Tag: Celtic

DNA suggests ancient Celtic royalty was matrilineal

New genetic analysis of two princes’ within a pair of Germany’s most well-preserved Celtic burial mounds confirms a long-suspected familial relationship—one that may shake up our understanding of gender relationships within Iron Age societies. Based on DNA reconstruction efforts, it appears at least some Celtic clans revolved around matrilineal instead of patrilineal dynasties. Unlike the […]

Brendan Rodgers ‘kept Celtic believing’ as they clinched double success

Cameron Carter-Vickers praised manager Brendan Rodgers for ensuring Celtic maintained the confidence and composure required to end a challenging campaign with double glory. The Hoops looked to be losing their way as city rivals Rangers roared back midway through the league campaign to briefly overtake them at the top in February. But Celtic found their […]

Celtic go six points clear with 2-1 win over 10-man Rangers

Celtic moved close to a third straight Scottish Premiership title when they beat 10-man Rangers 2-1 in an eventful Old Firm derby on Saturday to establish a six-point lead at the top of the table. Matt O’Riley put the hosts ahead in the 35th minute with a left-foot shot from the edge of the area […]