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Latest Tackle Ever: Celtic Captain Leads by Example (Video)

Caught Offside 30 October @ 08:15 AM EST

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!

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DTotD: A bit late

Dirty Tackle 30 October @ 02:33 AM EST

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?

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DT Exclusive: A cunning plan

Dirty Tackle 18 August @ 03:37 AM EST

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.

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Tony Mowbray - new Celtic Manager

Pro Soccer Weekly 05 June @ 10:10 PM EST
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...

Two Men Down

The Scottish Football Blog 01 April @ 12:13 PM EST
Just an hour or so till kick off then. And again I'm not really sure what to say. On paper you feel this game should be far easier than people seem to be expecting. Remember we've already gone over there and won - this is the simple bit against a team just beaten by the Faroes.But how distracting has the preparation been? Click to continue reading...

Two Men Down

The Scottish Football Blog 01 April @ 12:13 PM EST
Just an hour or so till kick off then. And again I'm not really sure what to say. On paper you feel this game should be far easier than people seem to be expecting. Remember we've already gone over there and won - this is the simple bit against a team just beaten by the Faroes.But how distracting has the preparation been? Click to continue reading...