Former Celtic captain Tom Boyd believes the club must qualify for the group stages of the Champions League now there will not be an Old Firm derby at Celtic Park for the foreseeable future.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon hit back at critics who have had "a pop" at his side in the wake of their two recent defeats.

Rangers midfielder Lee McCulloch was today set to be the subject of a disciplinary hearing at Hampden Park as the Scottish Football Association’s fast-track tribunal considered an appeal over his sending-off against St Mirren.

MANAGER Ally McCoist insists there is “absolutely no panic” at Rangers despite being knocked off top spot in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

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Pat Fenlon’s immediate aim after being named Hibernian manager is to transform results and unify the club.

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CELTIC new boy Mohamed Bangura revealed his love for Hoops legend Henrik Larsson but insists there are no comparisons to be made between the two men.

Neil Lennon castigated his defence after Celtic's shock 3-2 defeat at Inverness left Old Firm rivals Rangers in pole position in the race for the SPL title.

NEIL LENNON has described as “nonsense” claims by Rangers boss Walter Smith that a campaign based on claiming for decisions and penalties led to Celtic’s spot kick award at Ibrox yesterday.

Neil Lennon has thanked the Celtic fans for their show of support during last night's win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Former Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith has refuted claims the organisation is biased.

Skipper David Weir claims Rangers do not have a discipline problem as they tried to put their explosive Scottish Cup exit to Celtic behind them with a win over St Mirren.

Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan has condemned “the inflammatory and irresponsible behaviour” in Celtic’s 1-0 win over Rangers in last night’s Scottish Cup fifth-round replay at Celtic Park, and confirmed an investigation has been launched into all incidents.

Nikica Jelavic was drafted straight back into the Rangers team as the lone striker in the SPL derby against Celtic.

Thousands of people gathered at Ibrox today to mark the 40th anniversary of the stadium disaster that claimed the lives of 66 people.

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

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has urged the club‘s strikers to step up a gear after Gary Hooper was ruled out for six weeks with ankle ligament damage.

Republic Of Ireland and Celtic striker Anthony Stokes says he is determined to stay at Celtic, in spite of an attack on his home after the defeat to Rangers in the Old Firm derby.

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Celtic striker Georgios Samaras will not be punished by the Scottish Football Association following an incident with Allan McGregor in yesterday’s Old Firm derby.

Kilmarnock goalkeeper Alan Combe is looking forward to the visit of holders Rangers in the Co-operative Insurance Cup quarter-finals.

Free agent Charlie Mulgrew has signed a three-year deal with Celtic, manager Neil Lennon has confirmed.

CELTIC chairman John Reid yesterday strenuously denied Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni or anyone else had been sounded out about the manager’s job at Parkhead before insisting Neil Lennon was the only credible candidate.

Neil Lennon wants his Celtic players to “go to war” next season to wrest the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title back from Old Firm rivals Rangers.

Madjid Bougherra has declared himself fit for Algeria’s World Cup campaign.

Neil Lennon was today beginning the process of trying to salvage something from Celtic’s miserable season after Tony Mowbray’s ill-fated nine-month reign came to an end.

It has been reported that Tony Mowbray has left the manager's job at Celtic.

Tony Mowbray has accused Rangers of playing “negative football” in the wake of Celtic’s 4-0 Clydesdale Bank Premier League thrashing at St Mirren.

Captain Robbie Keane could make a surprise appearance tonight in Ireland's friendly against Brazil at the Emirates Stadium.

Robbie Keane is on a mission to help Celtic wrest the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title from Rangers this season after making a surprise loan move from Tottenham.

Rangers are boosted by the return of Kenny Miller for their Active Nation Scottish Cup tie against Hamilton.

Walter Smith has hit out at criticism of Kyle Lafferty following the striker’s studs-first challenge on Andreas Hinkel in the Old Firm derby.

STEVEN DAVIS has urged Rangers to do all they can to ensure Kris Boyd remains at Ibrox beyond the January transfer window.

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

CELTIC manager Tony Mowbray claims Aiden McGeady is not getting the protection from referees he deserves – but insists he does not want to be accused of “moaning or whingeing” about it.

Rangers look set to lose Madjid Bougherra for the new year Old Firm derby after Algeria confirmed the defender would not be allowed to arrive late for their African Nations Cup training camp.

NOEL HUNT has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad as a replacement for Caleb Folan.

PADDY McCOURT’S impressive display at Falkirk in midweek looks to have been in vain after boss Tony Mowbray hinted that the Irishman will struggle to even find a place on the bench for today’s trip to St Mirren.

Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty was today hit with a two-match ban by the Scottish Football Association for feigning injury in May's SPL victory against Aberdeen.

Stephen McManus claims the Celtic players are still hurting from losing their Clydesdale Bank Premier League title to Old Firm rivals Rangers.

Rangers striker Kenny Miller is set to miss tonight’s crucial clash against Hibernian after suffering a recurrence of his hamstring problem, Walter Smith has revealed.

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