Old Firm

Should we turn a blind eye to the football handbags?

Date: 19th August 2011 at 3:20 pm | Written by
No matter what level of football you watch, from Sunday league to Champions League, the same infringements occur. It’s true that at Sunday league level the fights can be a bit meatier …

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Who is Emilio Izaguirre – this object of Liverpool’s affections

Date: 22nd February 2011 at 12:37 pm | Written by
Celtic defender Emilio Izaguirre could be set to follow Honduran compatriots Maynor Figueroa and Wilson Palacios into Premier League football. Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish watched the full-back during the Hoops’ recent Old Firm …

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FIVE things we learnt from the Old Firm derby?

Date: 3rd January 2011 at 6:51 pm | Written by
giorgios samarasAfter Celtic’s vitally important 2-0 victory at Ibrox yesterday its time to state five things we learnt from the game. 1. Just when doubt was beginning to surround Celtic manager Neil Lennon, …

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January window could be the turning point for Mowbray and Celtic

Date: 8th February 2010 at 3:20 pm | Written by
Tony Mowbray has had a difficult first season at Celtic, with the squad struggling to keep tabs on their Old Firm rivals. How much blame can Mowbray take however when he …

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A talismanic figure that could fire Celtic to the title?

Date: 2nd February 2010 at 3:11 pm | Written by
The signing of Robbie Keane on Monday has sparked jubilant scenes in the green half of Glasgow. The Tottenham striker arrives on loan with the aim of kick-starting Celtic’s season but …

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Liverpool v Man United…Spurs v Arsenal…Top Ten Fiercest Football Rivalries

Date: 20th November 2009 at 6:38 pm | Written by
clasicoThe English FA Premier League, the Italian Serie A and the Spanish La Liga all feature famous football rivalries. Rivalries between football clubs around the world illustrates the passion of football …

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Old Firm proposal rejected

Date: 12th November 2009 at 1:38 pm | Written by
Premier League chairman have voted overwhelmingly against a proposal to allow Celtic and Rangers to join the English top-flight. Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside had table a proposal which would allow the two Scottish Premier …

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The one time I wish Harry Redknapp would keep his opinion to himself

Date: 10th November 2009 at 11:05 am | Written by
Harry-RedknappFootball FanCast guest columnist Marcus Jacobs wished the likes of Harry Redknapp were not so encouraging of plans to bring the SPL big guns to the PL. I have a huge amount …

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Rangers Celtic, Inter and AC Milan, Real Madrid Barcelona – Top 5 local derbies in World Football

Date: 26th August 2009 at 2:53 pm | Written by
Ahead of the Milan derby this weekend, Football Nation kicks off its soon-to-be regular ‘Top 5′ feature with a look at some of the most intense local derbies in world football. Top 5: Local Derbies Contrary to what popular media would have …

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Man City ace stunned by abuse

Date: 6th August 2009 at 12:43 pm | Written by
Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy has expressed disappointment at the abuse he was subjected to in the pre-season friendly clash with Rangers. The Wales international had a brief spell with the Gers' bitter Glasgow rivals Celtic in 2005 but Bellamy says …

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