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BBC News
13 hours ago
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- BBC News
Hearts 1-2 Celtic: What the managers said
Hearts boss Eva Olid: "We threw the first 45 minutes in the bin and that is so frustrating as a coach."The second half we created chances but we have to have that belief to not stop and make finishes. We were already losing so there was nothing to lose. "The attitude in the team was good in the second half but we still need to take out chances. "There were three or four big chances for us that the goalkeeper saved. That is the frustration too when the opposition keeper has a good game and the ball doesn't go in, but that's football and I hope we can from the first half and always play 100% for the full 90 minutes."Celtic head coach Elena Sadiku: "I'm really proud of the girls, I thought they played the game plan really well. "We played to our strengths both attacking and defencing-wise. If we defend more in the second half, we're really hard to break."I'm happy with the quality we have, you can see that in the performance, but we need to strengthen some positions."We need one more centre back and one more offensive player. One player is coming next week and hopefully another just after that."It was all about the setting the tone and a mark for who we want to be this season. We need to keep building and developing because this is only the start."
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Celtic add two new arrivals ahead of season opener
Celtic have signed full-back Aislin Streicek and goalkeeper Adelaide Sadiku's side open their campaign away to Hearts on Sunday and will have two new arrivals to choose from. Canadian defender Streicek joined on a two-year deal from Boston College in the US NCAA Division One having come through the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy. Shot-stopper Gay put pen to paper on a one-year contract and has had spells with Kvarnsvedens IK in Sweden, where she helped secure promotion to the top division and lift the Icelandic Women's Cup in 2017, Klepp IL in Norway as well as with Fortuna Hjorring and Nordsjælland of Denmark.
BBC News
05-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
First Edinburgh derby to be shown on BBC
The first Edinburgh derby will be shown live on BBC Alba as Hearts host reigning champions, and city rivals, Alba will also broadcast Aberdeen v Celtic live on Sunday 14 September, and the following weekend will see Elena Sadiku's side host title winners Hibs on Sunday 21 September, followed by Rangers v Glasgow City on Sunday 28 Sport Scotland will be live with all the action from Partick Thistle v Rangers on Sunday 14 September, and Glasgow City v Hearts on Sunday 21 September.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Claire Walsh signs for Celtic FC Women
Celtic FC Women are delighted to announce the signing of Claire Walsh ahead of the 2025/26 Republic of Ireland internationalist joins the Hoops from Glasgow City on a one-year deal, adding further quality to Elena Sadiku's squad as preparations continue for the new came through the US college system at Central Connecticut State University and also played for New England Mutiny, before moving back to Ireland. She featured for UCD Waves and Peamount United, helping the latter to two league titles and an FAI Cup July 2021, she made the move to Scotland, signing a professional deal with Glasgow City. During her time there, she made over 100 appearances for the club, including during City's title-winning 2022/23 arrives at Celtic with a wealth of experience in the SWPL and on the European on joining the club, Walsh said: "I'm really excited to have joined Celtic! It is obviously a massive club. 'It's somewhere I've been many times as a fan too. So to come in here as a player is pretty cool, and I'm really excited about it.' "It's a really broad dressing room in terms of age, experience, where players have played and where they are from. "I'm hoping to come in, and bring what I have experienced before and help as much as I can." Celtic FC Women Head Coach, Elena Sadiku, added: "Claire is a great addition to us. She has a strong background, both in Scotland and abroad, and brings a great deal of experience and leadership to the squad. "She's a player with real quality and we're really excited to see what she can bring to the team this season." Join the Journey With pre-season preparations continuing, the Hoops welcome their second summer addition in Claire Walsh to the squad. You too can play a part this season by joining the journey, with season tickets for the 2025/26 campaign avaliable to buy online now!
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Celtic announce seven exits & talks with trio
Celtic have confirmed Lucy Ashworth-Clifford and Colette Cavanagh are among seven players leaving the SWPL Agnew, Mathilde Carstens, Kit Loferski, Bruna Lorenco and Luana Munoz are also moving on."Thank you for all your major contributions," the club said on Barclais, Kelsey Daugherty and Abi Harrison remain in discussions about their Sadiku's side finished fourth in the SWPL in season 2024-25.
