CELTIC launch their bid for the League Cup when they take on Hibs at Parkhead this afternoon.
The Hoops, then the holders of the trophy, faltered at this stage last season when they succumbed 1-0 to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
It was only Brendan Rodgers’ third game in his second stint and it dashed any hopes of a treble to welcome him back to Parkhead. The manager, the players and the fans had to make do with a double.
The champions have played the Easter Road men three times in the competition in recent seasons.
How much can you remember about the encounters, all at Hampden? Have a go in CQN‘s fun five-minute quiz to test your knowledge.
Good luck!
SKIPPER SUPREME…Scott Brown celebrates his double in the 5-2 League Cup semi-final win over Hibs at Hampden in November 2019. Kristoffer Ajer and Christopher Jullien join in, but their opponents aren’t so happy. (See Question 4.)
QUESTIONS:
1: Moussa Dembele fired in a second-half double as Celtic overwhelmed Hibs 4-2 in the 2017/18 League Cup semi-final. Another Hoops star scored two that October afternoon. Who was that player?
2: Three former Celtic players faced their old team that day at the national stadium. Can you name them?
3: Celtic had two former Hibs stars in their line-up. Who were they?
4: Skipper Scott Brown hit a double and future captain Callum McGregor bagged one in Celtic’s 5-2 League semi-final victory in November 2019. Which other player claimed two for the Hoops?
5: A Celtic performer in the 2-1 League Cup Final triumph over Hibs in December 2021 later moved to Blackpool. Can you name him?
Answers will be provided when the team is announced before the 3pm kick-off.
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