http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-star-crosas-ready-to-make-marc-14134792.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-star-crosas-ready-to-make-marc-14134792.html?r=RSS <p> Marc Crosas has told Celtic boss Gordon Strachan he is ready, willing and able to make his first-team return this weekend. </p> Scottish Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-optimistic-on-lafferty-injury-14134799.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-optimistic-on-lafferty-injury-14134799.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers boss Walter Smith has played down fears that Kyle Lafferty could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. </p> Scottish Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:26 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-are-boyd-by-krisrsquo-return-14134790.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-are-boyd-by-krisrsquo-return-14134790.html?r=RSS <p> Kris Boyd&rsquo;s career was in limbo last night after Birmingham boss Alex McLeish declared his bid to sign the Rangers striker was &quot;dead&quot; and unlikely to be resurrected. </p> Scottish Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/boyd-close-to-rangers-exit-14132122.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/boyd-close-to-rangers-exit-14132122.html?r=RSS <p> Kris Boyd was last night still waiting to hear from Rangers about his impending move to Birmingham, according to the striker&rsquo;s agent. </p> Scottish Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/caddis-will-show-celtic-his-class-14132123.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/caddis-will-show-celtic-his-class-14132123.html?r=RSS <p> Paul Caddis admits he is facing a vital few weeks in his Celtic career as he aims to step in for the injured Mark Wilson and Andreas Hinkel. </p> Scottish Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/northern-ireland-fans-are-ready-for-a-celtic-hero-14132121.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/northern-ireland-fans-are-ready-for-a-celtic-hero-14132121.html?r=RSS <p> If you look closely at football in Northern Ireland you will see a stain. It became very visible in 2002 and many people have been trying to get rid of it ever since. </p> International Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcgeady-accepts-celtic-punishment-14131052.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcgeady-accepts-celtic-punishment-14131052.html?r=RSS <p> Aiden McGeady last night performed a dramatic u-turn over his bust-up with Celtic boss Gordon Strachan by deciding not to appeal the punishment imposed on him for the incident. </p> Scottish Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/birmingham-move-in-for-boyd-14131053.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/birmingham-move-in-for-boyd-14131053.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers last night confirmed they are prepared to sell top scorer Kris Boyd to Birmingham. </p> Scottish Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/rangers-go-for-pound1m-healy-14131051.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/rangers-go-for-pound1m-healy-14131051.html?r=RSS <p> David Healy&rsquo;s &pound;1m move to Rangers was a step closer last night after the Glasgow giants admitted they were willing to cash in on their top scorer Kris Boyd. </p> Local Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/newcastle-in-for-rangers-star-ferguson-14128781.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/newcastle-in-for-rangers-star-ferguson-14128781.html?r=RSS <p> The unpredictability of Newcastle United was in evidence again yesterday when manager Joe Kinnear said that he had made an offer for Rangers captain Barry Ferguson, the 30-year-old midfielder who left the Premier League four years ago this month. </p> Premier League Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:57:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/feeney-finish-gives-rangers-hope-14128780.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/feeney-finish-gives-rangers-hope-14128780.html?r=RSS <p> A week after winning the Old Firm festive derby to storm seven points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premier League, Celtic yesterday demonstrated the inevitability of the twists and turns still to come by letting slip a two-goal lead at home against Dundee United and dropping two points after a 2-2 draw. </p> Scottish Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:56:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-slip-up-again-after-feeney-turns-tables-14128779.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-slip-up-again-after-feeney-turns-tables-14128779.html?r=RSS <p> This was thoroughly entertaining for the neutral and utterly frustrating for most of the 59,558 souls inside Parkhead as Celtic flattered to deceive in the first half and ceded a two-goal lead to pass up a golden opportunity to move 10 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premier League. </p> Scottish Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:55:20 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/rangers-consider-loan-move-for-david-healy-14127273.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/rangers-consider-loan-move-for-david-healy-14127273.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers are considering making a loan move for Northern Ireland hero David Healy. </p> Premier League Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:36:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/naismith-steps-up-gers-comeback-14125874.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/naismith-steps-up-gers-comeback-14125874.html?r=RSS <p> Steven Naismith believes he will soon be ready to force himself into the first-team picture at Rangers. </p> Scottish Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:01:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/strachan-keeping-his-cool-despite-hoops-lead-14125873.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/strachan-keeping-his-cool-despite-hoops-lead-14125873.html?r=RSS <p> Gordon Strachan claims he had just 15 minutes of enjoyment following Celtic&rsquo;s Old Firm derby win before turning his attention to Saturday&rsquo;s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Dundee United. </p> Scottish Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:01:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-beat-rangers-to-go-seven-points-clear-14121475.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-beat-rangers-to-go-seven-points-clear-14121475.html?r=RSS <p> Scott McDonald grabbed the only goal of the game to clinch victory for Celtic and leave Rangers' title hopes hanging in the balance. </p> Scottish Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:41:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/boyd-is-desperate-for-crack-at-celtic-14119605.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/boyd-is-desperate-for-crack-at-celtic-14119605.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers manager Walter Smith is remaining tight-lipped as to whether Kris Boyd has finally done enough to earn himself a starting role against Celtic. </p> Scottish Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:01:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/bhoys-net-a-new-goalie-in-zaluska-14119580.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/bhoys-net-a-new-goalie-in-zaluska-14119580.html?r=RSS <p> Celtic have signed Dundee United goalkeeper Lukasz Zaluska on a pre-contract agreement. </p> Scottish Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:18:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcgeady-row-went-too-far-mcavennie-14118746.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcgeady-row-went-too-far-mcavennie-14118746.html?r=RSS <p> Frank McAvennie insists there will be only one winner in the feud between Aiden McGeady and his Celtic manager Gordon Strachan. </p> Scottish Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:12:14 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/exgers-skipper-moore-gets-all-clear-14118745.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/exgers-skipper-moore-gets-all-clear-14118745.html?r=RSS <p> Former Rangers captain Craig Moore was today given the all-clear by doctors after undergoing cancer surgery. </p> Scottish Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:11:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/come-back-kris-butch-14118722.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/come-back-kris-butch-14118722.html?r=RSS <p> Terry Butcher admits he would not be opposed to Kris Boyd playing for Scotland again after watching the Rangers striker notch 18 goals this season. </p> Scottish Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:27:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/freescoring-boyd-wants-celtic-start-14117712.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/freescoring-boyd-wants-celtic-start-14117712.html?r=RSS <p> Kris Boyd insists his prolific goalscoring form is all down to his Rangers team-mates after bringing his tally for the season to 18. </p> Scottish Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:22:18 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-turning-japanese-14117711.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-turning-japanese-14117711.html?r=RSS <p> Celtic manager Gordon Strachan brushed off questions concerning suspended midfielder Aiden McGeady after his team&rsquo;s 3-0 win at Falkirk yesterday. </p> Scottish Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:21:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/strachan-plays-down-mcgeady-row-14116595.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/strachan-plays-down-mcgeady-row-14116595.html?r=RSS <p> Celtic manager Gordon Strachan scoffed at suggestions his bust-up with Aiden McGeady has presented him with his biggest test in his time at Parkhead. </p> Scottish Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:33:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/gers-to-bid-adieu-to-darcheville-14116594.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/gers-to-bid-adieu-to-darcheville-14116594.html?r=RSS <p> Jean-Claude Darcheville last night became the first casualty of Rangers&rsquo; bid to trim their squad when he was given permission to join French side Valenciennes. </p> Scottish Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:32:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/killie-pay-price-for-calloff-14116592.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/killie-pay-price-for-calloff-14116592.html?r=RSS <p> Kilmarnock were yesterday found guilty of breaking Scottish Premier League rules over the postponement of this month&rsquo;s home match against Aberdeen. </p> Scottish Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:30:20 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-brokers-referee-amnesty-14116591.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-brokers-referee-amnesty-14116591.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers manager Walter Smith admits post-match criticism from Scottish Premier League bosses has put too much pressure on referees this season. </p> Scottish Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:29:55 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/davis-just-focused-on-title-14116547.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/davis-just-focused-on-title-14116547.html?r=RSS <p> Steven Davis insists Rangers are more interested in slashing Celtic&rsquo;s lead at the summit of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League than discussing their rivals&rsquo; off-field problems. </p> Scottish Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:21:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/david-beckham-set-for-ibrox-14113946.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/david-beckham-set-for-ibrox-14113946.html?r=RSS <p> David Beckham is set to play against Rangers at Ibrox, after the club confirmed a glamour friendly against AC Milan in February. </p> Scottish Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:22:48 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcmanus-shrugs-off-mcgeady-saga-14113945.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcmanus-shrugs-off-mcgeady-saga-14113945.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen McManus revealed Celtic&rsquo;s players have discussed the escalating row between banned midfielder Aiden McGeady and the club - but he insisted they will not be adding to the furore. </p> Scottish Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:21:26 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/ferguson-wary-of-hoops-14113896.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/ferguson-wary-of-hoops-14113896.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers captain Barry Ferguson insists the current negativity at Celtic surrounding the banning of Aiden McGeady can work in the Hoops&rsquo; favour in next week&rsquo;s Old Firm derby. </p> Scottish Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:42:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcgeady-on-edge-14112897.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcgeady-on-edge-14112897.html?r=RSS <p> Aiden McGeady was today awaiting written confirmation from Celtic of his fine and first-team ban. </p> Scottish Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:18:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/kingston-eyes-up-premier-league-14112896.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/kingston-eyes-up-premier-league-14112896.html?r=RSS <p> Hearts midfielder Laryea Kingston has revealed he would jump at the chance to move to the Barclays Premier League. </p> Scottish Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:18:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/darcheville-ponders-move-back-home-14112895.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/darcheville-ponders-move-back-home-14112895.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers striker Jean-Claude Darcheville is in advanced talks with Valenciennes regarding a move to the French top-flight strugglers in the January transfer window. </p> Scottish Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:17:41 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/misun-gets-gift-of-a-deal-at-celtic-park-14112894.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/misun-gets-gift-of-a-deal-at-celtic-park-14112894.html?r=RSS <p> Milan Misun has described the prospect of joining Celtic as the perfect Christmas present. </p> Scottish Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:17:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/donaghmore-to-dreamland-for-bhoy-mcginn-14112893.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/donaghmore-to-dreamland-for-bhoy-mcginn-14112893.html?r=RSS <p> Niall McGinn celebrated Alan Thompson scoring a dramatic late winner for Celtic against Rangers never dreaming he would one day join the club. </p> Scottish Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:16:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/mcginn-seals-dream-move-to-celtic-14111626.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/mcginn-seals-dream-move-to-celtic-14111626.html?r=RSS <p> Niall McGinn last night described Celtic as a &lsquo;special club&rsquo; after signing a three-and-a-half year deal with the Scottish Champions. </p> Local Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/mcginnrsquos-late-hitch-over-celtic-move-14109686.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/mcginnrsquos-late-hitch-over-celtic-move-14109686.html?r=RSS <p> Derry City and Celtic are trying to sort out last minute details on the transfer of Northern Ireland Niall McGinn. </p> Local Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/mcginn-set-to-be-celtics-new-bhoy-14109227.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/mcginn-set-to-be-celtics-new-bhoy-14109227.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland midfielder Niall McGinn was set to complete his dream move to Celtic today. </p> Local Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:49:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-end-campaign-on-a-high-14102112.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-end-campaign-on-a-high-14102112.html?r=RSS <p> Celtic ended a disappointing Champions League campaign in upbeat style with an encouraging victory over 10-man Villarreal at Parkhead last night. </p> Scottish Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:02 +0000