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.

Scott Brown and Nir Biton are suspended for Celtic’s Champions League Group H clash with Ajax at the Amsterdam ArenA on Wednesday night.

James Forrest has been ruled out of Celtic’s Champions League game against AC Milan at the San Siro on Wednesday night.

Former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson does not rule out the possibility of the Hoops reaching the last 16 of the Champions League again this season.

Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby has confirmed the club received an improved bid from QPR for striker Gary Hooper last night.

Celtic will today learn their reward for a memorable Champions League qualifying campaign when the draw for the last 16 takes place in Nyon.

Scott Brown, James Forrest, Georgios Samaras and Kris Commons were all in Celtic’s travelling party which checked in at Glasgow Airport this morning ahead of the trip to Barcelona for tomorrow night’s Champions League clash with the Group G leaders at the Nou Camp.

Scott Brown has a “very good” chance of being fit for the second-leg of Celtic’s Champions League third qualifier against HJK Helsinki in Finland tomorrow night, according to Hoops’ assistant manager Johan Mjallby.

Celtic first-team coach Alan Thompson has parted company with the club, his lawyer said tonight.

Manager Ally McCoist believes Rangers must find a solution to their financial problems before the end of May amid fears of liquidation for the administration-hit club.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been handed a two-match ban for his criticism of Scottish Communities League Cup final referee Willie Collum but there was no punishment for his dismissal at Ibrox.

Celtic went to within one point of clinching the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title yesterday following their 2-0 win over St Johnstone at Parkhead and are now also looking to beat last season’s points tally of 92, according to assistant manager Johan Mjallby.

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia, the club have said.

JOHAN MJALLBY admits Celtic’s surge to the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League has taken him by surprise.

CELTIC new boy Mikael Lustig revealed he caught the Parkhead bug by watching fellow countryman Henrik Larsson play in the hoops.

Beram Kayal is out of Celtic’s trip to Dunfermline in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League on Monday.

Sweden international defender Mikael Lustig will officially become a Celtic player on Sunday after his transfer to Glasgow was completed, the Clydesdale Bank Premier League side confirmed today.

Celtic have announced the signing of Mikael Lustig on a pre-contract agreement and the Sweden defender will move to Parkhead in January on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon will choose from a depleted squad for tomorrow night’s Europa League clash with Rennes in France.

Celtic assistant Johan Mjallby will not rule Scott Brown and Anthony Stokes out of Sunday’s Old Firm clash at Ibrox after both players missed the trip to Spain for Celtic’s Europa League group opener against Atletico Madrid tomorrow night.

Celtic left-back Emilio Izaguirre has suffered a suspected broken ankle in today’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Aberdeen.

NEIL LENNON admits he could lose his job if Celtic fail to win the Clydesdale Bank Premier League this season.

Johan Mjallby has backed Celtic manager Neil Lennon describing him as a “great guy” and a misunderstood character.

JOHAN MJALLBY fears this season will be remembered more for the controversy surrounding Celtic boss Neil Lennon than who won the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title.

Johan Mjallby insists Neil Lennon is “in a good mood” in the wake of the latest controversy to surround the Celtic boss.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon focused on his team’s success after he was attacked by a fan in the 3-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle.

Scottish football authorities today began an investigation into events at Tynecastle last night after Celtic manager Neil Lennon was attacked by a fan during his side’s 3-0 win in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

SCOTLAND’S football authorities have promised to investigate the incident which saw Celtic manager Neil Lennon attacked by a fan during last night’s 3-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle.

CELTIC kept their Clydesdale Bank Premier League title hopes alive with a win over Hearts in a match that will be remembered for a fan’s attack on manager Neil Lennon.

Johan Mjallby insists Celtic boss Neil Lennon is still in a “good mood” despite the most recent threats to his security.

CELTIC moved within a point of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League after trouncing Kilmarnock 4-0 at Rugby Park last night.

RANGERS kept on the coat tails of Celtic as they made hard work of their 1-0 win over Hamilton yesterday.

JOHAN MJALLBY insists the date of the final Old Firm derby of the season holds no real significance for Celtic because they will place just as much importance on the rest of their remaining games.

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GEORGIOS SAMARAS believes Old Firm passions pale in to insignificance in comparison to derby games in his native Greece.

Anthony Stokes insists Celtic's players do not need a police pep talk ahead of the Co-operative Insurance Cup final against Rangers at Hampden on March 20.

Celtic captain Scott Brown has aimed another verbal blow at Rangers midfielder El-Hadji Diouf following his side's stormy Scottish Cup win at Parkhead.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has claimed he and Rangers assistant Ally McCoist have settled their differences following their touchline dispute at Parkhead.

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NEIL LENNON is yet to consider the contingency plan for Celtic should his appeal against a six-match touchline ban fail.

Celtic immediately announced plans to appeal after manager Neil Lennon received a six-match touchline ban from the Scottish Football Association.

CELTIC new boy Freddie Ljungberg insists he is fit and ready to return to the form which made him a star at Arsenal.

NEIL LENNON believes those who consider transfer target Freddie Ljungberg to be too old for the frantic world of Scottish football need only look across Glasgow to Rangers’ veteran skipper Davie Weir.