Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell insists Ronny Deila was "top of the list" when the Celtic board looked to replace Neil Lennon.

Ronny Deila started life as Celtic’s manager by refuting comparisons with top German boss Jurgen Klopp to insist he is his own man.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has confirmed the club are interested in appointing Roy Keane as their new boss.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell insists he is in no rush to appoint a successor to Neil Lennon.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell demanded supporters leave their political views at home after Uefa began disciplinary action against the club over an “illicit banner”.

Rangers have hit out at comments made by Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell at his club’s annual general meeting and say they will take the matter up with “the relevant football authorities.”

Celtic could play a Champions League game in Dublin next season.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has declared the club will be under less pressure to sell players next summer after recording a pre-tax profit of almost £10 million (€11.8m).

Neil Lennon will hold talks about his future as Celtic manager after the Scottish Cup final.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has urged supporters not to spoil the club’s reputation after reports of trouble at the St Stephen's Day clash with Dundee.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon believes the biggest challenge he faces in the coming months are “wolves at the door” for his improving young players.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell believes UEFA is coming round to the idea of expanding leagues beyond borders in a bid to reduce the disparity in European football.

The images of a heaving Celtic Park on Wednesday night as coach Neil Lennon, players and 60,000 fans celebrated the famous Champions League over Barcelona on the club’s 125th anniversary night will long be remembered, but one of the week’s most striking photos was that of Barca stars Xavi Hernández, Lionel Messi and Andrés Iniesta posing with Celtic’s 125-year anniversary kit.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell played down the impact of a £2m increase in debt and an annual loss of more than £7m as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League champions reported their preliminary financial results today.

Celtic winger Paddy McCourt is desperate to play a central role this year as the club bids to retain its title.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has described Rangers losing 10 points for going into administration as “irrelevant” to the Hoops’ Clydesdale Bank Premier League title win.

Celtic defender Cha Du-ri has lost his appeal against his sending off against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday, the Scottish Football Association have confirmed.

Celtic have been fined 25,000 euros (approx £21,000) for fans’ misbehaviour in the Europa League game against Udinese in Italy last December, UEFA has confirmed.

Peter Lawwell claims Celtic do not need Rangers and he believes the rest of Scottish football could also survive without the Ibrox club.

Celtic face their second UEFA disciplinary case in two months after being charged in relation to two offences during their Europa League game against Udinese in Italy.

Celtic should find out today whether they face UEFA action for two incidents involving Hoops fans before Thursday night’s Europa League game against Udinese in Italy.

Celtic have been hit with a fine of €15,000 after their fans were reported for “illicit chanting” during the Europa League match against Rennes last month.

Celtic have been cleared of breaching Scottish Premier League rules after their fans were reported for singing pro-IRA songs.

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon admits majority shareholder Dermot Desmond has admonished him over his behaviour.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has vowed to stamp out pro-IRA chants among supporters after being “inundated” with complaints following the recent defeat at Tynecastle.

Celtic will discover later today if they are to get a Europa League reprieve with chief executive Peter Lawwell believing they have a “very strong case”.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has signed a new 12-month rolling contract, the Glasgow club have confirmed.

NEIL LENNON does not want the Celtic board to offer him a new contract out of “sympathy”.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell is optimistic an unprecedented unity around the club will persuade Neil Lennon to continue as manager despite continuing safety fears.

CELTIC chief executive Peter Lawwell has called for Scottish society to address the “fundamental issues” which he feels are behind “vile, sustained and relentless attacks” against his club and manager Neil Lennon.

Celtic today vowed to “remain strong in the face of intimidation” after it emerged that two viable parcel bombs had been sent to manager Neil Lennon.

Former Rangers captain Richard Gough has likened the modern Old Firm spectacle to “car crash TV” as the clubs prepare for talks with the police and Scottish Government over the social problems surrounding the fixture.

Artur Boruc is set to end his colourful spell at Celtic after the club accepted an offer from Fiorentina.

Neil Lennon paid tribute to Peter Lawwell for his part in the Irishman being made Celtic manager.

Neil Lennon has admitted he may need an “older head to bounce ideas off” if he is appointed Celtic boss on a permanent basis.

Celtic fans hope Neil Lennon’s attendance at a series of question-and-answer sessions throughout the summer is a sign the interim manager is set to land the job on a permanent basis.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has “sincerely apologised” to supporters for an “unacceptable” season.

Celtic chairman John Reid insists under-fire manager Tony Mowbray deserves the “loyalty and moral support” of the club’s board.

Celtic tonight pulled off arguably the biggest coup of the transfer window by signing Robbie Keane on loan from Tottenham until the end of the season.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell believes Kilmarnock could have done more to ensure their Clydesdale Bank Premier League encounter at Rugby Park beat the weather.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has blamed Kilmarnock for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Rugby Park being postponed.

CORK CITY have revealed their much-anticipated friendly with Scottish giants Celtic at Turner’s Cross will take place on Wednesday September 9.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell tonight vowed there would be no players sold before the conclusion of the Champions League tie with Arsenal.