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Manager: Our fans are vital to more success

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:05:00 +0100

NEIL Lennon has thanked Celtic supporters for their backing throughout the campaign, during which the SPL title was delivered back to its rightful place at Paradise.

And the Celtic manager is urging fans to join him and the team again next season as they bid to retain the championship and reach the group stages of the UEFA Champions League.

It was a remarkable turnaround in fortunes for the Hoops last season as they overturned a 15-point deficit to win the title by an incredible 20 points.

Players name their 'favourites' on the Huddle Online

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 +0100

WITH the campaign done and dusted, the title in the bag and just one friendly left to play, the players have one eye on a well-earned break.

The summer is the only chance that most of them will get to take a complete break from football and catch up with their friends and families.

Tonight on Celtic TV (Wednesday, May 16) we hear about the players’ lives off the park in part one of a double-header of features on the Huddle Online.

SPL trophy at the Ticket Office

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:29:00 +0100

THIS week, Wednesday and Thursday, the SPL trophy, now back in its rightful place at Paradise and complete with green and white ribbons, will be on display within the Ticket Office. The trophy will be there on both days from 9. 30am-11am, and 3.

Golden Bhoy Hooper's European dream

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:46:00 +0100

GARY Hooper enjoyed the trophy celebrations along with the rest of his team-mates on a day when Celtic Park acclaimed the SPL champions once again. But the day was also a personal triumph for the English striker, who netted all the goals in a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Hearts.

It brought his goals tally to 29 for the season – 24 in the league – which also gave him the Golden Boot award as the league’s top goalscorer.

Vote for Celtic Foundation's Ability Counts programme

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:55:00 +0100

THE Celtic Foundation has been shortlisted for the Partnership Award in the Scottish Charity Awards. This is for our Ability Counts Dance and Football programme that we run in association with Down’s Syndrome Scotland.

As a shortlisted candidate, we are also up for the People´s Choice Award but we need your help!

To vote for us as the People´s Choice Award:
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Celtic teams up with CLIC Sargent to help young cancer patients

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:33:00 +0100

CELEBRITIES are coming out in praise of Celtic for donating funds to CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and one of its free Homes from Home, self-catering accommodation for families near specialist treatment centres.

Celtic Charity Fund, the club’s charitable arm, is donating £50,000 to sponsor a room in CLIC Sargent’s London Home from Home, Paul’s House.

Charity patrons Barry McGuigan, Eddie Jordan and Scots singer songwriter Sharleen Spiteri accepted the donation and thanked Celtic supporters for their generosity at a ceremony at Paul’s House today (Tuesday).

Thai Tims say goodbye on the Huddle Online

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:31:00 +0100

THE Thai Tims are on their way home after an incredible three-week long adventure in Scotland, and tonight on Celtic TV we bid them farewell in a special edition of the Huddle Online.

Last week, on our midweek-nightly news show, we found out the story behind the Good Child Foundation in Thailand and heard about their Celtic connection from Paul Lennon and his wife, Pun.

Tonight we look back on their visit and talk through the highlights and some of the experiences the children have enjoyed.

Celtic star is also a Scunthorpe United legend

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:06:00 +0100

SUNDAY´S five-goal hero, Gary Hooper, left Celtic Park at the weekend with a SPL winner´s medal, the match ball and the Golden Boot trophy, and just two days later he has another award to add to his collection.

Celtic´s star striker, who finished the season with 29 goals, has been voted Scunthorpe United´s greatest ever player. Hooper signed for Celtic from The Irons in August 2010 and has proved to be a scoring sensation for Neil Lennon´s side ever since.

Majstorovic joins Swedish side, AIK

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:33:00 +0100

DANIEL Majstorovic has agreed to join Swedish side, AIK. The Swedish defender, whose contract has ended at Celtic, is heading home to join the Stockholm club on a deal until 2014.

The player, who is currently on the road back to recovery from the cruciate ligament injury he suffered while training with the Swedish national side, joined Celtic in 2010 from Greek side AEK Athens.

Points mean prizes as Celts beat last year's total

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:49:00 +0100

THE SPL Champions rounded off the 2011/12 league campaign in emphatic style on Sunday with a 5-0 victory over Hearts at Celtic Park. Top scorer Gary Hooper was again the main man, taking his total to 29 goals for the season by scoring all FIVE in a game which the Champions dominated from start to finish.

The result gave Celtic a final points tally of 93 for the season - one more than last year’s total, and speaking after the game, Neil Lennon said: “I wanted the players to finish the season on a high and wanted them to play entertaining football and win the game handsomely and I got all that.

Celtic youngsters head to Hong Kong

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:32:00 +0100

CELTIC´S Development Squad jet off to Hong Kong tonight, (Tuesday), for this weekend´s HKFC Citibank International Soccer Sevens tournament.

Danny McGrain and Stevie Frail are taking a squad of 10 players to Asia where they will face HKFC Captain´s Select, Leicester City and West Ham United on Saturday, May 19, with the next rounds taking place the following day.

Top English sides, including Chelsea, Newcastle United and Aston Villa will also take part in the annual tournament which typically sees youth teams take on Asia´s more senior league players.

Tommy Burns: The Supporter Who Got Lucky

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:37:00 +0100

FOUR year ago today, on May 15, 2008, Tommy Burns passed away. He was just 51-years-old. The loss was one felt by the whole Celtic family though, of course, the greatest loss belonged to his wife, Rosemary and his four children, Emma, Jenna, Michael and Jonathan.

Bobby Murdoch: When he played, Celtic played

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:30:00 +0100

BOBBY MURDOCH was always, first and foremost, a Celtic supporter. He also just happened to be one of the finest players ever to have worn the green and white Hoops.

He had been part of the most successful Celtic squad in the history of the club but more than that, he had been a vital member of the team which brought so much silverware to Celtic Park.

We're having a party on the Huddle Online!

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:14:00 +0100

IT’S party time in Paradise and we´re taking you right to the heart of the championship celebrations tonight on Celtic TV.

This evening’s Huddle Online (Monday, May 14) goes behind the scenes at Sunday’s trophy presentation day at Paradise, with exclusive footage of the lap of honour and inside the dressing room.

We kick off with the highlights from the game itself, where Celtic crossed the finishing line in style with a five-goal thumping of Hearts.

Manager's delight after perfect day in Paradise

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:27:00 +0100

IT was the perfect end to a superb season. Crowned SPL champions over a month ago, Celtic finally got their hands on the trophy today after hammering Hearts 5-0 in front of a packed Paradise.

All five goals came from the outstanding Gary Hooper who ended the campaign on 29 goals, and Celtic Park was rocking as the title celebrations got underway.

Get the digital version of the CHAMPIONS magazine

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:22:00 +0100

The Celtic CHAMPIONS magazine celebrates a momentous title triumph by Neil Lennon’s side. And now you can purchase the digital version of this fantastic souvenir magazine via iTunes.

This special publication is packed full of exclusive interviews with Neil Lennon and some of the key players who delivered the SPL title back to Paradise.

Celtic Women in 6-2 win over capital side

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:07:00 +0100

Scottish Women’s Premier League
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Lennoxtown

Celtic 6
Cunningham (18, 82) Jones (25), Thomson (26, 88) N Ross (61)

Hutchison Vale 2

CELTIC got back to winning ways this weekend with a convincing 6-2 win against Hutchison Vale at a rain-lashed Lennoxtown after a disappointing run of results over the past two weeks.

After a scrappy start to the match, the home side settled and went ahead after 18 minutes. Brown, in her first game for a fortnight after missing out through injury, drove into the box at pace and got past the defender on the bye-line.

SPL trophy returns to its rightful place

Sun, 13 May 2012 15:18:00 +0100

CELTIC are the Scottish Premier League champions, and after the final game of the season against Hearts today (Sunday), the trophy was presented to the team, with captain, Scott Brown, lifting the silverware as Paradise celebrated.

On the day, Neil Lennon´s side beat Hearts 5-0, with Gary Hooper scoring all five goals. It means Celtic finish with 93 points, beating last season´s points tally, while they also recorded 25 clean sheets.

Five-star Hooper gets the party going at Paradise

Sun, 13 May 2012 14:19:00 +0100

May 13, 2012
Scottish Premier League
Celtic Park

CELTIC 5
(Hooper 5, 8, 38, 66, 88)

HEARTS 0

IT was the Gary Hooper show at Celtic Park as the Champions closed the 2011/12 season with an emphatic 5-0 win against Hearts. The English striker hit all five goals, including a first-half penalty, to seal the three points.

Celtic enjoyed complete dominance over the Edinburgh side and as they brought their remarkable campaign to an end, they were presented with the much-deserved SPL trophy, which was draped in green and white ribbons once again.

Clare, 108, is still cheering on the Celts

Sun, 13 May 2012 09:33:00 +0100

CELTIC Park played host to a very special guest today (Friday)… and at the age of 108, Clare Dawson was thrilled to be visiting the home of the champions.

Clare is the club’s oldest supporter, and also the second oldest person in Scotland, and having been presented with a special Hoops shirt from Chief Executive Peter Lawwell – her first ever Celtic top! – Clare is now looking forward to another special day.

Because she has been invited to this Sunday’s game against Hearts as a guest of the club, when she will see Neil Lennon’s side being presented with the SPL trophy.