Goals from Manchester United target Jermain Defoe and new signing David Connolly rescued West Ham from a disastrous start to their first Nationwide League campaign in a decade as Glenn Roeder’s title favourites grabbed a much-needed win.

Manchester United target Jermain Defoe took just five minutes to show why he could become the latest big-name departure from West Ham this summer.

Celtic are on the verge of signing Livingston star Javier Sanchez Broto as emergency goalkeeping cover.

Celtic star Magnus Hedman has revealed he has unsuccessfully tried to persuade Henrik Larsson out of international retirement on more than one occasion.

PRESTON have confirmed they are lining up young Arsenal and Irish striker Graham Barrett to bolster their striking options. Gunners star Barrett has emerged as North End’s next potential signing after the recruitment of Celtic duo Simon Lynch and Jonathan Gould.

Preston manager, Craig Brown has signed Celtic goalkeeper Jonathan Gould on a one-and-a-half year deal.

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Celtic sent out a chilling warning to Premier League leaders Rangers after they brushed Hearts aside 4-1.

Scotland’s Robert Douglas is expected to ease Celtic’s goalkeeping crisis by returning to the side for tomorrow’s UEFA Cup first round first leg tie with Lithuanian minnows FK Suduva at Parkhead.

CELTIC manager Martin O'Neill has called on Hoops fans to judge his team at the end of the season and not if their number fails to come up in the Champions League lottery later in the month.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has called on Hoops fans to judge his team at the end of the season and not if their number fails to come up in the Champions League lottery later in the month.

Magnus Hedman has fired a warning to Celtic goalkeeper Robert Douglas that he has no intention of sitting on the bench when he completes his move to Parkhead.

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Rob Douglas looks set to miss Celtic's pre-season friendly against Ajax on Wednesday.

Former Celtic defender Paul Elliott has urged Hoops manager Martin O’Neill to bring namesake, Matt, north to Glasgow.

If QPR’s Division Two season is half as exciting as this pre-season friendly against Scottish champions Celtic, the Loftus Road fans are in for a real treat.

Celtic goalkeeper Rob Douglas has been told he has a golden chance to establish himself as his country’s number one.

Celtic goalkeeper Jonathan Gould insists he is happy to stay at Parkhead to fight for a first-team place.

Celtic goalkeeper Jonathan Gould is refusing to set a time limit on his career at Parkhead.

A hat-trick from Henrik Larsson saw 10-man Celtic retain the CIS Insurance Cup with 3-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Hampden Park.