Scottish Premier League
John Hartson and Stan Collymore react as Celtic win 9th SPL title in a row
The 2019-20 Scottish Premiership season has formally ended. The SPFL have confirmed the cancellation of the remainder of top-flight fixtures, following a board meeting on Monday. And with that, Celtic are being crowned the Scottish champions for the ninth consecutive time. The Championship, League One and League Two had already been called off. Celtic were 13 points ahead of rivals Glasgow Rangers, having played a game more when the league was postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Celtic legend John Hartson and popular pundit Stan Collymore have expressed their reactions on Twitter after the news broke out: Huge congratulations to Celtic FC.. the staff , players and the supporters. 9 in a row and counting! 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀 ...
Chis Sutton aims a dig at Rangers as Celtic crowned SPL champions
Glasgow Rangers have finished second in the Scottish Premiership table after Ibrox-rivals Celtic have been crowned SPFL champions on Monday. The 2019-20 Scottish Premiership season has been abandoned. The SPFL have ended the season early due to the global health crisis. As a result, Hearts are now relegated to the Championship. The Gers have finished second behind Celtic who have now won the Scottish Premier League title for the 9th consecutive season. The SPFL have confirmed in a statement on Monday that they have used the points-per-game system to finalise the standings. Chris Sutton, former Celtic striker turned popular football pundit, has aimed a cheeky dig at Rangers after the announcement was made. Fair play to Rangers closing the gap to 13 points 👏👏 — Chris Sutton (...
Report: Rangers identify 24y/o striker Gerrard greatly admires as Morelos’ replacement
According to The Scottish Sun, Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos will be sold this summer if suitors meet his asking price, and the club have identified Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes as the man to replace him. The Australian was targeted in January as a plan B should their loan move for Hibernian’s Flo Kamberi fall through, and is still very much on their radar. Dykes would reportedly jump at the chance of a move to Ibrox and boss Steven Gerrard is said to be a great admirer of the 24-year-old. Rangers scout regularly watched the Livingston star during the January transfer window and would have likely kept running the rule over him prior to the suspension of action. Dykes has 12 goals in 33 games across all competitions this term and will definitely do better playing for a side that create...
Report: Rangers have ‘already found their’ potential next signing
Glasgow Rangers are already planning for life without Alfredo Morelos for the upcoming season, and latest reports suggest that the Ibrox club are searching for his replacement. Football in Scotland has been postponed and a lot of debate and controversy has been going on regarding the potential outcome of the season. Rangers are reportedly unhappy with the SPFL’s handling of the situation. At the moment, it seems highly unlikely that football will resume in Scotland due to the coronavirus impact. However, it seems the Gers are already planning for the upcoming season. According to reports from Express, Rangers could lose their star striker Morelos, who has scored 29 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions for the Ibrox club, in the next transfer window. Leicester City boss Brendan ...
Report: Ligue 1 side eyeing move for Celtic star as manager eyes reunion
According to le10sport, Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice are still very much keen on Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham and will look to lure him to France this summer. The manager of the French side Patrick Vieira worked with the 24-year-old at Manchester City when he took charge of the academy in 2013, and he is eyeing a reunion. Valencia, AS Roma and Sporting Lisbon were all reportedly interested in securing the services of the Hoops star in January after his impressive displays in the group stage of the Europa League, and it appears more suitors will emerge this summer. Ntcham expressed a readiness to leave Celtic and the Scottish Premiership for a more challenging league last summer in order to boost his chances of playing for the French national team, and it remains to be seen if he still ...
‘I recommend him going there’ – Playmaker’s father wants him at Rangers next season
Ianis Hagi’s father has urged the player to sign for Rangers permanently. Hagi is on loan at Rangers right now and he has impressed so far this season. The Ibrox giants have the option to sign the 21-year-old permanently this summer and it will be interesting to see what they decide. His father said (via Daily Record): “My son Ianis has a great talent, he is a No.10 who can do everything. When he was at Fiorentina, he was very young and there is little patience in Italy. But the experience helped him and he went to Genk. Now he’s working with Steven Gerrard at Rangers. Gerrard spoke to me and told me is doing exceptional things. I recommend him going there.” Hagi has proven to be a prodigious talent so far and he has made quite an impact at Rangers already. The midfielder has added creativ...
Report: Gerrard looking to lure 27y/o EPL striker to Rangers
According to Turkish newspaper Fotomac (via Sport Witness), Brighton and Hove Albion striker Florin Andone is on the radar of Rangers manager Steven Gerrard ahead of the summer transfer window. The Romanian international is currently on a season-long loan at Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray but he is expected to leave this summer after scoring just twice in 11 appearances, and is looking for a club with a return to Brighton not on the cards despite having three more years left on his deal. Gala are already scouring the market for a replacement with Andone keen on a fresh start elsewhere after a knee injury dented his chances in Turkey. Fotomac claims Rangers are willing to take a punt on the 27-year-old, with a significant chance that he could be plying his trade at Ibrox next term....
Report: Newcastle very keen on 28-goal star who is valued at £40m
Newcastle are very keen on signing Odsonne Edouard from Celtic this summer. As per Ian McGarry (via Express), the Magpies want to invest in quality players once the takeover is complete and Edouard is a target. The Celtic star is valued at £40m but McGarry believes that the Hoops will struggle to get a fee like that in today’s market. Football clubs across the globe have suffered severe financial losses due to the current health crisis and big money signings will be harder to pull off this summer. If Newcastle manage to sign Edouard for a reasonable fee, it would be a tremendous signing for them. The Frenchman is an exceptional talent and he has shown that in the Scottish Premiership and the Europa League this season. Edouard has 28 goals to his name so far this season and he would improve...
Chris Sutton’s four-word reaction as Rangers striker sends warning to Celtic
Rangers striker Jermain Defoe has sent a warning to Celtic, claiming it’s only a matter of time before the Ibrox outfit start dominating in the Scottish Premiership again. The Light Blues last won the league in 2011, and their wait for a 55th title will most likely continue till at least next season with the Hoops currently 13 points ahead of them in the table. Should football resume, Celtic are huge favourites to win the league title this term with only eight games left, and a record and unprecedented 10-in-a-row is on their mind ahead of next season. Rangers will be looking to stop Neil Lennon’s men next term, but Defoe says he is not focusing on that as he just wants to make history by helping Steven Gerrard’s side to the pinnacle of the Scottish football again. “I said it when I signed...
Chris Sutton’s six-word reaction as Rangers’ call for independent investigation into SPFL fails
Rangers have been dealt a huge blow in their bid to call for an independent investigation into the governing body’s handling of the decision to end the season. The SPFL earlier conducted a vote among the 42 clubs across the divisions to end the lower leagues, with the option to end the Scottish Premiership also on the cards. However, Rangers weren’t pleased with the initial results, demanding for an inquiry. That won’t be happening, though, as only 13 voted in support of the Ibrox outfit’s call for a resolution, with 27 clubs opposing the move while two chose not to vote. Rangers can still take their case to the Court of Abritration for Sport or the civil courts if they aren’t pleased with the result of the EGM, and it will be interesting to see what their next decision is. Celtic are 13 p...
‘That would be the best’ – Pundit urges reported Celtic target to join Everton
Stoke City striker Mohamed Sankoh has been linked with a move to Everton and Celtic among other clubs this summer. Kevin Phillips believes that the youngster should join Everton this summer. The popular pundit explained that Everton have a great academy setup and Sankoh would benefit from the coaching system in place at Goodison. Phillips said to Football Insider: “I would have to say, Everton. You are at a Premier League club. They have always had a good academy and a good youth system. My lad has played against them many times and they usually get beaten. They get some very good young players there and quite a few of them have gone through into the first team. If he can get to Everton, I think that would be the best place for him.” Furthermore, Everton have an impressive track record of ...
Journalist claims Leicester want 22-yr-old this summer, Rodgers knows him well
Leicester City have been linked with a move for the Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer. As per the Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Rodgers wants to bring the defender to the Premier League this summer. Rodgers has worked with Ajer during their time together at Celtic and he will know all about the player’s qualities. His interest in Ajer is hardly a surprise. Leicester need a long term partner for Soyuncu and Ajer would be ideal. The 22-year-old Celtic defender is still very young and inconsistent. However, the talent is there for everyone to see. Rodgers could help cut out the inconsistencies from his game and make him a better player. The Leicester City boss has a good track record of nurturing young players. He has proven that at Swansea, Liverpool and Celtic. It will be interesting to s...
