James McCarthy

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and midfielder Aaron Mooy ahead of the cup final against Rangers.

Rangers v Celtic late team news and probable starting XIs

Stephen Welsh's lack of game time in recent months and fourth-choice centre-back status at the club hasn't pushed him towards the exit door as proved the case with the limited opportunities recently afforded now departed loanee Moritz Jenz. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Postecoglou reveals Celtic player not ‘likely to leave’ - 3 possible departures

Celtic take on Ross County on Saturday in the cinch Premiership.

Celtic v Ross County team news and probable line-ups

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou during a Celtic training session prior to travelling to Warsaw for a Champions League fixture against Shakhtar Donetsk. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic team news: Kyogo update, defender injured, midfielder out due to illness

Striker Albian Ajeti clearly has no future at Celtic but Ange Postecoglou maintains he isn't in the business of telling players they should go or stay at the club. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Postecoglou predicts 'hectic' end to Celtic's transfer window

James McCarthy has made just 22 appearances since joining Celtic. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic star to 'consider' future as Ange Postecoglou firms up squad

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou watched his side lose on his first trip to Livingston. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ralston, and Celtic team-mates, aiming for first-ever win at Livingston

Frankie McAvoy is Hearts' new academy director. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Frankie McAvoy: Hearts make key academy appointment

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou with Jota - one of six possible derby debutants to face Rangers on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Six Celtic players set for derby debut - why that's a good and bad thing

Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers at Parkhead yesterday for a win by the Leicester City leader's old club that pushed the current domestic unbeaten run to 21 games and into the territory of his second-best such sequence in Glasgow. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic reaction: Pitching for Rodgers' invincible standards against Rangers

Celtic's James Forrest. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic team v Hearts: Surprise starter as Postecoglou makes call on Forrest

Members of the Green Brigade get the chills with a sit in protest against the reported appointment of Bernard Higgins following Celtic's 2-1 win over Aberdeen. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen extras: McCarthy progress, ref Clancy issues and icy ultras

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou (left) celebrates Jota's goal with his coaching staff during a Cinch premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park, on November 28, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Postecoglou: McGregor massive for Celtic and McCarthy back

Celtic's on-pitch tribute to Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Story of Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen: Lack of entertainment after Auld tribute

Daizen Maeda has been linked with a move to Celtic.

Postecoglou speaks on Maeda and 'more leisurely recruitment drive' for Celtic

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 29: Celtic’s Scott Brown during the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on December 29, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Bill Murray / SNS Group)

James McCarthy's Celtic squad absence explained by Ange Postecglou

Liel Abada celebrates after scoring after giving Celtic a lead they could only hold for three minutes in the 1-1 draw at home to Dundee United. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic 1 Dundee United 1: Final crutch kicked away for Ange Postecoglou

Raith's Aidan Connolly (centre) holds off Celtic's Albian Ajeti during a Premier Sports Cup quarter final match between Celtic and Raith Rovers at Celtic Park, on September 23, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Celtic make light work of Raith after light show to land semi spot

Ange Postecoglou says any manager on the food chain shouldn't be above scrutiny or criticism as he accepts coming under the microscope over Celtic's recent form. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Postecoglou won't allow Celtic criticism to 'dictate mood'

Neil Lennon left Celtic last season following a severe downturn in form from the nine-time reigning champions. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Celtic contract termination fees revealed

Celtic's James McCarthy may be down, but Stiliyan Petrov says he shouldn't be counted out, with understandable reasons for his poor showing in his first start that ended with a 1-0 loss for Ange Postecoglou's men in Livingston. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Petrov offers stirring defence of Celtic''s McCarthy: 'We know he's got it'

James McCarthy joined Celtic this summer on a four-year deal. Picture: SNS

Report claims Celtic summer signing struggling in training

Celtic midfielder James McCarthy after being substituted at Livingston. Picture: SNS

Winners and losers: Poor showing from Celtic summer signing

How the Celtic players rated in game against Livingston. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How Celtic players rated in dismal defeat to excellent Livingston

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou says his team will stick to their attacking principles away to Real Betis despite a raft of call-offs. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Postecoglou vows to stick to Celtic principles as he dismisses Betis seeding

James Forrest celebrates what he thought was his 15th gal in Europe as Celtic made it 2-0 in their Europa League play-off against AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday night. UEFA, though, later credited the strike as an own goal. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic's James Forrest only second member of European 100 club

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou acknowledges the club's home run has come with "advantages", but he stresses it is their displays that have made these count for them. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Postecoglou basks in home comforts as high five becomes strong possibility

Celtic Huddle during a UEFA Europa League 2nd Leg Qualifer between Celtic and Jablonec at Celtic Park, on August 12, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic v AZ Alkmaar: How to watch Europa League play-off

James McCarthy says, following his father's death only a matter of months ago, he determined to do him, and his family, proud in joining Celtic, so close to all of them. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

The family heartache that will drive on James McCarthy at Celtic

James McCarthy holds up the Celtic number he will now wear after joining his boyhood club...with 16 close to the number of year fans have spent asking him when he would make the move. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic fan-turned-player McCarthy on 15 year riddle and injury-prone reputation

Ange Postecoglou has revealed need for careful introduction of new signing James McCarthy (pictured) with the midfielder having no real pre-season. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group).

Postecoglou hints at more transfers and explains McCarthy selection decision

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has new signings at his disposal for the trip to face Jablonec in the Europa League third round qualifier.

Hart and Furuhashi to start - is this the Celtic starting XI to face Jablonec?

Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart could make his Celtic debut against Jablonec in the Europa League on Thursday

Celtic to assess Joe Hart ahead of potential Euro debut against Jablonec

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou cuts a frustrated figure during the 2-1 defeat away to Hearts in the club's cinch Premiership opener that left him winless in his first three competitive games as has befallen no man to take charge of the club since 1946. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

The unwanted 75 year record that has scarred Postecoglou's Celtic start

James McCarthy played for Crystal Palace last season.

Celtic announce deals for Hart and McCarthy

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou needs reinforcements for his squad. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Celtic will have to pay £5m to sign transfer target

Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy. Picture: SNS

Rumoured Celtic transfer target to become free agent

James McCarthy keeps a close eye on Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling

Celtic linked with moves for Irish international and forward

Ireland goal hero Shane Duffy, left, and debutant Adam Idah. Picture: Anton Uzunov/AP

Celtic new boy Shane Duffy slams home stoppage-time header for Ireland

James McCarthy could leave Everton on loan. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Coy Brendan Rodgers praises talent of Scott McTominay, James McCarthy

Celtic and Rangers are reportedly interested in Matt O'Riley. Picture: Getty

Celtic transfer latest: Tug-of-war with Rangers for Fulham man? | Brendan Rodger...

Celtic are reported to be keen on signing Everton's James McCarthy. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty

Celtic target double deal including signing of James McCarthy
Celtic want to complete deals for two more players in the January transfer window, including James McCarthy according to talkSPORT presenter Jim White.

John Sakeous as painted by Alexander Nasmyth. Picture: Antonia Reeve

Inuit stowaway who found naval glory with Scots aristocrat

Craig Levein has hailed the impact of Harry Cochrane and Anthony McDonald. Pictures: SNS Group

Craig Levein: Harry Cochrane and Anthony McDonald good enough for EPL

Neil Taylor is dismissed following a horror tackle on Irelands Seamus Coleman, grounded. Picture: Getty.

Republic of Ireland 0 - 0 Wales: Seamus Coleman injury mars draw

Everton's James McCarthy is wanted by Celtic. Pic: PA

Rumour Mill: Celtic's McCarthy hopes boosted | Deila's claims | Cummings '˜back ...

Moussa Dembele is wanted by both Liverpool and Arsenal. Picture: PA

Rumour Mill: Liverpool prepare Dembele bid | No Hearts bid for Gauld | Celtic co...

Moussa Dembele scored the winner for Celtic against Rangers. Pic: John Devlin

Rumour Mill: Dembele out to haunt Rangers | Sutton slams Warburton | Souttar sta...

James McCarthy is wanted by Celtic and Newcastle. Picture: Getty Images

Rumour Mill: Celtic face McCarthy fight | Rangers slam '˜vile' bus vandals | Sou...

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers wanted to sign a creative midfielder. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Brendan Rodgers: I wanted another creative midfielder

Celtic are reportedly keen on West Brom's Costa Rican right back Cristian Gamboa. Picture: Getty Images

Rumour Mill: Celtic eye Gamboa | Buaben to Ross County | McCarthy '˜can't join C...

Celtic are keen on Everton midfielder James McCarthy. Picture: Getty Images

Rumour Mill: Celtic step up McCarthy chase | Warburton hails Celtic | Reading wa...

The Republic of Ireland's Glasgow-born defender James McCarthy says Scotland might have made it to France if they hadn't had such a tough qualifying group. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty

Scotland maybe as good as Euro teams says James McCarthy

Willie Collum during the Group A match between France and Albania at the Stade Velodrome. Picture: Getty

Craig Fowler: Oor Willie Collum shows them how it's done

Manager Roberto Martinez celebrates Wigan's victory over Manchester City in the 2013 FA Cup final at Wembley. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Roberto Martinez '˜would be ideal for Celtic job'

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