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Colts stun Celtic with last-gasp leveller in league crunch
Cumbernauld Colts boss John Doyle admits he went from disgusted to delighted after watching his side come from 3-1 down late on to stun Celtic B with a last-gasp equaliser. Shell-shocked at the break after barely getting a look in, Colts trailed 2-0 and Celtic looked well in control thanks to Filip Skorb's sixth minute opener and Samuel Isiguzo's 33rd minute effort. Hopes of a Colts comeback were sparked in 66 minutes when Josh Jack pulled one back for the hosts, only for Hayden Borland to quickly restore the Hoops' two-goal lead just two minutes later. However, Doyle turned to his bench to freshen things up in the final stages and two goals in the final stages stunned the young Celts. Callum Wilson pulled Colts to within one-goal in 82 minutes and substitute Danny Hatfield had the final say in the fifth minute of added on time, hammering home an equaliser to earn a point. And Doyle said: 'It was a dramatic finish after being 3-1 down. 'We found ourselves 1-0 down and just when we started to get to grips with them a bit, all of a sudden we lost our way again and we found ourselves 2-0 down. 'We just couldn't cope with their movement at that point and we couldn't get near them at times. 'In the second half, we managed to rejig the shape a bit, which took a bit of time to get used to, but we pulled one back and I thought 'here we go, we've got plenty of time'. 'But just minutes later, we gave away an extremely soft goal from a free-kick which should have never happened. 'I was actually disgusted at that point because we'd just got our noses back in the game. 'If I am being honest, I did think the game was over at 3-1 down because the players didn't look like they had any belief at that point. 'We made some changes and freshened it up and that got us back in the game, and we pressed a lot better. We were better organised and our energy was better. READ MORE: Airdrie 2 Ross County 2: McCabe not getting carried away as fight back holds title favourites READ MORE: Airdrie athlete Brodie Young hopes medal win boosts Commonwealth Games bid 'The substitutes made a real difference for us with their energy after a tough game with Clydebank last midweek. 'We got to 3-2 and we felt we had a wee chance. We threw the centre-half up and we created a couple of chances. 'Then, in the last minute, we put a ball into the box, they haven't dealt with it and Danny grabbed the equaliser. 'So we are delighted to take the point, having been 3-1 down so late on, but I am a bit disappointed with how we let ourselves down earlier in the game.' A 3-3 draw in their opener with Albion Rovers last week and a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Clydebank last midweek leaves Colts with two points from their opening game, heading into another B team test under the lights this Friday night. Colts travel to Hearts B and Doyle expects a similar test for his charges as they seek that first win. He added:'It has been a difficult start, but I feel we are two points short of where we should be after a 3-3 draw at Albion Rovers last week. 'Hearts will be young and energetic, like Celtic. They will be constantly at us. They will dominate the ball and at times we will have to be patient, but I also expect us to have a bit more energy, press well and get after Hearts. 'I expect them to be a similar kind of test and we will need to look at training this week to see who is still fresh. 'We will probably need to freshen it up with some new faces in there as well.'We've got a couple of wee knocks from this week that we might need to sort out. 'Every game in this league is tough and we certainly don't go into any game thinking we are a shoe-in. 'We'll try to get the belief up a wee bit because I feel we are still lacking a bit of confidence, and that is having an effect on a few players. 'But it is still early days. It will be about six or seven games before I can really judge us and the squad.'
Daily Record
25-07-2025
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- Daily Record
Celtic B is toughest opener, says Broxburn Athletic's Lewis Turner as he takes reins for Lowland clash
The player turned coach will be in the dugout for the Albyn Park side's Lowland curtain-raiser tonight Lewis Turner admits Broxburn Athletic couldn't have been handed a tougher start to the Lowland League and has warned his players that they must hit the ground running if they have designs on the title this season. Brox travel to Airdrie to face Celtic B tonight in the fifth tier curtain-raiser and the young hosts will be favourites. Turner has retired from playing to take on the role of first team coach this season and has unexpectedly found himself at the helm with Stephen McIlhone, after boss Stevie Pittman had to take a temporary step back due to family reasons. Turner helped Brox to a seventh place finish last term but with last season's big spending champions East Kilbride out of the division, it is an open contest this term and the 32-year-old knows they need to make a fast start. He told the Courier: 'It doesn't get much tougher than Celtic B but if we are going to do something in the league this season, you need to beat these teams and we'll be going out every single game this season to win, regardless of who we are playing at home or away. It is a really good test for us. 'I've said to the boys that we really need to pick up a good amount of points from our first few fixtures because, from my past experience at Bonnyrigg and Kelty Hearts, they stole a march on everybody and then nobody could catch up with them. 'I think it is a very hard league to be behind in. The team that starts best, usually finds themselves up there. 'At Christmastime the league tells the real story and it is not usually far away from the final standings. 'But I feel it is anybody's league this season. There's six teams who could win the league this year: us, Bonnyrigg, Tranent, Caledonian Braves, Linlithgow, Clydebank. 'They will have the objective to win the league, which is mad. I think it will be a really exciting league and the best league to watch in Scotland this season.' He added: 'The proof will be in the pudding on Friday night against Celtic. 'You never know what team is going to turn up when you play Celtic. 'They have such a big squad and one week we could play them with all their best players and then the following week they play Linlithgow or someone with 16 year-olds playing. 'That isn't very fair and they shouldn't be in the league anyway, in my opinion, but we just need to get on with it.' Brox warmed up with a local derby friendly against Premiership side Livingston on Tuesday night, with the Lions running out winners. Turner said: 'Livingston was a good game to have ahead of Celtic B. They have more of the ball and are full-time so playing Livingston was the perfect preparation. That should stand us in good stead.' Being in the dugout this term will be a new experience for Turner, but admits he is relishing the opportunity to lead the team after hanging up his boots. He said: 'I am really looking forward to it and this is probably the most I've looked forward to a new season for ages - and I am not even playing. 'It's absolutely mad, but because I have been doing the coaching and helping the manager quite a bit it has made it even better. 'We've made some really good signings and getting [striker] Errol Douglas signed up again for another season - when there were teams interested in him - is massive for us.'
Daily Record
01-07-2025
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- Daily Record
Albion Rovers and Cumbernauld Colts face derby in Lowland League opener as Caledonian Braves land home clash
The fixtures for the fifth tier have been unveiled Lanarkshire rivals Albion Rovers and Cumbernauld Colts will clash on the opening day of the Lowland League season after the fixtures for the 2025/26 campaign were released this morning. The fifth tier kicks off on Friday, July 25 with Celtic B v Broxburn and Hearts B v Tranent, but the Lanarkshire sides get underway the following day with Rovers welcoming Colts to Cliftonhill in a 3pm kick-off. Motherwell-based Caledonian Braves begin their campaign on July 26 at home to University of Stirling. Cumbernauld Colts are groundsharing with League One outfit Hamilton Accies this season and Colts' will play Celtic B on a Friday night on August 1 as result of Accies kicking off their league campaign at Broadwood on August 2 at home to Montrose. The first five fixtures for the three Lanarkshire sides are as follows: July 26 - Cumbernauld Colts (H), 3pm July 29 - East Stirlingshire (A), 7.45pm August 2 - Tranent (A), 3pm August 9 - Gala Fairydean Rovers (H), 3pm August 19 - Broxburn Athletic (H), 7.45pm CALEDONIAN BRAVES July 26 - University of Stirling (H), 3pm July 29 - Broxburn Athletic (A), 7.45pm August 2 - Gala Fairydean Rovers (A), 3pm August 9 - Civil Service Strollers, 3pm August 19 - East Stirlingshire (H), 3pm CUMBERNAULD COLTS July 26 - Albion Rovers (A), 3pm July 29 - Clydebank (H), 7.45pm August 1 - Celtic B (H), 7.45pm August 8 - Hearts B (A), 7.45pm August 16 - East Stirlingshire (A), 3pm
Scotsman
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic pay transfer fee to Scottish Championship club for 17-year-old prospect
Defender joins up with Celtic B team squad Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Celtic have completed the signing of a young Scottish prospect for a modest transfer fee after tracking the player for several months. The Parkhead club have paid Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton around £50,000 for the signing of 17-year-old defender Isaac English on a three-year deal. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The youngster impressed as Morton's under-18s won the Club Academy Scotland Performance League title and reached the final of the CAS Cup, while he was also listed as a substitute for the senior side's Championship fixture against Ayr United in March. Isaac English in action during a SFA Club Academy Scotland 18s final between Ross County and Greenock Morton at the Indodrill Stadium, on May 16, 2025, in Alloa, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group) | SNS Group English, who had 12 months to run on his Cappielow apprentice contract, will join up with the Celtic B team where he will work under head coach Stephen McManus. A Morton statement read: "Greenock Morton FC can today confirm the transfer of Isaac English to Celtic Football Club for an undisclosed fee. "Isaac, one of our professional modern apprentices, who was part of the CAS Performance League title winning side last season, as well as reaching the final of the CAS Cup, has been under the watchful eye of the Scottish Premiership champions for a period of months. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Following discussions between Greenock Morton FC and Celtic FC, an agreement was reached for Isaac, who has been part of our academy for a number of years, to move to Parkhead and everybody at the club wishes Isaac well in his next chapter and we look forward to watching his future development." While English has been signed with a view to the future, Celtic are also looking to strengthen their current first-team squad with fresh additions ahead of the new season. Kieran Tierney has already completed his return to the club on a free transfer after signing a five-year deal following the expiry of his contract with Arsenal. Celtic are also closing in on the signing of Sweden winger Benjamin Nygren after reportedly agreeing a £1.7million transfer fee with Danish side Nordsjaelland.
BBC News
29-04-2025
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- BBC News
Kasanwirjo scores for Rangers B after return to training
First-team defender Neraysho Kasanwjiro scored in Rangers B's Glasgow Cup final against Celtic B as he continues his recovery from Dutchman, who is on loan from Feyenoord, last played a senior match in early returned to training last week and scored the opening goal at Firhill, a firm strike from inside the 23, has made 12 first-team appearances for the Ibrox side and could feature in their remaining four Scottish Premiership games this host Celtic on Sunday (12:00 BST).
