Thanks to Dirty Tackle for bringing this to our attention. Watch as Celtic Captain Stephen McManus sets his teammates a fine example by putting in one of the worst challenges you will ever see. It's not that the tackle is malicious or indeed particularly violent, its just so damn matter of factly delivered as if to say "I can't be bothered to chase after you, So I am just going to chop you down where you stand!

Click to continue reading...

Celtic captain Stephen McManus earned a straight red for his waaaay late challenge on Hearts striker Andy Driver just before the final whistle in Hearts' 1-0 CIS Insurance Cup quarterfinal win on Wednesday.

The referee initially only showed McManus a yellow card, but then the assistant ref pulled him aside and side something to the effect of "Are you serious?

Click to continue reading...

Scotland received a boost ahead of their crunch World Cup qualifier against Holland at Hampden tonight with the news that Craig Gordon will be fit for the match despite picking ip a thigh injury during the weekends match. Alan Hutton, David Weir, Stephen McManus and Steven Whittaker will form the defence, . Click to continue reading...

Ahead of the Champions League play-off clash between Celtic and Arsenal, Tony Mowbray told the press that he has a few tricks up his sleeve for the visiting Gunners, but came short of divulging it, saying, "There is a cunning plan in place, but it if doesn't work, it is there for you guys to beat me over the head with it afterwards.

Click to continue reading...

Celtic v ARSENAL: Gunners waiting on Cesc Fabregas, Bacary Sagna and Denilson ahead of Glasgow trip
Full Article

Arsenal have injury doubts over Bacary Sagna, Cesc Fabregas and Denilson for the first leg of their Champions League play-off clash with Celtic at Parkhead on Tuesday night.

Click to continue reading...

In the aftermath of Arsenal's perhaps suprising but fully deserved 6-1 victory over Everton in the Premier League's opening weekend, the confidence mustered by many of the Celtic fans following the Champions' League qualifying draw may have just evaporated away.

Arsenal were simply breathtaking.

Click to continue reading...

According to the London Times, Tony Mowbray will be installed as the new manager of Glasgow Celtic. He leaves behind a relegated West Bromwich Albion, but this is a good move for both Celtic and Mowbray. Tony did a great job getting WBA promoted in the first place. He also didn't receive a lot of financial support to buy new players once the team were promoted. Click to continue reading...

The highlight of the July game could be the dual for Scottish Premier League hard men central defenders. Check out Celtic captain Stephen McManus who will pit his brain and brawn against former Ranger Craig Moore.

Scotland captain Colin Hendry described him as "the last of an ancient breed", in the sense that his no-nonsense defending style is hard to come by in modern football.

Click to continue reading...

Rangers v Celtic Live Streaming & Match Preview
Watch Rangers vs Celtic Live Online - Click Here
Live Old Firm Streaming
Saturday 9th May 2009
Kick Off : 12:30 GMT
Venue : Ibrox

It's crunch time in the SPL, whoever wins this match will have their own fate in their own hands.

Click to continue reading...

Celtic and Ireland defender Darren O'Dea admits he may leave Celtic if he cannot maintain his first-team spot.
The 22-year-old, who scored Celtic's opener in Sunday's Co-operative Insurance Cup final win over Rangers, almost joined Burnley in January.
"I'd rather be playing somewhere else than not playing at all," he told BBC Radio Scotland. Click to continue reading...

A couple of tidbits heading into the weekend:

• Tom McManus has apparently been released by the Rapids. It was reported on BigSoccer and appears to be confirmed by this article. McManus brought a great attitude and a deadly long-range shot but never was able to solidify himself as a starter.

Click to continue reading...