SPL team guide: Celtic

Published on 22/07/2011 14:30

Armed with a new contract, and having managed to hold on to most of his key players, Neil Lennon will be hoping his side can be consistent in their form this season as they start as favourites for the title.

KEY MAN: Beram Kayal

Celtic have never lost a game when the controlling Israeli has been on the park. Kayal will be looking to avoid the injuries that hampered last season, and could be the difference if his side are to finish top.

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LAST SEASON'S POSITION: 2nd

FOUNDED: 1888

STADIUM: Celtic Park, Glasgow

MANAGER: Neil Lennon

TRANSFER WINDOW

In

Kelvin Wilson (Nottingham Forest)

Adam Matthews (Cardiff City)

Victor Wanyama (Germinal Beerschot)

Out

Fraser Forster (end of loan)

Niall McGinn (to Bradford, on loan)

Freddie Ljunberg

Andreas Hinkel

Paul McGowan (St Mirren)

Graham Carey (St Mirren)

Ryan Conroy (Dundee)

Ben Hutchison

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