Anthony Harwood

Cristiano Ronaldo should use his £175million-a-year deal to speak out about the human rights abuses

Campaigners are calling on Cristiano Ronaldo to use his high-profile signing with a Saudi Arabian football club to speak out about the country's human rights abuses. Amnesty International said the former Manchester United star's £173m-a-year signing…

Why we should all now support Morocco in the World Cup

As the World Cup enters its final stages, what will be the abiding memories that we take away from this at times frenetic 29-day tournament, the first to be held in winter? Apart from the nightmare for England fans of Harry Kane’s penalty miss…

Saudi Arabia accused of beheading 12 people 'while global attention is focused on World Cup'

Saudi Arabia has been accused of using the World Cup as a distraction after it beheaded 12 people over the last 14 days despite a pledge to not use the death penalty. The spate of executions were punishments for drugs offences, though the country…

Scottish MP speaks of horror at Britain funding amid Bahrain torture claims

Alistair Carmichael, Lib Dem spokesman on home affairs and justice, was speaking at the launch of new report that calls for a halt to payments by the Gulf Strategy Fund (GSF) to security forces in the tiny Gulf state where 26 men are on death row.…

New images cast doubt on Saudi death row teenagers guilt

A cross-dressing gunman filmed carrying out a robbery in Saudi Arabia in which a policeman was killed is too tall to be a 14-year-old boy on Death Row for the crime, say campaigners. The human rights charity, Reprieve, believe the attack was carried…

Forgotten Celtic man Ismaila Soro 'set for' Partizan Belgrade loan

The 24-year-old has failed to become a first team regular during his two-years at the club. Football Scotland say that a loan switch to Partizan Belgrade is on the cards. The Serbian side finished second in their league last term, with bitter rivals…

Celtic strike 'verbal agreement' for Alexander Bernabei transfer from Lanus

CELTIC have made a verbal agreement with Lanus over the transfer of Alexander Bernabei, according to a report. The Hoops are believed to be close to sealing a deal for the left-back. Ange Postecoglou is said to want the 21-year-old to be Greg…

Ange Postecoglou gives insight into his transfer philosophy as he reflects on secrets of first season Celtic success

ONE of the major summer landmarks for supporters has now passed with the release of the fixture list, and Celtic supporters may be quietly content with the opening run their team has been handed as Ange Postecoglou and his men look to defend their…

Scott McDonald weighs in on Celtic or Rangers 'better season' debate with 'neck and neck' prediction

SCOTT MCDONALD has weighed in on the debate over Celtic or Rangers enjoying the better season, but warned next season will be close. The former Celtic striker insisted his old club enjoyed the more successful season winning both the Scottish…

Young goalkeeper reveals classy message from Celtic star Joe Hart

JOE HART has earned a fan favourite status at Celtic for his performances on the pitch. But he's also been hailed for his actions and attitude off the park. The former England No1 has excelled since joining Celtic last summer under Ange Postecoglou…

Christopher Jullien wears Celtic training gear as he keeps up fitness during off-season

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Celtic's 20-year wage spend bang for buck assessed: From O'Neill to Postecoglou

WITH the recent anniversaries of managerial arrivals such as Ronny Deila and Ange Postecoglou having been sources of retrospection, this week’s column is dedicated to offering up one way to think about team performance levels through a financial…

Celtic 'close' to signing of ex-Dundee United keeper Benji Siegrist

CELTIC are reportedly close to signing Benji Siegrist from Dundee United. The ex-Arabs No.1 is a free agent after leaving Tannadice at the end of his contract. It has been reported for a few weeks that the 30-year-old was on the summer wish list of…

The former Celtic starlet who turned down Alex Ferguson to chase his childhood dream

MARK Fotheringham was once the most sought-after young talent in Britain. In fact, he was at the centre of an old-fashioned football tug-of-war between Manchester United, Chelsea and Celtic. So keen were the Red Devils to land Fotheringham that none…

Cameron Archer at the double as England Under-21s thump Kosovo

Cameron Archer’s brace inspired England Under-21s to a 5-0 rout of Kosovo. Keane Lewis-Potter’s first Young Lions goal and Anthony Gordon’s strike put Lee Carsley’s side in command before Archer’s second-half double. Ilir Krasniqi’s late own goal…

What next for Celtic's Anthony Ralston? - video debate

ANTHONY Ralston's campaign just goes from strength to strength. The Celtic defender notched his first goal for his country and got man of the match in the 2-0 UEFA Nations League win against Armenia at Hampden. What now for Ralston? Can he cement the…

Queen's Birthday Honours: Full UK list

Famous faces in showbiz, sport and politics have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, with recipients this year said to reflect the monarch's "invaluable" qualities ahead of her Platinum Jubilee. Those behind the selection process…

Celtic season review as board, manager, players and fans are put in the spotlight

IT was a season that many Celtic supporters would have feared, but one that will now live long in the memory. Thanks mainly to the impact of the hitherto unheralded Ange Postecoglou, Celtic are champions of Scotland once again. That seemed a remote…

How ancient Eastern medicine fuelled Celtic's title win - and is Scotland's secret weapon in Qatar 2022 bid

THERE were numerous reasons why Celtic enjoyed such success this season and managed to reclaim the cinch Premiership trophy they let slip from their grasp last term. Ange Postecoglou, the hitherto little-known Greek-Australian coach who was a…

Celtic transfer latest as Ko Itakura option re-emerges following previous interest in centre-back

CELTIC could rekindle their interest in Manchester City defender Ko Itakura, and are running the rule over his teammate and fellow centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis as they look to bolster their defensive options. Japanese international Itakura had…