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3 years

Unproven, unverifiable and completely made-up statement.

Scottish Sun Sport

@scotsunsport

3 years

Hibs v Celtic cup final was superspreader event and I wish we'd brought fan restrictions in earlier, says John Swinney

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3 years

The science of closing your eyes and plucking a number out of thin air

Daily Record Sport

@Record_Sport

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Jason Leitch admits SPFL 500 fan cap not based on exact science but says 'you have to draw the line somewhere'

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2 years

Will be dropped in time for the Six Nations. Obvs.

ScotRail

@ScotRail

2 years

🚫 We’ve agreed with the Scottish Government that we’ll keep our current alcohol ban in place for the foreseeable future. The policy will be reviewed as part of the Scottish Government’s National Conversation on Rail.

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Raith Rovers directors Bill Clark and Andy Mill voted against the signing of David Goodwillie at a board meeting yesterday. They were outvoted by four other directors and have now resigned.

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@mcgowan_stephen

7 months

Brendan Rodgers: ‘Callum McGregor was on a different level to everyone else on the pitch.’

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@mcgowan_stephen

6 years

Comments on Joey Barton from Saturday. Still stand.

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@mcgowan_stephen

1 month

Scotland’s Euros summed up by a Georgia team which finished nine points behind them in qualifying heading for the last 16 with Austria and Slovenia.

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@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

‘We’ll see what Santa brings.’ Ange Postecoglou response to Celtic interest in Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder Tomoki Iwata

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 months

Get the old fella back to present Celtic with the league trophy…

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@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

‘No one wants to ban people from sport. They just have to race where their biology fits the category.’ - interview with Olympic medalist @sharrond62 via @MailOnline

Olympic icon Davies compelled to speak out about transgender inclusion

EXCLUSIVE BY STEPHEN MCGOWAN: Sharron Davies feels she must speak out about trans athletes as she watches governing bodies torn between inclusivity and safety and fairness.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 months

Santa’s Celtic redemption

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Has Boli Bolingoli said where he was the night of the Number 10 party?

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Wee Bertie Auld came to embody Celtic’s best ever team. A patter merchant, funny, gallus, hard as nails and a brilliant technician.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Celtic medical for Benfica winger Jota on Monday. Loan with buy option.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Touch of the Jansen / Larsson scenario about Postecoglou / Kyogo

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@mcgowan_stephen

26 days

Celtic and Benfica have agreed a £3.5m fee for Paulo Bernardo. Player terms now being worked out.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Paying £12million for a 31-year-old full-back. Crashing out the FA Cup to Cambridge at home. Going well for Eddie Howe at Newcastle.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Irrespective of whether Celtic get that Champions League money they should pay whatever it takes for Cameron Carter-Vickers.

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@mcgowan_stephen

11 months

Celtic closing in on contract extension for Reo Hatate via @mailplus

Celtic closing in on contract extension for star asset Hatate

www.mailplus.co.uk

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Let them in to a socially distanced stadium for crying out loud.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

When Scotland needed it most Billy Gilmour stepped up in that second half and said, ‘I’m having this.’

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@mcgowan_stephen

7 years

Humour in Scottish football. Will never catch on.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Joe Hart set to sign three year deal with Celtic. Medical arranged for Tuesday. via @MailSport

Joe Hart set for £1m Celtic move with medical arranged for Tuesday

SIMON JONES: Talks intensified at the weekend over a £1million transfer with the 34-year-old keen to resume playing regular football after falling down the pecking order with Tottenham.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Celtic’s hopes of reaching Champions League would be better if they experimented with signing actual centre halves to play in central defence in time for the qualifiers.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

5 months

Scottish Premiership clubs will be asked to vote for a ban on artificial pitches in the top flight next month. via @mailplus

EXCLUSIVE: Top-flight clubs to vote on plastic pitches ban

www.mailplus.co.uk

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Celtic had the time and money to build a modern European football club. Instead they became the footballing equivalent of Kodak or Polaroid. An analogue operation sliding backwards, scrambling to keep pace in the digital age. via @MailSport

STEPHEN MCGOWAN: Celtic had the chance to build a modern empire

STEPHEN MCGOWAN: The Parkhead club have become the footballing equivalent of Kodak or Polaroid. An analogue operation sliding backwards, toiling to keep pace in the digital age.

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3 years

Where were all the champions of fair competition when English clubs were opening their doors to oligarchs, sheikhs and equity funds while the champions of Scotland and Holland had to slog their way through quicksand to reach the Champions League?

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

‘We are not at this level yet’ says Ange Postecoglou. Bottom line.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

6 years

Amidst the England navel gazing Croatia will be all but ignored. But a nation of 4 million people has just reached the World Cup final.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Reo Hatate might be a player.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Correction. Is a player

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Reo Hatate might be a player.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 months

Celtic crowned champions of Scotland for a 54th time after a 5-0 thrashing of Kilmarnock

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Scottish football returning to normal with the scrapping of mandatory matchday red zones by the Joint Response Group. Clubs will now be permitted to relax rules on away fans, hospitality areas, training grounds and travel based on their own risk assessments.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Informal chat underway between Scottish Premiership clubs over bringing the winter break forward a week if, as expected, new 500 fan limit is imposed on outdoor events. Views of Sky Sports key.

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@mcgowan_stephen

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Celtic finalise £3.5m deal for midfielder Paulo Bernardo. Also talking to Wolves over season long loan move for left-back Hugo Bueno via @MailOnline

EXCLUSIVE: Celtic finalise £3.5m deal for Bernardo

Celtic have finalised a £3.5million deal to sign Portuguese midfielder Paulo Bernardo.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Last team to lose a competitive game to Ireland in Dublin. Gibraltar in June 2019

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@mcgowan_stephen

1 year

‘The greatest story in club history has an end….’ The what???

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

If unvaccinated fans are shut out of football grounds without a passport does the same rule apply to unvaccinated players?

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Giakoumakis offered Celtic a different option.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Fergus McCann on former Celtic coach Wim Jansen. ‘I am very sorry to hear of Wim’s passing. He had an incredible career. Winning the EC with Feyenoord and playing in two World Cup Finals. And of course, being the Head Coach of Celtic and winning the title in a significant year.’

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Not much difference between 600 fans in a 52,000 seat stadium and none. A complete and utter fiasco from start to finish.

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@mcgowan_stephen

7 years

Brendan Rodgers: “There is not a place I could be in this world right now where I’d be happier in my football life and personal life.'

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

11 months

Talks on new Celtic deal for Reo Hatate now underway. via @mailplus

EXCLUSIVE: Hatate in talks over new Celtic deal

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Dropping Anthony Ralston now would be harsh. Different player.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Huge Celtic goal from Allan McGregor.

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@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

If you argue that Spartak Moscow, Zenit and the Russian national team have to go from UEFA competitions should the same logic not be extended to Chelsea?

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Four year deal for James McCarthy at Celtic via @MailSport

Celtic sign former Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy

EXCLUSIVE: Former Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy has signed for Celtic on a four year contract. Celtic is the Glasgow-born 30-year old ex-Eagles star's boyhood club.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

6 years

Martin O’Neill unimpressed by Panama....

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

1 year

No easy games in Europe. Unless it’s a qualifier against a Scottish team in July.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

10 months

Doubt a Scotland team have ever deserved their qualification for a major tournament more than this one. Brilliant.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Scotland playing in the European Championship finals in Glasgow at 2pm on a Monday in front of a reduced crowd of 12,000 fans because of a crippling world pandemic. Everything in that sentence sounds like a complete and utter piss take.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 months

Plenty of valid criticisms of VAR. This isn’t one of them.

BBC Sport Scotland

@BBCSportScot

3 months

"I understand why it's a red... I just don't like the situation we're put in with VAR" 🟥 After having time to look back, Kenny Miller on John Lundstram's red card in Saturday's Old Firm ⤵️ #BBCFootball

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

1 month

If that’s a clear and obvious error the game is gone. Ludicrous

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@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Hibs and Millwall agree a fee for Kevin Nisbet. Up to £2.4million if add-ons are met. Medical in next 48 hours.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

UEFA make a big show of slogans and soundbites on racism. If they were serious they would start throwing teams out of competitions. @ScotMailSport column

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Let’s hear no more of Scott McTominay at centre-half.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Celtic’s Josip Juaranovic: ‘I was talking two weeks ago with Joe Hart and I told him I would do a Panenka penalty.

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1 year

Agent and interpreter Akihito Ido helped Kyogo and Co succeed at Celtic... and insists they won't lose focus now Ange Postecoglou has departed via @mailplus

Bhoys from Japan will give their all for new boss Rodgers

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Celtic eyeing move for Hibernian and Scotland striker Kevin Nisbet. via @MailSport

Celtic eyeing up move for Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet

Celtic have set their sights on a move for Hibernian's in-demand Scotland striker Kevin Nisbet. Celtic sealed Ange Postecoglou's first signing with the capture of defender Osaze Urhoghide on Thursday.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

6 years

Chiellini could stop Brexit.

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@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Despite the commentary, Atletico Madrid didn’t con their way to victory. They were the better team

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Celtic set to complete £1.5m move for MK Dons midfielder Matt O'Riley. via @MailSport

Celtic set to finalise £1.5m move for MK Dons midfielder Matt O'Riley

A target for Swansea and Blackburn, the 21-year-old midfielder is heading to Glasgow for a medical after a personal intervention from Parkhead boss Ange Postecoglou.

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@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Celtic finalising double deal for Alexandro Bernabei and winger Jota. via @MailSport

Celtic close in on £10m swoop for Alexandro Bernabei and winger Jota

Argentine left-back Bernabei was first to check in, the Scottish champions confirming a five year deal worth a potential £3.75m for the 21-year-old

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@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Some Scotland debut from Ryan Porteous. The boy was brilliant.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Celtic's move for Eddie Howe collapses after breakdown in talks. via @MailSport

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 months

Scottish Premiership clubs will be given a vote on a ban on artificial pitches in the top flight. Needs 9-3 to pass

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@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Proper league table

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@mcgowan_stephen

11 months

Celtic boss Rodgers wants new deal for Matt O'Riley. via @mailplus

Celtic boss Rodgers wants new deal for O'Riley

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Celtic contact SFA over comments by referees chief Crawford Allan. via @MailSport

Celtic complain to SFA after referee chief's comments about Furuhashi

EXCLUSIVE BY STEPHEN MCGOWAN: Celtic have contacted the SFA expressing unhappiness over comments made in a radio interview by referees' chief Crawford Allan.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

8 months

14/6: Germany v Scotland (Munich) 19/6: Scotland v Switzerland (Cologne) 23/6: Scotland v Hungary (Stuttgart)

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

7 years

From a man who lasted nine months in Scottish football because he couldn’t beat a carpet.

talkSPORT

@talkSPORT

7 years

“Beating Ross County & St. Johnstone means nothing” Ex- #CelticFC striker Tony Cascarino isn’t impressed by the Bhoys’ unbeaten run...

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

6 years

Keep Hampden. Scrap the national team.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Brave and encouraging first half from Scotland. Stephen O’Donnell close to one of the best get-it-up-yous of all time

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Finished work and stuck on ‘half-time analysis’ of Belgium Finland. Neither team has been mentioned

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

This late offside flag is a needless farce. Only a matter of time before a player is injured making a tackle he doesn’t need to make.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Sixth tier Darvel humiliating the team fifth in the SPFL Premiership surely the biggest act of giant-killing in Scottish Cup history

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Most composed and mature Scotland performance in years. Che Adams led the line brilliantly.

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@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Celtic looking at Argentinian U23 left-back Francisco Ortega. Keen to make Jota deal permanent. via @MailSport

Celtic are exploring a move for Argentinian U23 Francisco Ortega

With Boli Bolingoli likely to leave the club this summer, Ange Postecoglou wants to provide competition for Scotland international Greg Taylor at left-back next season.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

6 years

Green Brigade banner on Dedryck Boyata’s inclusion for Celtic v Hamilton.

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@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson set to fly to Italy for medical ahead of move to Serie A Bologna + Hibs defender Josh Doig Verona bound. via @MailSport

Aberdeen midfielder Ferguson flies out to seal a £3m move to Bologna

The 22-year-old received a glowing report on life at Bologna after putting in a call to Scotland team-mate Aaron Hickey, who is set to leave the club for Premier League Brentford for £18m.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Chuffed.

ScotPressAwards

@ScotPressAwards

3 years

The next prize will go to Sports News Writer of the Year. Congratulations to winner @mcgowan_stephen and runner up @SDM_Robertson , both of the Scottish Daily Mail.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

The petty Anyone But England syndrome of other parts of the the UK is nothing to do with Gareth Southgate and players. Blame the pundits.

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Lowland League clubs vote in favour of admitting Celtic and Rangers colts teams to their league next season. Eleven clubs in favour, five against, one abstained. Indicative vote, with confirmation expected at AGM in two weeks.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

6 years

Not just this window to blame for Celtic exit. Recruitment in January was woeful.

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@mcgowan_stephen

11 months

Statement from UK Traffic Commissioner confirming a climbdown on draconian bus guidelines

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@mcgowan_stephen

7 months

Rapid Vienna winger Kuhn set to be first arrival for Celtic in January window (by @Mark_WilsonDM ) via @mailplus

Rapid winger Kuhn set to be first arrival for Celtic in window

www.mailplus.co.uk

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@mcgowan_stephen

7 years

“10 years ago Rangers and Celtic were sending 10 players playing European football,' says Gordon Strachan as he leaves out Calum McGregor.

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@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Celtic join the list of clubs pursuing Brazilian holding midfielder Vinicius Souza. via @MailSport

EXCLUSIVE: Celtic pursuing Brazilian midfielder Vinicius Souza

EXCLUSIVE BY STEPHEN MCGOWAN: Expected to head back out on loan next season, Celtic have scheduled discussions with the Brazilian's representatives.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Fair play to Thomas Tuchel getting this far without Glenn Hoddle’s tips on concentration

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

St Johnstone winning two trophies in one season. Mental and brilliant.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

6 years

Does anything sum up Celtic’s transfer window better than scrambling around trying to replace the star striker at half eight on deadline night?

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Hearts have lodged a formal complaint with the SPFL over the lock-out of away fans before game at Ibrox in two weeks. Full story @ScotMailSport

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

2 years

Easy Hibs solution, ‘sack the manager’. Fine, but sacking three managers in 14 months suggests the problem goes higher

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Two of Scotland’s three World Cup qualifiers in September. Denmark (a), Austria (a)

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@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

Howe. Plus Hughes. via @MailSport

Celtic closing in on deal for Eddie Howe to be new manager

EXCLUSIVE By STEPHEN MCGOWAN: Howe is now ready to commit to a move to Glasgow if the Parkhead hierarchy agree to the structural changes he wants put in place.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

6 years

Manchester is just 220 miles from Glasgow and hosted a potentially title-deciding derby without the city caving in. Just saying.

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stephen.mcgowan

@mcgowan_stephen

3 years

‘I just want to say that there’s nothing to say.’

Celtic Football Club

@CelticFC

3 years

🍀⚪️ #CelticFC ’s principal shareholder, Dermot Desmond, today responded to a number of questions and issues raised by supporters in an exclusive interview with the official Celtic website ⬇️

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