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After Celtic’s late goal sealed the title, Hearts were forced to leave Celtic Park due to a menacing atmosphere and a pitch invasion; the club condemned the scenes, said it is investigating abuse toward players and staff with Police Scotland, and emotions ran high as Hearts returned to Tynecastle.
Celtic beat Hearts 3-1 on the final day to seal the Scottish Premiership by two points for a fifth consecutive title, with Daizen Maeda’s late goal standing after a VAR review and Callum Osmand sealing it with the last kick as Celtic move to 56 titles, one ahead of Rangers.
Celtic overcame an eight-month chase to win the Scottish Premiership on the final day, with late goals from Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand sealing victory over Hearts amid a dramatic finish and a post-match pitch invasion prompting an investigation.
Celtic beat Hearts 3-1 at Celtic Park to clinch a fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title, denying Hearts their first top-flight trophy in 66 years; late goals from Daizen Maeda and substitute Callum Osmand sealed the win, sparking celebrations among thousands in Glasgow as police managed crowds.
Celtic will face Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest will take on Fenerbahce in two-legged Europa League playoff ties to reach the last 16, with the first legs at Celtic Park; the winners could meet Porto or Braga in the last 16, while Forest could face Midtjylland or Real Betis if they advance; playoff dates are February 19 and 26, and the eight group winners have already qualified for the last 16, ahead of Istanbul hosting the 2026 final on May 20.
Martin O'Neill has been appointed as interim Celtic manager following Brendan Rodgers' unexpected resignation, with O'Neill emphasizing his role as a short-term placeholder while the club searches for a permanent replacement. The article highlights O'Neill's historic success at Celtic, the club's recent struggles, and the contentious departure of Rodgers, which was criticized by club shareholder Dermot Desmond.
Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic manager amid criticism from club shareholder Dermot Desmond, who criticized Rodgers' recent conduct and public statements, which he described as divisive and misleading. The club emphasized its structured management and commitment to success, with Martin O'Neill returning as interim manager after a poor start to the season.
Tottenham has appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a four-year contract, making him the first Australian to manage in the Premier League. Postecoglou, who was previously the manager of Celtic, has a strong track record of developing players and an understanding of the importance of the link from the academy. He will start work on July 1, succeeding Antonio Conte as Tottenham's head coach.
Ange Postecoglou is set to become the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur, leaving Celtic after winning a domestic treble. Spurs finished eighth last season and will not have European football this season. The club is at risk of losing Harry Kane and has eight players going into the final year of their contracts. Postecoglou won trophies as a manager with South Melbourne, Brisbane Roar, and Yokohama F. Marinos, claiming the Asian Cup during his stint as Australia national team coach.
Ange Postecoglou has agreed to become Tottenham's new manager on a two-year contract, leaving his position as Celtic boss after just two seasons. The Australian has won five trophies from a possible six since arriving in Scotland in the summer of 2021, re-establishing Celtic as the dominant force in the country. Postecoglou takes over a Tottenham side who finished eighth in the Premier League and face a first season without European football since 2009-10.
Tottenham is set to appoint Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach after agreeing on a deal in principle with the 57-year-old. Postecoglou has agreed terms on a two-year contract with an option of a third year, and a formal announcement could come in the next few days. He expressed a desire to manage in the Premier League, and his arrival would bring a lengthy search to a close after Antonio Conte was sacked on March 27.
Ange Postecoglu has reportedly agreed to a two-year managerial contract with Tottenham Hotspur and has informed Celtic of his desire to leave the club. While the deal is not yet official, negotiations appear to be advanced. Tottenham is expected to announce Postecoglou as their next head coach this week, and their first preseason match is set to take place in Australia.
Tottenham Hotspur are close to appointing Ange Postecoglou, the current manager of Celtic, as their new head coach. The deal is expected to be finalized in the coming days. Postecoglou has enjoyed a successful spell with Celtic, helping the club reclaim the Scottish Premiership title and a domestic treble. Tottenham have been seeking a candidate to instigate cultural change and re-energize the style of play. The club has been without a permanent head coach since Antonio Conte departed in March.
Archaeologists in Germany have discovered a Celtic cremation tomb containing a variety of grave goods, including a folded sword, a portion of a shield, a razor, a fibula, a belt chain, a spearhead, and an exceptionally good pair of left-handed scissors. The sword was heated, folded, and rendered unusable before being buried. The grave goods suggest that a man and a woman were buried there, with the man potentially being a warrior. The items were discovered by chance during an excavation for explosive devices leftover from World War II.
Police are investigating after Rangers assistant coach Craig McPherson appeared to headbutt Celtic Women’s head coach Fran Alonso at the end of the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) match between the two fierce rivals, which resulted in a 1-1 draw on Monday. Celtic called the incident "hugely concerning" and said it fell "well below any acceptable standard." Video clips of the incident have been widely shared on social media.