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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic Treble winner writes off Rangers challenge despite 49ers takeover and insists questions remain unanswered
The Ibrox club are expected to be stronger next season but one ex-Parkhead star isn't running scared Former Celtic star Bobby Petta insists his old club should have no fears over a renewed challenge from rivals Rangers next season despite their takeover. The Dutchman - who spent five years with the Hoops and won a domestic Treble under Martin O'Neill in 2001 - said it 'doesn't matter' what happens at Ibrox because Brendan Rodgers will lead Celtic to five in a row. Rangers were taken over by NFL giants San Francisco 49ers' investment wing with the promise of an initial £20million cash injection to help improve the Light Blues squad. But Petta, speaking to the Sunday Post, isn't concerned and said: 'For me, it doesn't matter what happens at Rangers. Sure, keep an eye on it and be vigilant, but they shouldn't be able to get too close to Celtic in the next year. 'I think Celtic will win the league and that will be five-in-a-row. It's getting higher and higher all the time. 'It's up to Rangers to be stronger and more consistent to make a proper challenge over 38 games. 'Let's see if they are capable of doing it under the new owners and the new manager. "There are still lots of questions unanswered at Rangers. 'If I was at Celtic right now I'd be thinking to myself: 'Bring it on and let's see what you've got'. I would not be scared in any manner of Rangers.' You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. here and our Celtic community here.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtic outcast Marco Tilio admits future 'up in the air'
The 23-year-old was sent on loan to Melbourne City after suffering two severe hamstring injuries at Celtic. And he's due to return to Parkhead for the new season, where he still has three years left on his deal, following his £1.5 million move two years ago. But despite being delighted at his homeland triumph, Tilio doesn't know his next move. Read more: Forgotten Celtic star could feature at Club World Cup after dramatic play-off A day that changed Celtic: Martin O'Neill on emotion, legacy & success 25 years later He said: "I feel in a really good place. "My future is obviously up in the air at the moment, so I'm unsure what is going to happen. "It's always been about just playing well. I know when I'm playing well that people are always watching. 'I want to do everything I can to help Australia qualify for another World Cup. "I took everything in from last camp and put myself in the position now where I feel I'm better for it. I just want to execute everything that I know that I can, and put myself in the position to hopefully be in the squad and play. "It's been 18 months since I've actually stepped on the pitch for the national team. "So I think it's at that time now that I put myself in a position to play well, get an opportunity to do well, and hopefully, sort of cement a spot in there.'
The National
3 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic outcast Marco Tilio admits future 'up in the air'
Tilio helped Melbourne City win the A-League grand finals and was then immediately called up for his country for their World Cup qualifiers this month. The 23-year-old was sent on loan to Melbourne City after suffering two severe hamstring injuries at Celtic. And he's due to return to Parkhead for the new season, where he still has three years left on his deal, following his £1.5 million move two years ago. But despite being delighted at his homeland triumph, Tilio doesn't know his next move. Read more: Forgotten Celtic star could feature at Club World Cup after dramatic play-off A day that changed Celtic: Martin O'Neill on emotion, legacy & success 25 years later He said: "I feel in a really good place. "My future is obviously up in the air at the moment, so I'm unsure what is going to happen. "It's always been about just playing well. I know when I'm playing well that people are always watching. 'I want to do everything I can to help Australia qualify for another World Cup. "I took everything in from last camp and put myself in the position now where I feel I'm better for it. I just want to execute everything that I know that I can, and put myself in the position to hopefully be in the squad and play. "It's been 18 months since I've actually stepped on the pitch for the national team. "So I think it's at that time now that I put myself in a position to play well, get an opportunity to do well, and hopefully, sort of cement a spot in there.'
Irish Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland still a largely car-dependent society, study finds
The majority of Irish commuters still depend on the car as their primary mode of transport, according to a recent study conducted by Carzone. The study also found that car dependency is especially prevalent in rural areas, where over 90 per cent of licence holders said they regularly drive. By comparison, 79 per cent of urban-based licence holders rely on their cars to get around. The findings, published in Carzone's 2025 Motoring Report, also shed light on the driving habits of parents, with 1,000 Irish motorists surveyed as part of the study. 53 per cent of parents said that they driver their children to school, while 39 per cent integrate their commute with the school run. Safety concerns are cited as the main reason behind this trend, with 36 per cent of parents citing safety among their chief reasons for transporting their children by car. Additionally, the study also found that 98 per cent of parents hold a driving licence, compared with 94 per cent of non-parents - highlighting the importance of owning and driving a car among families. Similarly, 87 per cent of parents commute by car, with 78 per cent of non-parents doing the same. Car ownership is also a prime priority among parents, with 71 per cent of parents owning a car outright. Conversely, 66 per cent of non-parents own a car in full. Many parents feel owning a car is a necessity towards raising a family - 12 per cent of carless parents say they don't need one, in sharp comparison to the 52 per cent of non-parents who believe that they do. 'This year's report reflects the evolving needs of Irish parents, highlighting a clear preference for vehicles that deliver convenience, practicality, and time-saving benefits during busy family routines," said Carzone's Martin O'Neill. Carzone has always focused on understanding consumer needs, and as family life becomes increasingly demanding, we're committed to offering insights that help parents navigate their daily journeys more efficiently and comfortably.' Carzone's full and comprehensive 2025 Motoring Report is available here.
Irish Examiner
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Uefa to decide on Euro '28 hosting slots next week
Ireland's automatic path to featuring at the Euro 2028 finals they're co-hosting will become clearer when Uefa rubberstamp the competition structure next Wednesday. The European governing body's executive committee will convene ahead of the Europa League final in Bilbao, where the competition matters for the next men's tournament tops the agenda. Dublin's Aviva Stadium will stage six games, potentially seven, as part of their co-hosting with UK federations of England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland's involvement was scotched by Uefa due to delays in their proposed venue, Casement Park, being redeveloped. All four hosts will participate in regulation qualifying but if they don't reach the 24-team showpiece on playing merit, either through the groups or Nations League playoffs, two backdoor slots are available to non-qualifiers. As Ireland will likely be third seeds, that route may be invoked to ensure they figure at the first Euros since the team led by Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane reached the last-16 stage of the 2016 event in France. 'We are having conversations with Uefa but the working assumption is all of us will go through qualification and if we are unsuccessful in qualifying on merit, then there will be automatic slots in reserve but that has yet to be ratified by Uefa,' David Courell, the FAI's chief executive, said last November. 'I won't go into the details of it, but what I will say is that we are very confident that we will feature in Euro 2028. 'We will have the benefit of a highly increased likelihood of qualifying if we don't go through on merit.' Lansdowne Road is confirmed to hold four group matches, along with last-16 and quarter-final ties, but will likely absorb an additional fixture made available from the demise of the Belfast venue. Wembley Stadium and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are the London venues, along with The Etihad in Manchester, Everton's new stadium on Bramley Moore Dock, St James' Park in Newcastle and Villa Park in Birmingham. They are joined by the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and Hampden Park in Glasgow to complete the nine arenas staging the spectacular in the summer of 2028.
