The season is now over but our Soccer School continues with our qualified coaches and is open to all players, whether with our club, another club or just those kids who want a run out on a Saturday summer morning! No need to book, just turn up and play, 10.30a.m. 'till midday, cost remains at £3.00 per session and all are welcome.

Next Seasons under 14s are on the look out for new players (year 9 from September 2010). If you know someone who fits the bill, or it could be you reading the article, please contact Dave Blake 07912481900 or Carl Whitehead 07849530117.

Next season's under 10s are looking for experienced players to join the East Manchester Primary Cup winners.  Having lost lads to professional clubs, Celtic require footballers of a good standard to join the squad for pre-season training from July.   If you are interested please call the manager, Dave Dickin, on 07846 733785.

Last night the under 13s played what will be there last game in the East Manchester JFL and were held to a 3 - 3 draw against Waterloo. As said before strange game football. We had the majority of the play and played some good passing football at times. In the first half we took an early lead and then conceded a goal from a free kick as all our players stood still (playing for offside) and watched Waterloo head the ball into the net. Second half, again we dominated play and added two more goals to out tally and looked in total control. However, Waterloo atacked down the right and shot, the ball looked to be comfortably heading into our keepers hands when it took a horrendous bounce off the pitch and went over his head and into the back of the net. This rallied Waterloo and they once again attacked down the right and had another shot, this went high in the air and hit one post ricoched to the other and went in. Game over 3 - 3. Scorers: Matthew, Heapy, Danny

The Under 10's won Duky Tigers 7.0 & 2.0 to finish the season in style after the disappointment of losing 1.0 to Glossop in the semi final last week. The A team won 7.0 thanks to goals from Morgan, Josh & Jamie. It was a great team display right from Gary in goal who has finished the season in fantastic form. Sean won the man of the match again through a faultless display in defence, he read the game well & was covered by Luke when req'd. This was only Lukes second game in defence & gave the coaches something to think about. Alex put in some telling balls as Aaron & Stuckey came on to add some urgency to the game. Josh started off like Berbatov spooning his chances until he got his Tevez boots on. The lads finally started to knock it around in the second half & finished the gam well in what has been an enjoyable season probably finishing third after a slow start. The B team won 2.0 after 2 goals from Jamie D. This was a closer game with the team initially... Read the rest of this article...

STALYBRIDGE CELTIC ‘A’ 2 v 2 Reddish Vulcans By Alan Davies   The last game of the season saw a distinct game of two half as the old cliché says but this was true. Vulcans who had thrashed Celtic 7-0 in their previous encounter started the better and put Celtic under pressure. This soon brought about a goal and Vulcans could have had more but for some strong defensive work and goal keeping. However Vulcans did get another and went in at half time 2-0. The second half saw one of the best halves from the ‘A’ with good passing and moving from Marcus and Jack with Alex strong at the back. Some good kick outs from Mathew and the team deserved the draw maybe more. Marcus scored the first with a sweet strike from outside the box. Sam picked up the equalizer with a well placed shot passed the keeper. A good performance to finish the season. Man of the Match. Marcus.  

Yesterday the under 13s played Curzon Ashton in the EMJFL Divisional Cup Final, unfortunately they lost 2 - 0. With a 9:30 kick off the lads were always going ti find it difficult. The game was a fairly even contest with clear cut chances few and far between. At half time it was 0 - 0. Not long after the re start Curzon played a nice through ball which split the defence, the attacker lobbed our keeper and another attacker was on hand to tap the ball home. After about a further 10 minutes and some tactical changes and substitutions, we then conceded another goal again which was well taken by the Curzon attacker. Only one league game left to play before a well deserved break.

Celtic under 9s won the East Manchester Junior Football League Primary Cup on Saturday, defeating Dukinfield Youth 6-2 at Ewan Fields, Hyde United's ground, in front of an enthusiastic crowd.  Its great reward for the boys who've played some fantastic football this season and did so once again yesterday. Credit must also go to our opposition who, as always, played the game in the right spirit and were very gracious in defeat.  Thanks to Phil and your lads, that's how under 9s football should be.   The 'B' team produced a superb display, probably their best of the season, to win the first game comprehensively by 5 goals to nil. All five goals came from nice one touch passing movements. Bomber scored the first when Josh found Keenan who laid it on a plate for the quicksilver striker to tap in. Keenan scored both the second and third goals from close range, being in exactly the right place at the right time to turn in Nathan's passes.  After ... Read the rest of this article...

Following last  nights 2 - 1 win over West End Boys, the under13s have now secured the runners up place in the EMJFL. Since our last report we have lost to Dukinfield Youth 5 - 2 (they are the League winners, congratulations to them), and beat Brendon Bees 1 - 0. We now have two games left. Sunday 9th May we play Curzon Ashton at the Tameside Stadium 9:30 am kick off in the EMJFL Divisional Cup Final and then our last game of the season next week against Waterloo. Will let you know what happens.

Celtic under 9s completed their league campaign with a double over Reddish Vulcans on Saturday morning at Wright Robinson School. It wasn't enough to win the East Manchester JFL First Division title, a poor February did for that, but it did mean they've taken 14 points from the last 16 to end their season in style and top form ahead of the Primary Cup Final against Dukinfield Youth next Saturday. The 'B' team streched their unbeaten run to 7 games, with a 2-0 victory that was more convincing than the scoreline suggests.  Nathan and Bomber both got on the scoresheet as Celtic had the lions share of possession and the chances, but couldn't add to their 2 goal half-time advantage. Lewis and Callum provided the security for James at the back, while Josh again controlled the midfield. Nathan took his chance really well and Bomber continued his recent good form with his 12th of the season.  Keenan provided Elliot with the chance to make it 3-0 right on full time, bu... Read the rest of this article...

                                                                                                         Congratulations to Robson, Declan, Oscar & Joe from the SCJFC U8s White team who have all been offered contracts from Professional Clubs for next season. Robson has signed for Stockport County. Joe Declan & Oscar (Pictured signing their contracts at Turf Moor) Have all signed for Burnley FC. This is a fantastic achievement for the club. All four started at socc... Read the rest of this article...