Stefan Bienkowski

BAYERN MUNICH'S campus on the outskirts of the German city looks like a weird blend of a trendy university and a factory designed to build microprocessors. Bathed in a dull grey paint, the €70 million facility has a restaurant, clubhouse, 35 apartments, a 2,500-seater stadium and, because this is still Munich, even a small beer garden.

LIAM MORRISON has no regrets over leaving Celtic for Bayern Munich because the hands-on coaching taught to him by World Cup winner Miroslav Klose was exactly what he was hoping to learn when he made the move to Germany.

German Bundesliga expert Stefan Bienkowski earmarks three players Celtic should have on their scouting radar.

Following a 4-3 disaster in Spain, Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic side will be hoping to turn their European campaign around on Thursday when they welcome Bayer Leverkusen to Celtic Park.

FORMER Bayer Leverkusen and Celtic forward Andreas Thom believes Rangers face an almighty task in trying to get the better of tonight’s Bundesliga’s opponents.

For Celtic fans, Scotland’s emphatic 4-0 win over Albania was a rather familiar sight. Whether it was the striking shots of James Forrest’s brace, Ryan Christie’s never-ending enthusiasm in the final third or Callum McGregor’s string pulling in the middle of the pitch: Alex McLeish’s squad had a certain green and white glow about it.

David Bates was one of the surprise call ups to Alex McLeish’s Scotland squad to face Albania and Israel. But just how well has the former Rangers defender been doing in Germany since he moved to Hamburg in the summer?

St Johnstone’s emphatic 4-0 win over Hamilton was not only one of the most notable thumpings of the weekend, but it also showcased Tommy Wright’s new-look and once again suggested what they are capable of.

Although Jose Mourinho may directly benefit from continuing the intriguing suggestion that his Manchester United side are under siege from all directions, the English giants have in fact seen their form take a notable upswing of late.