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Celtic have today stepped up the chase in their attempts to bring Slovakian International Marek Cech to Celtic Park; the player, currently contracted to Tony Mowbray’s West Bromwich Albion side, has found first-team opportunities at the Hawthorns limited – failing to displace Summer’s reported Celtic target Paul Robinson from the left-back position.

Despite three consecutive years of domestic success at the helm, victory in the League Cup has eluded Gordon Strachan’s Celtic. Still chasing a domestic treble this season, this was a record the Bhoys were eager to put to rest in the second semi-final of this year’s competition.

Played against Dundee United on a disgraceful Hampden Park surface – barely befitting * football, let alone a televised national spectacle – Celtic had an opportunity to reach the final of this competition for the first time since winning the trophy back in 2006.

Arabs midfielder Willo Flood, the subject of reported interest from Celtic themselves, started the game clearly intent on making his mark against his boyhood heroes. He was by far...

After a confidence-boosting 3-1 league victory against Hibernian at the weekend, SPL Champions Celtic will be looking to secure a place in the league Cup final with victory over Craig Levein’s Dundee United side this Wednesday.

Levein’s side currently sit 3rd in the SPL table, and have had an excellent season thus far. Midfielder Scott Robertson – out at present with a suspected hernia injury – has performed admirably for one so inexperienced at this level, earning himself an International Cap in the process. In the interim, on-loan midfielder Willo Flood has continued the rich vein of form he has shown during his time at Tannadice.

(McDonald 3, 76)

(Jones 17)​

(McManus 8)​

CELTIC (4-4-2) Boruc; Hinkel, Caldwell, McManus(Loovens 63), Naylor; Nakamura, S Brown, Crosas(Robson 78), McGeady; Vennegoor of Hesselink(Samaras 79), McDonald.
Subs: M Brown, O’Dea, McCourt, Sheridan.


HIBS (4-3-3) Szamotulski; Thicot, Hogg, Jones, McCormack; Rankin, Bamba, Stevenson; Riordan(Rosa 85),Nish(Johansson 75), Fletcher(Shiels 85).
Subs: McNeill, Van Zanten, Chisholm, Keenan.



With Rangers having drew with Aberdeen in the earlier kick off, Both teams were in search of the points. Celtic looking to regain a more comfortable advantage over their rivals, and Hibernian looking to fire their way back into the European slot race.

Celtic made a few changes to the squad which started against Aberdeen last week, with Lee Naylor and Marc Crosas returning to the...

This weekend will see Celtic come face to face with formidable opponents in Hibernian. The Edinburgh side currently sit 6th in the SPL 5 points behind their rivals Hearts. Both Celtic and Hibs' form has been a little shaky and both will be looking to overcome this.

Celtic go into the match after a heavy 4-2 defeat at the hands of Aberdeen at Pittodrie last weekend. The Bhoys' defence could be needing a serious looking over as they were at fault for every single goal conceeded against the Dons. Mark Browns' confidence will no doubt have taken a thrashing from the defeat, though Artur Boruc is expected to be fit in time for the Hibernian game and may reclaim his place as the Celtic number 1.

It is arguable that with Boruc' shot stopping ability that Celtic could have won at Pittodrie and he could be the deciding factor against Hibs. The Polish international has been having some personal life...