Kheredine Idessane

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Sports Journalist at BBC

Sports reporter, BBC Scotland. If part of your job is to ask questions, never be afraid to ask them, without fear or favour. Stay clam, show respect, be kind.

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Does Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers get the credit he deserves?

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Kheredine Idessane

A league and Scottish Cup double didn't get him manager of the year last season. A league and League Cup double and a place in the Scottish Cup final hasn't been enough to sway the voting from his peers in his direction this term either. Brendan Rodgers could well this month become the only Celtic manager to win three trebles and yet John McGlynn's back-to-back promotions into the top flight with Falkirk have twice denied the Northern Irishman the top award from PFA Scotland.
Does Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers get the credit he deserves?

1 week ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

A league and Scottish Cup double didn't get him manager of the year last season. A league and League Cup double and a place in the Scottish Cup final hasn't been enough to sway the voting from his peers in his direction this term either. Brendan Rodgers could well this month become the only Celtic manager to win three trebles and yet John McGlynn's back-to-back promotions into the top flight with Falkirk have twice denied the Northern Irishman the top award from PFA Scotland.
'Why this weekend's Old Firm derby is meaningless'

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Kheredine Idessane

I may well be swimming against the tide with this one but there absolutely is such a thing as a meaningless derby between Rangers and Celtic. This Sunday's is a prime case in point. The players will disagree, neither manager would dare admit it, and many fans might even be scratching their heads at my reasoning. I'm doubling down, however: this latest episode of Glasgow's big footballing rivalry means the square root of diddly squat.
Lennon Miller: I made 'mistake' but still want to be the best

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Young player of the year nominee Lennon Miller says he's learned a lot from the "mistake" he made with his terminology that left him feeling like the world was against him. What he meant to say was that in striving to be the best player he can possibly be, he hoped one day to overtake the likes of Scott McTominay, John McGinn and Billy Gilmour in the international pecking order. It's a long-term ambition, rather than a quick fix. "That's how it was supposed to come across.
Celtic title success 'like a drug' for Arne Engels

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Young player of the year nominee Arne Engels says Celtic's title success is like "a drug" as he eyes more honours. The 21-year-old midfielder's debut season in Scotland has already resulted in a league and League Cup double, with the chance to make it a treble when Celtic face Aberdeen in next month's Scottish Cup final.
Dundee Utd 0-5 Celtic: Analysis

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Kheredine Idessane

Those darn tangerines. Not the orange-shirted Dundee United players, but fruit that was thrown on to the pitch early in the first half by the travelling fans, apparently in protest against ticket prices. That disruption completely ruined the home side's momentum and allowed Celtic to re-set after a very underwhelming opening.
What were the key games in Celtic's title triumph?

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Kheredine Idessane

Image source, SNSCeltic have wrapped up their fourth league title in a row and their 13th in the past 14 seasons. And, in the end, it was done at something of a canter. There were signs earlier in the campaign that Brendan Rodgers' men would take some stopping. Christmas came and went with the concession of just four points, a consistency no one else could come close to matching. Here, BBC Scotland takes a look back at the key matches that sign-posted the inevitable.
What were the key games in Celtic's title triumph?

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Image source, SNSCeltic have wrapped up their fourth league title in a row and their 13th in the past 14 seasons. And, in the end, it was done at something of a canter. There were signs earlier in the campaign that Brendan Rodgers' men would take some stopping. Christmas came and went with the concession of just four points, a consistency no one else could come close to matching. Here, BBC Scotland takes a look back at the key matches that sign-posted the inevitable.
'Celtic's old faithfuls prove their worth again'

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

They may not be the most glamourous names in Celtic's squad. Their appearances may only engender a shrug of the shoulders from some supporters. They may not have cost the club a eye-watering sum. But boy have Greg Taylor and Liam Scales made a difference to the champions-elect since their reintroduction to the starting XI. All of a sudden the left side of Celtic's defence looks a lot more assured and forward thinking. I say 'defence'.
Rangers close to appointing Everton's Kevin Thelwell as sporting director

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kevin Thelwell joined Everton after leaving New York Red BullsBBC Sport Scotland Senior ReporterRangers are close to appointing Everton's director of football, Kevin Thelwell, as their new sporting director. The 51-year-old Englishman has already confirmed he is leaving the Premier League side this summer.