Celtic vs Newcastle United LIVE score and goal updates from Parkhead friendly

Celtic will start their Scottish Premiership title defence and quest for five-in-a-row in just a couple of weeks.

And Brendan Rodgers and his Bhoys are stepping up their preparations ahead of the big kick off with a Battle of Britain friendly.

Eddie Howe was once targeted by the Hoops for the manager's job but swerved it, paving the way for Ange Postecoglou.

It hasn't worked out too badly for the ex Bournemouth man whop led Newcastle United to their first trophy in 70 years last season.

The Magpies lifted the Carabao Cup and with Celtic lifting Scotland's equivalent as part of a domestic double, the pair clash in Glasgow.

And there will even be silverware for the winners who will get their hands on the inaugural adidas Trophy, a new one-off contest between two of the brand's flagship clubs.

You can follow all the build up, match action and reaction right here in our LIVE blog.

Celtic kicked off today with the announcement of another signing as Shin Yamada was confirmed.

And he is happy to be the latest Japanese star to be snapped up by the Hoops but insists he arrives at Parkhead as his own man.

The 25-year-old has completed his £1.2million switch from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale and has penned a four-year contract in Glasgow's East End.

Yamada will team up with compatriots Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda and fellow summer signing Hayato Inamura.

And while he is also aware of the exploits of former Parkhead hero Kyogo Furuhashi, the 25-year-old is determined to create his own history in the green-and-white.

Speaking to the club's webiste, he said: “It is a huge honour for me to be here as a Celtic player and I can’t wait to begin my time at this amazing club.

“Celtic is one of the top names in world football. I