Sam Johnstone remains in contention for Celtic in Premier Sports Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 6:59 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is weighing his options for the goalkeeper position ahead of the Premier Sports Cup match against Rangers this Sunday. Sam Johnstone is in contention to retain his starting role following a clean sheet in his debut against St Johnstone. Meanwhile, a disallowed goal for Celtic at McDiarmid Park remains a point of contention, with VAR unable to intervene because the ball moved outside the camera frame. In other personnel news, manager Martin O'Neill expressed frustration regarding the club's failure to sign Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis during the recent window. Elsewhere, Hibernian defender Jordan Obita continues to recover from injury and will not return until after the upcoming international break. Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson noted that several summer signings are currently adjusting to the pace of the Scottish Premiership.
- •Sam Johnstone is competing for the starting goalkeeper spot against Rangers on Sunday.
- •A disallowed goal at McDiarmid Park could not be reviewed by VAR due to camera limitations.
- •Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis did not join Celtic due to internal disagreements on the transfer.
- •Jordan Obita will remain sidelined for Hibernian until the conclusion of the international break.
- •Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson cited the fast pace of the league as a challenge for new signings.
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — Gossip: Johnstone to keep Celtic place for Old Firm cup tie?
- 6:59 AMBBC Football — Gossip: Johnstone to keep Celtic place for Old Firm cup tie?
"Celtic boss has a decision to make on which goalkeeper starts against Rangers on Sunday and why did VAR not intervene for disallowed goal at McDiarmid Park?
"Celtic boss has a decision to make on which goalkeeper starts against Rangers on Sunday and why did VAR not intervene for disallowed goal at McDiarmid Park?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:59 AMGossip: Johnstone to keep Celtic place for Old Firm cup tie?
Celtic boss has a decision to make on which goalkeeper starts against Rangers on Sunday and why did VAR not intervene for disallowed goal at McDiarmid Park?
- BBC FootballSep 10, 2026, 6:59 AMGossip: Johnstone to keep Celtic place for Old Firm cup tie?
Celtic boss has a decision to make on which goalkeeper starts against Rangers on Sunday and why did VAR not intervene for disallowed goal at McDiarmid Park?
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