The All-New, All-Celtic Thread [R]

[BrianCappellieri]

Scottish clubs set to quit league

Ten clubs are on the verge of quitting the 12-club Scottish Premier League after Rangers and Celtic rejected a new television deal at a stormy meeting in Edinburgh yesterday...
The Guardian (http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,765423,00.html)

Hedman hands Douglas new threat

MAGNUS Hedman, the Swedish international goalkeeper, is expected to complete his transfer to Celtic today after undergoing a medical. The SPL champions agreed an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £1.5 million, with Coventry City yesterday for the 29-year-old, who is confident his personal terms will be settled without any hitches...
Scotsman (http://www.sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=820852002)

[BrianCappellieri]

Hedman and Laursen swell Celtic ranks

Celtic have agreed terms with Coventry City for goalkeeper Magnus Hedman. The Swedish international is expected in Glasgow later today to undergo the formalities of a medical after Coventry accepted an undisclosed fee for the player...
The Telegraph (http://sport.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2002/07/30/sfncel30.xml&sSheet=/sport/2002/07/30/ixfooty.html)

[BrianCappellieri]

O'NEILL READY FOR FINAL RUN-OUT

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill may be on the verge of signing Ulrik Laursen but he still faces defensive injury worries ahead of the game against St Mirren.

Laursen would be unlikely to feature in the pre-season friendly at Love Street and Bobo Balde (hamstring) and Johan Mjallby (thigh) are doubts.

O'Neill said: "There is no major problem with Johan. The game may be a little too soon for Bobo."
This is Scunthorpe (http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=55863&command=displayContent&sourceNode=55759&contentPK=2243673)

[BrianCappellieri]

Hedman set for £1m bonanza

Magnus Hedman is ready to pocket a near £1million-a-year pay deal with Celtic and place further question marks over the first-team status of current Parkhead No. 1 Rab Douglas...
SoccerNet (http://www.soccernet.com/scotland/news/2002/0730/20020730cfcshedman.html)

I'd rather see Hedman starting. How bout everyone else?

[BrianCappellieri]

O'Neill As Euro Deadline
TeamTalk (http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/Team_News/0,1562,12,00.html#515473)

Duo to miss Buddies clash

Johann Mjallby and Bobo Balde are both expected to miss Celtic's final pre-season friendly clash at St Mirren on Tuesday night...
TeamTalk (http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/Team_News/0,1562,12,00.html#515486)

HEDMAN AIMS TO NAB RAB'S PLACE

Magnus Hedman has fired a warning to Celtic keeper Rab Douglas that he has no intention of sitting on the bench when he completes his move to Parkhead.

The Coventry keeper is set to move to Glasgow this week after the Sky Blues accepted the Hoops' bid for him.

He told the Daily Record: "I've been told the best keeper will keep the jersey - however, I haven't come here just to sit on the bench."
This is Scunthorpe (http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=55863&command=displayContent&sourceNode=55759&contentPK=2244808)

[BrianCappellieri]

DETERMINED HEDMAN SETS OUT STALL

Magnus Hedman has fired a warning to Celtic goalkeeper Robert Douglas that he has no intention of sitting on the bench when he completes his move to Parkhead...
Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=soccer/02/07/30/SOCCER_Celtic_Hedman.html)

The competition is on...

[BrianCappellieri]

Old Firm back SPL TV proposals

The Old Firm have backed proposals which end the Scottish Premier League's long-running dispute over television rights.

Celtic and Rangers have both issued statements of support to PA Sport for the deal put forward by the BBC, which already had the backing of the other 10 SPL clubs. Their decision brings to an end a bitter war of words which had started after the Old Firm withdrew their support for the proposed SPL TV channel in April.

Rangers chairman John McClelland said: "I am delighted that after many months of discussion we have now completed broadcast television contracts which can only be good for all member clubs of the SPL and Scottish football in general."

[Parkhead_Faithful]

this is almost too good to be true!
2 class keepers vying for the number 1!
Cant remember the last time that was the case :)

[Popero]

I'd rather see Hedman, personally.

And if JOB ever got to Celtic, that'd be awesome!

[Parkhead_Faithful]

Originally posted by Popero
I'd rather see Hedman, personally.

And if JOB ever got to Celtic, that'd be awesome!

Hedman and Rab are quite similar, top class shot stoppers but a bit dodgy on crosses and high balls, I would stick with Rab, that tie in Valencia was no fluke, but at least now we have some competition for the jumper.

Ive never been overly impressed with O'brien in the games ive seen him,admittedly not many, but he's never really caught my eye.

[BrianCappellieri]

Celtic Want TV Talks To Continue

Celtic have called for more negotiations with the Scottish Premier League over television rights...
The Guardian (http://football.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/story/0,1273,-1917168,00.html)

I just wish they could resolve this mess already.

[Popero]

Trouble like this is bound to happen with two huge clubs compared to the rest of the league.

I hope they get it resolved, too.

[BrianCappellieri]

Celtic Fixtures (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/static/football/statistics/teams/c/celtic/fixtures_hi.stm)

Popero, do you know where you're going to watch yet this weekend? I have to call Playwrights tomorrow and check. Is Temple Bar showing matches this year?

[BrianCappellieri]

Agathe set to miss flag day

Didier Agathe looks certain to miss the SPL kick-off against Dunfermline on Saturday afternoon after suffering a slight reaction to a groin strain...
Official Website (http://www.celticfc.net/newsdesk/latest_news/02-08/am-02-1445.asp)

Celtic v Dunfermline

Celtic wing-back Didier Agathe is set to miss the opening game of the SPL season against Dunfermline with a groin strain...
BBC Football (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2167914.stm)

http://www.celticfc.net/matchprog/images/ClubBadges/cel_dunf.gif
HAIL! HAIL!

[BrianCappellieri]

Pre-Match Audio From TeamTalk
http://www.penguinradio.com/search/wdb.cgi?&view_records=Go&ID=102873

[Parkhead_Faithful]

No didi, thats quite a shame but Macnamara can cover that position, maybe even young Jamie Smith.
I wonder what the starting 11 will look like
...................Douglas....................
....Mjallby........Bobo............Joos/Crainey/Ully
.............Lambert.......Lennon..........
Jmac...............Petrov...............Petta
.........Sutton..............Larsson.............

I hope we get to see a little of fernazdez.

[BrianCappellieri]

There's an interview (video) with Mac on the official site.

I think I'll go down to Stamford tomorrow morning and risk it but does anyone know where you can get an audio webcast?

[Popero]

I hope to see (or hear) a bit of Fernandez, also.

I haven't the foggiest about where to go to see the match. I haven't looked around enough. Laziness is my downfall.

[Parkhead_Faithful]

We could even see fernandez starting on the right in didi's position, hes an adaptable wee fella and he tore rangers apart down the left last season.
god i love season kick off's :)

[BrianCappellieri]

You're a lucky bastard. Wish I was there. :D