CELTIC can edge closer to a world record ninth treble when they face St Johnstone in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden this afternoon.
The Premier Sports League Cup was won in mid-December, the fourth successive Premiership title is on its way and the holders now have their eyes on a silverware showpiece showdown at the national stadium on Saturday May 24 to seal another piece of history.
How much can you remember about past Hampden encounters against the Perth side? Have a go on CQN’s fun five-minute quiz to test your knowledge.
Good luck!
A FIRST FOR ANGE…Celtic boss Postecoglou with the League Cup after the 2-1 Final win over Hibs at Hampden in December 2021. (See Question 4.)
QUESTIONS:
1: Celtic beat St Johnstone 1-0 in the League Cup Final on October 25 1969. Who scored the only goal?
2: Which future Celtic manager won his first medal in the same game?
3: Celtic last played a Scottish Cup-tie against the Perth side at Hampden on April 14 2007 and won 2-1. Which Celt netted a double? Was it A: Shunsuke Nakamura, B: Aiden McGeady or C: Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink?
4: Who scored the winner when the teams met in the League Cup semi-final in November 20 2021 on the way to Ange Postecoglou’s first trophy in his debut campaign?
5: Callum McGregor is one of only six of the 16 players utilised that day who is still at Celtic. Can you name the other five?
Answers will be provided when the Celtic team is announced before kick-off.
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