Celtic news latest as Allardyce makes Parkhead boss admission and Greek midfielder appears on transfer radar

It's almost crunch time for Celtic as they aim to win a third piece of major silverware under Ange Postecoglou in the Viaplay Cup final vs Rangers on Sunday.

Having won the tournament last season in an enthralling 2-1 win over Hibs at Hampden Park, the Hoops will aim to reclaim their title against their major rivals in a first Hampden Old Firm showdown since 2019. The Hoops were victorious that day, and Postecoglou won't settle for any less than inflicting pain upon their local rivals in a bid to win the League Cup once again.

However, a tough test against Rangers stands in their way. Michael Beale's men have not lost under his watchful eye, with their only draw coming in the most recent Old Firm clash back in early January. But with bragging rights on offer, Ange has talked up the passion of the Hoops faithful ahead of the clash. Elsewhere, Neil Lennon has claimed that he could have won the title had it not been for Covid-19, Sam Allardyce revealed that he put his name into the hat for both Old Firm jobs and former transfer targets have cropped up as shortlists are drawn up ahead of the summer window.

Ange Postecoglou says he wants to pay Celtic fans back for their unwavering support on cup final weekend. The Australian is focused on one thing only ahead of Sunday, and insists he remains as passionate about the club as possible. But he bowed down to the green and white faithful by marvelling at the support and adoration that fans continue to show with every passing day.

Andy Walker has backed Rangers attacker Fashion Sakala over calling Celtic 'the other mob' - saying that nobody will be offended by his comments. Sakala's press conference on Wednesday led to him giving the Hoops a tag that caused mayhem between the two