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Johnston, Taylor and Rodgers; the curious case of Celtic's contract trilogy
There was a comedic interlude at the Celtic AGM where CEO Michael Nicholson was compared to 'The Godfather' character Michael Corleone. A shareholder stood up and quipped: "Michael when Peter (Lawwell) was our Chief Executive, he was known as the
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Michael Corleone, Rod Stewart and pyrotechnics; Celtic AGM was strictly business
Michael Corleone, Rod Stewart, and pyrotechnics. Welcome to the rip-roaring, never-boring annual spectacle that is the Celtic AGM. There is never a dull moment at these events is there? Celtic are in rude financial health that's for sure. For the
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Predicted Line-Ups: Carter-Vickers returns as Engels is preferred over Bernardo
Celtic return to action following the international break to face Hearts at Tynecastle in the Scottish Premiership. Last time out, Brendan Rodgers’ side defeated Kilmarnock 2-0 at Rugby Park, as his team moved back to the top of the league table
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Johnston reveals the 'main secret' for his recent goalscoring exploits at Celtic
Everything right-back Alistair Johnston said to the media ahead of Celtic's match versus Hearts on Saturday... First of all congratulations on your new deal. Just talk to us a bit about the emotions, the excitement of signing on the dotted line
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Rodgers is in 'no rush' to leave Celtic again as he opens up on his own future
Everything Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said to the media ahead of their game versus Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday... Brendan, it was AGM day. How did you find it all? Like everyone, it's always great to listen in to the support base
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Lawwell hits back at journalist turned Celtic blogger over 'highly personal question'
Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell hit back at a journalist turned blogger over a "highly personal question" in a tense exchange at the club AGM. The meeting was held at Celtic Park this morning with a section reserved for shareholders to ask questions
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Fantastic Mark Lawwell deserves to be defended here's why - Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers has issued a spirited defence of former recruitment guru Mark Lawwell at the Celtic AGM. The former head of first-team scouting and recruitment, who is also the son of chairman Peter Lawwell, left in March. But his performance at
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'What did I say?' - Rodgers addresses future at Celtic as he revisits contract vow
Brendan Rodgers has insisted he will remain true to his vow to Celtic and remain at the club for at least the duration of his contract...unless he gets "bumped" early. The Parkhead boss was this afternoon quizzed on whether he would be the next
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CEO reveals biggest concerns about Celtic pyro amid €47,000 in fines
Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell has revealed that the club's fines from UEFA this year have dropped from €90,000 to €47,000 euros and that they were still working continuously to produce a fairer distribution ticket scheme for away supporters. At
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Celtic hero Petrov scoffs at Aberdeen title challenge in dismissive response
Stiliyan Petrov has dismissed any suggestion of a title challenge from Aberdeen as he scoffed when asked whether they were a "genuine threat". Celtic lead the Scottish Premiership on goal difference over Aberdeen after 11 games played. Both
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Madcap shareholder dubs Celtic exec 'the Godfather of Scottish football'
A madcap Celtic fan took brief control at the AGM with a short stand-up routine before branding CEO Michael Nicholson 'the Godfather of Scottish football' and comparing him to American actor Al Pacino. The shareholder launched into a long series
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Peter Lawwell points to Rangers Champions League shut out as he talks up Euro finance
Here's everything chairman Peter Lawwell said to shareholders at the Celtic's AGM in his Q&A with Gerry McCulloch. Chairman, what would you regard as the highlights achieved in the past year, both on and off the pitch? Well, again, it
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Is Ali Johnston the next Celtic captain after inking a new deal? - video debate
Hamish Carton and Tony Haggerty discussed the latest Celtic news in Friday's edition of the morning briefing for November 22. The boys discussed the great news that Canadian right-back Alistair Johnston penned a new five-year deal with the Scottish
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Raging Alfredo Morelos 'supports' former Celtic star boss after three-year ban
Former Celtic flop Efrain Juarez has been handed the harshest ban in football management after he was barred from entering any stadium in Colombia for three years...despite being the boss of the country's biggest club, Nacional. And ex-Rangers
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Celtic AGM: Recap of events from quirky questions & Mark Lawwell to Palestine
12:26pm All done at the AGM As expected, Celtic's AGM this morning/afternoon was as seamless as you would expect,
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Key player signs new long-term deal to remain at Celtic until 2029
Alistair Johnston has signed a new long-term contract at Celtic. The defender, 26, will remain at the Parkhead club until at least 2029. Johnston had been under contract for another three years but Celtic chiefs moved quickly to further extend
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When and where does the Celtic AGM start?
Celtic will hold their annual general meeting today - on Friday, November 22. Club shareholders will gather at Celtic Park for the AGM this morning. Eight ordinary resolutions and one special resolution will be voted on by shareholders at the
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Is Celtic's captain benefitting from no international football? - Alan Morrison
The international break is a prescient reminder that captain Callum McGregor has retired from the national team. Whilst Steve Clarke’s charges were impressively dispatching Croatia and Poland, he was spared the travel, match intensity and pressure
