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After a difficult 2020/2021 season, Celtic have played some great football at times this campaign They have also shown some inconsistencies and were once again knocked out of the Champions League at an early stage. A defeat against Rangers would have also been a huge disappointment. Let's have a think about how good they actually here. Recent match: Celtic 3 - 0 Ross County Three second-half goals from Celtic saw them breakdown a determined Ross County.  Manager Ange Postecoglou said: "When you don't get it, it gives them confidence and they defended well. We've seen in other games if we score early it opens the game up. The info we gave to the whole group at half-time was 'stick to our principles'." 🎥 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗘 🎥 Ajeti double + Carter-Vickers strikes on Hoops debut! 👇 #CELROS | #COYBIG 🍀 pic.twitter.com/DrYcHskzAt — Celtic TV (@CelticTV) September 12, 2021 Mixed fortunes in Europe Celtic have played a number of European games duri...

The Premier League was well and truly and back this weekend Manchester City and Manchester United both won, Lukaku scored again and Tottenham's winning run came to a sudden halt against Crystal Palace. Manchester City picked up their third straight win after battling to win against Leicester City Bernardo Silva scored for City in the 62nd minute. Jamie Vardy had previously had a goal ruled out through VAR. Manchester City battle to win against Leicester City (greatermanchesterfootball.blogspot.com) The Manchester City manager was clearly happy with the win and performance. He has said that the wider range of goalscorers at City is very impressive and gives them a platform to have another successful season.  He added on City's social media accounts: "Yeah, excellent performance. After an international break you always have doubts, but the mentality from the players from the first minute to the end was excellent."   Cristiano Ronaldo played his first game in ...

It has been another dramatic few days of FA Cup action. Let's explore some of the moments from the early stages from one of the world's best cup competitions. FC United snatched a dramatic late FA Cup victory over Bootle Regan Linney scored a 97th minute winner as his side came from behind to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win over Bootle in the Emirates FA Cup first qualifying round replay. The first match was also a dramatic and exciting encounter. That finished 2-2. You can see more reaction from the game by heading to the Greater Manchester Football website.  Jersey Bulls march on This is what the Jersey Bulls reaction was at the end of the match.  @JerseyBullsFC go marching on!!! — A massive win for the bulls sees them through to the 2nd qualifying round in their first FA Cup Campaign — #nonleaguefootball #nonleague #jersey pic.twitter.com/rUbD5Lf9n3 — Non League Bible (@NLBIBLE4) September 4, 2021 Jersey Bulls thrashed VCD Athletic FC in their FA Cup first qualifying round ...

The transfer window is closed until January 1st.  Who had the best window though? Were there any major losers? Manchester United United strengthened their defence with the signing of Varane and brought some extra quality with the signings of Jadon Sancho and the returning hero Cristiano Ronaldo. Critics would argue that they are still a world class defensive midfielder away from leading the charge in domestic and European competitions. Click here for more news on Manchester United Manchester City The signing of Jack Grealish was great but many would argue that their lack of proven goalscorer could prove costly. Although others would point out that they have just scored ten in two matches so who needs a centre forward? Chelsea The European champions are now many people's favourite to win the Premier League after their additions. They proved their attacking quality against Arsenal but proved they can defend well after they earned a point at Anfield despite spending more than h...