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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Ex-Celtic star tells club to make move for Odsonne Edouard
The former Celtic striker, now at Crystal Palace, has a year left on his contract but is currently out of the first-team picture. Since his £15 million move four years ago, Edouard has netted only 21 goals—a stark contrast to his prolific days at Parkhead. A return to Celtic could help the 27-year-old revitalise his career, similar to Kieran Tierney and Jota who made successful returns. Allan, who played alongside Edouard during his time at Celtic, thinks the club should aim to bring him back. Read more: He said on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard: "I would (take him back), yeah. "Fantastic player. "It's obviously a position that Celtic will be looking to add to." Allan added that with Daizen Maeda potentially moving back to the wide positions, there could be a spot for Edouard. He said: "I think we might see Daizen Maeda go back out to that wide area, where he was so effective in terms of his pressing and getting up and down the pitch. "He'll be looking to add to his goal tally come next season. "I think there's no question that it's an area of the park where Celtic need to strengthen." Edouard's return could provide the boost Celtic need to remain competitive in the upcoming season.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Odsonne Edouard to Celtic transfer rumour reignited by man who knows him and the 4 glaring reasons it makes sense
The stars might just be aligning for the Frenchman's long-speculated return to Celtic Park Odsonne Edouard has once again been talked up for a return to Celtic – but this time, there might just be more than one reason it makes sense. The Parkhead side have exploded into life in this transfer window with Kieran Tierney in the door and deals for Benjamin Nygren and Fulham striker Callum Osmand at advanced stages. They're not stopping there either. We're expecting at least two more arrivals beyond that – with a new left-back to provide backup for Tierney and another striker expected in the door. Edouard, who has frequently been linked with a move back to Parkhead in the past, could tick that last box. Brendan Rodgers of course was the manager who took him to Celtic in the first place back in 2017, setting the wheels in motion that eventually earned him a £15m move down south. And after a disappointing spell on loan at Leicester, his hunger for a move back to Scotland to reignite his career is likely to be higher than ever before. His only other option, as things stand, appears to be a move to Saudi Arabia. Crystal Palace are likely to be willing to cut ties too as he enters the final year on his deal so those three reasons mean it looks like an attainable option. But more than all of that, he looks a direct fit for the current recruitment plan taking place – with Rodgers seemingly keen on another outright number nine to facilitate Daizen Maeda 's move back out to the left wing. Scott Allan, who knows Edouard from his own time at Celtic Park, said on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard: 'I would (take him back), yeah. Fantastic player. It's obviously a position that Celtic will be looking to add to. I think we might see Daizen Maeda go back out to that wide area, where he was so effective in terms of his pressing and getting up and down the pitch. 'He'll be looking to add to his goal tally come next season. I think there's no question that it's an area of the park where Celtic need to strengthen.' That was something alluded to by our man Michael Gannon on Hotline Live over the weekend, with a new striker sought to compete with Adam Idah and incoming Osmand – who may be expected to assume the Johnny Kenny role of third choice striker with the Irishman freed up for a loan move away. He said: "If you look at the left side with Daizen Maeda – they're looking to bring in a striker, so that will free Maeda up to go back into that position. "He had a brilliant season up front but I still think they'll buy a striker. Jota might be out until 2026 so it's an area they need to address. "Nygren can play both sides so he might be another option there. It's a good profile of signing because he can play right across the forward line and fill in those gaps at times, because there are a few gaps in there. "Osmand might take that third-choice spot. They could give him a year just to get used to his surroundings. There could be a loan deal beyond that, this is a long-term strategy."
Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Ex-Celtic midfielder's verdict on Odsonne Edouard return
The French forward left Celtic Park in 2021, joining Premier League side Crystal Palace after a successful four-year stint in Glasgow. Edouard scored 87 goals and provided 37 assists in 179 appearances for the Hoops. Read more: However, with his future at Palace uncertain, Allan was asked if his old club might be interested in their former star. Speaking on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, Allan said: "I would, yeah. "Fantastic player. "It's obviously a position that Celtic will be looking to add to." Allan also suggested Edouard could bolster Celtic's attacking options alongside Daizen Maeda. He said: "I think we might see Daizen Maeda go back out to that wide area, where he was so effective in terms of his pressing and getting up and down the pitch. "He'll be looking to add to his goal tally come next season. "I think there's no question that it's an area of the park where Celtic need to strengthen." The 27-year-old Edouard has one year left on his Palace contract after a lacklustre loan spell at Leicester City. Allan, however, foresees a potential hurdle in a Celtic return: "I think the problem with the boys that are playing in the Premier League is that there's now the chance to go to the Saudi League, where they can earn ridiculous amounts of money." Allan also expects Celtic to scout for another potential star like Edouard.
The National
7 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Scott Allan gives verdict on Odsonne Edouard Celtic return
Edouard departed Parkhead in 2021 for Premier League outfit Crystal Palace. The Frenchman enjoyed a successful four years at Parkhead, scoring 87 goals and assisting 37 across 179 appearances in all competitions. Read more: With his future uncertain this summer, Allan was asked whether Edouard may be on the radar of his old club: "I would, yeah," he said live on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard. "Fantastic player. It's obviously a position that Celtic will be looking to add to. "I think we might see Daizen Maeda go back out to that wide area, where he was so effective in terms of his pressing and getting up and down the pitch. "He'll be looking to add to his goal tally come next season. I think there's no question that it's an area of the park where Celtic need to strengthen." Now 27 years of age, Edouard currently has a year remaining on his Palace contract after a far from inspiring loan spell at Leicester City. Although his stock might be low, Allan sees one potential issue with a move: "I think the problem with the boys that are playing in the Premier League is that there's now the chance to go to the Saudi League, where they can earn ridiculous amounts of money," he said. "The Kieran Tierney one is completely different because he's a huge Celtic fan and he's been dying to get back home and probably feels like he's got unfinished business at Celtic. "So it'll be interesting but I do feel that Celtic will be looking to find the next Odsonne Edouard where they can get a tune from them and then make money from them."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Airbnb sued for allegedly not vetting guest who murdered Saudi student in next room
The parents of a Saudi student who was stabbed to death by a fellow guest at an Airbnb in Philadelphia are suing the online platform over his brutal killing, accusing the company of failing to properly screen renters who might turn violent. Nicole Marie Rodgers, 19, pleaded guilty last December to third-degree murder, burglary, theft, and a weapons charge over 25-year-old Alwaleed Algheraibi's January 2023 death. She is now serving a sentence of 15 to 40 years at SCI Muncy, a Pennsylvania state prison for female offenders. Algheraibi's death 'was obviously painful and terrifying to him,' according to the lawsuit by Abdullah and Eiman Algheraibi, which was filed initially in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas and removed to federal court on May 16. 'He was stabbed multiple times in the neck and lungs, was dragged into a shower, and was left to die alone,' the couple's complaint states. Host Gardith Edouard described the scene as 'the most horrific sight,' and said the walls and floor were drenched in blood. 'My whole body just shook,' Edouard told The Independent. 'I tried to resuscitate him, but by the time 911 got there, I knew he was dead… I'm still not well, it's just been horrible.' Algheraibi, a computer science major at Chestnut Hill College, a private Catholic school founded in 1924, 'would not hurt a fly,' one of his instructors said in a posthumous tribute, recalling when he rescued an injured cricket in class. The murder stemmed directly from 'the negligence of Airbnb, specifically, its failure to limit who can use the platform and its alleged lack of rigorous background checks. Attorney Steven Harvey, who is representing Algheraibi's parents in court, said on Monday that Rodgers's motive remains 'unclear.' 'It may have been a petty robbery, it may have been a perceived slight,' Harvey told The Independent. '... Juvenile criminal records are sealed, so we don't have much of a window as to what led her to this.' As for the Algheraibi family, Harvey said, 'The grief is extreme, and Al was about as sweet and lovely a young man as you could find. He liked to hang out in his room and play video games and talk to his fiancee from Saudi Arabia when he wasn't in school.' Airbnb acknowledged a request for comment on Monday, but did not provide one by the time of publication. In the summer of 2022, Edouard placed an ad on Facebook Marketplace for a room available for rent at a townhouse she keeps in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, according to the complaint filed by Algheraibi's parents. At the time, Edouard, a Cornell graduate who is now attending medical school on the West Coast, lived down the street and earned extra money by taking in tenants at the five-bed, three-bath investment property. Many of Edouard's tenants were students, and she paid a screening service to vet everyone before handing over the keys, the complaint states. Before approving Algheraibi as a tenant, Edouard completed a 'proper screening,' including a phone interview and background check, according to the complaint. She further verified Algheraibi's bona fides by obtaining a copy of his passport, confirming his enrollment at Chestnut Hill College, and getting the name and number of his emergency contact, the complaint goes on. 'Ms. Edouard concluded that he checked out and that he sounded like a good person to have at the house,' the complaint continues. Algheraibi signed an agreement to rent a room on the first floor of Edouard's house for six months, beginning in August 2022, the complaint states. It describes Algheraibi as 'a model tenant' who 'paid his rent on time and was pleasant to be around.' 'He was a good person, and was very kind,' the complaint says. In December 2022, Algheraibi informed Edouard that he would need to extend his stay, as he needed to take an extra course to graduate, according to the complaint. He was disappointed about the turn of events, the complaint contends, because he had been looking forward to returning home to his family and fiancée. Around that same time, Rodgers, a Georgia resident, requested a booking at Edouard's home through Airbnb, where Edouard often listed additional vacancies, the complaint states, noting that Rodgers's profile on the site was marked 'Identity verified.' According to the complaint, Rogers wrote, 'Hi me and my dog are traveling to Philadelphia. We would be staying while I look for [a] house, and we would check in around 12-1pm Thursday afternoon.' But, the complaint asserts, Edouard – who had previously rented a room to an 18-year-old who had caused extensive damage – was hesitant about renting again to another underage tenant. So, in response, she contacted Airbnb and said she did not want to host anyone younger than 21, the complaint says. However, the complaint alleges, Airbnb informed Edouard that if she refused tenants based upon their age, she could be flagged for 'discrimination' and removed from the platform. Consequently, Edouard agreed to rent Rodgers a room from January 5, 2023 through January 23, 2023, according to the complaint. It says Rodgers took a room on the third floor, and everything seemed fine for the duration of her stay – until the day she was set to move out. 'Prior to doing so, she, on information and belief, encountered Al and induced him to enter her room,' the complaint states. (Contemporaneous news reports said Rodgers asked Algheraibi to help her move some heavy items that she couldn't handle by herself.) At that point, Rodgers stabbed Algheraibi 'multiple times,' piercing his neck and puncturing his lungs, according to the complaint. 'To attempt to evade detection, she dragged the grievously injured Mr. Algheraibi to the third-floor bathroom and left him in the shower,' the complaint maintains. It says another tenant alerted Edouard to 'strange noises' emanating from the third floor, 'including what he believed was a large dog being 'shoved' into the bathroom.' 'Ms. Edouard entered Ms. Rodgers' room and saw her pouring bleach on the floor,' the complaint states. Edouard told The Independent that when she arrived at the house, 'the smell of bleach was so overpowering, it gave me an instant headache.' A bewildered Edouard then picked the locked bathroom door, where she discovered Algheraibi, mortally wounded, lying in a pool of blood, according to the complaint. After calling 911, Edouard tried to revive Algheraibi using chest compressions, but was unable, the complaint says. Algheraibi was pronounced dead at the scene. 'After the murder,' the complaint concludes, 'Ms. Rodgers, who left the premises, was able to log back into the Airbnb platform and retroactively change her name to 'Nicole Jenkins' and also to change her profile picture.' A week later, Philadelphia police arrested Rodgers. On December 27, 2024, Rodgers pleaded guilty to murder in the third-degree, burglary, theft, and possession of an instrument of crime with intent. According to the Algheraibi family's complaint, Airbnb was negligent 'in numerous ways, including not limiting the ability of persons under age 21 from renting a property through Airbnb,' and 'not conducting sufficient screening of potential guests to make it safer for other people staying in an Airbnb property to be free from violent crimes committed by Airbnb renters.' Airbnb, the complaint alleges, 'knew that younger renters such as Ms. Rodgers have less self-control and are more prone to commit criminal and other destructive acts, including physical harm to other persons who are staying or residing in Airbnb properties.' Edouard told The Independent that she has since stopped renting individual rooms on Airbnb, and has been unable to bring herself to go back to the house where Algheraibi was killed. Harvey, for his part, said Algheraibi's mom and dad are hoping their son's death will spur change in Airbnb business practices. 'His parents do want justice, though what does justice mean? What does justice look like? Nothing is going to bring their son back,' he told The Independent. 'They would like to see Airbnb take some responsibility for its policy that led to this horrific situation.'
