Irish League club vows to appeal hefty fine for sectarian chanting and use of flares in Cup clash
The Seasiders were among several clubs hit with heavy fines following poor spectator behaviour in the last four games in the Cup and the Linfield v Glentoran Premiership match in April.
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Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Celtic poised to raid Japanese market for new striker as they track £1.5MILLION star at Reo Hatate's old club
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC could raid the once again for £1.5million striker Shin Yamada. SunSport understands the Kawasaki Frontale hitman has been watched as Brendan Rodgers looks to strengthen his attack. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Brendan Rodgers is looking to add to Celtic's attacking options Credit: Getty 3 Rodgers is set for a raid for Shin Yamada Credit: Getty 3 He plays for Kawasak Frontale, Reo Hatate's former club Yamada, 25, scored 19 league goals in the 2024 season and also helped the Japanese side to the Asian Champions League final last month. His goal return has dipped this year - with just six in all competitions so far - but the stocky striker has still been tipped to make a move to Europe. And it's understood Celtic are among several overseas clubs looking closely at the Japan under-23 cap. The Hoops plundered the for five signings during Ange Postecoglou's reign - with Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda massive hits. Celtic are currently working on a deal for Albirex Niigata central defender Hayato Inamura. He played and scored in his side's 3-2 defeat to Avispa Fukuoka on Saturday. But Yamada is also on their radar as they weigh up a move for the bustling penalty-box striker, who is strong in the air despite being under 6ft. He has 32 goals in 118 games for Frontale since joining from Toin University in 2022. Yamada was a standout last year - finishing third in the scoring charts. He hasn't been able to follow that up this term, with just two league goals to date. He played 86 minutes of his side's 2-1 defeat to Vissel Kobe on Saturday. Ex-Celtic coach Eric Black on the Cup exit that rocked Scottish football plus life with Lubo and Dr Jo Yamada vowed to get over his struggles and bagged a brace in a recent Emperor's Cup win over Fukushima. He said: 'Of course there's pressure. I'm worried but I don't want to waste time being weak because of that. 'My goals have a very positive impact on the team and I want to keep scoring.' Celtic boss Rodgers is keen to add another striker to support Daizen Maeda and Adam Idah ahead of the new season. Irish forward Johnny Kenny is attracting interest across Britain and will be the subject of loan bids. Yamada has decent experience with Frontale and has played at a high level, domestically and in the Asian Champions League. But with just 18 months left on his deal, Celtic could snap him up for a relatively low seven-figure fee. The Hoops are also waiting to confirm the arrival of Fulham striker Callum Osmand, although he is viewed as a project signing. Ross Doohan has also agreed a deal to return to Celtic from Aberdeen, while Benjamin Nygren is close to arriving from Nordsjaelland in a £2m switch. The Hoops have agreed a fee and personal terms for the Swede, who has spent the last week on holiday after international commitments. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Iconic 94-year-old football stadium looks unrecognisable as building site after work begins on £86million renovation
Some big-name artists have performed at magnificent arena FIOR BLIMEY Iconic 94-year-old football stadium looks unrecognisable as building site after work begins on £86million renovation Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FIORENTINA'S iconic stadium looks unrecognisable after building work began on a stunning £86million renovation. The Stadio Artemio Franchi is one of the most famous arenas in Italy after being constructed in 1931 — making it 94 years old. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Fiorentina's Stadio Artemio Franchi looks unrecognisable amid building work Credit: X 4 A stunning £86million renovation project is underway at the iconic arena Credit: X Located in Florence, it holds 47,282 fans and once saw a record 58,271 pack in for Fiorentina's 3-0 win over Inter Milan in November 1985. But after going several previous renovations in 1990 and 2013, the Artemio Franchi is once again under the knife for a brand new reconstruction. Work started last year on an £86m plan to rebuild several stands while modernising existing infrastructure. It's expected to be completed in the summer of 2026. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD CUP First look at all 15 futuristic World Cup 2034 stadiums And with the Serie A season at an end, contractors have been able to finally raise scaffolding all over the stadium, just weeks after a raging fire blazed through Fiorentina's training ground. The lengthy work means any future home matches will be played with a reduced capacity, with Fiorentina chiefs having already secured a reduction in rent. Club president Rocco Commisso is hopeful that all work will be completed by the deadline, saying: 'For the good of Fiorentina, we must work together and do everything possibly to complete the renovation quickly. 'A partially functioning stadium makes no sense.' BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Fiorentina finished sixth in Serie A this season, securing another year in the Conference League. The Italians have already lost two finals of the relatively-new competition to West Ham and Olympiacos. Cesc Fabregas' Como told to make new stadium smaller amid fears stunning lakeside views could disappear 4 The Artemio Franchi is 94 years old and has held games for two World Cups in Italy Credit: Getty 4 Several massive musicians have held concerts there too Credit: Getty While this term they were KO'd in the semis by Real Betis, who went on to lose the final 4-1 to Chelsea. Their Artemio Franchi arena has played host to some memorable events, including the 1934 and 1990 World Cups. It's also hosted Italy's national football and rugby teams while also playing host to a number of non-sporting events. David Bowie, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen are among the superstars to have played there. While in 1954, local legend claims that UFOs travelling at high speed stopped directly over the stadium during a reserve game before coating the Artemio Franchi in a 'silvery glitter.'
Belfast Telegraph
8 hours ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Linfield Setanta Cup hero on how win over Shelbourne set Blues on path to dominance
Linfield legend Peter Thompson believes David Healy's boys can rewrite the record books when they face Shelbourne in the Champions League in July. The former Blues striker is in a fair position to judge as he was a member of the team that overturned the applecart in 2005 when David Jeffrey's side travelled to Dublin to face Shels in the Setanta Cup Final.
