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Bloemfontein Celtic players thank their supporters after their Absa Premiership match against Platinum Stars at the Kaizer Sebothelo Stadium in Botshabelo, Free State. (Photograph by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images)

A hurtful slap in the face for Celtic’s supporters

In the sale of the iconic Free State heroes and their relocation to KwaZulu-Natal, the fans who stood by Phunya Sele Sele unwaveringly have been blatantly snubbed and left poorer

Empty stands: Bloemfontein Celtic fans, once fiercely loyal to their side, a big factor in their team’s success, are starting to lose hope and drift away. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Celtic’s boardroom troubles chase supporters away

Celtic usually have the upper hand in the derby, thanks in no small part to the chanting of their fans. They lost 3-2

Celtic stood stubborn for large chunks in the following half as the home side look to spread it out wide. (Carle Lombard/Gallo Images)

Stubborn Celtic frustrate Pirates

From the first minute, the Buccaneers struggled to produce the attacking intent coach Milutin Sredojevic would have demanded from them

Steve Komphela’s return to his Free State roots has been a success so far, with Bloemfontein Celtic tied at the top of the table. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Arrows extend unbeaten run to five games under Komphela

Steve Komphela has overseen three victories and two draws in all competitions since replacing the sacked Clinton Larsen

“Is there some new rule I am unaware of that states a substituted player must dash off the field? Please educate me,” Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane asked.

Sundowns coach Mosimane fumes over ‘slow’ substitutions rap

Pitso Mosimane is fuming over his players being accused of time wasting when substituted

Steve Komphela’s return to his Free State roots has been a success so far, with Bloemfontein Celtic tied at the top of the table. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Komphela has found his home

The PSL coach of the month won’t settle for complacency from his young squad, and it shows

Komphela: “We have to be careful and cautious, on the back of appreciation and recognition, you still need to stay on your toes and keep working.” (Gallo Images)

Komphela not afraid to lash whip to continue Celtic success

The coach of the month could be seen as a milestone on Steve Komphela’s personal journey to vindication

(Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)

Komphela confirmed as new Bloemfontein Celtic coach

Komphela signed a two-year contract with an additional one-year option

Last stretch: Lebohang Maboe’s team

Nedbank Cup offers intrigue

The quarterfinals this weekend will offer PSL challengers a chance to take home the silverware

The Jump: La Masia FC players are in training for the Easter challenge in Boksburg

La Masia takes Westbury by storm

The local football outfit has captured the imagination of an area all too often associated with drugs and crime.

Bright spark: Bhongolethu Jayiya

Chips down as clubs sign and purge

Expect mouthwatering rivalries and on-field match-ups ahead of the new premiership season

Focused: Kabelo Mahlasela

Mahlasela secures Celtics

Although there’s been talk of the player leaving the green and gold, he scored a win for the team

Gavin Hunt reacts during the MTN 8 quarterfinal match between Bidvest Wits and Bloemfontein Celtic at Bidvest Stadium on Friday.

MTN8: It was an ugly win, says Wits coach Gavin Hunt

Wits coach Gavin Hunt conceded his side’s 4-3 MTN8 cup win on penalties over Bloemfontein Celtic was not the most entertaining football match.

Chiefs rise above with win over Celtic

Kaizer Chiefs intensified their league winning-ambitions when they hammered Bloemfontein Celtic 3-0 in a supercharged Absa Premiership fixture.

Bloemfontein Celtic fans understand the art of supporting a team.

Telkom Knockout: Siwelele on song for a samba duel

Whoever wins the Telkom Knockout final, the power balance of South African football will become a shade healthier when the final whistle sounds.

Larsen accepts pressure after poor start

Larsen accepts pressure after poor start

Bloemfontein Celtic coach Clinton Larsen has accepted the pressure that is part and parcel of coaching a popular club.

Celtic’s unbeaten home run continues

Bloemfontein Celtic maintained their unbeaten run in their own backyard after playing to a 1-1 draw with Orlando Pirates on Sunday afternoon.

Larsen leads Celtic charge

Larsen leads Celtic charge

By local standards, Bloemfontein Celtic coach Clinton Larsen is considered a rookie, and he admits that he is, indeed, still learning the ropes.

Celtic target ‘famous win’ over Chiefs

Bloemfontein Celtic are determined to stop Kaizer Chiefs in their tracks when the sides meet at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium on Wednesday night.

Chiefs prepare for ‘tough battle’ against Celtic

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Vladimir Vermezovic has targeted three Celtic players who he believes could cause his side problems on Saturday.