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Celtic 1-0 Dundee United
Celtic ensured manager Martin O'Neill bowed out with a seventh trophy to his name as his side beat Dundee United in the Scottish Cup final.
Alan Thompson's 11th minute goal was the difference between the teams.
The midfielder drilled a free-kick low towards goal and it came off United defender Garry Kenneth on its way in.
Chris Sutton missed a late penalty to make sure of the win and Alan Archibald almost scored an injury-time equaliser, but his long-range drive hit the bar.
The game's early exchanges were cagey, with both sides enjoying possession in their own half, without offering any attacking incision.
But Celtic's first opportunity brought about the opening goal.
Craig Bellamy won a free kick on the right, a couple of yards outside the penalty area.
Thompson drove the ball towards the front post and as Bobo Balde allowed it to run through his legs, it came off Kenneth's heel before crossing the line.
United's...
Celtic ensured manager Martin O'Neill bowed out with a seventh trophy to his name as his side beat Dundee United in the Scottish Cup final.
Alan Thompson's 11th minute goal was the difference between the teams.
The midfielder drilled a free-kick low towards goal and it came off United defender Garry Kenneth on its way in.
Chris Sutton missed a late penalty to make sure of the win and Alan Archibald almost scored an injury-time equaliser, but his long-range drive hit the bar.
The game's early exchanges were cagey, with both sides enjoying possession in their own half, without offering any attacking incision.
But Celtic's first opportunity brought about the opening goal.
Craig Bellamy won a free kick on the right, a couple of yards outside the penalty area.
Thompson drove the ball towards the front post and as Bobo Balde allowed it to run through his legs, it came off Kenneth's heel before crossing the line.
United's...
Strachan in for O'Neill at Celtic
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is to leave the club after Saturday's Scottish Cup final, with Gordon Strachan taking over from 1 June.
"I am leaving Celtic purely for personal reasons and I am extremely sorry to be departing in such circumstances," said O'Neill.
O'Neill's wife Geraldine has been receiving treatment for cancer.
Strachan has signed a 12-month rolling contract - the same arrangement as O'Neill had.
O'Neill's assistants John Robertson and Steve Walford are also leaving.
"We (the O'Neill family) have had discussions for some weeks as we awaited certain biopsy results," he added.
"We have had suspicions in recent weeks and that has taken it to a different level but she wouldn't like me to go into too much detail.
"We had some good news at the back end of last year and she is not too clever at the minute. I don't have a monopoly of bad times but it is the correct thing to do.
"She has stood with me...
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is to leave the club after Saturday's Scottish Cup final, with Gordon Strachan taking over from 1 June.
"I am leaving Celtic purely for personal reasons and I am extremely sorry to be departing in such circumstances," said O'Neill.
O'Neill's wife Geraldine has been receiving treatment for cancer.
Strachan has signed a 12-month rolling contract - the same arrangement as O'Neill had.
O'Neill's assistants John Robertson and Steve Walford are also leaving.
"We (the O'Neill family) have had discussions for some weeks as we awaited certain biopsy results," he added.
"We have had suspicions in recent weeks and that has taken it to a different level but she wouldn't like me to go into too much detail.
"We had some good news at the back end of last year and she is not too clever at the minute. I don't have a monopoly of bad times but it is the correct thing to do.
"She has stood with me...
Celtic manager reportedly to step down
CELTIC manager Martin O’Neill is expected to announce his resignation from the club on Wednesday, it is being reported.
The departure of O'Neill was widely expected following news his wife's poor health.
News of the expected announcement, which will add to fans' misery, comes only days after the Glasgow side relinquished the Premierleague championship to their Old Firm rival Rangers in a dramatic conclusion to the title race.
Celtic led Motherwell, 1-0, and were on course to claim the title, until the final minutes of the game when two shock goals from Scott McDonald ended the Glasgow side's championship dreams. Rangers, who defeated Hibernian 1-0, then lifted the trophy to the surprise and delight of their fans.
Celtic will hope to take something from a disappointing finish to the season when they face Dundee United in the Tennents' Scottish Cup final on Saturday. Even a victory here will not assuage the fans'...
CELTIC manager Martin O’Neill is expected to announce his resignation from the club on Wednesday, it is being reported.
The departure of O'Neill was widely expected following news his wife's poor health.
News of the expected announcement, which will add to fans' misery, comes only days after the Glasgow side relinquished the Premierleague championship to their Old Firm rival Rangers in a dramatic conclusion to the title race.
Celtic led Motherwell, 1-0, and were on course to claim the title, until the final minutes of the game when two shock goals from Scott McDonald ended the Glasgow side's championship dreams. Rangers, who defeated Hibernian 1-0, then lifted the trophy to the surprise and delight of their fans.
Celtic will hope to take something from a disappointing finish to the season when they face Dundee United in the Tennents' Scottish Cup final on Saturday. Even a victory here will not assuage the fans'...
A Celtic win today would give them a 5 point cushoin at the top of the SPL.
Alex McLeish decided to gamble on deeply Religious Marvin Andrews after he had refused surgery on a cruciate ligament injury.
Thomas Buffel was moved down to the bench because of his comments about the nature of Scottish football.
Celtic had the return of their winger, Didier Agathe back in their squad for the first time since the last Old Firm game in February when Celtic lost 2-0.
Celtic started brightly and Bellamy soon scared the home team with a run that was well saved at his feet by Rangers Goalkeeper, Ronald Waterreus.
Celtic took the lead on 21 minutes though, after John Hartson knocked down, Didier Agathe crossed in for Stilian Petrov to head in. However, the Bulgarian midfielder was struck with a Coca Cola carton thrown by a Rangers fan.
From a Fernando Ricksen curling free kick, Rangers Greek Defender, Kyrgiakos missed a cracking chance by heading into the hands of the Celtic Goalkeeper,...
Alex McLeish decided to gamble on deeply Religious Marvin Andrews after he had refused surgery on a cruciate ligament injury.
Thomas Buffel was moved down to the bench because of his comments about the nature of Scottish football.
Celtic had the return of their winger, Didier Agathe back in their squad for the first time since the last Old Firm game in February when Celtic lost 2-0.
Celtic started brightly and Bellamy soon scared the home team with a run that was well saved at his feet by Rangers Goalkeeper, Ronald Waterreus.
Celtic took the lead on 21 minutes though, after John Hartson knocked down, Didier Agathe crossed in for Stilian Petrov to head in. However, the Bulgarian midfielder was struck with a Coca Cola carton thrown by a Rangers fan.
From a Fernando Ricksen curling free kick, Rangers Greek Defender, Kyrgiakos missed a cracking chance by heading into the hands of the Celtic Goalkeeper,...
Stan Petrov and Craig Bellamy scored two sublime goals in the first half of today's Old Firm derby to hand Celtic a 2-1 victory at Ibrox.
Stephen Thompson's goal in the last few minutes of the game gave Rangers a lifeline but the Scottish champions held out.
Now the Hoops sit 5 points clear at the top of the SPL with just 4 games remaining.
The match started in a hectic manner with Celtic looking to try and bag an early goal and looking the most dangerous of the two teams.
And it wasn't too long before they did manage to get the opener, only 21 minutes into the game.
Didier Agathe's cross into the box was met by an exceptionally accurate header from Stilian Petrov giving Rangers keeper Ronald Waterreus no chance.
Petrov celebrated near the Rangers support and was struck by a missile but he was the one to be disciplined receiving a yellow card for his gesture towards the fans.
It was 2-0 around 15 minutes later - Welshman Craig Bellamy netting this time.
Alan...
Stephen Thompson's goal in the last few minutes of the game gave Rangers a lifeline but the Scottish champions held out.
Now the Hoops sit 5 points clear at the top of the SPL with just 4 games remaining.
The match started in a hectic manner with Celtic looking to try and bag an early goal and looking the most dangerous of the two teams.
And it wasn't too long before they did manage to get the opener, only 21 minutes into the game.
Didier Agathe's cross into the box was met by an exceptionally accurate header from Stilian Petrov giving Rangers keeper Ronald Waterreus no chance.
Petrov celebrated near the Rangers support and was struck by a missile but he was the one to be disciplined receiving a yellow card for his gesture towards the fans.
It was 2-0 around 15 minutes later - Welshman Craig Bellamy netting this time.
Alan...
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