54 h. ago Balikwisha makes instant Celtic impact at training as new teammate likes what he sees ahead of Ibrox

The experienced winger knows what it takes to win in enemy territory

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5 d. ago Celtic feel instant transfer impact of £40m Champions League flop as two deals axed

Brendan Rodgers has been desperate to add new faces - but two incoming arrivals now appear to be out of reach

Economics

2 w. ago New Hibs star Miguel Chaiwa opens up on move, how Celtic played a part and Rocky Bushiri impact

Zambian midfielder caught eye on first appearance for Easter Road side

Politics

2 w. ago Dan Ndoye’s journey from ‘little lion’ to Nottingham Forest’s new main man

Swiss signing ignored interest from Serie A winners Napoli because he senses ‘something special’ at the City GroundDuring Dan Ndoye’s couple of seasons at Bologna, he kept a few shirts – with his name and number on the reverse – stashed in the glove box of his car in case he bumped into young supporters around town. Naturally, he had a pen handy for autographs, too. It is a nugget that epitomises his down-to-earth character, which radiates as he discusses his £35m move to Nottingham Forest this summer. “If I can give away a couple of shirts here, I will do so with pleasure,” he says. “Sometimes a small gesture can make a big difference.”As a kid who idolised Neymar, a signed shirt from one of his heroes was the stuff of dreams. Ndoye, who trained with his Forest teammates for the first time last week, was born in Nyon to a Senegalese father, Saliou, and a Swiss mother, Virginie, and came through the ranks at Lausanne. The 24-year-old values his African roots – he visits his grandmot...

Politics

2 w. ago Rangers transfers: 14 players who could depart Ibrox and 4 who won't

Here are 14 Rangers players who could depart Ibrox this summer - and four that are likely to stay

Sport

3 w. ago ‘Perfect modern player’: Hugo Ekitiké has all the attributes to thrive at Liverpool

Frenchman’s display of natural ability during spells in Denmark and Germany is a positive indicator for his move to AnfieldHugo Ekitiké is a £79m striker who has swapped the Bundesliga for the Premier League champions and is preparing to test himself against the best defenders in England and Europe. Four years ago, he was struggling to make the breakthrough at his boyhood club Reims and was sent on loan to Denmark to learn about football and himself.Ekitiké arrived as an 18‑year‑old in the city of Vejle in January 2021 to join a club primed for a relegation battle, a world away from what he can expect at Liverpool. Although a naturally confident person, he took time to settle into life away from home. But it was quickly apparent Ekitiké possessed natural ability and electrifying pace with which to torment teammates in training and excite his manager. First, though, he needed to get up to speed with the Danish league and began with a cameo off the bench in a goalless d...

Sport

3 w. ago Big name absent and more talking points from Benjamin Sesko's first Man United training session

Benjamin Sesko trained with his new Manchester United teammates for the first time on Sunday, seven days before they play Arsenal.

Politics

3 w. ago Scotland international duo embroiled in opening day drama as ex

The Scotland international delivered in the dying embers of the game in an early promotion clash on Friday night.

Events

3 w. ago Alexander Isak ordered to miss Newcastle barbecue and train alone

Striker told to arrive for training after teammates’ exitIsak due to hold talks with Eddie Howe on WednesdayAlexander Isak’s standoff with Newcastle escalated on Wednesday when the striker was ordered to train separately from his teammates and stay away from a lunchtime training-ground barbecue.Eddie Howe, Newcastle’s manager, had organised the gathering for not only his players and staff but their partners and children but it is understood Isak was told to delay his arrival for solitary training until later in the afternoon. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago One of Europe's best striker's killed and ATE a pigeon at Barcelona's iconic training ground, leaving staff and players stunned, claims former teammate

Sergi Gomez, who spent eight years at Barcelona after joining aged 14, made the sensational allegation during an appearance on a Spanish podcast.

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