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Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Concerns raised over Celtic star's fitness as top defender ‘returns to Lennoxtown but has yet to train with first team'
The defender has reportedly underwent surgery during the off season as well but hasn't been confirmed SORE ONE Concerns raised over Celtic star's fitness as top defender 'returns to Lennoxtown but has yet to train with first team' CELTIC have reportedly returned to pre-season training this week without key defender Cameron Carter-Vickers. It's being claimed there are concerns over his fitness, with the American apparently yet to train with the first team despite returning to Lennoxtown. Advertisement The centre-back has had his fair share of injury problems during his time in Hoops. 3 Cameron Carter-Vickers has had injury troubles during his spell at Celtic Credit: PA 3 Auston Trusty and Liam Scales have paired together previously in Vickers' absence Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Left sided centre-back Hayato Inamura is also on the brink of sealing a move to Celtic Credit: Getty According to the Daily Record, there is even a suggestion that Carter-Vickers has underwent an operation in the off-season thought that has yet to be confirmed. He has been an important man since joining Celtic, initially on loan, but then permanently from Spurs, and Brendan Rodgers will be keen to keep the defender fit. The Hoops still have fellow countryman Auston Trusty available, as well as Liam Scales, both of whom featured regularly last campaign. Advertisement Stephen Welsh has returned from his loan move alongside Gustaf Lagerbielke, and Dane Murray and Maik Nawrocki are still on the books too. However, Lagerbielke and Nawrocki look to be heading to the exit door, and the Hoops have also lost regular starter Greg Taylor, meaning Celtic will likely have to bolster at the back. Kieran Tierney has returned from Arsenal, and Hayato Inamura looks set to join the Parkhead side imminently. But Carter-Vickers' fitness will be of concern to boss Brendan Rodgers, as pre season matches and Champions League qualifiers loom large for the Hoops. Advertisement No sooner than Friday are Celtic in action, as they travel across the city to take on Queen's Park. The Celts then visit Ireland on Tuesday as they meet Cork City in the Cork Super Cup. Ex-Celtic coach Eric Black on the Cup exit that rocked Scottish football plus life with Lubo and Dr Jo An away tie with Sporting Lisbon and a return to Celtic Park against Newcastle United is on the Hoops' agenda the following week. They also travel to Italy at the end of the month to take part in the Como Cup alongside Ajax, Como, and Al Ahli. Advertisement The Hoops have already added Kieran Tierney, Ross Doohan, Benjamin Nygren and Callum Osmand this summer. The questions around Vickers' fitness could lead to yet more defensive reinforcements this summer. Celtic are also looking to add width to their squad, with question marks surrounding the future of star Nicolas Kuhn, who is attracting interest across the continent. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic winger the subject of 'enquiry' from European club
Sky Sports reports that Legia Warsaw have enquired about the 23-year-old's services with a view to a summer move. It's said that a number of English clubs, as well as other teams in Europe, are monitoring the South Koreans' situation at the Scottish Premiership champions. Yang, who has three years left on his contract, has never been a first-pick for Brendan Rodgers. Read more: With Benjamin Nygren already in the building this summer, and rumours surrounding other potential incomings in the attacking department, Yang's game time could become further limited. So, a move may suit all parties, given his fringe player status. The forward scored six goals and provided six assists across all competitions last season, in a healthy return for 34 games. It is not known how much the Hoops would seek to sell Yang at this stage.
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic lose highly rated youngster to Premier League side as ANOTHER star runs down their Hoops contract
WEST HAM have announced the signing of highly rated former Celtic youth striker Daniel Cummings. Cummings was a key player for the Hoops B-team this season, scoring 44 times in all competitions, including six times in the UEFA Youth League. 2 Daniel Cummings has joined West Ham upon his Celtic contract expiring Credit: Getty 2 The youngster made his Champions League debut against Premier League opposition Credit: Getty His B-team exploits clearly caught the eye of Brendan Rodgers, with the Hoops first team boss including him in some senior squads. The young Scotsman even featured in the Hoops Champions League tie against Aston Villa this season which they lost 4-2. The striker will join the Hammers under-21's side, playing in the Premier League 2. Cummings, speaking to West Ham said: 'It's every young footballer's dream to play in the Premier League, so when West Ham came calling, it was too good to say no, and I'm looking forward to getting started. 'Since day one, when Mark [Noble] was on the phone, he spoke so highly of everyone here and sold the club to me. 'I did a lot of research about the club and there's a pathway to the first team, and that's all you can ask for as a young player." The striker also took to social media to announce his departure from the Hoops. He said on his Instagram: "After 13 years at my boyhood club. Today I have officially left Celtic. "I just want to say a massive thank you to all the coaches/staff and everyone associated with the club, it has been a pleasure. "Another massive thank you to all the boys, it has been a great journey and I have made memories for life. Ex-Celtic coach Eric Black on the Cup exit that rocked Scottish football plus life with Lubo and Dr Jo "I wish the club and everyone else the best of luck in the future. Hail Hail." Celtic were keen to keep the youngster in Glasgow, but Cummings had his heart set on the move. West Ham will have to pay up to £300,000 in compensation for the youngster, despite his contract expiring at Celtic. Rumours have swirled since last year about the striker's future, with West Ham and other club's in England chasing his signature. Fellow B-team players Joe Morrison, Alisdair Davidson and Lewis Dobbie also look set to walk away from Celtic as their contracts expire, according to Daily Record. Greg Taylor has also done the same joining Greek side PAOK on a three-year deal as his Hoops contract expired. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Celtic hero Greg Taylor trolled by Rangers icon after emotional farewell as he's asked ‘Back supporting the famous now?'
Greg Taylor has left Glasgow for Greece, but an old teammate got one last laugh on the left-back GREG'S GONE Celtic hero Greg Taylor trolled by Rangers icon after emotional farewell as he's asked 'Back supporting the famous now?' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GREG TAYLOR said his goodbyes to the Celtic support after a trophy-laden spell with the Hoops - then found himself being trolled by one of his former team-mates. Former Rangers hero and SunSport columnist Kris Boyd was an old head as Taylor came through the ranks at Kilmarnock - and he couldn't resist having a bit of fun at his pal's expense. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Kris Boyd and Greg Taylor were teammates at Kilmarnock Credit: John Kirkby - The Sun Glasgow Taylor was at Rangers as an academy player before making the most of his big chance on the other side of the city. And Boyd reminded him of that fact after he posted his Hoops farewell on Instagram, with the ex-Rangers striker saying: "Back supporting the famous now 💙💙💙." Taylor clapped back at his ex-teammate by saying: "Not a chance. Worlds most successful team for me." Boyd got the last laugh in the end though, saying: "Big Al Ahly fan now???? More clubs than tiger you" Taylor left Glasgow for Greece, and penned an emotional goodbye on Instagram, which read: "6 years, 200 appearances, and 11 trophies later…all good things come to an end. "A chapter of my life that I will never forget. My experiences on the pitch have gone beyond anything I could have imagined. Just as importantly, off the pitch I've grown as a person; becoming a husband, and most importantly a father. Walking out with my daughter in front of 60,000 fans was the ultimate highlight. It's something I'll remember forever. "Celtic truly is one of a kind. Every time I pulled on the shirt, I gave it everything. What an honour it has been to wear the hoops, I have loved every minute and have never taken it for granted. "A heartfelt thank you to every manager who trusted me and to everyone behind the scenes, these are the people who make Celtic. "I've had the privilege of sharing the dressing room with some incredible teammates. Not just great players, but great people. Many go through their entire careers without the chance to lift a trophy. To have won so much together with this group is truly special,a feeling no words can describe. "Lastly, thank you to all the fans who supported me along the way. It never went unnoticed. Nygren 'will be Hoops' best transfer this summer' plus Kuhn, Yamada latest | Celtic transfer special "I feel so fortunate to have been a Celtic player, and now I can watch on from afar as a Celtic fan." Taylor has joined PAOK in Greece on a three-year deal as his Celtic contract came to an end. Celtic will now look to find a depute to Kieran Tierney, who joined no a pre-contract from Arsenal this summer. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
PAOK make announcement on ex-Celtic star Greg Taylor
The left-back left the Hoops after his contract expired this summer and the Greek side have been on his tail for several months. They faced competition from Danish side Copenhagen and Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia but the Super League outfit have officially won the race. Read more: Queen's Park vs Celtic: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time Pep Guardiola reacts as Man City crash out of Club World Cup with shock defeat PAOK have announced the 27-year-old as their latest signing using a quirky social media video which features Taylor painting PAOK colours on his face and bagpipes playing in the background as a nod to his nationality. They wrote alongside it: "He came from Scotland. He is ready to fight. "He is ready to play. He is ready to conquer."
