Aston Villa manager Martin O‘Neill is to be offered “the longest managerial contract in the Premiership” if American billionaire Randy Lerner’s £62.6m (€93m) takeover goes through.

DEREK WHYTE believes an Old Firm victory this weekend will be enough for Gordon Strachan to finally win the full backing of the Celtic supporters.

Celtic new boy Mo Camara is well aware he is not the big-name signing the fans were hoping for – but he insists everyone will soon know his name.

Celtic have confirmed Gordon Strachan will be unveiled as the club‘s new manager tomorrow.

Celtic players have paid tribute to Martin O‘Neill following his decision to step down as manager to spend more with his wife, who is battling illness.

Martin O‘Neill has admitted Craig Bellamy is “a handful” – but insists he is more determined than ever to make the player’s move to Celtic permanent.

Celtic striker Chris Sutton faces an anxious wait to discover the extent of a hamstring injury - but Martin O‘Neill believes there is no reason to push the panic button.

Celtic have had a £200,000 (€288,000) bid for Hearts midfielder Paul Hartley rejected.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell tonight resurrected the debate surrounding a possible Old Firm move to England.

Celtic manager Martin O‘Neill believes tying up his current stars to deals is more important than signing new players.

John Hartson is “moving closer” to signing a contract extension with Celtic.

Celtic star Bobo Balde has been offered a new deal but he has yet to decide whether he wants to extend his stay at Parkhead.

Juninho’s agent has warned that the Brazilian could reconsider his future at Celtic unless he is given a run of games in the new year.

Marcel Desailly will not feature in the Champions League even if he does choose to sign for Celtic.

Celtic boss Martin O‘Neill believes the sacking of Bobby Robson has underlined the insecurity of the manager‘s job.

Celtic midfielder Stilian Petrov is not relishing the prospect of seeing Henrik Larsson again.

Celtic manager Martin O‘Neill is sweating over the fitness of Chris Sutton ahead of Sunday‘s Old Firm clash with Rangers.

Celtic executive director Peter Lawwell claims the club will beat the transfer deadline to bring new faces to Parkhead.

Celtic manager Martin O‘Neill has admitted he may not make it to their pre-season tour at all.

New Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka has claimed Celtic tried to lure him back to Parkhead.

Celtic manager Martin O‘Neill today assured fans that he was working hard behind the scenes to bring in new signings.

Alan Thompson and Liam Miller could return for Celtic‘s Bank of Scotland Premier League trip to Dundee United tomorrow.

Celtic‘s influential defensive duo Johan Mjallby and Joos Valgaeren today put themselves back in the frame for first-team returns ahead of next week‘s Champions League Group A match against Anderlecht.

Celtic‘s influential defensive duo Johan Mjallby and Joos Valgaeren today put themselves back in the frame for first-team returns ahead of next week‘s Champions League Group A match against Anderlecht.

Celtic midfielder Alan Thompson will undergo a scan this afternoon to determine how serious his hamstring injury is after hobbling out of Saturday‘s Old Firm derby.

Celtic striker John Hartson returned to football for the first time in over four months after back surgery – and insisted going under the knife would add two years to his career.

Didier Agathe‘s days at Celtic could be numbered after he admitted he wants a new challenge – and manager Martin O‘Neill is unlikely to stand in his way.

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John Hartson hit the crucial away goal to make sure Celtic stay in Europe after the new year for the first time in 23 years.

Celtic fans have backed manager Martin O‘Neill despite his radio outburst after the 3-2 defeat at Rangers.

Celtic manager Martin O‘Neill looks certain to be without goalkeeper Robert Douglas for tomorrow‘s home clash against Hibernian.

CELTIC defender Tom Boyd reckons a cliffhanger of a title fight can only be good for Scottish football.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry is hoping underdogs Basle do not produce another upset in the Champions League.