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Christie curls in late winner as Celtic edge past Saints to reach cup semi-final

Celtic scraped their way into the semi-finals of the William Hill Scottish Cup with hard-fought 1-0 win over St Johnstone.

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Four-star Rangers brush aside St Johnstone with clinical second-half display

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Title-winning hero Graham Cummins to return to Cork City

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Michael O'Neill has 'earned the right to choose his next step, say compatriots

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Brendan Rodgers remains delighted with Celtic's start to the season after draw

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Football's corruption crisis has claimed another manager

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2016

St Johnstone v Celtic - Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership - Ibrox Stadium

Celtic hold out for win despite late lapse

Celtic warmed up for their crucial Champions League play-off in midweek with a 4-2 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park after surviving a late lapse.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

Celtic back to winning ways

Celtic recovered from their midweek European frustration with a 2-1 Scottish Premiership victory over St Johnstone at Parkhead which should have been more comprehensive.

Sat, 21 Sep, 2013

Finnish striker starts for Bhoys

Teemu Pukki is making his first start for Celtic in their Scottish Premiership clash against St Johnstone at Parkhead.

Sat, 21 Sep, 2013

O’Neill's quest for a win continues

Malta 0 Northern Ireland 0

Wed, 06 Feb, 2013

McDonald brace keeps McGeady's Celtic four clear at the top

Aberdeen 1 Celtic 3

Sat, 02 May, 2009

Hartley comes in for the suspended Brown

Paul Hartley replaced the suspended Scott Brown in the Celtic midfield as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders looked to move four points ahead of Rangers.

Sat, 02 May, 2009

Bhoys maintain lead at top of the SPL

Celtic 2 Aberdeen 0

Sat, 18 Apr, 2009

Rovers sign N. Ireland U-19 defender

Blackburn have completed the signing of Northern Ireland Under-19 defender Jonathan Flynn.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2008

Relief for Keane as Sunderland snatch win

Sunderland 2 Barnsley 0

Sat, 21 Oct, 2006

Sunderland give Keane winning debut

Sunderland demonstrated the fighting spirit their new manager has based his career upon as Roy Keane celebrated a winning start to his career as boss of the Black Cats.

Sat, 09 Sep, 2006

Northern education staff strike over pay

More than 2,000 education staff in the North are taking part in a one-day strike over pay today.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2005

Big Brother teen sex - viewers turn off

Britain’s first Big Brother “bonk” proved a turn-off for viewers, overnight figures showed today.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2003

Harper extends magpies contract

Sir Bobby Robson has won his fight to keep another key member of his squad at St James’ Park after goalkeeper Steve Harper signed a new five-year deal.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2002

Premiership: Flowers uprooted by Foxes

Former England goalkeeper Tim Flowers has been told that he can leave Leicester City on a free transfer.

Fri, 29 Mar, 2002

Soccer: Prague five to keep squad places

The international futures of the five members of the Northern Ireland squad who were arrested in Prague after a row over a nightclub drinks bill will not be affected, according to manager Sammy McIlroy.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2001

Soccer: Northern Ireland squad members released

All five Northern Ireland squad members detained in Prague following an incident on Thursday morning have been released without charge.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2001

Soccer: Five members of Northern Ireland squad held for questioning

Five members of the Northern Ireland squad that travelled to play the Czech Republic yesterday are being questioned following a fistfight in a Prague nightclub last night.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2001