bench to score the clincher in the 2-1 Scottish Premiership victory over Partick Thistle at Firhill yesterday.

Dundee UTD 0 Celtic 1

Dundee United 0 Celtic 4

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Rangers 3 Falkirk 0

Aberdeen 3 Hibernian 1

Atletico Madrid 2 Aberdeen 0

West Brom 1 Wolves 0

Scotland manager Alex McLeish has confirmed that both Garry O’Connor and Barry Robson feature in his plans for the national team.

Scotland boss Alex McLeish has called up uncapped Rangers pair Alan Hutton and Charlie Adam for the friendly against Austria and must-win Euro 2008 qualifier against the Faroe Islands.

As Celtic break the tape at the finish line, their captain Neil Lennon is still at a crossroads.

As Celtic break the tape at the finish line, their captain Neil Lennon is still at a crossroads.

Daryl Murphy ensured Sunderland’s push for automatic promotion remained on track with an 89th-minute equaliser against promotion rivals Stoke at the Stadium of Light.

Jackie McNamara is desperate to help Scotland qualify for Euro 2008 – because it is his last chance to represent his country at a major tournament.

Steve Howard’s 12th goal of the season fired Derby six points clear at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship in a match which ended with both managers and a player being sent off.

Veteran striker Kevin Phillips has admitted he would sacrifice FA Cup glory for a place back in the Barclays Premiership with West Brom.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has not given up hope of signing Sparta Prague defender Michal Kadlec.

Neil Lennon is convinced Celtic will do everything in their power to keep Stilian Petrov at Parkhead and has backed the “lifeblood of the club” to take over from him as skipper.

Scotland forward James McFadden has declared their European Championships qualifying campaign starts now and urged veterans David Weir and Jackie McNamara to stay and fight on.

Scotland’s brave World Cup battle all-but came to a heartbreaking conclusion after they were defeated by Vitaly Kutuzov’s first-half winner at Hampden Park.

Scotland assistant manager Tommy Burns has hinted at few changes in the team for the World Cup qualifier against Belarus tomorrow.

Scotland manager Walter Smith is convinced Jackie McNamara is not yet ready to retire from the international scene.

Nigel Quashie is rated no better than 50-50 by Scotland manager Walter Smith for tomorrow’s make-or-break World Cup qualifier against Norway.

Scotland were dealt a blow ahead of the World Cup qualification double-header with Italy and Norway when striker Garry O’Connor was ruled out for both games.

Celtic captain Neil Lennon is facing the prospect of a lengthy ban after a dismissal in the first Old Firm derby of the season.

GORDON STRACHAN claims he is still enjoying life as Celtic manager despite admitting that the criticism was getting to him after a worrying start to the season.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is refusing to worry about the possibility of a gruelling trip to Kazakhstan in the Champions League second qualifying round.

Celtic midfielder Neil Lennon is determined to lead the Hoops to title glory in his first season as captain.

Poland international striker Maciej Zurawski has revealed he wants to join Celtic.

JACKIE McNAMARA has accused Celtic of ‘dragging his name through the mud’ over his move to Wolves.

BOBO BALDE has given concerned Celtic supporters some encouraging news after the departure of Jackie McNamara.

MANAGER Gordon Strachan and chief executive Peter Lawwell yesterday hit back at Jackie McNamara’s claims that Celtic “gambled on his loyalty” after his shock move to Wolves.

Former Rangers star Paul Gascoigne insists Celtic have blundered by allowing Jackie McNamara to leave for Wolves on a Bosman free transfer.

Celtic captain and Scotland international Jackie McNamara has completed his Bosman free transfer to Wolves.

Neil Lennon looks set to soften the blow of losing Jackie McNamara by signing a new contract with Celtic.

Celtic skipper Jackie McNamara looks set to stun the club by rejecting a bumper new deal to head south.

CHECKING over my diary, I see that over the past three weeks I have attended the FA Cup final in Cardiff, the Champions’ League Final in Istanbul, the Jackie McNamara testimonial in Glasgow, the World Cup qualifier against Israel in Dublin and the World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands in Torshavn.

Stephane Henchoz’s agent today confirmed the Swiss defender has joined the list of players leaving Celtic.

DUTCH coach Marco van Basten has added midfielder Phillip Cocu to his squad for the Group 1 qualifier against Finland in Helsinki tomorrow night.

Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has urged the club to keep hold of Neil Lennon and Jackie McNamara after his departure.

Celtic defender John Kennedy admits he is finally beginning to feel part of the team again following 15 months on the sidelines.