‘The attraction’ – Boyd reveals why top players will be drawn to Celtic
Former Celtic skipper Tom Boyd believes that the chance of playing in the Champions League is the biggest factor in persuading players they should join…
Champions League Archives: 06/2018
‘I was praying’ – Griffiths glad that Celtic not revisiting hostile ground this season
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has expressed his relief that the Hoops are not returning to Nothern Ireland to face Linfield in this season’s Champions League…
‘We got a lot of great work in’ – Rodgers reveals motivation behind Celtic pre-season trip
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed why the Hoops are set to return to Austria for a pre-season tour. The Scottish champions head off to…
Navigating eight-game minefield will be bigger Rodgers feat than Celtic double-treble
COMMENT When you look at the draw for the Champions League qualifiers on Monday, it underlines how difficult it will be for Celtic to make…
‘It’s hard enough’ – Leigh Griffiths reveals secret behind CL qualifiers success
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has admitted that the Champions League qualification process has got even harder now it has stretched to eight games, and that…
‘Conserve your energy’ – Celtic given valuable advice ahead of crunch European tie
Hearts striker Steven MacLean has given Celtic some intriguing advice ahead of their upcoming Champions League qualifier against Armenian champions Alashkert. MacLean played for St…
Chris Davies delivers bullish verdict ahead of hazardous Celtic CL qualifier
Celtic assistant manager Chris Davies is confident that the Hoops can step up and defeat Armenian champions Alashkert in their first round of Champions League…
‘Completely overwhelming’ – John Sutton on the huge challenge Celtic must overcome in CL tie
Former St Johnstone striker John Sutton has claimed that the biggest issue Celtic will have to deal with in their upcoming Champions League clash with…
‘Under no illusions’ – Celtic senior figure gives brutally honest reaction to CL qualifiers
Celtic assistant manager Chris Davies hasn’t hidden how difficult it will be for the Hoops to reach the Champions League group stages for the third…
Rodgers and Celtic can’t repeat previous transfer gambles as CL banana skins lie in wait
COMMENT The nature of Celtic’s Champions League draw means that the Hoops will need to get a move on and bring in some more signings…
‘One of the toughest’, ‘Sick’ – Celtic fans worry over potential blockbuster CL qualifier
Celtic fans on social media are concerned at the prospect of possibly facing Norwegian champions Rosenborg for the second season in a row in the…
Celtic facing potential repeat of nerve-shredding Champions League qualifier
Celtic could be paired against Norwegian champions Rosenborg in the Champions League qualifiers for the second season in a row. If the Hoops defeat Armenian…
‘Not an easy draw’ – Respected journalist sounds note of caution as Celtic CL journey begins
Celtic’s upcoming first round Champions League qualifying tie against Armenian champions Alashkert will not be easy, according to a respected journalist. Phil Gordon, who writes…
Celtic set for Armenian adventure as Champions League campaign begins
Celtic will begin their marathon quest to qualify for the Champions League group stages with a trip to Armenia to face FC Alashkert. The Hoops revealed…
Celtic find out possible opponents at beginning of season-defining CL campaign
Celtic have found out the teams they could face in the first round of the Champions League qualifying draw. The Bhoys face four rounds to…
Blockbuster Celtic signing must now prove he can cut it with the elite of Europe
COMMENT Celtic fans everywhere seem delighted that the club has completed the permanent deal to sign 20-year-old French striker Odsonne Edouard. The move is seen…
‘Ideal preparation’ – Davie Hay lauds Celtic approach to season-defining qualifiers
Former Celtic boss Davie Hay is pleased with the preparations the club have made in the run-up to the season defining Champions League qualifiers, which…
‘No problem’ – Celtic mainstay confident he can cope with hectic schedule ahead of him
Celtic mainstay Dedryck Boyata is full of confidence that he will have the mental fortitude to compete in both the World Cup with Belgium and…
Barry Hearn warns Celtic they must reach the CL group stages or face the consequences
Sports supremo Barry Hearn has warned Celtic that they can’t afford to miss out on the Champions League group stages. The former Leyton Orient chairman…
Celtic must go for broke this summer with incredible windfall on the cards
COMMENT Celtic have, in the past, sometimes floundered when it comes to spending big money. Fans have often demanded that the Hoops take the extra…