THE ESSENTIAL

Tony Mowbray let Paul Hartley and Jan Vennegoor leave Celtic and then set his sights on making Marc-Antoine Fortune his first signing as boss.

Derby director of football has dismissed talk of Kris Commons joining Celtic as "speculation" after revealing no approach has been made.

Marc Antoine Fortune's agent has revealed that his client has a "straightforward choice" between joining Celtic or Hull this summer.

Celtic defender Glenn Loovens says he has no interest in leaving Parkhead this summer despite being linked with a move to Birmingham.

Celtic midfielder Scott Brown insists he will be back to full fitness in time for the SPL club's Champions League push.

Shunsuke Nakamura is set to join Spanish club Espanyol after Yokohama F. Marinos failed to complete a deal for the former Celtic player.

The first Old Firm derby of the season takes place at Ibrox on October 3rd.

Rangers start their defence of the SPL title with a home fixture against Falkirk on August 15, while Tony Mowbray's Celtic travel to Aberdeen.

Scott McDonald is relieved to see Tony Mowbray in place as Celtic's new manager and is relishing the prospect of a new era at Parkhead.

Charlie Nicholas believes new Celtic boss Tony Mowbray needs to find a hero to inspire the Hoops' faithful, following his appointment as boss.

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Who? - Paul Hartley
Where is he? - Celtic
Who is he linked with? - Iraklis Saloniki
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Who? - Aron Gunnarsson
Where is he? - Coventry City
Who is he linked with? - Celtic
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