Michael Gannon

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Michael Gannon

Those of us of a certain age remember the early years of Tony Blair’s New Labour government where one of the plans to cut the dole queues was to open up education to the masses. It ended up with a flood of folk going to college and university that might not have traditionally ended up there. It also led to some pretty wacky courses. There were HNDs in surfing, diplomas in circus training and even other Mickey Mouse degrees like, erm, journalism.

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Michael Gannon

The USA defender admits the recent slump has taken him by surpriseCameron Carter-Vickers went into 2025 having been part of just three league defeats for Celtic in THREE seasons. It’s no wonder the big centre back seems a little perplexed at losing another four of them in a few weeks. The USA defender admitted he’s in uncharted territory with the Hoops suffering dip in form despite being on the verge of clinching Four-in-a-Row.

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Michael Gannon |Chris Sutton

The Irishman doesn’t quite go along with the fearless pundit but wanted to make one thing crystal clearBrendan Rodgers' gift of the gab would get him a gig in most industries but he might struggle selling sofas for DFS. Not when his pet peeve is anyone around him or his club daring to get comfortable. It was an accusation levelled at his players in Perth last week after they stumbled to a third defeat in six Premiership games to deny fans a potential home title party against Kilmarnock today.

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Michael Gannon

The Irishman admitted the club might need a refresh but not when it comes to the manager. Upfront Brendan Rodgers insists there will be changes needed at Celtic in the summer to boost the hunger levels at Parkhead. The Hoops boss accused his squad of being too comfortable in recent weeks after slipping to three defeats in six Premiership games with the finishing line in sight. Celtic could be crowned champions this weekend if they beat Kilmarnock and Rangers fail to win at Aberdeen.

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Michael Gannon

Forrest netted for Celtc in their last St Johnstone semi and was on target against Aberdeen a year to the day of latest instalmentJames Forrest was the match-winner the last time Celtic sank St Johnstone in a Hampden semi-final. As Brendan Rodgers demands a late-season spark, it feels an ideal time to set the trophy-laden winger up for a glorious repeat and a final Premiership flourish. The Celtic boss was peeved in Perth at the lack of thrust at a key time of the season.