Home » Football » Scottish Premiership » Celtic F.C.

Stiliyan Petrov slams Celtic’s methods in the transfer market and uses Haissem Hassan example

Some former Celtic players choose to defend the board, but others, such as Stiliyan Petrov, aren’t shy about calling out their nonsense. While Neil Lennon…

By Amir Mir · 67HailHail

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 6:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Stiliyan Petrov criticized Celtic's board for their late timing in completing summer transfer signings.
Petrov defended manager Martin O'Neill following Celtic's run of three consecutive defeats.
Haissem Hassan completed a permanent transfer from Real Oviedo to Celtic reportedly worth £9 million.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov criticized the club's board on talkSPORT regarding the timing of their summer transfer business following three consecutive defeats. Petrov defended manager Martin O'Neill, arguing that the board left him vulnerable by delaying acquisitions until late in the transfer window.

Petrov specifically highlighted winger Haissem Hassan, who joined Celtic from Real Oviedo on August 12 in a deal reportedly worth £9 million. Petrov stated that Hassan does not look fully fit because of his late arrival, adding that signing multiple players late disrupts team preparation.

Read the full article on 67HailHail

Stiliyan Petrov slams Celtic’s methods in the transfer market and uses Haissem Hassan example

More Celtic News

Never Miss a Sports Update