The Celts progressed in the Scottish Cup on Saturday evening with a 2-1 win over Kilmarnock to go into tonight's (Monday's) fifth-round draw. Callum McGregor opened the scoring in the 12th minute
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: "I don't think the scoreline reflected the game and the dominance in the game but if you don't finish your chances and opportunities Kilmarnock are a team that can hurt you,
A home win would secure a place in the Champions League play-off round and maintain hopes of a place in the top eight.
Celtic's intent was clear from the off. Nicolas Kuhn raced clear within 20 seconds, took a heavy touch, and caught Robbie McCrorie in the face, with the goalkeeper having to be replaced by Kieran O'Hara. Despite that blow, the visitors almost struck first. Fraser Murray won a free-kick, took it and his curling shot thudded off the crossbar.
The Scottish Cup defence for the Celts gets underway tomorrow (January 18) with Kilmarnock the visitors to Paradise. It’s a first meeting in the Scottish Cup in 15 years for the two sides, as
The match itself was a tighter affair than most had expected, but Rodgers was just happy that his team managed to get over the line
Celtic began their defence of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup with a 2-1 fourth-round win over a spirited Kilmarnock side at Parkhead. Killie keeper Robby McCrorie was injured with less than a minute played and had to be replaced by Kieran O’Hara,
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The January transfer window has been quiet so far while the rumour mill is in full swing as Liverpool prepare to return to Premier League action this week. The
Callum McGregor and Daizen Maeda score in a 2-1 win for holders Celtic, with Bobby Wales on target for Kilmarnock; Andrew Shinnie scores late winner as Livingston stun Ross County and cause the first
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes: "We wanted to come here, with the odds stacked against us, and be competitive. We had a dressing room full of belief. "We came here depleted and it didn't help much when we have two injuries in the first half.
Celtic need "big energy and big quality" against Young Boys in their penultimate Champions League match on Wednesday, says Callum McGregor. With nine points from six fixtures, a home win against the Swiss side would secure a place in the play-off round and maintain hopes of a place in the top eight.