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The Brighton winger has been excellent since moving to England but he could have been a Celtic player.

“He and Mitoma broke through at the same time. Kyogo has been a key player over his two seasons at the club so far while [Reo Hatate](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/reo-hatate) and Daizen Maeda have been pivotal figures since joining last January. Him and Kyogo were the first two players I tried to bring across. The Japan winger has been excellent for Brighton this season after making the move from Kawasaki Frontale and spending his first season in Europe out on loan at Union Saint-Gilloise. [Celtic](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) manager's list along with [Kyogo Furuhashi](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/kyogo-furuhashi) as the first players he wanted to bring from the J-League to Scotland, and he's had success shopping in that market ever since. But he could have been a Celtic player if Postecoglou had his way but the deal with Brighton was already too far down the line to get it done.

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has revealed that he "tried" to sign reported Man Utd target Kaoru Mitoma before he joined Brighton.

Usual starters Reo Hatate and Aaron Mooy are both missing from the squad but Daizen Maeda returns after suffering an injury scare on international duty. Joe ...

At the bottom of the table, County will be looking to increase their four point lead over 12th placed Dundee United and cut the gap to tenth placed Kilmarnock. Rangers cut the gap at the top of the table to six points with their 2-0 win over Dundee United at Ibrox on Saturday. Top scorer Kyogo Furuhashi leads the line with Jota and Maeda at either side of him.

FORMER Celtic star Scott Sinclair is clearly still in great shape judging by his-muscle popping gym snap.The Hoops fan favourite's physique is not bad.

[Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/football/) [In his Instagram post](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqh3DIqIVAf/?hl=en), the former Chelsea forward showed-off his six pack, the Bristol Rovers man declared he was “Back in the lab..!!!” [Bristol Rovers](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/team/252317/bristol-rovers/) in October 2022 on an initial [short-term deal until January](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9624916/celtic-scott-sinclair-bristol-rovers-rangers-joey-barton/). [English Premier League](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/english-premier-league/) frontman Victor Anichebe, who played with Sinclair at [West Bromwich Albion](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/team/178541/west-brom/), cheekily replied: “You’re just trying to outdo me 😂💪🏾”. [Preston North End](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/team/259004/preston-north-end/), Sinclair is seeing out the twilight years of his career back where it all started for him at the Memorial Stadium. [Hoops ](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/team/14914/celtic/)fan favourite's physique is not bad for a 34-year-old.

The champions are in the Highland and know a win over the Staggies will restore their nine-point advantage at the top of the table.

Ross County 0-1 Celtic. Still Ross County 0-1 Celtic. After Eamonn Brophy robs Carl Starfelt at one end, Celtic retrieve the ball and break down the right, with Alistair Johnston riding an strong challenge from Iacovitti to then find Jota who fires over from a promising position. Celtic win a free kick 25 yards from goal, but Jota's effort isn't troubling Ross Laidlaw. His arm is definitely outstretched as he challenges for the header and you can see why it was given. When comparing it to a similar incident involving Andrew Considine before the international break, Boyd said: Thankfully the youngster is back to his feet quickly and play continues. It seems a bit of an overreaction by the officials as it the manager was calm in his approach. The Korean striker then rolls young Dylan Smith before racing towards the box and firing just wide. Celtic's subs have certainly added a freshness and a big threat to since coming on, but they've been unable to add the second goal to kill this game off. The players are celebrating in front of their jubilant travelling support, but were not without their issues today. The J-League Player of the Year is primed to start with Reo Hatate and Aaron Mooy toiling.

Celtic have taken the lead over Ross County thanks to a penalty from Jota. Willie Collum was told to check for a potential handball on the stroke of ...

However, Ange’s team have been the better side. Celtic have taken the lead over Ross County thanks to a penalty from Jota. Iacovitti was penalised after Cameron Carter-Vickers header was blocked by the County defender’s arm.

Two Sky Sports pundits believe the right decision was made in awarding Celtic a penalty via VAR during the cinch Premiership match away at Ross County on ...

"I’m just bemused, there’s inconsistencies,” said the former There might be an argument about whether it’s a natural or an unnatural position. “It is an unnatural position.

Manager Ange Postecoglou has named his Celtic team vs Ross County for today's Scottish Premiership clash.

It could be a chance for the captain to show off his versatility. There’s no Hatate or Aaron Mooy, who are both expected back for the visit of Rangers, so it’s the natural choice to give Iwata an opportunity. It is the Japanese midfielder’s first-ever start for the club after seven substitute appearances.

Live coverage followed by match report of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Ross County and Celtic.

Josh Sims (Ross County) header from the left side of the six yard box is just a bit too high. Attempt blocked. Alexandro Bernabei (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. - Away9 - Home2 - Shots - 6Iacovitti - 30Smith - 2Randall - 1Laidlaw "They make it awfully hard to play in any kind of space. I'm so proud of the players and, if we play like that in the last eight games, we'll give anyone a game and get points on the board."

Jota and substitute Alexandro Bernabei struck at the end of each half as Celtic defeated Ross County 2-0 in Dingwall to maintain their nine-point advantage ...

The left-back went close again in the last minute of the first half when his shot from 12 yards out was superbly saved by Ross Laidlaw. The half-time whistle sounded immediately afterwards and several County players surrounded Collum to protest the decision before making their way up the tunnel. The Hoops went desperately close in the 42nd minute when Greg Taylor cut in from the left and unleashed a sumptuous shot from the angle of the box that came off the far post.

Alexandro Bernabei scored a stunning goal to make it 2-0 and seal the three points for Celtic. The fullback, who replaced Greg Taylor, found himself on the ...

Alexandro Bernabei scored a stunning goal to make it 2-0 and seal the three points for Celtic. Alexandro Bernabei scores to secure the three points for Celtic against Ross Country with an incredible strike! Celtic had been pressing and had passed up a number of chances but got the second goal that they were certainly good value for.

Jota and substitute Alexandro Bernabei struck at the end of each half as Celtic defeated Ross County 2-0 in Dingwall to maintain their nine-point advantage ...

The left-back went close again in the last minute of the first half when his shot from 12 yards out was superbly saved by Ross Laidlaw. The half-time whistle sounded immediately afterwards and several County players surrounded Collum to protest the decision before making their way up the tunnel. The Hoops went desperately close in the 42nd minute when Greg Taylor cut in from the left and unleashed a sumptuous shot from the angle of the box that came off the far post.

Celtic are nine points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership once again after a 2-0 victory over Ross County in Dingwall this afternoon.

He collided with an opponent in the second half and had to be replaced. Again, the beauty of the Celtic bench was readily apparent today. Alexandro Bernabei, his replacement, has potential and scored a wonder goal today but Taylor would just offer us so much more against the Ibrox side. It says more about how important McGregor is as that anchor for Celtic than it does about Iwata’s display, but the captain remains crucial for us there and hopefully he returns to that position next week against Rangers. One issue with the midfield today was less about Iwata as a player and more that we just missed the well-oiled role Callum McGregor plays at the base of the midfield. He’s solid in duels, has a nice touch, good awareness and isn’t going to be intimidated by the physicality of the Scottish Premiership.

Alexandro Bernabei scored his first Celtic goal as the Scottish champions took another step towards retaining their title with a 2-0 win at Ross County on ...

They've shown from last year, apart from the football, there's a real character about this group and I think that gets us through in days like today." "It's a credit to the mentality of the group. Celtic Move Nine Points Clear Of Rangers Ahead Of Old Firm Showdown

Match report as Celtic win 2-0 at relegation-threatened Ross County; goals at the end of each half from Jota, after a controversial Video Assistant ...

"Some referees in the VAR truck will give it and some won't. You can't have you arms up when you're jumping to head the ball." "It's the inconsistency from the whole thing is why people are still speaking about it for the wrong reasons. "I think they made it difficult for us. "We knew that every time we come here it is a tough match to play. "It's then edgier than it should be, but overall the lads handled it OK. "He was the one who looked most sure-footed in terms of the pitch and the handling of the ball. He really helped us considering it was his first 90 minutes after three months." "The goal definitely gave us some rest and then we had to go in at half-time to rethink what we did and go to the second half to be better. I thought, 'surely not'. "I spoke to him at half-time and he said it was the laws of the game and he has to give a penalty." "Someone is going to have to explain to me how you jump for a ball in the box and have your arms at your side.

Twitter user Marcbhoyz was walking along a road in Pattaya when he spotted the familiar green and white top of Celtic which was worn by a vendor selling ...

[Twitter ](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/young-rangers-star-heartbreaking-tribute-26614617)user Marcbhoyz was stunned when he was walking along a road in Pattaya, Thailand and saw the familiar green and white of the current table toppers. He wouldn’t let me take a picture of him." "Pattaya street food vendor , outside a 7/11 sporting the famous Glasgow Celtic." [Celtic ](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/malky-mackay-celtic-penalty-fury-26616008)fan was left flabbergasted when he spotted a street vendor wearing a [ Hoops](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/ross-county-0-2-celtic-26615655) top 5,800 miles away from Parkhead. [Young Rangers star in heartbreaking tribute to mum after tragic death](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/young-rangers-star-heartbreaking-tribute-26614617) The Thai national was stood outside a 7/11 store at a stall selling street food.

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou lavished praise on full debutant Tomoki Iwata as he reflected on his side moving a step closer to retaining their ...

“He was the one who looked most sure-footed in terms of the pitch and the handling of the ball. The hope is in the last bit of the season they will be really strong. “He was great,” the