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Paradise Prepared for Cup Hoopla
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Celtic Park, Glasgow
Sunday, 21 January 2024
16.00 GMT

The Hoops make their return after the winter break this weekend, in the 4th Round of the Scottish Cup, when they host the visit of Highland League side, Buckie Thistle.

Brendan Rodgers' team should be well rested and ready for the resumption of competitive football, as they turn their attentions to successfully defending their Scottish Cup crown, beginning with the Highland Hoops visit.

There are some historical ties between the two clubs - not least of which is the famous green and white hoops which have linked the two clubs for over a century.

In the early years of the 20th century, Celtic made a gift of the...​

Bhoys' New Year Buddies Battle
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David Turnbull takes the congratulations for scoring when these sides last met in November


SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Tuesday, 2 January 2024
17.00 GMT

The Hoops make the short trip across to Paisley for the Tuesday evening kick off against 5th placed St Mirren in this final Premiership fixture ahead of the winter break.

It is fair to say that Brendan Rodgers' side have gone through a bit of a roller-coaster ride over the past month or so, with a couple of lacklustre performances. These were firmly pushed aside on Saturday however, when the Bhoys secured a 2-1 victory in the Glasgow derby, which has restored a slight advantage in the title race to the Hoops,...​

Celts Set For Sevco Showdown
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Liam Scales' man-of-the-match display helped inspire the Hoops to a 1-0 win earlier this season


Celtic Park, Glasgow
Saturday, 30 December 2023
12.30 GMT

It is nearly the turn of the year, and that can only mean one thing: the second Glasgow derby of the campaign is upon us! And Celtic will be back on track in a major way in the race for the League title if they can secure another victory when these two foes meet on Saturday.

It has been far from smooth sailing since the last International break for Celtic, having dropped 8 points in the month since then,...​

Bhoys Bound for Boxing Dees
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The Bhoys celebrate Kyogo's first league goal in over a month in the 2-0 win v Livingston


Scot Foam Stadium, Dundee
Tuesday, 26 December 2023
15.00 GMT​

Celtic's Premiership title defence resumes after Christmas, when they make the journey to Tayside to take on 7th placed Dundee on Boxing Day.

The Hoops secured a comfortable win against Livingston in what was very much a one sided contest on Saturday, with two quickfire goals just after halftime settling the final result.

It was important in so much as the Bhoys had to bounce back after back to back league defeats to Killie and Hearts, especially with just this one last game, against Dindee,...​

Bhoys Must Do Better For Lions Visit
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September: Matt O'Riley inspired 10-man Celtic to a 3-0 win when these sides last met

Celtic Park, Glasgow
Saturday, 23 December 2023
15.00 GMT

The Hoops are in desperate need of some Christmas cheer as they look to get their season back on track when Livingston visit on Saturday afternoon.

Despite sitting at the top of the table, there is little cause for celebration. The form of the team so far this season has hardly been impressive. Since Rodgers' return, the Bhoys have a record of P25 W14 D4 L7 across all competitions.

Indeed, Celtic are coming into this game after back-to-back league defeats for the first time since 2013, and have yet to even win 3...​