SEVEN days ago Celtic were preparing to attempt to bounce back from a rudderless home defeat to Hearts, they welcomed Italian giants Roma to town with the game being dubbed the 'El Catholico' in a humorous nod to each club's connection to the Catholic faith.

Palestine boss Jazar appeared to confirm that 26-year-old Ali, who was born in Denmark, would imminently be putting pen to paper with Celtic during a television interview in Qatar, reports the Daily Record. He said: "Wessam Abou Al has a number of offers during the current period and I advised him to move to Europe.

Belfast Celtic, a club who unfortunately were confined to history, but it’s a proud history that is still fondly remembered… Belfast Celtic was a well known, well supported Irish side who were formed as Celtic in 1891. A side named after our own ...

LAST weekend saw some huge league action for some of Belfast's finest football clubs take place across the North in the first round of this year's McReynold's Cup competition.

The funeral of Gerry Lennon – father of former Celtic player and manager Neil Lennon – will take place on Monday.

The January transfer window may be only a few hours old but several deals have already been completed. Much-travelled midfielder John Herron has joined Belfast Celtic as a player and coach much to the delight of the Ballymena & Provincial Football League side.

Northern Ireland-born Stephen Robinson has told his St Mirren players to make the most of their shot at glory when they take on Celtic in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final at Hampden Park.