Scottish Premiership: Celtic boss Martin O’Neill commits future to Bhoys after considering retirement
Manager Martin O’Neill has decided to commit his future to Celtic following a period of reflection during the international break.
O’Neill’s future was in doubt amid rumours of retirement after a run of three straight defeats, but talks with the club’s board have since convinced the 74-year-old to carry on in the Bhoys’ hot seat.
Scottish Premiership: Celtic chief Michael Nicholson backs manager Martin O’Neill amid fan backlash
Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson has publicly backed Bhoys boss Martin O’Neill amid mounting criticism from supporters.
The Scottish Premiership champions have struggled in recent weeks, losing to eternal rivals Rangers and capitulating at home to Ferencváros in the Europa League. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey takes a look at what has been said.
Scottish Premiership: SPFL review bans away support for Celtic vs Rangers fixtures in 2026/27 season
Meetings between Celtic and Rangers will have no away supporters in attendance this season, the Scottish Professional Football League has announced.
The decision follows an independent review into the trouble that occurred between the two sets of fans after a Scottish Cup clash in March.
Scottish Premiership news: Celtic edge St Mirren in Paisley to maintain perfect domestic record
Defending champions Celtic edged St Mirren 2-1 in Paisley on Saturday to maintain their perfect start to the Scottish Premiership season.
Nikolas Agrafiotis had opened the scoring for the hosts from the penalty spot after Liam Scales was penalised for handball, but Scales headed in Mika Baur’s corner before Camilo Durán set up Yang Hyun-jun to complete the comeback.
Celtic news: Colby Donovan issues Aberdeen warning as Hoops set sights on Europa League
Colby Donovan is determined to help Celtic maintain their perfect domestic record when Aberdeen visit Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night.
And despite the club’s recent Champions League exit at the hands of LASK, the right-back is also looking forward to a Europa League campaign.
WATCH: Youssef Chermiti’s overhead kick is one of the Old Firm's greatest ever
Rangers number nine Youseseff Chermiti certainly didn't feel like a slow start when he hammered home a career-defining strike to give Rangers an early lead over bitter rivals Celtic.
The 21-year old hasn’t been with The Teddy Bears for long, but he is quickly becoming a cult hero, continuously popping up when it matters most, writes Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy.
Sunshine on Leith erupts as Hibs win Edinburgh derby at Easter Road
Scottish side Hibernian FC offered some tear-jerking post-match celebrations following a tense derby win over Hearts of Midlothian FC on Sunday.
The game culminated in a 2-1 win for the Hibbies, with centre-back Jack Iredale rifling one past Craig Gordon in the 74th minute to give his side the lead and secure his first-ever goal for the club.
Following the match, an electric rendition of ‘Sunshine on Leith’ vibrated through the Edinburgh stadium for the second time in consecutive weekends, following Hibs’ victory over Celtic last Saturday.
Scottish Premiership: Opening weekend analysis and score predictions for TV games
Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy gives the rundown of this season's opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership - and what to expect in each of the four televised matches on Sky Sports.
Scottish transfer news: Kasper Schmeichel joins Celtic, Rangers sign Igamane
Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy takes a look at some of the key transfers ahead of the new season, as well as highlighting some of the key players still touted for a move to the Scottish Premiership.