Celtic striker Georgios Samaras insists he is more than happy to stay at Parkhead to help the Bhoys regain the SPL title.

Georgios Samaras insists he would rather stay at Celtic and challenge for silverware than play for a team who are simply making up the numbers.

Anthony Stokes was relieved to get a second chance to sign for Celtic after Neil Lennon beat the transfer deadline to purchase the Irish striker from Hibernian.

Skysports.com understands Middlesbrough are targeting a beat-the-deadline swoop for Celtic’s Marc Crosas.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon is full of praise for debutant Emilio Izaguirre after the 1-0 win over Motherwell.

Neil Lennon admits Thursday’s Europa League defeat by Utrecht hurt more than last season’s Scottish Cup humbling by First Division side Ross County.

Paul McGowan is confident he will return to Celtic an improved player and have a better chance of establishing himself in the first team following a season-long loan spell at Clydesdale Bank Premier League rivals St Mirren.

Celtic defender Jos Hooiveld believes his side will be fully focused when they take on Utrecht in their Europa League qualifier.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon fully expects Utrecht to go for the jugular in Thursday night’s Europa League clash but insists his side will be ready for the challenge.

Jos Hooiveld insists he has nothing to prove upon his return to Holland as he bids to help Celtic beat Utrecht to a place in the Europa League group stages.