9/30/2001

DOUGLAS AIMS TO MAKE HISTORY

Rab Douglas will today endeavour to become the first Celtic goalkeeper in the club's 113-year existence to record three successive clean sheets in Old Firm league games. Douglas is just 90 minutes away from securing his place in the record books after a 1-0 victory at Parkhead on February 11 and a three-goal triumph at Ibrox on April 29.

9/30/2001

PORTO SLUMP TO SECOND DEFEAT

Following on from there defeat at the hands of Celtic in the UEFA Champions League, Porto went down on Saturday night by 2-0 in the Portuguese League.

The final result was : Beira Mar 2 - 0 Porto

9/29/2001

NEW DEAL IN OFFING FOR PETROV

Martin O'Neill has hinted he may offer midfielder Stilian Petrov a new, improved Celtic contract.

9/29/2001

JUVENTUS LOSE AT HOME IN LEAGUE

Italian Serie A

Juventus 0

Roma 2 (Batistuta 37) (Assuncao 90)

Half-time: 0-1

9/29/2001

CON ARTISTS OR NOT YOU DECIDE

Former Celtic pair Simon Donnelly and Phil O'Donnell are preparing to take legal action against current employers Sheffield Wednesday in a bid to clear their name of allegations of cheating.

A senior club official, wrongly identified as manager Peter Shreeve, was quoted as claiming that the former Scottish internationals had 'cheated' the club during an injury-blighted two-year spell at Hillsborough and that the club would sack both but for their watertight contracts.

9/29/2001

MARTIN'S AT THE MADAM

Hoops boss Martin O'Neill is being reported as saying that he'll gladly take another 5-1 drubbing at Ibrox if things turn out the same way as last season. Aye right yer are then Martin we believe you!!!!!!!!

9/29/2001

MORE TROUBLE AT FC PORTO

FC Porto, plunged deeper into internal turmoil yesterday as coach Octavio Machado dropped deposed captain Jorge Costa from the squad for tomorrow's game against Beira Mar.

9/28/2001

CIS CUP DRAW

Celtic have been drawn to play Stirling Albion in the 3rd round of this season's CIS INSURANCE CUP. The tie has been pencilled in for either Tuesday 6th November or Wednesday 7th November 2001. Celtic of course are the cup holders and have been for the past two seasons, here's to three in a row then.

9/27/2001

DON'T COUNT US OUT, INSISTS EGGEN

Rosenborg coach Nils Arne Eggen insists that his side still have every chance of reaching the second stage of the Champions' League after drawing 1-1 at home to Juventus on Tuesday. "The group is still open," he said.

9/27/2001

LENNON SET FOR NORTHERN IRELAND RETURN

Celtic star Neil Lennon has been recalled to the Northern Ireland squad by coach Sammy McIlroy for next month's World Cup qualifier in Malta after missing the previous game in Iceland through injury.

9/27/2001

LARSSON AND SUTTON SHINE FOR CELTIC

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill singled out strikers Chris Sutton and Henrik Larsson for praise following his side's Champions' League win over Porto on Tuesday. "They were absolutely immense," he said.

9/27/2001

WE WERE SUPERIOR, INSISTS MACHADO

Porto coach Octavio Machado insisted that his was the better side despite losing 1-0 to Celtic in the Champions' League on Wednesday. "It was a bitter pill to swallow considering the performance," he said. "We overran Celtic in the second half."

9/25/2001

Porto aim to ruin Parkhead party

Porto coach Octavio Machado is confident his side can win their Champions' League clash against Celtic at Parkhead on Tuesday.

The Portuguese champions got off to the best possible start by beating Rosenborg 2-1 in Norway last week and Machado is now setting his sights on another away win.

"Celtic have changed a lot in the last few years," explained the Porto boss. "They broke Rangers' domination of the last decade and are clearly in command of Scottish football nowadays.

"They have a very dynamic and fast team, they are well organised and have some very good players. Nevertheless, we are going there to try to win, so I expect an exciting game."

Machado's counterpart Martin O'Neill will have limited influence on the match after his appeal against a one-match touchline, dressing room and tunnel ban was upheld by the Court of Arbitration on Monday.

9/24/2001

RESULT FROM UNDER 21 GAME

CELTIC 4 DUNFERMLINE 0

9/24/2001

FROM THE CELTIC OFFICIAL WEBSITE

O'NEILL APPEAL BLOW By Newsroom Staff

CELTIC'S bid to overturn the one-match ban imposed by UEFA on manager Martin O'Neill appears to have failed. Celtic Chief Executive Ian McLeod said: "We understand from the Court of Arbitration that they are unable to overturn a decision by UEFA as it is outside their jurisdiction. "I find it astonishing that there is no right of appeal in this matter as there would be in any other legal matter." Martin O'Neill was sent from the dug-out by the referee at last week's UEFA Champions League match against Juventus in Turin after he protested against the late penalty award for the Italian side. His ban, which will take effect for tomorrow night's Champions League clash with Portuguese side Porto at Celtic Park, prevents the Celtic manager from being in the dug-out, tunnel or dressing room.

9/24/2001

BOSS STILL BANISHED TO STAND

UEFA bosses today stood firm on their one match touchline ban for boss Martin O'Neill.

9/24/2001

FC PORTO STAR IN FALL OUT WITH BOSS

Porto flew into Glasgow on Sunday night for their Champions League showdown with Celtic with skipper Jorge Costa at the centre of a row with coach Octavio Machado.

The Portuguese international defender, who had been in line to mark Henrik Larsson at Parkhead, was taken off after only 40 minutes of Saturday's 3-0 home win over Vitoria Setubal.

Costa showed his disgust at Machado's decision by throwing his captain's armband onto the turf in front of the dugout, with both coach and player refusing to discuss the incident. Costa cut a sullen figure as Porto arrived in Glasgow, with Machado declining to confirm the player's chances of facing Celtic.

9/24/2001

SUTTON FOR ENGLAND?

Celtic's in form striker Chris Sutton will be watched in tomorrow's Champions League match against FC Porto by a delegation from the English FA. They believe they may have a mini crisis on their hands with the latest injury picked up by Liverpool's Michael Owen.

9/23/2001

BBC CLINCH OLD FIRM DERBY DATES

BBC Scotland will exclusively screen both the Glasgow and Edinburgh derbies in October and November.

9/21/2001

POOR NIGHT FOR BRITISH CLUBS IN EUROPE

Last night proved to be a poor one for English & Scottish clubs in the UEFA cup, only Chelsea managed a victory winning by 3-0 at home to Levski Sofia, Aston Villa lost at home to Varteks from Croatia by 3-2 while Leeds went down by 1-0 in Portugal to Maritimo. Ipswich struggled to a 1-1 draw at home to Torpedo Moscow.

Scotland's two representatives did not fare much better, Hibs went down by 2-0 to AEK Athens whilst Kilmarnock needed a late equaliser to tie their game with Viking Stavanger at 1-1.

9/21/2001

HOOPS BOSS WILL LEARN HIS FATE TODAY

Martin O’Neill will find out later today if he is to be punished further by UEFA following his dismissal to the stand in Turin last Tuesday evening. Celtic will also find out if the booking dished out Joos Valgaeren is to be scrapped.

9/15/2001

UEFA TO BLOCK OLD FIRM WORTHINGTON CUP PLANS

Any efforts to persuade Celtic and Rangers to play in next season's Worthington Cup are certain to be rebuffed by Uefa.

9/14/2001

(FROM CALCIOMERCATO.COM)

Champions League:

alcoholic drinks forbidden for Juve-Celtic

In Turin, for Juventus-Celtic Glasgow, Champions League match supposed on Tuesday in "Delle Alpi" stadium, the alcoholic drinks will be forbidden. The restaurants and the bistrots far from the stadium can regularly offer alcoholic drinks.

9/11/2001

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RESULT

Lokomotiv Moscow 1 (Maminov 18)

Anderlecht 1 (Hendrikx 14)

9/11/2001

JOCK STEIN CSC RUTHERGLEN

This branch is holding a benefit football match for the family of the late Martin McAllister, the event will be held on Sunday 23rd September 2001 at Rutherglen Glencairn’s football ground.

A Dukla Pumpherston select will take on a select team from O’Leary’s Bar in Rutherglen the home of The Jock Stein CSC.

Admission to the match is by payment at the gate and the prices are adults £3 and kids £1.

Sponsors including Sims Amusements, Belhaven Breweries, Matthew Clark’s & B&M Joiners are also helping out this most worthwhile cause.

A function will take place in O’Leary’s Bar after the match and there will be an auction for two seats in the directors box at Celtic Park for a future game kindly donated by former board member Willie Haughey.

Further information on the events taking place on the day can be obtained by contacting Jim Quigg on 0141-583-1888

9/11/2001

Official Site

Under-21s edge out Dundee By Stephen Sullivan

Monday, September 10

DUNDEE 1 Boylan 63 CELTIC 2 McCann 44, Maloney 49pen

The under-21s' fine start to the season continued as the Bhoys claimed a comfortable away victory at Dundee. Goals either side of half time from Ryan McCann and Shaun Maloney secured the three points for Kenny McDowall's side in a match that saw Morten Wieghorst take another step closer to full fitness.

Celtic started brightly and in seven minutes came close to breaking the deadlock when Maloney intercepted a slack defensive pass from Fattelo Umberto and drove in a low shot that Mathers in the Dundee goal did well to hold.

Just seven minutes later, Maloney was causing problems again, driving to the byline and cutting back for McCann to poke in a shot that was deflected wide for a corner. From the resulting kick, John Paul McGovern curled in a left-foot cross that was headed just over the crossbar by Momo Sylla.

Celtic took the lead a minute before half-time when Sylla sent McGovern free on the right flank and his perfect cross was chested down by Maloney for McCann to fire home from close range.

Celtic came out of the half-time break determined to add to their lead and just three minutes after re-start they did so after Maloney was brought down rounding Mathers in the area. The young striker, who worked tirelessly all afternoon, dusted himself down to take the penalty kick and coolly slotted the ball to the keeper's left.

From that moment, the Hoops looked to be in a comfortable position although they did surrender one goal to their hosts after 63 minutes. Dundee won a corner on the right and when Michael Herbet failed to hold the corner, Colin Boylin was on hand to fire home for Dundee.

However, the goal was not to prove the start of a Dundee revival and Celtic could have added further to their goals tally when Maloney hit the post late on.

The final result doesn't give a fair indication of Celtic's superiority on the day, but the victory was still one enjoyed by all the team.

DUNDEE: (4-4-2) Mathers; Miller, Coyne, Thompson (Vanderdeyl 77), Umberto; Jobb (Watson 74, Beith, Jabloski, Forbes; Boylin, Thomson Subs: Watson, Vanderdeyl, Webster, Narey

CELTIC: (3-5-2) Herbet; Healy, Cocozza, Crainey; McGoivern, McBride, Wieghorst, Sylla, Smith; Maloney, McCann Subs: Miller, Shields, Keogh, Fotheringham, Morrison

9/10/2001

NEWS ON OTHER TEAMS IN OUR GROUP

Porto quietly confident of win over Juventus

Porto coach Octavio Machado has promised his team will attack against Juventus in the Champions' League this week, just like they did in the 3-0 defeat of Varzim at the weekend. "Our attitude will be exactly the same. This gives us high hopes," he said.

"But Juventus are stronger this season and, even if they have lost a great player like Zidane, they have signed some extraordinary talents.

"I think they have a more solid, compact and organised team than last year. At the moment, in my opinion, they are the best side in Italy."

Porto playmaker Deco also recognised the difficulty of Wednesday's match, but added that defeating the Serie A giants was a realistic goal.

"It's going to be a very tricky game. We know all their players, they have a world-class squad and they are building a strong group. But that is not enough to beat us at home. We have very good players too," he said.

9/9/2001

GROUP OPPONENETS ALL WIN AT WEEKEND

Celtic's group opponents in the Champions League all won their respective games this weekend, the results were as follows :

Porto 3 Varzim 0

Atalanta 0 Juventus 2

Rosenborg 3 Sogndal 1

9/9/2001

Boyd is latest to quit Scots team

Tom Boyd has become the third Scotland player to confirm his international retirement in the aftermath of the World Cup qualifying defeat in Belgium. Celtic defender Boyd took manager Craig Brown aside in Brussels and said he no longer wanted to be considered for selection.

Boyd, 36, follows Paul Lambert and Billy Dodds into international retirement after the 2-0 defeat by Belgium which effectively ended Scotland's hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup finals.

9/9/2001

MARTIN O'NEILL DEFENDS FOREIGN POLICY

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill insisted he was right to field a side without a single Scottish player in the 3-1 win over Dunfermline on Saturday. "If you give to give me a ten-year amnesty, I promise every player will be a Scot by then," he said

9/9/2001

ROSENBORG WARM UP WITH WIN

(FROM ONEFOOTBALL.COM WEBSITE)

Rosenborg 3 Sogndal 1

Saturday 8th September 2001

Rosenborg blitzed Sogndal with three goals in an impressive first-half display but watching Celtic scouts would have been heartened by some of the weaknesses on display for the new Norwegian league leaders.

Rosenborg are now five points clear at the top of the table, though they have played two games more than second-placed Lillestrom.

After eight minutes, Rosenborg striker Frode Johnsen scored the game's first goal with a beautiful header after Orjan Berg crossed from right.

Five minutes later Havard Flo proved that Nils Arne Eggen still has defensive concerns to shore up before the Champions' League clash with Celtic.

Christer Basma failed to clear the ball, and Flo got the ball with Basma and Erik Hoftun to beat. The former Wolves player tricked them both, and scored.

Seven minutes later Rosenborg took the lead with their second chance of the game. This time Roar Strand scored the goal with a shot from 17 yards. The effort started going along the ground, but after a couple of yards it struck Sogndal player Philip Apelstav, and rose up to lob over over Terje Skjeldestad in the goal.

Four minutes before half-time, Rosenborg scored another lucky goal. After a good attack by the home team, Sigurd Rushfeldt crossed from the right – and Sogndal's Erik Hillestad smashed the ball into his own net.

Sogndal's best chance came when Anders Stasheim headed goalwards but Hassan El Fakiri, making his debut as Rosenborg right-back, headed the ball off the line. Rosenborg have big problems with the right-back position, back, and Eggen was not convinced that El Fakiri proved himself up to the job.

"I can't say for sure, but he had some problems with positioning, especially in the first half. But I don't see that as a problem, because he was better after the break," he said.

Rosenborg dominated the second period but failed to add to their tally.

Rosenborg: Arason, El Fakiri (Johnsen 66), Basma, Hoftun, Saarinen, Berg, Skammelsrud, Strand (Winsnes 66), Brattbakk, (Enerly 85), Rushfeldt, F Johnsen

Sogndal: Skjeldestad, Hillestad, Hillestad, Apelstav, Kalvenes, Sorum, Bolseth, Stadheim, Odegaard, Flo, Fredriksen (Ystaas 66)

Booked: Alexander Odegaard (Sogndal)

Referee: Jon E. Skjervold

Attendance: 10,679

9/8/2001

FINAL RESULT FROM TYNECASTLE

HEARTS 2 RANGERS 2

9/7/2001

Tommy Johnson becomes an owl!

Sheffield Wednesday have strengthened their forward line by snapping up Celtic striker Tommy Johnson on a three-month contract.

Johnsom has returned to England after failing to agree terms on a new deal with the Glasgow giants.

The 30-year-old, who scored the goal that clinched the Scottish Premier League title for Celtic last season, is expected to make his Owls debut against Birmingham City on Saturday.

Wednesday boss Peter Shreeves said: "I have been tracking Tommy for the last six weeks. His pedigree is well-known and he has done his pre-season training with Celtic, so I am pleased to add him to my squad."

9/7/2001

PARTY TIME IN TURIN

Calling all Turin bound fans. Check out the Noticeboard page on www.celticbars.com We have got information of a Celtic evening of entertainment in Turin on the Monday night before the match.....Hail Hail

9/7/2001

Rosenborg scores like never before. Four goals a match on average

check out the latest on Celtic's first opponents in this season's Champions League by following the link below.

http://www.rbk.no/site2/english/index.html

9/6/2001

DOYLE USED AS MAKEWEIGHT IN CELTIC SCOUTING DEAL

Celtic have loaned Ireland Under-20 defender Michael Doyle to Superliga side AGF for the rest of the season, in exchange for intelligence on players in Denmark and Sweden. "We have promised to give Celtic information," confirmed a spokesman.

9/5/2001

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING MATCHES RESULTS

ENGLAND 2 ALBANIA 0

BELGIUM 2 SCOTLAND 0

NORWAY 3 WALES 2

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 ICELAND 0

BULGARIA 0 DENMARK 2

9/5/2001

SWEDEN QULIFY FOR WORLD CUP FINALS

Sweden defeated Turkey by two goals to one to make sure of their place in the World Cup for next year, the Swedes were trailing 1-0 with only three minutes of normal time reaming when up stepped one Henkik Larsson to level the game. Sweden snatched the winner on the 90th minute with the goal coming from Andreas Andersson.

9/5/2001

TICKET PRICES FOR AWAY GAMES IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE.

Match tickets for the game against Juventus will be priced at 60,000 ITL around the £20 mark.

The tickets for the game in Norway for the Rosenborg match will be priced at around £25 each.

No details yet on the prices for the Porto match.

9/5/2001

BIG CROWDS (I DON'T THINK SO)

An iteresting stat fom today's working party meeting. Celtic's two home league matches this season have attracted the following visiting supporters.

St Johnstone 152

Hearts 485

Dunfermline on the other hand have sold a staggering 148 tickets for this Saturday's home match and they have informed Celtic Ticket Services that they dont expect to sell many more.

I bet there more in the queue tonight to buy the new away kit when it goes on sale at midnight.

9/5/2001

AYR BOSS WOULD ALLOW TEALE TO GO TO CELTIC

Ayr United manager Gordon Dalziel has told defender Gary Teale he will not stop him moving to Celtic.

DANES KEEP IN WITH THE BHOYS

Celtic have struck a deal with Danish club Aarhus that will see 20-year-old Michael Doyle play in the Superliga for the rest of the season.

9/5/2001

FOOTBALL: WILMOTS REGRETS MISSING OUT ON BEING A BHOY

BELGIAN hero Marc Wilmots last night revealed how came within two weeks of signing for Celtic.

The inspirational Red Devil was on Martin O'Neill's shopping list last summer but clinched a move to Bordeaux before the Irishman could make his move.

One year on he has now returned to his former club Schalke after a bust-up with French coach Elie Baup.

But Wilmots said: "I found out about it two weeks too late.

"I had signed for Bordeaux that summer and, when we played Celtic soon after in pre-season friendly, I found out about their interest.

"If I had only known about that two weeks earlier then I would have signed for Celtic because the atmosphere in Glasgow is just fantastic

9/4/2001

CELTIC'S EUROPE

For anyone with the ITV Sport Channel there's a program on at 7.p.m.tonight called Celtic's Europe "charting the highs and lows of the Bhoys in European competition throughout the years.

Excellent programme with some great archive footage.

Including Celtic 3 Benfica 0, Celtic 3 Fiorintina 0 & Celtic 2 Real Madrid 0

It is on again tomorrow at 9pm and Sunday at 2pm for anyone who missed it tonight.

9/3/2001

Former Celt Bobby Evans dies

by Margot McCuaig

Bobby Evans, 1927-2001

Former Celtic legend and Scotland International Bobby Evans has died of pneumonia at the age of 74. He had been suffering from Parkinson's Disease.

Evans, who is survived by his daughter Margaret and his son Robert, passed away in the Darroch Nursing Home in Cumbernauld on Saturday morning, September 1.

His distinguished career at Celtic began when he signed in July 1944 and he made his debut for the Club in the wartime Regional League on the 19th of August. Bobby, a determined and hard working player earned immediate respect and was a deserved captain when he became the first Celt to lift the League Cup following the victory over Partick Thistle in October 1956. He will, however, be forever remembered in the hearts and songs of Celtic supporters for his part in the 7-1 League Cup win over Rangers in October 1957.

Evans captained his country, amassing a total of 48 Scottish caps, but if his International career was enviable then one only has to look to achievements at Celtic Park to acknowledge his status as all time Celtic Great. Bobby made a total of 535 appearances, scoring 10 goals in Scottish League and Cup competitions, in addition to 14 appearances and 1 goal in the Regional League.

Bertie Auld signed for the Club towards the end of Bobby Evan’s career and today he spoke fondly of his memories for this Celtic Legend. He said “I’m shattered by the news. He was a tremendous Celtic player, and there was no badness in him, on or the Park. He was very warm-hearted and was always happy to help the younger players. He was very good to me when I first joined Celtic. No-one ever had a bad word to say about Bobby.”

Ian McLeod, Celtic Chief Executive, said: "It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of former Celtic player Bobby Evans.

"Bobby played for the club for 16 years, making over 500 appearances and is rightly remembered as a Celtic great.

"He helped the club to the League and Cup double in season 1953/54 and was also a member of the famous team that beat Rangers 7-1 to win the League Cup in 1957.

"The thoughts of everyone at Celtic Football Club are with his daughter Margaret and son Robert at this sad time."

9/2/2001

COLLECTOR LOOKING FOR SUPPORTERS CLUBS BADGES

Tony Hickey from Perth Western Australia is looking for help from supporters clubs who have produced their own club badges.

He is particularly interested in obtaining badges from the following supporters clubs or organisations Celtic Boys Club, Kent Star, Celtic Boys Club Edinburgh, Linvale Shamrock, Forfar & Districts, Erskine CSC and Irvine No. 1 CSC.

He is willing to pay for the badges or I can send 2 CSC pin badges from Oz - Western Sydney and Jock Stein CSC Melbourne.

If you can help please e-mail him at: tonyhickey@telstra.easymail.com.au or you can write to him at 6 Reims Lane, Port Kennedy, W.A. 6172, Australia.

9/2/2001

STAN WANTED BY EVERTON

Bulgarian midfielder Stilian Petrov has revealed that he turned down an £8m approach from Everton to stay with Celtic. Ex Rangers boss Walter Smith made the move before the 22-year-old suffered a horrific leg break last season.

Petrov has astounded the Celtic Park medical staff with his speedy comeback and on Saturday played his first competitive game since the injury.

The former CSKA Sofia man helped his country to a 2-0 win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier.

Petrov told The News of the World: "It's true that Everton offered £8m to buy me, but Martin O'Neill said it was too early for me to be sold and that Celtic needed me.

"Maybe I must wait a little while, but he didn't buy a player for my position while I was injured and that's good."

9/1/2001

INTERNATIONAL ROUNDUP

MACEDONIA 1 SWEDEN 2

Sweden took the lead on 28 minutes when Henrik Larsson scored from a free-kick after Fredrik Ljungberg had been brought down. Johan Mjallby went off injured after 66 minutes.

WALES 0 AREMENIA 0

Welsh hopes of progressing to Japan & Korea for the 2002 World Cup were finally killed off with this no score draw. John Hartson did not play in this game

MALTA 0 BULGARIA 2

Stan Petrov’s Bulgaria go to the top of Group 1 after two late strikes from Dimitar Berbatov.

SCOTLAND 0 CROATIA 0

Scotland has it all do in Belgium on Wednesday night if they wish to qualify for next years World Cup. Paul Lambert was the only Celt to take part in the game

REPUBLIC of IRELAND 1 HOLLAND 0

A fantastic fighting performance from Mick McCarthy’s men saw them all but kill off Holland’s chances of appearing in Japan / Korea next year. The Irish were down to ten men for the final 32 minutes of the game after Gary Kelly (Leeds Utd) had to go for his second book able offence. The winner came from one time Celtic target Jason McAteer.

GERMANY 1 ENGLAND 5

An unbelievable performance from England to leave their destiny for qualification in their own hands. All England’s goals came from players currently plying their trade with Liverpool, Heskey, Gerrard & an Owen hatrick secured the win.

9/1/2001

International Day

Celtic fans are starved of watching their team in action today due to various International matches taking place, several Celtic players are involved and we will keep you updated on how they perform for their countries.