Celtic fail in bids for defenders

Published : 24 Jan 2010 12:06:46

Celtic have had their hopes dashed of signing two central defensive targets - Curtis Davies of Aston Villa and Preston's Sean St Ledger.Villa manager Martin O'Neill ruled out allowing Davies to go to Celtic on loan because the fit-again 24-year-old was needed as back-up to his squad. And Preston's Darren Ferguson said they would have to substantially increase their offer for 25-year-old St Ledger. "Celtic have no chance with what they are offering," said the North End boss. "They have inqu.... read more