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LIVINGSTON 0 CELTIC 3 CENTURIAN Celt Greg Taylor scored his second goal in eight days as the reluctant hero made certain Livingston's plastic pitch was not ...

In the 36th minute, Reo Hatate and Taylor combined to set up Mooy. Referee Willie Collum was instructed to look at the touchline monitor and came back to point to the spot. There had been rousing applause throughout the stadium only a moment or two beforehand when the Australian World Cup midfielder accidentally collided with Collum. It’s unlikely he will ever be given the opportunity to take a spot-kick against the West Lothian club again during his Celtic career. The frontman also passed up a penalty-kick against the same side a year ago. At least, on that occasion the keeper was required to make a save.

Griffiths has also opened up to BBC Scotland on the "massive mistake" which saw him "dismissed" from Celtic. "The longer it goes on I think, 'Is football for me ...

People just standing at the top of the hill wanting to stand and abuse me," he added. "It went to the right people behind the scenes, from Celtic, the authorities, the law, and I have proved that there was no wrong doing. He added: "I've got an 11-year old son who keeps asking me when I'm going to be back playing football again, and it's a difficult one to answer. "I think that was probably the lowest point for me. But there was also an altercation with a fan which went viral. That is something I'm still considering at the minute.

The former Celtic hitman has been training with Livingston to keep up his fitness in a bid to find a new club. Lions boss David Martindale has offered the ...

But for me it is still a massive mistake and a massive regret." People just standing at the top of the hill wanting to stand and abuse me. I've been without a club for five months now and, although Davie [Martindale] has said I can come in and train with them, he has said there is no deal on the table. That is something I'm still considering at the minute. But he has returned from Down Under and is still training at the Tony Macaroni Arena. "Don't get me wrong, there are plus sides as well. I can't go out to the shops. "I can't do anything. There's always that flip of the coin." [Celtic](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) hitman has been training with Livingston to keep up his fitness in a bid to find a new club. "I'm still not seeing managers pick up the phone, which means do they want me at their club or is it time to call it a day? "I think that was probably the lowest point for me [Celtic dismissal].

LEIGH GRIFFITHS has opened up on the "massive mistake and massive regret" that brought an end to his Celtic career. The 32-year-old striker, ...

People just standing at the top of the hill wanting to stand and abuse me. “It went to the right people behind the scenes, from Celtic, the authorities, the law, and I have proved that there was no wrongdoing. There’s always that flip of the coin.” That is something I’m still considering at the minute. He turned out twice and scored two goals for Australian lower league side Mandurah FC in the summer. The one-time Scotland international hitman admitted: “I think that was probably the lowest point for me.

Hart rolled the ball out to Ralston who played it into midfield, where Taylor quickly shuttled it on to Kyogo at the edge of the Livi area. The striker steadied ...

The striker steadied himself and then thumped a stunning finish high into the net with his left foot before Hamilton could move. A straightforward victory for Celtic at Livingston then. And from the goalkeeper’s hands, Celtic sprung a lightning counter to take the lead. Celtic therefore looked at home in the early stages, and not just because their fans occupied three quarters of the stadium. It wasn’t all that long ago either that there were murmurings of Kyogo losing confidence in front of goal, with his own manager admitting that the striker felt the world was collapsing in on him after a short barren run. It mattered little in the bigger picture though.

The former Scotland star has a track record for goals but he's been without a club for more than five months.

I can't go out to the shops. People just standing at the top of the hill wanting to stand and abuse me. "It went to the right people behind the scenes, from Celtic, the authorities, the law, and I have proved that there was no wrongdoing. The striker enjoyed his brief spell Down Under but admitted he is a constant target in Scotland. Griffiths has been left in limbo and he admitted time is running out if he’s to avoid being forced to hang up his boots. [Griffiths](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/leigh-griffiths) had spells at [Dundee](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/dundee-fc) and Falkirk last season – and a short stint with Australian part-timers Mandurah FC.

Kyogo Furuhashi scored inside ten minutes at the Almondvale Stadium, Greg Taylor doubled the lead in the second half and Jota wrapped up the three points ...

But his effort was tame and it was straight into the hands of Joe Hart, who wasted no time launching a counter attack. Had the ball hit the net VAR would have got involved but Kyogo looked onside. Celtic had established full control and never looked like relinquishing it. Then Kyogo was sent through on goal by a lovely ball from Mooy. Celtic had claimed all three points in the first step on the long road that Postecoglou hopes will lead to another Scottish Premiership title and a second crack at the Champions League. The spot kick failure meant Celtic missed out on the chance to leapfrog Rangers and go top of the table. Remarkably, a year to the very day earlier, Giakoumakis had missed a late penalty against the same opponents in a 0-0 draw at Celtic Park. Ralston’s scissor kick follow-up bounced wide of Jack Hamilton’s left post. But Celtic were able to carve out chances centrally and Mooy was next to come close to scoring when Taylor picked him out at the edge of the box. In came Anthony Ralston, Aaron Mooy and James Forrest. The 27-year-old missed a great chance in the 1-1 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk; continuing a theme of costly spurned opportunities in Group F as Celtic crashed out of Europe with a game to spare. Goals after the break by man of the match Greg Taylor and Jota — either side of a missed penalty by Giorgos Giakoumakis — made sure of three precious points in this emphatic victory over bogey side Livingston.

Kyogo Furuhashi and Jota also strike for Celtic in 3-0 triumph over Livington that takes them clear of rivals Rangers at the summit.

As Celtic kept flooding forward, Forrest and Mooy both missed the target by inches with drives from the edge of the box. Taylor had plenty of time to slide in Furuhashi, who took a touch and thrashed the ball high past Hamilton at his near post from eight yards. The 24-year-old Hoops defender set up Japan striker Kyogo Furuhashi to fire in his ninth goal of the season in the 10th minute of a game that the visitors dominated.

Celtic winning at Livingston is not a result you would have bet your mortgage on in recent times, but Ange Postecoglou's side are a different animal to the ...

He did manage to ruffle Cameron Carter-Vickers’ feathers on occasion, with the US international earning a booking for grabbing a hold of his shirt, but for all the pair had a good old-fashioned tussle, it was all in vain as Livingston struggled to get bodies in support. Livingston remained steadfast in their defensive approach, leaving Nouble to plough a lone furrow in attack. But despite struggling for penetration at times, they made their moments count, starting in the ninth minute when Furuhashi broke through the yellow wall, spinning between markers to latch onto Taylor's delightful through ball before firing high past debutant goalkeeper Jack Hamilton at his near post.

The duo have competed against each other over the past four seasons in the English Premier League.

[English Premier League](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/english-premier-league) but they first faced each other when the Irishman was in charge of [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc). Leicester are back in the relegation zone, however, there was little signs of strife after the game as their players were awarded a standing ovation from their supporters who loved the endeavour on show. If the form is not working Speaking after Saturday's win at the King Power Stadium, The Spaniard said: "I’m honoured to say we have an incredible relationship. And Guardiola was only glad to lift the lid on the unbreakable bond between the pair. [Rodgers](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/brendan-rodgers) has endured a tough season but his Foxes appear to be digging themselves out of trouble and were unlucky not to earn a result against the reigning champions.

Celtic winger Jota was only on the pitch for ten minutes against Livingston today but certainly made his presence felt.

Today was the perfect reminder of that. “Every time there’s a struggle I’m just ready to bounce back and that’s what I’ve tried to do. “It’s always difficult [when injured] but that’s why we are a very good group and support each other.

Ange Postecoglou and his men bounced back from a midweek European draw to earn all three points at a tricky venue and restore their four point lead over ...

On for the final 11 minutes from his injury lay-off. First chance of the game was a rocket into the roof of the net. Will be hoping for a start on the biggest of stage midweek. A quieter afternoon for the wanted Bhoy. Third Premiership start on the bounce. Continuing his partnership with Carter-Vickers at the heart of the defence. Four goals in his last two Premiership outings before this one. 100th appearance for Celtic at the Tony Macaroni Arena. Fourth Premiership start in a row at right-back with the Croatian on the bench. Gave him a lot to think about with the little service the Livingston front man received from his team. Here is how we rated the [Hoops](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) in their away win in West Lothian. The pressure was put on after [Giovanni van Bronckhorst's](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/giovanni-van-bronckhorst) men battered Aberdeen 4-1 at Ibrox on Saturday afternoon but the champions came up with the answers required.

The Lions boss was saluted for his tactical chops after going to Ibrox and nullifying Gio van Bronckhorst last week.

They are in a really good place as a club, they are the best team in the league at this point of time, they are the team to stop, basically Celtic were the difference today." [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc), Celtic (are the difference), at this point time. If the form is not working I am not going to say are a far better team than [Rangers](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc), they are in a far better place as a team, in terms of momentum and confidence. "I knew we needed a little bit of luck at times to stay in the game, a lot of different variables, it's a big ask. Speaking on Livi TV, he said: "

Celtic regained their four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a deserved 3-0 win against Livingston.

[ Jota ](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/jota)marked his return to the side as he finished off a swift counter-attack move with a close-range tap-in from David Turnbull's ball. [Livingston ](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/livingston-fc)keeper Jack Hamilton with a sliding challenge as he raced out to smother the ball at his feet. [Celtic's](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) 4-3 win at Tynecastle last week, and some controversy across other SPL clashes, it was a relatively quiet affair in West Lothian. Sign up to our daily sport newsletter It was for an alleged high foot from goal scorer Greg Taylor. The first VAR involvement in the second half was another challenge that shouldn’t even have been looked at.

Kyogo Furuhashi opened the scoring with a thunderous strike, before second half goals from Greg Taylor and Jota sealed a well-deserved win. And VAR was once ...

The referee can’t see it and is behind the play, so VAR have intervened, and they've come to the correct decision." "We were a long way from the incident, and we weren’t quite sure, but VAR was used properly in this instance, and it was quick. This is what you would term as an unnatural position, and this is why VAR has been introduced. I’m going to cut Willie {Collum} a bit of slack here because with the angle he’s at, I think he struggles to see it. Kyogo Furuhashi opened the scoring with a thunderous strike, before second half goals from Greg Taylor and Jota sealed a well-deserved win. However, it was DeJa’Vu for Giorgos Giakoumakis as his penalty came back off the left-hand post.

Kobayashi could become their latest January addition from the J-League as reports in his homeland say a fee has been agreed.

Sponichi report the two clubs have agreed a fee with Kobayashi set to undergo a medical ahead of a move that would likely see him join as soon as the January transfer window opens. He's been no stranger to a return to Japan for a January signing with Daizen Maeda, Yosuke Ideguchi and Reo Hatate all joining during the Japanese close season last year. If the form is not working

Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda have all been first-team regulars. Unfortunately, Yosuke Ideguchi is the only one who has failed to make an impact.

Celtic already have a left-footed centre-back in Carl Starfelt but the Swede has had to deal with his fair share of injuries this season and barely featured till now. According to multiple sources, a formal offer has already arrived and an agreement has been reached between the clubs. Unfortunately, Yosuke Ideguchi is the only one who has failed to make an impact.

Vissel Kobe defender Yuki Kobayashi is in the line for a big January move to Celtic, Japanese outlet Sponichi Annex has reported this weekend.

Transfers of this nature are not without precedent at the Bhoys. He’s made 77 appearances for the J-League side and has featured for his national side at a variety of youth levels. Vissel Kobe defender Yuki Kobayashi is in the line for a big January move to Celtic, Japanese outlet

Record Sport revealed in the summer the Moroccan was a target for the Hoops and he has opened up on the interest.

The 24-year-old Ferencvaros striker was linked to [Ange Postecoglou's](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou) side in the last transfer window along with Union Saint Gilloise and Lens. [World Cup](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022-1) next month against Croatia, Belgium and Canada. [Mmaee](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/ryan-mmaee) said: "There was serious interest from other clubs, but I was just recovering from an injury at the time, so it wasn't the ideal time to leave. But he is open to leaving the Hungarian club after that, which could tempt [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) to resurrect their interest in him after Record Sport exclusively revealed he was a target in the summer. [Rangers](https://twitter.com/DR_Rangers) and [Celtic](https://twitter.com/DR_Celtic) podcast pages and sign up to our [newsletters](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. [Ryan Mmaee](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/ryan-mmaee) has broken his silence on the Hoops' interest in him and hinted he could be ready for a move in the next transfer window.

GREG TAYLOR said he has 'loved every minute' of playing for Celtic after he marked his 100th appe...

Taylor again found himself in and out of the team the following season as Celtic's bid for 10 in a row faltered. He was a virtual ever-present in the early part of last season following Postecoglou's arrival in the summer but the bright start was halted by a shoulder issue that required surgery and a near three-month lay-off. His debut season began in stop-start fashion due to a thigh injury and the form of other players as Celtic chopped and changed as they looked to solve the problem left by Kieran Tierney's move to Arsenal. "It's a tough place historically for us here and I think it was a real professional performance by all the lads." And after the 3-0 win at Livingston, he credited manager Ange Postecoglou for revitalising his Celtic career by playing to his strengths. GREG TAYLOR said he has 'loved every minute' of playing for Celtic after he marked his 100th appearance for the club with a goal.

CELTIC target Ryan Mmaee has broken his silence on the Hoops' interest in him and hinted he could be ready for a move in the next transfer window.

Mmaee is under contract for another three years at the Budapest club and is valued at £2 million. "The World Cup is my main goal at the moment and I also play in a very good team here in Hungary. Mmaee said: "There was serious interest from other clubs, but I was just recovering from an injury at the time, so it wasn't the ideal time to leave.

Jota returned from his injury by scoring a goal against Livingston after coming on as a second-half substitute for Celtic.

Now, one would be hoping that Jota is able to remain injury-free moving forward as Celtic will definitely need him over the course of the ongoing season. “Every time there’s a struggle I’m just ready to bounce back and that’s what I’ve tried to do. The Portuguese winger showed what the Hoops had been missing in these past few weeks, even during his short cameo off the bench.

Celtic have reportedly agreed a fee for Vissel Kobe defender Yuki Kobayashi with the centre back set to join in January. Reports in Japan say an agreement ...

He snapped up Kyogo early in his tenure before then signing [Reo Hatate](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/reo-hatate), Daizen Maeda and Yosuke Ideguchi last January. If the form is not working [Sponichi.co.jp ](https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2022/10/31/gazo/20221031s00002179200000p.html)say that the left side centre back has already decided he would make his way to Glasgow. Reports in Japan say an agreement has already been reached and he will undergo a medical and sign a contract soon with the 22-year-old highly-rated in his homeland. [Celtic](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) wanted to get their transfer business done early in the last two transfer windows with Postecoglou determined to get his players in as quickly as he can and it looks like he is trying to do the same again. [Kyogo Furuhashi.](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/kyogo-furuhashi)

Kabayashi would become the fifth Japanese player on Celtic's books after the arrival of Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda, Reo Hatate and Yosuke Ideguchi last ...

Greg Taylor added a second before Jota marked his return from injury with the third goal after Giorgos Giakoumakis missed a penalty awarded after a VAR review. Reports from Japan say agreement is close on a deal for the 22-year-old when the - Reports from Japan say agreement is close on a deal for the central defender

The Premiership champions are reportedly closing in on a move for the 22-year-old Vissel Kobe centre-back.

Footage shows a player who likes to defend on the front foot and is strong in the air. A left-sided centre-back, Kobayashi is a product of Vissel Kobe's youth academy, signing for the club back in 2018. He's been ever-present in the current season, missing only two J-League matches and featuring prominently in the club's Asian Champions League campaign. Marinos - was Kobayashi's big initial breakthrough, playing 90 minutes in 24 of 34 league fixtures as a teenager in a team fighting for survival. The Parkhead boss has spoken of his intention to again move quickly in the upcoming January market - and it's little wonder why. [Reo Hatate](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/reo-hatate), Daizen Maeda and Matt O'Riley helped turn the tide in [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) 's favour after they were beset by injuries in the opening half of the campaign.

Stephen McGowan has confirmed Celtic are looking to sign Japanese defender Yuki Kabayashi after reports overnight in Japan suggested a deal was as good as done.

If the club is looking to sell Stephen Welsh, it makes sense to act quickly and bring in another defender. The former Japan under 21 international has caught the eye of Ange and the Celtic scouts ahead of the January transfer window. [Kyogo](https://celtsarehere.com/kyogo-furuhashi-glasgow-celtic/)’s former side Vissel Kobe.

Kyogo, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda and Yosuke Ideguchi are all on the books at the Scottish champions, with Postecoglou clearly a huge fan of the Japanese market.

“In 2019, he skipped a grade and was selected as the U-21 Japan representative of the Tokyo Olympics generation. “He has continued to grow steadily since then and made his top debut in April 2018 at the age of 17 years and 8 months. “He has been attracting attention since he was in Kobe's academy, and in May 2016, at the age of 15 years and 9 months, he was registered for two top teams.

Without playmaker Jacynta, serving a two match ban after her red card for using abusive language towards the referee in last weekend's League Cup exit at the ...

Next up it’s Hearts at home before an away day trip to play theRangers. Yet it has to be noted that Celtic have conceded in the closing seconds against both Spartans and Glasgow City and that’s a bad habit that’s developing. In the final few seconds of regulation time some slack Celtic passing, caused by rushing to get the ball forward, resulted in City winning a throw-in deep into the Celtic half. Her control was excellent but her usual composed finishing was frustrating missing and her shot went well wide when a goal looked likely. Lisa Robertson, at last began to show as Fran Alonso took off Gallacher and Shen with Natalie Ross and Shen Menglu coming on as Celtic chased an equaliser. Davidson simply waited for Tajonar to run the her left before slotting the ball into the other side. Five minutes into the second half amid a torrential downpour Pam Tajonar rather rashly raced off her line to contest a fifty-fifty and the coming together gave the referee the chance to point to the spot. For the avoidance of doubt, both penalty claims should have been given. The main talking point in the first half was the clear penalty that should have been awarded to Celtic when Amy Gallacher was taken out of the play after being first to the ball. At the other end Kelly Clark’s looping header forced Gibson in the City goals into an equally impressive save to deny Celtic the opener. [October 30, 2022] Glasgow City started strongly as Celtic appeared to be getting overrun in midfield and on the flanks the usually impressive Lucy Ashworth-Clifford was having a torrid time of it.

FILIPE JOTA was smiles better when he made his first appearance for Celtic after missing the five previous encounters. The Portuguese winger came on in the ...

“If he is ready to put me in, I am ready to fight for him, for the team and for the club. “In the Champions League, you pay a very high price if you are not on it in every game. I just need to keep working and enjoying it on the pitch, and everything will come naturally. “I’m happy to be playing again. “You cannot just be obsessed with those kinds of things. Unfortunately, though, a lackadaisical attempt from Giorgos Giakoumakis clipped the outside of Jack Hamilton’s right-hand post and bounced harmlessly away for a goal-kick.

Reports in Japan claim that Celtic are on the brink of signing defender Yuki Kobayashi from Vissel Kobe.

He has been attracting attention since he was in Kobe's academy, and in May 2016, at the age of 15 years and 9 months, he was registered for two top teams. He has continued to grow steadily since then and made his top debut in April 2018 at the age of 17 years and 8 months. Kobayashi has not been capped by his national team yet but has featured for Japan’s Under-20s and is regarded as one of the country’s most promising defenders. The brief is to scour the world for that. [Japanese](/topic/japan) media outlet [sponichi.co.jp](https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2022/10/31/kiji/20221031s00002179201000c.html) is reporting that the player is very close to a move to Glasgow in the January transfer window. The J-League market is one that [Celtic](/topic/celtic) manager Ange Postecoglou knows well, having signed Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda and Yosuke Ideguchi from teams in that league already this season.

The 38-year-old official will be assisted by compatriot Benoit Millout in the VAR room.

Wednesday night will mark her second outing in the tournament. She most recently refereed the 2022 French Cup Final between Nice and Nantes. The match will be refereed by French official Frappart, who became the first woman to take charge of a men's [Champions League](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) fixture when she oversaw Juventus' clash with Dinamo Zagreb in 2020.

Three observations and players ratings from Celtic's 3-0 win at Livingston in the Scottish Premiership ...

Unfortunately, in the case of Boyd, it was as depressing as it was predictable that the former Rangers striker was subjected to abuse that fell into the offensive category. That was the case again at [Livingston](/topic/livingston) on Saturday in his 100th appearance for the club as the left-back helped himself to a goal and an assist in a top class performance. [Celtic](/topic/celtic) fans were to vote for their player of the season so far, there would be a fair chance of a surprise winner.

CELTIC winger Jota took another step in his career with his recent inclusion in Portugal's 55-man provisional World Cup squad but he is not getting carried ...

Celtic face an ordeal too in their final group game on Wednesday, away to European champions Real Madrid. You cannot just be obsessed with those kinds of things.” Two years later, to be on this 55-man list is something very good for me, but this is just another step.

BANANA skin? What banana skin? Celtic have finally blitzed the theory they cannot perform on the threadbare plastic pitch at Livingston with a comprehensive ...

Giorgos Giakoumakis missed joining the goal parade when he fluffed a penalty-kick that didn’t even hit the target. He also squandered an award against the same opponents in Glasgow a year ago. Jota didn’t hang about as he thumped in his sixth goal of the campaign after missing the previous five games with a hamstring problem.

Celtic have reportedly prioritised the left-sided central-defensive position as the club's January recruitment prepares to get underway.

So, it remains to be seen what the signing of Kobayashi would mean for Welsh’s future and if those clubs might return with another offer in the coming months. If no interest arises in either player, though, there is still the positive that the Celtic boss is continuing to improve his squad’s quality by bringing a left-football centre-back to the club. So, it is good to see the club are assembling early plans to make similar moves to the last January window, prioritising the most important areas ahead of its opening in a couple of months’ time. And according to McGowan, the club is bracing itself for more interest in the full-back as he prepares to head off with Croatia to the Qatar 2022 World Cup next month. However, in McGowan’s report, he seems to be suggesting that the club could be set for more interest in defensive duo Stephen Welsh and also Josip Juranovic. So, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to see the Bhoys recruitment team make another early move in the New Year by adding the left-footed defender to his squad for the second half of the campaign.