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WITH Celtic now closing in on the start of the new Scottish Premiership season we sat down this week to provide our Pre-Season Predictions across a range of categories as our esteemed(!) panel discuss the players who’ll be making the headlines in 2022/23.

Who’ll be the star man this year, who’s the next exciting youth prospect to break through to the first team, and who will be the surprise package of the season? We discuss all of this and more with less than two weeks to go to the big kick off.

(Disclaimer: We reserve the right to get these predictions completely wrong and to revise them at will as the season unfolds!) 

Speculation also continues as to who Ange will be adding to the squad, with Australian international Aaron Mooy looking likely to arrive this week. Others should follow according to recent comments from Ange himself and it remains to be seen if we’ll get the ball playing centre-half and defensive midfielder that many fans have been calling for.

The Bhoys followed a midweek win against Banik Ostrava in the Czech Republic with a battling 2-2 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Celtic Park on Saturday and we look back on those matches as well as a short preview on the remaining pre-season fixtures against Legia Warsaw (Wed 20th July) and Norwich (Sat 23rd July).

Tino, Mif, James & Paddy were on the mics this week, covering all of the above and more in the latest episode of The Celtic Exchange Weekly.

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LIKE returning heroes Jota and Cameron Carter-Vickers, we too at The Celtic Exchange are back for a whole new season where we’ll bring you the very best of all things Celtic – on and off the park.

Ange Postecoglou continues to build on last season's double success and its an exciting time as the fans anticipate what Ange's Celtic v2.0 will look like.

As always at this time of year the main focus is on what other players will be signing up to be part of the Ange Revolution, as he fine tunes his squad to defend the league title and to take their place amongst Europe’s elite in the UEFA Champions League.

Alexandro Bernebei and Benjamin Siegrist have joined Jota and Carter-Vickers in committing to the club, with Ange stating that he wants a couple of more additions ahead of the new season. Speculation and rumours will rage on about who that will be and we’ll look to bring you any news once confirmed.

Meantime some other players have now moved on – either on a permanent basis or on loan deals – with the likes of Karamoke Dembele, Vasilis Barkas and Ismaila Soro deciding to ply their trade elsewhere, at least for the season ahead.

The pre-season friendlies are already underway with some fringe players getting their chances, but expect the big hitters to return over the next few games as the squad prepare for that all important league opener against Aberdeen at Celtic Park on Sunday 31st July.

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ANGE POSTECOGLOU finally got his hands on the Scottish Premiership trophy this weekend as he and captain Callum McGregor were presented with the silverware following a sparkling 6-0 final day win over Motherwell.

It’s a season that started with a lot of question marks, a lot of doubt, but ultimately one which finished with glory as Celtic returned to the top of Scottish Football after a short hiatus.

Ange and his players will now enjoy a well earned break but the planning will already have started for the challenges that next season will bring. Retaining the Scottish Premiership will be a priority, but the excitement of the UEFA Champions League awaits, and the chance to test ourselves against the very best that European Football has to offer.

We now know that long serving players Tom Rogic and Nir Bitton are moving on and the Quadruple Treble winners received a fitting farewell against Motherwell as the fans thanked them for their contributions to the club. Others will follow and new stars will be brought in as Ange and new Head of Scouting & Recruitment Mark Lawwell take plans forward for the 2022/23 season and beyond.

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SATURDAY afternoon at Celtic Park will be an occasion to savour as we see Ange Postecoglou and his Celtic players rewarded with the Scottish Premiership Trophy after a long and successful campaign.

The presentation will take place after the final day clash with Motherwell and will be a special day for all associated with the club as we reclaim the title at the first time of asking.

Its a success that many wouldn't have predicted when Ange first took the reins back in June, and he and his players deserve great credit for the turnaround in fortunes as well as some of the brilliant football we've seen on display across the season.

The 4-1 win over Hearts at the weekend extended the Bhoys unbeaten league run to 30 games and with just a point needed from Wednesday's fixture against Dundee United at Tannadice and Saturday's match with Motherwell its now just a matter of time before captain Callum McGregor gets his hands on the trophy.

We also look at the appointment of new Head of Scouting & Recruitment Mark Lawwell from the City Football Group, the potential departure from the club of long serving midfielder Nir Bitton, and the retirement from football of one our most successful captains of all time, Scott Brown.

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CELTIC took a step closing to reclaiming the Scottish Premiership Title, with a 1-1 draw in the Glasgow Derby maintaining the 6 point gap at the top with just 3 games to play.

Jota showed he was the man for the big occasion with the opening goal and went on to claim the Man of the match award with an impressive all round performance.

The Hoops are now honing in on what would be an incredible title for Ange Postecoglou and his men and another huge game now awaits against Hearts at Celtic Park on Saturday.

The Bhoys also swept the boards this week at the Scottish PFA (Professional Footballers Association) Awards this weekend with Ange Postecoglou (Manager Of The Year), Callum McGregor (Player Of The Year) and Liel Abada (Young Player Of The Year) leading the way.

Tom Rogic also picked up the Goal Of The Season Award for his brilliant solo effort against Dundee United in December.

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KYOGO FURUHASHI made his first start since December at the weekend, scoring the all-important opening goal against Ross County to send the Hoops on their way in Dingwall.

It was the Japanese striker’s 17th goal of the season and he showed glimpses of his brilliant best in what was a vital league result in the Highlands.

Not to be outdone, team-mate Jota also had his best game in recent times, providing the assist for Kyogo and then sealing the result with a late strike of his own to ensure Celtic left with all 3 points.

Many speculated of a slip up against a confident County side, but as always Ange Postecoglou and the players blocked out all external noise to continue an impressive run of league form that has now seen us win 24 and draw 4 of our last 28 games.

Ange’s men now hold a 6 point lead going into the final 4 league fixtures, meaning a win at Celtic Park in Sunday’s final Glasgow Derby of the season would effectively (though not mathematically) see the league title begin its journey back to the East end.

Will Kyogo finally start the game in the No.9 role? Will Giorgos Giakoumakis return to provide some physicality? Will #GT3 grab another goal? Whatever happens Celtic Park will be brimming with anticipation on what could turn out to be a very beautiful Sunday.

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CELTIC fell to a disappointing extra time defeat in Sunday’s Scottish Cup Semi-Final at Hampden and captain Callum McGregor has quickly moved to re-focus his teammates ahead of the Scottish Premiership run in.

It was a frustrating day at the national stadium with Celtic unable to extend their 33 game unbeaten run and failing to meet the high standards they’ve set throughout the season.

Referee Bobby Madden had an ‘interesting’ game to say the least and whilst his decisions perhaps didn’t directly impact the scoreline they played a notable part throughout the 120 minutes.

Ange Postecoglou and Callum McGregor have both now emphasised the need to put the result behind us, and quickly, as we now aim top reclaim the Scottish Premiership title at the first time of asking.

Ross County are next up on Sunday and the Bhoys will be looking to dust themselves and bounce back quickly with just 5 games now remaining.

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ANGE POSTECOGLOU has talked of finding top form at the right time of the season and nothing epitomised this more than the 7-0 demolition of St Johnstone we witnessed at Celtic Park on Saturday.

Celtic recorded their biggest win of the season against the Perth side, playing exceptionally well throughout the 90 minutes and exhibiting the free flowing football which has now become synonymous with this side.

It comes at a perfect time ahead of Sunday’s Scottish Cup Semi-Final against Rangers and with a full 8 days to prepare for that one confidence will be high in the Celtic dressing room.

A further boost was provided by the long awaited return of top scorer Kyogo Furuhashi who made his first appearance in over 3 months following a hamstring injury.

He showed flashes of what he’s capable of and will now be vying for a place in the starting line-up in Sunday’s Glasgow Derby.

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CELTIC took a massive step closer to reclaiming the Scottish Premiership title with a battling 2-1 win over Rangers at Ibrox.

Goals from Cameron Carter-Vickers and Tom Rogic sealed the win and though manager Ange Postecoglou won't say it out loud he and his players are edging ever closer to league success in his first season in charge.

Tino, Mif & James were in the studio to discuss all the big talking points from a frenzied Glasgow Derby and what the result now means for Celtic's title dream.

In addition we look ahead to the weekend's fixture with St Johnstone at Celtic Park on Saturday which could see Celtic take an incredible 9 point lead in the table, with Rangers not scheduled to face St Mirren until Sunday.

Just 6 league games now remain as Ange and his players look to achieve what would have been unthinkable at the start of the season!

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GIORGOS GIAKOUMAKIS grabbed his second hat-trick of the season on Saturday as he inspired Celtic to a 4-0 win over Ross County in the Scottish Premiership.

It’s the Greek striker’s 8th goal in his last 3 domestic starts and now takes his tally to 12 in the Hoops – 11 of them coming in 2022.

The result ensured that Celtic remained at the top of the Scottish Premiership ahead of their visit to Ibrox on 3rd of April and regardless the result there Celtic will stay top due to their superior goal difference (+14 over Rangers) as well as their 3 point advantage.

The title race is heating up but with just 7 games remaining Celtic find themselves in a solid position to reclaim the title in Ange Postecoglou’s first season at the helm.

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A dominating 3-0 win over Dundee Utd at Tannadice on Monday night has paired Celtic with Rangers in the semi-finals at Hampden and with a 3 point lead in the Scottish Premiership talk of a Treble has now heightened amongst the fans.

Ange Postecoglou and the players won't be talking about it - at least not in the media - but it now has to be seen as a very real possibility for a Celtic side now unbeaten in their last 30 games domestically.

Next on the agenda are high flying Ross County who have somehow found their way in to the top 6 and should prove a stern test on Saturday at Celtic Park.

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ANGE POSTECOGLOU sprung some surprises ahead of kick off at the Tony Macaroni and the Australian was proven correct as Celtic finally win v Livingston for the first time since 2007! 

Celtic had been without a win in their last 5 fixtures against Livingston (a record which included 3 draws and 2 defeats) but goals from Daizen Maeda and James Forrest either side of a Nicky Devlin own goal were enough to seal all 3 points.

There are now just 8 games remaining of the Scottish Premiership season and Celtic currently have a 3 point (and 11 goal) advantage as we now head into the Scottish Cup weekend where we face Dundee United on Monday 14th of March.

Tino, Mif & Paddy were on the mics this week to discuss that win at the Tony Macaroni and what it now means for Celtic as the title race enters it's final couple of months. 

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Celtic got back to winning ways against St Mirren after a disappointing week last week with goals coming from Cameron Carter-Vickers and Callum McGregor in a 2-0 win. 

The result keeps the Hoops 3 points and 10 goals clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership with just 9 games remaining.  

Tino, Mif & James are on the mics for this one to cover all the key talking points.

CELTIC took on Hibs in the midday sun on Sunday but it proved to be a disappointing afternoon as the players who have been performing so well for us so far this season failed to pick up the points in the capital. It’s been a tough week all in all with that result coming on the back of a UEFA Conference League exit at the hands of Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt. Despite the Easter Road stalemate however, Celtic actually maintained their 3 point (and 9 goal) advantage at the top of the Scottish Premiership with Glasgow rivals Rangers unable to take advantage of the slip up. This now leaves us with just 10 league games remaining as Ange Postecoglou looks to drive the Hoops towards the title at the first time of asking. Tino, James & Paddy were on the mics to discuss all of the above and more on this week’s episode of The Celtic Exchange. **WIN A SIGNED FRAMED TREBLE TREBLE SHIRT, COMPLETE WITH SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP WINNERS MEDAL** As covered during this week's show, we have a unique opportunity for someone to win this very special piece of Celtic memorabilia. To take part simply click the link here for further information on how you can get your hands on this amazing prize: https://raffall.com/291811/enter-raffle-to-win-piece-of-celtic-history-hosted-by-the-celtic-exchange  If you're enjoying The Celtic Exchange please support us by sharing this episode far and wide with your fellow Celtic supporters - it really makes a big difference to what we do. Thanks, Team TCE. All podcasts, blog articles & more @ www.thecelticexchange.com SPONSORED by TEN10 Podcasts: https://ten10podcasts.com/thecelticexchange Connect With TCE: Instagram @thecelticexchangepodcast | Twitter @CeltExchange | Facebook & YouTube

A disappointing afternoon at Easter Road as Celtic drop league points for the first time since December with a 0-0 draw against Hibs.  Despite recent league results you could say it was coming with performance below par over the last few games and that caught up with us today.  We're back in league action in just a few days time with St Mirren the visitors at Celtic Park on Wednesday and Ange will have to find solutions and fast if we're to retain top spot in the Scottish Premiership table.  Tino, James & Joe were on the mics this afternoon to discuss all the lowlights from Leith!

Celtic fall to a 2-0 defeat tonight in Norway and exit the UEFA Conference League at the hands of Bodo/Glimt by an aggregate scoreline of 5-1.   It's a humbling experience for Ange Postecoglou and his side and shows how far we have to go if we're to compete on the European stage under his leadership.   Tino, James & Joe are on the mics on the Final Whistle to discuss tonight's result and performance.

GIORGOS GIAKOUMAKIS was the star of the show on Sunday, grabbing a perfect hat-trick to see off Dundee in a crucial 3-2 win at Celtic Park. The result sees Celtic extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table to 3 points after rivals Rangers could only draw with Dundee United earlier in the day. It was a welcome lift after the disappointment of the midweek defeat by Norwegian Champions Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Conference League and the Hoops will be looking to make up for that with a better performance in this week’s return leg. Tino, Mif & Paddy were on the mics to discuss all of the above and more on this week’s episode of The Celtic Exchange. If you're enjoying The Celtic Exchange please support us by sharing this episode far and wide with your fellow Celtic supporters - it really makes a big difference to what we do. Thanks, Team TCE. All podcasts, blog articles & more @ www.thecelticexchange.com SPONSORED by TEN10 Podcasts: https://ten10podcasts.com/thecelticexchange Connect With TCE: Instagram @thecelticexchangepodcast | Twitter @CeltExchange | Facebook & YouTube

ANGE POSTECOGLOU kicked off Valentine’s Day with another great interview back in his homeland with Stan Sport Australia and gave us yet another reminder (as if we needed one) of just why the Celtic fans have grown to love him so much. We’ve almost got to the stage where we now look forward to his interviews as much as to watching his new look Celtic taking to the park (almost!) and it’s been a whirlwind romance since the charismatic Australian breezed into our lives last summer. Last week saw us take care of Aberdeen in the League and Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup as our perfect start to 2022 continues with 8 wins from 8 since the turn of the year. The Bhoys will be looking to extend that further with another tough couple of fixtures at Celtic Park this week – firstly with Bodo Glimt in Thursday night’s UEFA Conference League tie, followed by a league game against Dundee on Sunday afternoon. Tino, James & Chris were on the mics to discuss all of the above and more in this week’s episode of The Celtic Exchange Weekly. If you're enjoying The Celtic Exchange please support us by sharing this episode far and wide with your fellow Celtic supporters - it really makes a big difference to what we do. Thanks, Team TCE. All podcasts, blog articles & more @ www.thecelticexchange.com SPONSORED by TEN10 Podcasts: https://ten10podcasts.com/thecelticexchange Connect With TCE: Instagram @thecelticexchangepodcast | Twitter @CeltExchange | Facebook & YouTube

Celtic run out 4-0 winners in today's Scottish Cup tie to put themselves comfortably in to the hat for the next round. Goals from Scales, Giakoumakis, Maeda and Bitton all made for a relatively comfortable afternoon for the Hoops, though Ange wasn’t best pleased with the first half showing. The Quarter Final draw will take place on Monday night as we await our opponents in the last 8. Tino, James & Sinky were on the mics for this one.

Celtic clock up 4 goals at Fir Park with another impressive attacking performance by Ange Postecoglou’s men. Liel Abada maintained his impressive recent scoring form with his 3rd in 3 games before a classy Tom Rogic double sealed the points before the break. Daizen Maeda made it 4 with a deflected effort in the second effort and it seems just a matter of time before this high flying Celtic side rack up a cricket score against someone. Next up its Aberdeen at Pittodrie and another tough challenge on the road for the Bhoys. Tino & James were on the kids this afternoon to cover all the key talking points from Fir Park.

IF Reo Hatate and some of his new team-mates weren't sure what they were signing up for when they joined Celtic Football Club then things will certainly have become a whole lot clearing after a pulsating Glasgow derby victory over Rangers under the disco lights at Celtic Park. Hatate (2) and Liel Abada got the all important goals on the night, all coming in an explosive first half display which propels Ange Postecoglou's men to the top of the table for the first time under his leadership. Now that the dust has settled (kinda!) Tino, James & Paddy got on the mics to dissect the game, to cover all the key talking points and to discuss what this now means for this new and exciting team of Ange's.

It turned out to be a perfect Saturday for Celtic as Liel Abada blows the roof off Paradise with a last minute winner which puts us within two points of the top of the table. It was a nervier afternoon than we were hoping for but none of that matters now with the three points the be all and end all ahead of Wednesday night’s Glasgow derby. Tino & Scraped themselves off the ceiling at Celtic Park to bring you all the big talking points from a massive afternoon in the title race.

Celtic eventually run out 2-1 winners against Alloa in a hard fought Saturday night in the Scottish Cup. Goals from Giorgios Giakoumakis and Liel Abada were enough to see us through and we’ll now face Raith Rovers in the 5th round next month. Ange Postecoglou will be concerned over injuries picked up by captain Callum McGregor, Yosuke Ideguchi and Abada but will be hopeful that all pull through as eyes now turn to Wednesday’s crunch league fixture against Hearts at Tynecastle. Tino & James covered all of the above as well as the other key talking points from this one.

CELTIC head into the winter break having secured a crucial 3 points with a 3-1 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.  Liel Abada took his tally for the season to 10 with a first half brace before Captain for the day, Nir Bitton secured the win with a late strike to see off the Saints. Celtic's squad was decimated pre match, with Vasilis Barkas making his first start in 5 months and youngsters Joey Dawson, Owen Moffa & Ben Doak all taking a place on the bench - the former stepping in to replace Kyogo early in the first half. The Hoops can now enjoy 3 weeks of rest and recuperation before taking to the field again on Monday 17th of January against Shaun Maloney's Hibs. There may also be a few new faces in the squad by then, but in the meantime Ange Postecoglou will just be delighted to have gotten through the latest challenge. We'll be back with our Half Season Review this week, but in the meantime, enjoy this one!

It's another huge week for Ange Postecoglou and his players as they take on a vital league fixture at Ross County before heading to Hampden for Sunday's League Cup Final against Hibs. Celtic have their injury worries but have still managed to rack up the wins with Sunday's victory over Motherwell our 5th straight league win in a row. Kyogo, James Forrest and Mikey Johnston are our latest players to have picked up injuries and Ange will be hoping they're available for selection for Sunday, if not sooner! Following our Europa League exploits we also found out that Bodo Glimt of Norway are to be our Europa Conference League opponents come February, and more about that closer to the time. Tino, Sinky & James took to the mics this week to cover all of the above and more in another huge week for the club. If you're enjoying The Celtic Exchange please support us by sharing this episode far and wide with fellow Celtic supporters - it really makes a big difference to what we do. Thanks, Team TCE. All podcasts, blog articles & more @ www.thecelticexchange.com SPONSORED by ParadisePods | TEN10 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3kAEZuU Connect With TCE: Instagram @thecelticexchangepodcast | Twitter @CeltExchange | Facebook & YouTube

A 5 goal thriller sees Celtic come out on top with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Betis at Celtic Park! With so many fixtures on the horizon Ange made an incredible 11 changes to the side that beat Dundee Utd at the weekend, and many of the youngsters done their chances no harm at all over an entertaining 90 minutes. Our goal-scorers on the night are 21, 21 & 22 years of age respectively, which is very promising for the future of this Celtic side. The only downside on the night was the incurring of further injuries that we really don't need just now. Most concern of course centres around Kyogo Furuhashi who looks to have injured his hamstring, with Ajeti also going off with a similar injury. All eyes now turn to Motherwell at Celtic Park on Sunday and the return of Scottish Premiership action. The Bhoys will be going all out to maintain their solid recent form - even if they have to do so without a centre forward!