The quirky reason John Kennedy is Celtic next manager favourite with the bookies

Monday’s Oscar nominations announcement was a whirlwind for “One Night in Miami” writer Kemp Powers, who scored a Best Adapted Screenplay nod for the Amazon Studios drama. The only sore spot? Regina King, who made her directorial debut with the film adaptation of Powers’ play, was shut out of the Best Director category.“I think she’s one of the best directors in the world, I really do.

Premiership clash in a similar manner to the lockdown-breaching mass celebrations seen in the city centre by Ibrox diehards after they clinched the league title.It has led to messages from both managers John Kennedy and Steven Gerrard, as well as Rangers skipper James Tavernier.All have been unequivocal in their instructions, urging supporters to stay home on the day of the game - but in a fresh statement the club once again distanced itself from the scenes from George Square, after they

Celtic manager John Kennedy has urged fans to stay at home ahead of next weekend's clash with Rangers.The rivals meet at Parkhead on Sunday, March 21 and there are concerns about fans congregating in Glasgow.Authorities are desperate to avoid a repeat of the scenes of last weekend when Rangers fans gathered in their masses to celebrate winning the Premiership title, breaching social distancing regulations in the process.The message to fans of both Celtic and Rangers has been to stay at home, and

Scott Brown in the Celtic team would be a heavy burden for any player.But for a 22-year-old Ivorian who is living alone in a new country and can barely speak the language?It’s a monumental task.That’s what Ismaila Soro is faced with, having been one of the few bright spots in a bleak season for the club.When ex-gaffer Neil Lennon brought him in from the cold to displace the skipper as Celtic’s midfield anchor, fans weren’t sure what to expect.But Soro’s performances gave punters hope that

Neil Lennon's assistant has taken the reins following the Irishman's resignation, opening with a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen last Saturday.The likes of Eddie Howe, Rafa Benitez and Enzo Maresca have featured heavily in the betting but it looks increasingly likely punts on Kennedy could get a payout - regardless of whether he actually gets the job.As a rule, some bookies will pay out on any manager, including a caretaker, who takes charge of the side for 10 games or more.Kennedy, with one fixture

Neil Lennon, with John Kennedy in charge as interim boss for the remainder of the season.But Celtic scouts have reportedly watched defensive talent van Ewijk, who has impressed for Den Haag in the Eredivisie this season.However, they face competition to land van Ewijk - who has 18 months left of his contract - from German clubs Schalke, Hamburg, Darmstadt and Belgian side Gent.Get all the latest Celtic news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every

When Emmy and Oscar-winning actress Regina King visited Deadline’s New Hollywood Podcast, we learned a lot of behind-the-scenes intel about her feature directorial debut One Night In Miami, which has become an awards season frontrunner for King as well as the cast. In addition to that, we got to learn a lot about the trailblazing actor and filmmaker.

Dan Levy when he hosted the NBC sketch comedy show earlier this month. Levy, 37, left a supportive Post-It note on the mirror of the dressing room for Regina King, who hosted the following weekend. King, 50, then shared a selfie to Instagram of the encouraging note, which read, «You got this!»King paid it forward to star Regé-Jean Page by leaving him a note ahead of his hosting gig, which he too shared on Instagram. «You got next and you are going to be amazing,» King wrote to Page, 31.

Scott Brown won’t get involved in coaching at Parkhead – because he still needs him as a player.After Neil Lennon’s departure it was rumoured that the veteran Hoops skipper could help interim boss Kennedy and assistant Gavin Strachan.But with Stephen McManus being promoted to the backroom for the rest of the season, Brown’s only focus will be on the pitch.And that’s where Kennedy wants his captain.

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Aberdeen was cut off just before kick-off.Supporters will have been intrigued to watch John Kennedy's first game in temporary charge following the departure of Neil Lennon as the Dons travelled south to Glasgow.But before a ball was kicked, the video feed on the Pass to Paradise season ticket platform - broadcast to tens of thousands of season ticket holders - turned black.Many fans even missed the opening goal of the game, a deflected Odsonne Edouard strike that found its way past Joe Lewis

John Kennedy will assess his squad ahead of Aberdeen’s visit. James Forrest is continuing his rehab following ankle surgery while Christopher Jullien is out long term (knee).

Neil Lennon will be feeling a sense of relief after the lights went out on his Celtic reign.The stand in boss watched the Hoops hero work tirelessly to halt the slide this season but eventually called it a day late on Tuesday night.Kennedy said: “Neil’s been great. He decided the time was right.

John Kennedy gives the backroom team a shake-up.Following the departure of Neil Lennon, his assistant has been placed in temporary charge until the end of the season.Kennedy will take charge of his first match this weekend as Aberdeen visit Parkhead.And the interim Celtic boss has made his first big decision as he promotes his fellow former centre-back.The club confirmed: "Celtic Coach and former captain, Stephen McManus, will be working alongside John Kennedy and Gavin Strachan as part of the

The head coach of the gold-medal winning 2012 U.S. Women’s Olympic gymnastics team is dead.

Former United States Gymnastics coach John Geddert, who had ties to Dr. Larry Nassar, died on Thursday, February 25. He was 63.