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Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
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Jahmai Simpson-Pusey to Celtic latest as ambitious Ligue 1 side join Hoops in race for loan move for Man City star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JAHMAI SIMPSON-PUSEY was last night considering a loan offer from Celtic. The Manchester City defender is wanted by French side Strasbourg and several English Championship clubs. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Jahmai Simpson-Pusey plays for Manchester City U19 in the UEFA YoutheLeague Credit: Getty 3 Brendan Rodgers wants more competition in defence - with two stars set to depart Credit: Getty But Celtic are well in contention to land the 19-year-old centre-back on a 12-month loan. Simpson-Pusey was crowned PL2 Player of the Year last season, and also made his City first-team bow. Boss Pep Guardiola handed him Premier League and Champions League debuts - branding the teenager "unbelievable". The City boss has earmarked the England youth cap as one for the future, but wants him to spend a season out on loan. Celts have allowed Gustaf Lagerbielke and Maik Nawrocki to leave this summer and are in the market for another central defender. Stephen Welsh is expected to exit after a spell at Mechelen last term, and there is loan interest in Dane Murray after the 22-year-old shone in pre-season. Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty and Liam Scales remain senior figures in that position - but boss Brendan Rodgers wants more competition. Celts have previously borrowed the likes of Patrick Roberts and Jason Denayer from City, and could now renew that relationship. Rodgers is chasing more attacking options after the exit of Nicolas Kuhn, with the Hoops keen on Go Ahead Eagles star Jakob Breum. Shock scenes as Celtic and Ajax fans clash during Como Cup friendly tournament in Italy The Hoops first made an approach for the 21-year-old Danish attacker in June and have returned to the table. But Go Ahead are in the market for another central defender. Stephen Welsh is expected to exit after a spell at Mechelen last term, and there is loan interest in Dane Murray after the 22-year-old shone in pre-season. Cameron CarterVickers, Auston Trusty and Liam Scales remain senior figures in that position - but boss Brendan Rodgers wants more competition. Celts have previously borrowed the likes of Patrick Roberts and Jason Denayer from City, and could now renew that relationship. Rodgers is chasing more attacking options after the exit of Nicolas Kuhn, with the Hoops keen on Go Ahead Eagles star Jakob Breum. 3 Brendan Rodgers and Liam Scales Credit: Kenny Ramsay The Hoops first made an approach for the 21-year-old Danish attacker in June and have returned to the table. But Go Ahead technical director Jan Willem van Dop has told the Hoops to get serious about their interest in the £5millionrated forward. He claims the only official Celtic offer was way below valuation and revealed FC Twente have made a higher bid. Van Dop insists the Dutch side are willing to sell - but want the going rate. He said: "Breum is negotiable, but only if the price is right. We couldn't reach an agreement with Twente. "What I did find positive was that their thoughts were certainly higher than the official offer Celtic made. "That was €1.5m. Twente's thoughts were higher. I've told Celtic that we won't be accepting their offer." Celts could add two wingers between now and the transfer deadline, with Rodgers also looking for another striker. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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‘Deliveroo to Celtic' – Hoops star reveals he delivered fast food on a bike just a few years before Parkhead move
It's been a whirlwind few years for the player DRIVING FORCE 'Deliveroo to Celtic' – Hoops star reveals he delivered fast food on a bike just a few years before Parkhead move LIAM SCALES has been delivering the goods for Celtic since becoming a mainstay in the Hoops defence. But before he sealed his dream move to Parkhead, the Republic of Ireland international was delivering to customers instead of fans - as a Deliveroo driver. Advertisement 3 Liam Scales has become a star man for Celtic in recent seasons Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 He's been a mainstay for Brendan Rodgers Credit: Kenny Ramsay Scales, 26, took an unconventional route to the Celtic first team after being snapped on a four-year deal from Shamrock Rovers in 2021. He didn't manage to force his way into then manager Ange Postecoglou's plans right away despite making 13 appearances in all competitions in his first season in Glasgow. He was then shipped out on loan to Aberdeen for the following campaign where he introduced himself fully to Celtic fans with a wonder strike against Rangers at Pittodrie. He then became an established player in the Hoops first team when he returned for the 2023/24 campaign and has never looked back. Advertisement But the defender recently reminisced about his path to professional football - from being an ambitious youth player in Ireland to now enjoying his glory days at Parkhead. And during his colourful youth career while at UCD in the League of Ireland, Scales has revealed he took on a job as a delivery driver to earn money while on a youth player contract. He discussed his colourful background in an honest interview while playing a round of golf with YouTuber Jack Keaney. The interview was uploaded on his channel Jack's Tee Time Talks, and the host was already well-aware of his past - but got mixed up with which courier service the footballer worked for. Advertisement During the long chat, Scales was asked if he was an Uber Eats driver when he was a teenager. Scales replied: "Deliveroo, yeah. I used to cycle around! Celtic star Daizen Maeda spotted doing press-ups in technical area after being subbed-off against Sporting Lisbon "We weren't getting paid (playing football). We were on the scholarship, but to get a few quid I started doing Deliveroo." Scales went on to explain that he chose to join UCD BECAUSE of the scholarship system they had available. Advertisement He opted to move there instead of other clubs as he had many on his trail. On his career, he continued: "I started at Arklow Town when I was five or six. I always loved it when I was younger. 3 Liam Scales (right) playing for UCD in 2019 Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription "My dad would say whenever he came to pick me up from nursery I was just out the back kicking a ball into a goal. Advertisement "I was there all the way up until I was 16 and then I went to UCD. "I had a good few clubs interested in me but it was the scholarship system at UCD (that attracted me). "My mum was a teacher so she always wanted me and the siblings to do well at school and we did. "We always had the choice to do whatever we wanted but we were good academically so doing that education while plying football was perfect for me." Advertisement Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
20-07-2025
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Kieran Tierney reveals emotional reaction upon Celtic Park return
Kieran Tierney has shared how emotional he felt returning to Celtic Park. The left-back made his first appearance at Parkhead in six years on Saturday, coming on to a standing ovation in the 56th minute during his side's friendly win over Newcastle United. He quickly got back into the swing of things, assisting the last of Celtic's goals in the 4-0 victory. Tierney beat his man on the left before delivering a cross for Liam Scales to score. Read more: Johnny Kenny makes Celtic striker claim after scoring vs Newcastle Celtic winger Marco Tilio 'set' for Rapid Vienna move Former Celtic players Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair reacted to his comeback on Instagram. Dembele posted a heart-eyes emoji, while Sinclair responded with two raised hands. Erik Sviatchenko simply wrote, "Goosebumps." After the match, Tierney admitted to feeling emotional when he came off the bench. He told Celtic TV: "I didn't know what to expect. "That was just brilliant. "I was quite emotional actually, going onto the park like that. "A great day for me." Reflecting on the match, he added: "They're [Newcastle] a good team. "It just shows, the quality we've got, when we play like that, we can give anyone a game. "And the goals we scored were brilliant today."
Glasgow Times
20-07-2025
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- Glasgow Times
Tierney reveals emotional reaction upon Celtic Park return
The left-back made his first appearance at Parkhead in six years on Saturday, coming on to a standing ovation in the 56th minute during his side's friendly win over Newcastle United. He quickly got back into the swing of things, assisting the last of Celtic's goals in the 4-0 victory. Tierney beat his man on the left before delivering a cross for Liam Scales to score. Read more: Former Celtic players Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair reacted to his comeback on Instagram. Dembele posted a heart-eyes emoji, while Sinclair responded with two raised hands. Erik Sviatchenko simply wrote, "Goosebumps." After the match, Tierney admitted to feeling emotional when he came off the bench. He told Celtic TV: "I didn't know what to expect. "That was just brilliant. "I was quite emotional actually, going onto the park like that. "A great day for me." Reflecting on the match, he added: "They're [Newcastle] a good team. "It just shows, the quality we've got, when we play like that, we can give anyone a game. "And the goals we scored were brilliant today."
Scottish Sun
19-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Celtic 4 Newcastle 0 – Hoops silence 10,000 travelling fans as Callum McGregor lifts another trophy after Parkhead rout
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC powered to a comprehensive Adidas Cup victory over their Premier League opponents - with Kieran Tierney grabbing an assist on his return. Second-half sub Tierney's cross was bulleted home by Liam Scales for his side's fourth goal at a sodden Celtic Park. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 6 Arne Engels opens the scoring from the spot Credit: Kenny Ramsay 6 Johnny Kenny celebrates second goal Credit: Kenny Ramsay 6 Yang Hyun-Jun made it three in the second half Credit: PA 6 Liam Scales rounded off the scoring with a header Credit: Getty Arne Engels penalty and Johnny Kenny's tap-in - after Nick Pope's howler - had Celtic in control at the break, with Hyunjun Yang adding an easy third. Eddie Howe had picked an experienced Newcastle side with five 30-somethings in their starting line-up and £55m Anthony Elanga on the bench. Joelinton was nowhere to be seen as he recovers from a knee injury while Alexander Isak was also absent as he battles back from a groin issue. Toon boss Howe came close to being named the Celtic manager four years ago but an issue regarding recruiting his backroom team saw the approach crumble. For his Champions League-bound side, their first public outing of the season was a long way from the start Howe had envisioned. Their 10,000-strong travelling support was initially raucous - but they were numerically diminished and very subdued by time-up. They'd beaten Carlisle 4-0 in a training HQ closed-door friendly last week but after a bright start, their defensive rustiness was ruthlessly punished by Celtic. They now head for a Far East tour where they'll face Arsenal, a K League select and Spurs. Celtic started with Kasper Schmeichel in goal, a back four of Tony Ralston, Dane Murray, Auston Trusty and Hayato Inamura. Callum McGregor was joined in midfield by Luke McCowan and Engels, with Yang and Daizen Maeda either side of Kenny up front. Fabian Schar got an early taste of the relentless nature of one Celtic favourite. He seemed to have done the hard work when he turned inside with the ball as Maeda slid past him in an effort to block. Celtic star Daizen Maeda spotted doing press-ups in technical area after being subbed-off against Sporting Lisbon But the Swiss took a fatal touch as he looked forward and found his pass blocked by the Japanese who'd sprung to his feet and raced back into action. The veteran United defender threw up his arms in exasperation. He was in similar bother moments later when he almost gifted Celtic the lead. The alert Maeda robbed skipper Bruno Guimaraes in midfield and from Yang's cross, Schar deflected the ball towards his own goal - and was grateful to Nick Pope who clawed the ball away for a corner. But home keeper Schmeichel was also in action as a bright United side forced the pace, touching William Osula's deflected drive over the top. The Toon Army were creating a terrific atmosphere but they were subdued for practically the first time after 26 minutes when Celtic went in front. Inevitably Maeda was involved, stretching the visiting defence and getting wide of Kieran Trippier. His low cross looked destined for Engels who was tripped going for it by Joe Willock. Nick Walsh pointed to the spot and Engels rattled in the penalty. 6 A limp header by Jacob Murphy into Schmeichel's arms was all United offered by way of immediate response. Celtic should have doubled their lead when Yang cut open the visiting defence and seemed to have left Johnny Kenny with a tap-in - but he made a poor contact with the cross and the opportunity was gone. But the home side sent their fans in at the interval after a catastrophic blunder by Pope presented Kenny with the easiest goal he'll ever score. Schmeichel's kick-out should've been straightforward for the keeper as he came out of his box, but he misjudged the bounce as he attempted to head clear. It sailed over him and Kenny was left to convert the simplest of tap-ins. United made nine changes at the break, with Elanga and Anthony Gordon among the arrivals. One of them, Alex Murphy, immediately powered down the left and his cross was met by Osula - whose effort was brilliantly blocked at point-blank range by Schmeichel. The Toon changes were still taking shape when the visitors fell further behind. 6 Full-back Emil Krafth was left one-on-one with Maeda with the inevitable consequences. He cut inside and rolled the ball across for Yang to finish easily. Kieran Tierney got the expected rousing reception when he made his Celtic Park return as a sub after 55 minutes, replacing Inamura, who had looked composed at left-back. Five minutes later, Rodgers replaced the remaining ten players, with new arrival Benjamin Nygren on as well as youngsters Ben McPherson and Colby Donovan. Nygren was immediately involved, touching the ball on for Adam Idah, who poked his effort narrowly wide of Martin Dubravka's post. Newcastle might have been reduced to ten men when Dan Burn felled Idah in a last-man challenge. Nick Walsh opted for yellow, to the disappointment of the home support. Scotland under-21 defender McPherson's cross set up Idah for a header over the top then Reo Hatate's drive was saved. But Newcastle were looking weary and it was no surprise when Celtic added a fourth after 75 minutes. Tierney's cross was bulleted into the top corner by Scales to round off a highly satisfactory display for Brendan Rodgers. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
