By Peter O'Rourke Last updated: 21st June 2008
McFadden: Wants to leave
Skysports.com understands James McFadden is set to leave Birmingham this summer.
A number of clubs are targeting a move for McFadden and are hoping to cash-in on Birmingham's relegation from the Premier League by luring him away from St Andrews.
Birmingham, who signed McFadden from Everton, during the January transfer window, know they face a fight to keep hold of the gifted Scot following their fall into the Championship and they could find it hard to resist a big-money offer for the forward.
McFadden made an instant impact at Birmingham scoring four goals in ten starts, but he crucially missed a few of Birmingham's games at the end of the season through injury as they suffered relegation.
Celtic are thought to be leading the chase for the 25-year-old with Gordon Strachan a confirmed admirer of the skilful attacker.
The SPL champions tried to sign McFadden during the January transfer window before he made the move to Birmingham and the Scottish titans are ready to rekindle their interest in the former Motherwell man.
A number of Premier League clubs are also thought to be monitoting McFadden's situation and are ready to offer the player a quick return to the top flight.
Sources close to McFadden claim the player is reluctantly ready to move on as he wants to continue plying his trade at the highest level to safeguard his place in the Scotland side.

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| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Sunday 22nd November | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 12:30 | Dundee Utd vs Celtic |
| Saturday 28th November | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Celtic vs St Mirren |
| Wednesday 2nd December | |
| Europa League | |
| 20:05 | Celtic vs Hapoel Tel-Aviv |
| Saturday 5th December | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Celtic vs Aberdeen |
| Saturday 12th December | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 12:45 | Motherwell vs Celtic |
| Thursday 17th December | |
| Europa League | |
| 18:00 | Rapid Vienna vs Celtic |
| Sunday 20th December | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 12:30 | Hearts vs Celtic |
| Saturday 26th December | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Celtic vs Hamilton |
| Wednesday 30th December | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 19:30 | Kilmarnock vs Celtic |
| Sunday 3rd January | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 12:30 | Celtic vs Rangers |
| Saturday 16th January | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Celtic vs Falkirk |
| Sunday 24th January | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:30 | St Johnstone vs Celtic |
| Wednesday 27th January | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Celtic vs Hibernian |
| Saturday 30th January | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 12:30 | Hamilton vs Celtic |
| Wednesday 10th February | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Celtic vs Hearts |
| Saturday 13th February | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Aberdeen vs Celtic |
| Saturday 20th February | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Celtic vs Dundee Utd |
| Saturday 27th February | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Rangers vs Celtic |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday 8th November | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Falkirk 3 - 3 Celtic | |
| Thursday 5th November | |
| Europa League | |
| Hamburg 0 - 0 Celtic | |
| Saturday 31st October | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Celtic 3 - 0 Kilmarnock | |
| Wednesday 28th October | |
| Co-op Insurance Cup | |
| Celtic 0 - 1 Hearts | |
| Sunday 25th October | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Hamilton 1 - 2 Celtic | |
| Thursday 22nd October | |
| Europa League | |
| Celtic 0 - 1 Hamburg | |
| Saturday 17th October | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Celtic 0 - 0 Motherwell | |
| Sunday 4th October | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Rangers 2 - 1 Celtic | |
| Thursday 1st October | |
| Europa League | |
| Celtic 1 - 1 Rapid Vienna | |
| Saturday 26th September | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| St Mirren 0 - 2 Celtic | |
| Wednesday 23rd September | |
| Co-op Insurance Cup | |
| Falkirk 0 - 4 Celtic | |
| Sunday 20th September | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Celtic 2 - 1 Hearts | |
| Thursday 17th September | |
| Europa League | |
| Hapoel Tel-Aviv 2 - 1 Celtic | |
| Saturday 12th September | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Celtic 1 - 1 Dundee Utd | |
| Sunday 30th August | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Hibernian 0 - 1 Celtic | |
| Wednesday 26th August | |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | |
| Arsenal 3 - 1 Celtic | |
| Saturday 22nd August | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Celtic 5 - 2 St Johnstone | |
| Tuesday 18th August | |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | |
| Celtic 0 - 2 Arsenal | |
| Saturday 15th August | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Aberdeen 1 - 3 Celtic | |
| Saturday 8th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Man City 2 - 1 Celtic | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers | 11 | 25 |
| 2 | Celtic | 11 | 24 |
| 3 | Hibernian | 12 | 22 |
| 4 | Dundee United | 10 | 19 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 12 | 19 |
Bristol City fan Hannah Shine was strutting her as the Soccerette in the Soccer AM studios this week.
Ali Douglas says Scotland need a manager who will put the pride back in the blue jersey - and instil a little fear!
Darren Dods' last-gasp goal earned Dundee United a 2-1 win over Celtic after a late show at Tannadice.
Tony Mowbray was left stunned by Celtic's defeat to Dundee United feeling there was a 'huge gulf' between the two sides.
Dundee United will be looking to prove their title credentials against SPL leaders Celtic on Sunday.
Ali Douglas says Scotland need a manager who will put the pride back in the blue jersey - and instil a little fear!
Celtic could be without five first-team players for the trip to Dundee United on Sunday.