Former Celtic Hero Backs Fan Favourite to Restore 'Parkhead DNA' in Fight to Fend Off Rangers

Former Celtic hero backs fan favourite to restore 'Parkhead DNA' in fight to fend off Rangers

Former Celtic man hails impending return of fan favourite after long injury layoff.

Former Celtic hero backs fan favourite to restore 'Parkhead DNA' in fight to fend off Rangers title challenge

Former Celtic man hails impending return of fan favourite after long injury layoff.Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady believes the impending return of fan favourite Jota will fill a big hole in their starting XI and could be a major boost to their hopes of winning a sixth successive title.Jota, 27, is closing in on a return to match fitness after 18 months out with an ACL injury he picked up against Dundee United. The talented Portuguese player …

Jota poised for Celtic comeback after 18‑month absence — friendly planned

Celtic are lining up a behind‑closed‑doors match to test Jota as he steps up from ACL rehab. Sources report the winger could be available for competitive selection in the weeks after the international break if he passes the test.

“Like a New Signing” – Martin O’Neill Excited by Jota’s Celtic Return

5:10 PM Oct 6, 2026: Martin O’Neill believes Jota’s return from injury will feel like Celtic have added a new player to their squad. The Portuguese winger took a significant step forward last Friday when he played 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors victory over Falkirk. It was Jota’s first appearance in around 18 months after suffering a serious ACL injury...