Conor Hazard: Last News

DAVID MCCARTHY: I think he will but I don’t think he should. He simply makes too many mistakes to be trusted.

Conor Hazard back on-loan from Celtic for their Premiership return. The Northern Ireland international had a successful loan at Dens Park in the 2019-20 season.Dundee boss James McPake tried to get him back for the last campaign but Hazard was handed a new contract and also got a run in the Celtic first-team.

Vasilis Barkas has been tipped to make a success of his time at Celtic by outgoing temporary boss John Kennedy. The Greek international arrived from AEK Athens in the summer for £5million but has struggled badly in his first season.

Craig Gordon to leave the club has been the "biggest mistake" of the season claims pundit Alan Rough. The 37-year-old keeper left Celtic in the summer after six trophy-laden years, heading back to Hearts for a second stint with the Jambos.

Vasilis Barkas can still repay his £5 million fee to Celtic.But Jose Mourinho’s former assistant is adamant the Greek fall-guy can only come good if the Parkhead management give him the confidence and opportunity to finally prove his worth in the right environment.Barkas has endured a rocky first campaign in Glasgow.While Scott Bain currently holds the top slot and kid keeper Conor Hazard this week signed a new two-year contract, the 26-year-old import is stuck way out in the cold.Barkas hasn’t played since the 2-2 draw with Livingston in January and has made just six appearances since last October having lost the trust of former gaffer Neil Lennon.At this stage, his chances of ever redeeming the situation at Celtic appear slim, yet Morais

Celtic signing a new two year deal.The 22-year-old goalkeeper put pen to paper on a contract that will keep him at Parkhead until 2023.Lennoxtown academy graduated Hazard made his first-team debut earlier this season in Celtic’s 3-2 Europa League win against Lille.His league debut came three days later which saw Celtic record a 2-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Celtic Park as he held off summer signing Vasilis Barkas and Scott Bain.The Northern Irishman lifted silverware for the first time as he was the penalty shoot-out hero against Hearts in the Scottish Cup final.While he made a couple of mistakes in the game it was his saves from two spot-kicks that ensured the completion of the quadruple treble.The stopper had been approaching the end of

Neil Lennon when Celtic's season was on the verge of being bust a few weeks ago.The Parkhead gaffer went for the twist as he shuffled his pack, but David Turnbull insists it wasn’t a gamble to chuck him in to the action.Ex-Motherwell star Turnbull has been the ace in the hole for the Hoops in recent weeks as the champions managed to keep hold of enough hips to remain at the table.Lennon let the 20-year-old loose along with Ismaila Soro and keeper Conor Hazard and he’s been rewarded with a run of six games without defeat, including three Premiership wins on the bounce and the Scottish Cup safely returned to Celtic Park.The spell has eased some of the tension around Parkhead and Turnbull has given punters real cause for optimism – with star

Conor Hazard to play against Rangers at Ibrox next Saturday.

Celtic. But the Hoops boss insists his fringe men have breathed fire into his bid for Scottish Cup glory and to reclaim ground in the title race with Rangers.Conor Hazard, Ismaila Soro, Ewan Henderson and match-winner David Turnbull all caught the eye as the Hoops closed the Europa League campaign with a win over Lille on Thursday.It signalled a possible turning of the corner for Celtic but Lennon said: “We have been through a tough period but I am pleased we have come out the other side of it.