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The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtic hero questions outcast's effort after recommending him
Last season, he was sent out on loan to Greece with Olympiacos. Izaguirre - who won seven league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups at Celtic and is now sports director of Motagua - was instrumental in getting Palma to Celtic after recommending the player to the Hoops. But he's admitted he was disappointed with Palma's efforts in Scottish football. He said: "I think Luis Palma needed to be more intense when he was at Celtic and actually finish the 90 minutes. "I don't know if he has good pre-seasons, I don't know about injuries, but you can see that he never seems to be able to finish the 90 minutes. Read more: "He's a winger and has to run many miles a game, press and make runs. I'm not sure he did that. "But he still has the potential to return to form. "He's now in Poland and we hope he gets the chance to play and enjoy it because he definitely has what it takes. "I have always believed in the national team players, which is why many of them play in Europe. We have quality." Meanwhile, Palma was praised by his Lech Poznan manager Niels Frederiksen after his introduction to Polish football in a 4-3 win at ex-Scotland No.2 John Carver's Lechia Gdansk. He said: "Luis Palma only had a few minutes on the pitch, but he forced a good save from their keeper and you could see the quality he has. "He will be a big player for us this season once he gets up to match fitness."
The National
2 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic hero questions outcast's effort after recommending him
The Honduran international has again been shipped out on loan from Parkhead and made his debut as a late sub for Polish side Lech Poznan at the weekend. Last season, he was sent out on loan to Greece with Olympiacos. Izaguirre - who won seven league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups at Celtic and is now sports director of Motagua - was instrumental in getting Palma to Celtic after recommending the player to the Hoops. But he's admitted he was disappointed with Palma's efforts in Scottish football. He said: "I think Luis Palma needed to be more intense when he was at Celtic and actually finish the 90 minutes. "I don't know if he has good pre-seasons, I don't know about injuries, but you can see that he never seems to be able to finish the 90 minutes. Read more: "He's a winger and has to run many miles a game, press and make runs. I'm not sure he did that. "But he still has the potential to return to form. "He's now in Poland and we hope he gets the chance to play and enjoy it because he definitely has what it takes. "I have always believed in the national team players, which is why many of them play in Europe. We have quality." Meanwhile, Palma was praised by his Lech Poznan manager Niels Frederiksen after his introduction to Polish football in a 4-3 win at ex-Scotland No.2 John Carver's Lechia Gdansk. He said: "Luis Palma only had a few minutes on the pitch, but he forced a good save from their keeper and you could see the quality he has. "He will be a big player for us this season once he gets up to match fitness."
STV News
6 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Durrant: Best is yet to come from Curtis after Champions League heroics
Rangers legend Ian Durrant believes the world is Findlay Curtis' oyster after his midweek Champions League heroics, but insists it will be a rocky road ahead to reach the top. The teenager scored the opener as the Ibrox side secured a 2-0 first-leg victory over Panathinaikos on Tuesday night. Durrant is excited about what the future holds for the up-and-coming starlet who he says is 'living the dream', but has warned him that there will be ups and downs along the way. The 58-year-old is speaking from experience, as he was the same as Curtis is now when he made his debut back in 1985. He would go on to win six league titles, three Scottish Cups, and four League Cups, writing his name into Rangers folklore as part of their nine-in-a-row winning side under Walter Smith. And he is hoping the new kid on the block can follow a similar path. He said: 'You see, young boys like Findlay, who is the flavour of the month just now, and he came through the youth setup. 'On Tuesday, the game was stalling a wee bit, and Findlay took it by the scruff of the neck. He is living the dream just now, and long may it continue. RYDC 'He has a long way ahead, and there will be a lot of hard games coming up, but he showed the other night what he can produce with a moment of magic to put Rangers 1-0 up, and they just kicked on from there. 'It's early days for him yet, he obviously has the ideal opportunity working with a new vibrant young manager who believes in him and has given him the platform to go and perform. 'Now Findlay will know, and the manager and coaches will know, that there is a lot of hard work ahead, he is a young boy, but when you are at Ibrox, or any big team now, you have to learn quickly. 'There will be ups and downs, that's the nature of the beast, that's football, but just now he is living the dream and enjoying it. 'Only time will tell what he will achieve. It's always a rocky road in football. Sometimes, the manager might take him out when he feels he should be playing, but the manager will work with him every day, along with the coaches, and they will see his development. 'Just now, he is ticking every box; he's scored in the Champions League qualifiers, so he is living the dream. And to see one of your own coming through is always a boost for the club and the supporters. 'He'll be as high as a kite just now, and it will de down to him and the manager to make sure he is ready for the upcoming tests.' Durrant was speaking on Thursday as he promoted the Rangers Youth Development Company's (RYDC's) Big Blue Jackpot, a new Rangers Lotto prize for supporters who can win guaranteed end-of-month jackpots of at least £12,000 and £15,000 from August. He hailed the impact the organisation has made and the importance of bringing young players through the ranks. He said: 'The RYDC have donated over £12m to the club, which is a fantastic donation in anybody's eyes, and long may it continue. 'Every club wants to see their own coming through, and they are giving them the ideal opportunity with the money they donate.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The National
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic legend & Lisbon Lion John Fallon dies aged 84
The Parkhead club have led tributes to the former goalkeeper and Lisbon Lion who spent 14 years with the club. Fallon signed for Celtic in 1958 and would make almost 200 appearances for the club. Everyone at #CelticFC is deeply saddened at the news that former Celtic goalkeeper and Lisbon Lion, John Fallon, has passed away. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time. Rest in Peace John, You'll Never Walk Alone 🦁💚 — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 22, 2025 During his time in Glasgow, Fallon helped the club to six league title, five League Cups and two Scottish Cups. The goalkeeper was also part of the famous Lisbon Lions side who won the European Cup in 1967. Fallon was the only substitute listed for Celtic for the final. Fallon would go on to play for Motherwell and Greenock Morton before retiring in the mid-1970s. John Fallon and Willie Wallace appear on stage alongside the European Cup at the Celebrate '67 event (Image: SNS Group Gary Hutchison) Read more: A Celtic statement read: "His love for Celtic, however, was a constant throughout the years, and he followed the club at home and away for the rest of life. "His passing comes as a great sadness to us all, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Celtic Football Club are with his family and friends at this sad time." Chris Sutton posted: "Awfully sad news to hear of John Fallon's passing. "John was a lovely man. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Fallon family." (Image: SNS)
Daily Record
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
John Fallon dead aged 84 as Celtic mourn loss of another legendary Lisbon Lion
His death means that Jim Craig, Bobby Lennox, and Willie Wallace are the only players from the Lisbon Lions squad still living Lisbon Lion and former Celtic goalkeeper John Fallon has passed away aged 84. Remembered as the only member of the famous 1967 side not to play in the final, Fallon was the unused substitute goalkeeper as Jock Stein 's team famously beat Inter Milan in the final in Portugal. He is nonetheless recognised by the club as one of the Lions and remains a legend at Parkhead, where he made almost 200 appearances from 1958 to 1971. His death means that Jim Craig, Bobby Lennox, and Willie Wallace are the only players from the Lions squad still living. It comes less than a month after the sad death of John Clark. A Celtic statement reads: "Everyone at Celtic Football Club is deeply saddened at the news that former Celtic goalkeeper and Lisbon Lion, John Fallon, has passed away at the age of 84. "John joined Celtic in 1958 and went on to make almost 200 appearances for the club over a 14-year period. "He was part of the Celtic side that clinched the 1965 Scottish Cup, Jock Stein's first trophy win as manager, and he is well remembered for his acrobatic and joyous celebration that day as Billy McNeill's late winner ended an eight-year trophy drought for the Celts. "Throughout his time with Celtic, John helped the club to six league titles, five League Cups, two Scottish Cups and the European Cup, which was won in the heat of Lisbon in 1967. "John was Celtic's only substitute on that famous May evening in Portugal, when he and his team-mates entered in to football folklore by reaching the pinnacle of European football. "After leaving Celtic, John went on to play for Motherwell and Greenock Morton before retiring from the sport in the mid-1970s. "His love for Celtic, however, was a constant throughout the years, and he followed the club at home and away for the rest of life. "His passing comes as a great sadness to us all, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Celtic Football Club are with his family and friends at this sad time."
