It’s becoming our speciality, collecting the points without necessarily hitting second gear. That’s not just my opinion either, the manager admitted it afterwards.“No real flow to the game” is the…

Morning,all. Aye,the headline? Every word true,words that you might expect from a bridge player. But heyho. Hearts this weekend,huh? I hate playing this mob. They really despise us,go for our…

Morning,all. I sent an article to MAHE on Wednesday night,and it went for a walk through cyberspace,never to be seen again. That is so annoying. You guys might spend five minutes…

What’s football’s best feature? Easy, it’s unpredictability. Every weekend millions around the globe gather to watch the beautiful game for the same simple reason, we don’t know what shall occur….

130 years ago and 1892 On this day ( Wednesday) Celts are preparing a much- changed team for the new season. 1892-08-20: Celtic 4-3 Renton, League This was First ever…

Morning,all. That was maybe a mixed bag on Sunday. It is always a pleasure to take five off anyone,maybe sometimes more of a pleasure when it is that mob. Apart…

Another three points, still top of the league, five goals with our main striker netting, clean sheet, giants share of possession,,so all’s good right?Well, yes and no.   It was…

Apologies for hijacking the Saturday Blog, but we can’t let a significant Anniversary pass without an acknowledgement: 130 years ago… On this Day (Saturday) we can only begin to imagine…

First and foremost, start big Moritz Jenz with instructions to attack their goal whenever possible. Last Saturday I opined Stephen Welsh should get the nod by way of coming in…

Morning,all. Today’s article is inspired by an excellent comment by INIQUITOUS IV,and the title by his love of The Rolling Stones. And it covers a topic which MAHE and I,strangely…

Twisty made the following request (3rd August 2022): “May I respectfully ask you that when doing next weeks article you have a look at August 10 1970. The Glasgow Cup…

Morning,all. Perhaps belatedly,I’ll offer my congratulations to the England women who lifted the title for their country. It’s not grudged or anything,the reason for being a tad late is that…

It’s funny how we all wear the green tinted specs, but see different things. There hasn’t been serious team dissection mostly due to the results, but it strikes me the…

I was a little perplexed on Sunday that young Master Welsh was given the nod over Big Jenz, my reasoning being our two first choice centre halves need game time…

Attention to detail I’ll admit we aren’t role models in that department. Between misspelling, getting it wrong on occasion, shoddiness with answering emails, etc etc it’s not a topic the…

Morning,all. I think it has been a good week to be a Celtic supporter. While I thought that the flag that we raised in recognition of our amazing championship win…

130 years ago… We are back in 1892, and On this Day (Wednesday) preparations are beginning for the start of a season, pivotal in the Annals of Celtic. There is…

Morning,all. It is a sad day indeed for us all as Celtic supporters to learn of the passing of John Hughes. Beloved as Big Yogi,this fella was a fearsome sight…

Sunshine, beautiful tifo, very strong bench, stands packed full of supporters in fine voice, an early goal.Yesterday’s game had the potential to turn into a real spectacle, but it never…

Morning,all. It’s flag day for us on Sunday. And as it is against Aberdeen,I expect their fans to give it a body-swerve! Cheap stereotype gag aside,how many of us actually…

Occasionally a certain transfer will catch my eye. The recent João Pedro move certainly did and I’ll explain why. You may not have heard of the chap before, I hadn’t,…

Morning,all. The football season is about to get underway,roll on Sunday! I had planned a visit to Chez SOLKITTS but the rail strikes put paid to that,unfortunately. And the announcement…

50 years ago …. it’s 1972 and on this day ( Thursday ) Celts are preparing for their opening match of the season. The players looking forward to wearing a…

Morning,all. We all look forward to SALTIRE’s weekly trawl through the archives,and nobody more than MAHE and me. Equally,we are always delighted when one of our members sends us a…

There was only one friendly played in Glasgow over the weekend.  The famous Glasgow Celtic put on a show, enhancing the clubs name with a winning performance, enhancing Ange’s reputation…

Martin famously announced he only wanted to close the gap, classic mind games right at the start, but to these eyes Ange has went about closing an actual gap.Specifically, the…

Morning,all. It certainly seems like a long time ago-and 2005 was certainly that-but there was a time when Celtic had two problem positions,largely unresolved since the days of The Lions….

There’s a small comment from Martin Samuel in Tuesday’s Daily Mail about Emma Hayes,the manager and coach of Chelsea’s ladies football team. That she must be wondering-what if?-as she watches…

30 years ago…..it’s Monday morning The Bhoys are relaxing after winning The Bòrd Gas Trophy with a convincing victory over Peter Reid’s Manchester City at Tolka Park, Dublin. There is…

Morning,all. A few days ago,I mentioned that my Dad was one of the founding members of The Ardrossan Garryowen Celtic Supporters Club. It was set up because their Alma Mater,Saltcoats…

Preseason games get a very unfair rap. Stroll it and they never showed up or they were crap. They show up and you don’t, calls for transfers begin, veterans get…

Morning,all. As the headline says,happy days are here again! Yes,it might only be a friendly,and it is hardly against the most attractive opposition in Blackburn Rovers,but for many Celtic fans,that…

Morning,all. Here we are on the eve of watching our heroes play their first pre-season friendly at home. It’s been two long months,hasn’t it! Yet it has been a short…

As pre season games go, it was a cracker! I was unaware of the hundred years of existence celebrations upcoming, and we were promptly served an unexpected but much appreciated…

40 years ago … 1982 and on this day (Tuesday) Celtic are in Canada preparing to play in pre-season warm up matches. 1982-07-16: Toronto Italia 4-1 Celtic, Friendly Played on…

Morning,all. It might be afternoon by the time this gets published,right enough! Theresa May famously lambasted Labour’s manifesto spending plans of 2017 by telling everyone that there was no magic…

Ismaila Soro,,now there’s a name I hadn’t heard in a long, long time. Obviously because he didn’t play, ever.Ange didn’t even seem him suitable for a chance, which says it…

Morning,all. Today sees our champions take on old foes in the shape of Rapid Vienna,and no Celtic supporters needs reminded of events in 1984-85. So with me being a sadistic…

Football and opportunity go hand in hand, you can’t have one without the other. That’s part of it’s essence, the unpredictable aspect that keeps drawing us back time and time…

Morning,all. The season doesn’t begin properly until the end of the month when Aberdeen join us as we unveil our latest league flag,but Ange has clearly decided that he wants…

20 years ago… on this day (Thursday) Martin O’Neill endures speculation about his future at Celtic, scooting about Dublin in helicopters to JP McManus’ house and meetings with Desmond, as…

Morning,all. MAHE refers to Wednesday as Hump Day,as  that is the day that most of the week has been and gone. Mondays though are Get The Hump Day,as I’m with…

On this American Independence day I’ve found a new form of personal independence,,I lost my phone on Thursday night and after initial misgivings I’ve actually somewhat enjoyed not being tethered…

Morning,all. Yesterday’s news of Jota’s permanent signing for Celtic certainly came as welcome news for us all. It may have been the worst kept secret in football,but unless that contract…

Morning,all. Been a hectic week for me,even if it all looks a little laid back at Celtic Park. Yes,we are back in training.and even off on a trip to Austria…

Morning,all. MAHE has kindly come to my rescue by offering today’s article. A friend indeed! ****** Opening day of the famous 66/67 season saw a native manager field 11 locals….

91 years ago …and on this day (Monday) Celts conclude their USA tour and their 13th match Stateside with a victory in Baltimore. The previous Thursday Celts had played their…

Morning,all. MAHE’s article yesterday certainly led to some measured debate on the subject of R and R for footballers in close season. His argument being mainly that footballers have a…

Doesn’t time fly? It seems only yesterday a jubilant squad pranced about like teenagers, parading the league trophy, reveling in the party atmosphere. One last day of work before a…

Auldheid would tell you it’s integrity, and he’s correct of course, but from a purely footballing perspective I get the feeling there’s one thing missing, the final ingredient to make…