Celtic host Ferencvaros in tonight's Europa League League Phase opener at Parkhead (20:00 UK time), looking to bounce back from Sunday's 3-0 cup defeat to Rangers. Midfielder Mika Baur has earned a shock first Germany call-up under Jurgen Klopp after impressing during his early spell at the club. Ferencvaros face a partial stadium closure due to sanctions, impacting crowd size at Celtic Park.
Celtic face Ferencvaros at Parkhead on Thursday 17 September at 20:00 UK time in the UEFA Europa League League Phase, broadcast on TNT Sports 3. The Hungarian side arrive unbeaten in five league matches. Ferencvaros face a partial stadium closure due to UEFA sanctions, reducing the visiting contingent and affecting atmosphere on the night.
Source: The Scotsman
Midfielder Mika Baur has been called up to the Germany squad by Jurgen Klopp, earning his first international cap just weeks into his Celtic career. The 22-year-old, signed from Paderborn for £6.8m in the summer, impressed with his opening goal in the 1-0 win over St Johnstone, prompting Klopp to describe him as "really exciting". Baur was named in the squad for matches against Serbia and Greece in October.
Source: Celtic Quick News
Encouraging news: Kieran Tierney and Kasper Høgh have returned to full training after recent injury concerns. However, their availability for tonight's match against Ferencvaros remains uncertain pending final assessments. Alistair Johnston continues individual training but is unavailable for the European clash.
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Speaking ahead of the match, Martin O'Neill acknowledged the challenge but said the team must "be up for it and ready". The manager has framed tonight's fixture as an opportunity to reset after Sunday's embarrassing 3-0 Rangers defeat, with the early European phase critical to the campaign.
Source: The Scotsman
Sam Johnstone sent a message to Viljami Sinisalo after completing his loan move from Wolverhampton, making clear he has not arrived to be second choice. The former England international impressed on his debut in Perth with a clean sheet, but Sinisalo remains Martin O'Neill's preferred option heading into the Ferencvaros fixture.
Source: Glasgow World
Celtic legend Danny McGrain, 76, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, his family announced this week. McGrain's wife Laraine explained the diagnosis came some time ago, and the family decided to go public so supporters understand why the former Scotland captain has become less visible at the club. McGrain remains in good spirits and close to Celtic despite the diagnosis.
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Fans have until 4pm on Thursday 17 September to register for the chance to buy tickets to Oasis's historic five-night residency at Celtic Park (21-29 May 2027). The band will open their Live '27 world tour at Celtic Park with Richard Ashcroft as support. Ticket onsale happens 25-27 September for those with registration codes.
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Fan channels are united in calling for Celtic to start two strikers against Ferencvaros after Sunday's toothless display at Ibrox. Read Celtic and Celtic Way both argue that Martin O'Neill must inject attacking intent into the team immediately. "If we can't attack Ferencvaros at home after what happened on Sunday, serious questions will continue to be asked," one analysis says, with supporters expecting a marked improvement in approach after the passive showing against Rangers.
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Celtic Quick News and The Celtic Star frame tonight as an immediate opportunity to restore credibility after the cup exit. Supporters recognise the squad remains competitive in the league with six consecutive Premiership wins, but fear that consistency in Europe has not materialised. One prevailing sentiment: the next three weeks will define the season, with Rangers coming to Parkhead on Sunday followed by European commitments.
Source: Celtic Quick News, The Celtic Star
Fan channels welcomed the news of Mika Baur's Germany call-up as a bright spot in a difficult week. The consensus is that his early performances have justified the summer investment, and international recognition after just weeks at the club signals genuine quality has arrived from Paderborn. Video Celts described it as "exactly the kind of story Celtic needed right now".
Source: Video Celts, Celtic News Now
Celtic Supporters Ltd has not backed down from its post-Rangers criticism, with the supporter organisation continuing to call for board accountability. Fan reaction remains mixed: some view the criticism as justified given the recent performances, while others believe the focus should shift entirely to the pitch and tonight's European opener.
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Fans have noted the partial stadium closure at Celtic Park for tonight's match following UEFA sanctions against Ferencvaros. While some see reduced away support as a tactical advantage for Celtic at home, others worry it signals exactly the kind of unpredictable circumstances that have plagued the club's European campaigns in recent years.
Source: Celtic Way
Updated 2026-09-17 15:34 UTC
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 6 | 11 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| 3 | Hearts | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | St Mirren | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 6 | -1 | 8 |
| 6 | Dundee | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | St Johnstone | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 9 | Hibernian | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 10 | Falkirk | 6 | -3 | 5 |
| 11 | Dundee United | 6 | -5 | 5 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 6 | -9 | 4 |