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The Glasgow Herald
January 2nd, 2002
New Year Cheer For Celtic

Celtic achieved a fine 3-1 win over Dundee United at Tannadice in yesterday’s encounter and now have a 7-point lead over nearest rivals Rangers. Once again a top display by the young midfield trio of Charlie Miller, Mark Kerr and Mark Fotheringham was the key. They each bagged a goal and their running, passing and movement left the home side without an answer. Mark Kerr opened the scoring on the half hour but the experienced Billy Dodds equalised for United before half time. But in the second half Celtic were much the stronger team and Miller put them ahead after an hour with Fotheringham sealing the win with 5 minutes remaining.

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The Glasgow Herald
January 4th, 2002
Buchan Goes To Parkhead

Partick Thistle’s Jamie Buchan has just signed for Celtic in a £2.5M deal. The versatile 23-year-old can play anywhere in defence and is seen by manager Tick Jones as a very useful addition to the squad.


The Glasgow Herald
January 14th, 2002
Mjallby Off to England

Yesterday Celtic announced the transfer of Johan Mjallby to Bristol City for a £2M fee. The Swedish defender is the latest casualty of the “Braveheart Revolution” that is sweeping Celtic Park.

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Scotland On Sunday
January 20th, 2002
Poom Keeps Celts At Bay

As the SPL got back into competitive action after the short winter break a brilliant display of goalkeeping by Mart Poom enabled Hearts to keep a clean sheet on their visit to Celtic Park. The big Estonian has just arrived at the club on loan from Sunderland for the rest of the season and on this display he looks like being a very valuable addition. The visitors endured long spells of pressure from Celtic and Gary McCutcheon, back from injury, was denied on several occasions by Poom’s large frame. And then in the 72nd minute Thomas Flogel stole the points for the visitors with a goal totally against the run of play. This was only Celtic’s third league defeat of the season and with Rangers getting a narrow win over last placed Livingston, Celtic’s lead is now cut to 4 points.

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'mon the jambos

retired_amyslack

They were dead jammy Terk

Scotland On Sunday
January 27th, 2002
Dream Debut For Buchan

Celtic’s latest signing Jamie Buchan made his first start for the club, replacing Stephen Crainey in the left wingback position. He got off to a great start by scoring what proved to be the only goal of the game in the Scottish Cup 3rd Round tie against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. The home team will feel unfortunate not to have taken anything from this game as they had the better of the play and created several good chances. But with Celtic captain Paul Lambert outstanding in his deep-lying midfield role, the Dons could find no way through. Celtic will play Motherwell at Fir Park in the 4th Round.

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Scotland On Sunday
February 3rd, 2002
Dundee Hold Celts

Dundee underlined their credentials as the third best team in Scotland with a battling 1-1 draw at Celtic Park. The visitors put in a spirited performance and will consider themselves unfortunate not to have taken all 3 points. Their front two of Steven Milne and Fabio Caballero were a constant threat and Colin Hendry and Brian McAllister had their work cut out to contain them. Alan Johnston opened the scoring for Celtic on 37 minutes but Milne equalised in stoppage time at the end of the first half. Dundee had the better of the second period as Celtic struggled to gain a grip of midfield. The absence of Mark Kerr through injury was clearly a factor and Celtic will be keen to get him back into action as soon as possible. There was more injury news for Celtic as Jackie McNamara had to be replaced in the second half and is likely to be out for 3 weeks with a knee problem.

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The Glasgow Herald
February 6th, 2002
Guppy Goes To Midlands

Celtic announced the transfer of Steve Guppy to Birmingham City for a fee of £1M as the clearout of their non-Scots playing staff continues apace.


The Glasgow Herald
February 7th, 2002
Celtic Win 8-Goal Thriller

Last night Celtic visited East End Park to play Dunfermline and eventually gained the three points that they were looking for as they triumphed 5-3. A brilliant performance by Dunfermline striker Steven Hampshire kept the Celtic defence on their toes and he opened the scoring after just 4 minutes. However, two goals from Alan Johnston gave the lead to Celtic after half an hour. Charlie Miller put them 3-1 ahead but two minutes later Danny Hatcher made it 3-2. A goal from Paul Shields 4 minutes from time secured the points but didn’t’ end the scoring as first Stephen McManus and then Hampshire both notched goals in stoppage time.

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The Glasgow Herald
February 8th, 2002
Collins Joins Celtic As Player/Coach

Ex-Celtic star John Collins has rejoined his old club in a £3.8M move from Fulham. Collins will be combining playing duties with assisting the coaching staff.


Scotland On Sunday
February 10th, 2002
Rangers Triumph In Old Firm Clash

Yesterday Rangers got revenge for the 3-0 defeat inflicted upon them at Celtic Park back in November with a fine 2-0 win over their archrivals. This result sees Rangers at the top of the table for only the second time this season. With new player/coach John Collins making his debut, Celtic started well and Klos was the busier of the two keepers for the first half hour. But when Matt Holland put Rangers ahead on 27 minutes against the run of play, the home side began to take control. On the stroke of half time the 17-year-old wonder kid Kieran Richardson scored a contender for goal of the season as he carved his way through the Celtic ranks and powered a shot home. Celtic worked hard in the second half to get back into the game. They created some good chances but good play by Klos and poor finishing up front meant a frustrating afternoon for manager Tick Jones.

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inconsistency seems to be the name of the game at celtic park this season. hopefully you can hang on for the title though.

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Rangers are looking strong Terk - they just don't seem to drop any points.

The Glasgow Herald
February 12th, 2002
Hutch Goes To Parkhead

Yesterday Celtic announced that a £2.4M deal had been agreed with West Ham to bring Don Hutchison to Parkhead. The Scottish International will bring added experience into a young squad of players.


The Glasgow Herald
February 14th, 2002
Celts Leave It Late

A late strike by substitute Gary McCutcheon gave Celtic a narrow 3-2 win over Dundee United to set up an Old Firm League Cup Final next month. United gave as good as they got in an enthralling encounter at the supposedly neutral venue of Ibrox Stadium. Jim Paterson gave the Tangerines a very early lead and Celtic had to wait until first half stoppage time before Charlie Miller evened things up. Ten minutes after the break the excellent Brian McAllister scored his first goal for the club to put Celtic ahead but ten minutes after that Kevin McGowne made it 2-2. And then Gary McCutcheon, on for an ineffective Paul Shields, grabbed the winner with 4 minutes remaining. United will consider themselves unlucky to have conceded so late in the game but full marks to Celtic for their tenacity. In the other Semi Final between Rangers and Kilmarnock, played at Celtic park ironically, the Gers won by the same scoreline in another very entertaining match.