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Celtic v Rangers in Australia - financial rewards, growing the brand ... (The Scotsman)

It was confirmed on Wednesday that the Glasgow giants would be heading down under to compete in the Sydney Super Cup, a four-team tournament which includes A- ...

If it was a poster for a music festival they’d be in small letters with Celtic in big, bold letters leading the bill. In addition, how the tournament has been presented, as ‘Ange's Homecoming’ and the ‘Angeball world tour’ surely annoys Rangers and their fans. Rangers fans at McDiarmid Park and Celtic fans at Parkhead unfurled banners criticising the decision by their respective clubs. With the teams doing well in Europe and playing after Christmas it is a lot of games. There is a five-week break for the Premiership while the World Cup is taking place. This may be an opportunity to do it using the two most well-known clubs from the country, featuring a match which attracts plenty of interest and intrigue.

Celtic labour past St Mirren to maintain lead (RTE.ie)

Second-half goals from Cameron Carter-Vickers and Callum McGregor earned Celtic another crucial three cinch Premiership points against St Mirren.

Please review their details and accept them to load the content. Well dropped out of the top six and were replaced by Livingston, who moved up to fourth after coming from behind to triumph 2-1 at home against Dundee United. Manager Ange Postecoglou had warned the leaders would face a battle in every game of the run-in with every team in the league playing for something, and St Mirren provided just that.

Callum McGregor insists Celtic players understand 'nervy' fan ... (Scottish Daily Record)

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We want to pin teams in and make it hard for them to defend until we get that opening. We are trying to score goals but we always try to do the right thing. “At half-time we spoke about trying to bring that energy again. We started the second half really well and got our reward. Everyone is learning and it’s important we keep striving to do that. The boys are trying to keep implementing what the manager is asking. It’s a learning curve for the players. But everyone has got to stay calm and focused.” “We are always trying to do the right thing. People will misplace passes and give the ball away, that’s part of football. “There are some new players, some young players, but they’re handling it well. It’s an exciting prospect for the supporters but one that tests their nerves.

Ange has never made excuses for his Celtic side; that won't change ... (67 Hail Hail)

Sunday's game against Livingston will throw up a multitude of difficulties for Celtic and manager Ange Postecoglou, but don't expect excuses.

The longer Celtic go without convincingly beating Livingston, the more this narrative builds. That, and the tactics Livingston deploy. Plastic pitches and Celtic are a toxic mix. It’s about as exciting as a trip to the dentist, or filing a tax return. The Hoops have just never found their rhythm on that surface, even though our rivals across the league haven’t had quite the same problems. The thought of going to West Lothian is, admittedly, a drag.

Celtic and Rangers to meet for first time outside Glasgow in Sydney ... (Irish Mirror)

The four-team tournament will also feature A-League teams Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers.

If you talk about big football clubs in Australia, Celtic is up there in terms of recognition. “It’s not the over-riding sport in the country, but if you talk to a football lover or even a sport lover in Australia, Celtic is at the forefront of the clubs that they know. “There’s no doubt it will be special.

The Scottish football change Celtic want edges closer as interesting ... (67 Hail Hail)

There's been a lot of talking about video-assisted referees (VAR) in recent weeks. It seems we're closer to this being a reality for Celtic.

“The role will encompass the set-up and operation of our Video Assistant Referee technology at matches. The Bhoys boss described the implementation of the system as ‘inevitable’ a few months ago. That has been made abundantly clear already.