Celtic Star Luis Palma Set for Shock January Exit Amid Frustration Over Lack of Playing Time
Celtic winger Luis Palma is reportedly considering his future at the club after being left out of the starting lineup for the third successive Premiership match. The Honduran international played a key role in last season’s title triumph with 16 goal contributions in 29 matches, but this season he has struggled to make an impact.
Palma’s lack of fitness was highlighted by his national team boss during their recent defeat to Mexico, and reports from Sun Sport claim the 24-year-old is becoming increasingly frustrated at his reduced role in Glasgow. Palma has been limited to just seven appearances across all competitions this season, with the bulk of those coming from the substitutes’ bench.
The winger has fallen behind Daizen Maeda, James Forrest, and Nicholas Kuhn in the Parkhead pecking order, and it’s unclear whether he will be able to regain his place in the team. Palma is now set to weigh up his options in the coming weeks, with interest from MLS and Europe.
Robby McCrorie Sent Key Message by Manager Ahead of Rangers Reunion
Rangers academy graduate Robby McCrorie will return to Ibrox for the first time since signing for Kilmarnock this summer. The 26-year-old goalkeeper has racked up 12 appearances for Kilmarnock this season and was heavily praised by his manager for his performance against Dundee.
Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes admitted McCrorie has a lot to learn after his lack of first-team minutes but describes him as a player with wonderful attributes. McInnes told the Daily Record: “He’s obviously learning on the job, he’s 26 maybe now and he’s played the same amount of games as maybe a 19, 20-year-old so we’re all learning with him so he’s learning on the job too really.”
McInnes also acknowledged that McCrorie’s return to Ibrox could be an emotional experience for the goalkeeper. “There’s no doubt when you’ve served at a club for so long, there is that emotional aspect of it,” McInnes said. “But I’m sure the motivation to come away from Rangers for Robby is still there. He’s still got it all to do; he’s still got to keep showing week in, week out he’s a capable goalkeeper.”
Celtic and Rangers Learn Scottish Cup Opponents as Fourth Round Draw Made
Celtic and Rangers have learned their Scottish Cup opponents as the fourth round draw was made. The two Glasgow giants will face off against lower-league opposition as they look to progress in the competition.
The Scottish Cup is one of the most prestigious domestic cup competitions in Scotland, and Celtic and Rangers will be looking to make a deep run in the tournament. The two teams have a long and storied history in the Scottish Cup, with Celtic having won the competition a record 40 times and Rangers having won it 34 times.
The fourth round draw was made on Monday, with Celtic and Rangers learning their opponents for the next round of the competition. The two teams will face off against lower-league opposition as they look to progress in the tournament.
Celtic will face off against Partick Thistle, while Rangers will take on Falkirk. The matches are scheduled to take place on the weekend of January 20-21.
The Scottish Cup is one of the most prestigious domestic cup competitions in Scotland, and Celtic and Rangers will be looking to make a deep run in the tournament. The two teams have a long and storied history in the Scottish Cup, with Celtic having won the competition a record 40 times and Rangers having won it 34 times.