Winning the league at Tynecastle, or against Aberdeen at Celtic Park, would both be acceptable. The one blot today’s fixture announcement threw up is the possibility that we could win the league while not playing, if Aberdeen fail against Motherwell, a game which kicks off after our match at Tynecastle has ended.
Whatever way it falls, securing five-in-a-row is surely now a matter of when, not if.
After ‘news’ that our chief executive could be a target for a relegation-threatened English club yesterday, our media have moved into the playing squad today. Is there a game coming up they’re worried about?
These transfer pieces are always available. Every club has records on literally hundreds of players. You can write a piece on any player, at any time, on tenuous information, they just happen to pop up at a convenient moment.
Still holding out for a love rat story before the weekend, or a reprisal of the ‘Refs let Scott Brown off the hook’ narrative.
342 Comments- Pages:
- «
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Tony,
The papers have done it for years.
Written inflammatory stuff before big games.
Light the blue touch paper. Sit back. And blame everyone bar themselves about the carnage that often ensued.
About time they were hammered for it.
HH
Wtf? Sky Sports News live from Minty Park at 10.00am?
It’s moments like this that so justify my small token gesture of binning them last December.
I see a lot of posters saying they will not renew at the end of their contract. Phone them now. One months notice. Job done. And when they ask you why. Tell them.
GEORDIE MUNRO
I know its redicules, and it’s way over the top, and it’s knuckle draggers who read them, Smith you would think should know better but obviously he’s just a bitter bitter man who as someone said earlier took Charles Greens blood money, but they forget easy over there, that’s why they are still up to the same old mistakes, they’ll never learn.
The particular brand of sports journalism we see in Scotland, is basically huns wi pens.
There is no merit in dishonesty….but try telling them, will they listen.
That brand of reporting…prejudiced and out of touch with anything….real, is no surprise in Scoddland.
After all in Scodddland…its possible to find a book written about James Maxton…by Gordon Brown….and its taken seriously.
Of course, people who know about these things….would have been in fits of laughter reading that book.
However….this is the sort of thing…..that upholds the structure.
The Son of the Manse…The Lad o Pairts….and so on.
Scodddland…..shortbread and bigotry….wha’s like us.
HH
Robinbhoy
Met Jeff once at lounge at Heathrow. Big Birmingham fan. Told me he loved Celtic ” a club with soul”. Said he saw us in a testimonial for Kenny Burns and he was there with Roy Wood!
Good Morning Bhoys from a very dark looking Central Scotland. I think to many Celtic fans are getting anxious about Sundays game against the tribute act. We need to keep calm and focused man for man we have the better players now nine times out of ten that would get us the win we want.What is slightly different in this game is the danger of cheating officials but you cannot prepare for that I just want the Celtic manager and the players to do there talking on the park let the media focus on the tribute act. I said it yesterday and I do not apologise for saying it again this game could decide if Ronny has a future with Celtic or not. H.H.
Good morning CQN.
Does anyone know if the Green Brigade are planning any GIRFUY Tifo for Sunday or will they be banned from bringing anything in to Hamp-Dump?
HH
EnnisBhoy
Robinbhoy
Evil Woman, right enough.
Though as regards her being “blootered”, it was ELO, after all!
How else would her pal have got her to go??
Joe,
A post that starts with “too many Celtic fans are getting anxious about Sundays game.”
Ends with “this game could decide if Ronny has a future at Celtic or not.”
Juxtaposition csc
JFH,
Why, if by your own admission, we may be beat by cheating officials rather than the deid team, should our manager’s future be determined by this match? He was cheated out of a treble last season; I expect we will see much more of the same on Sunday. We live and play in Scotland. Do I need to say more, after the nonsense we have had handed to us this week by the media? Don’t be giving encouragement to our enemies. In this week of all weeks, everything we say should be in support of Celtic.
By the way, my first final was the Dunfermline one where we lost the replay. Still, the joy of the 65 Final will always be with me. Thanks especially to Big Billy and Charlie Gallagher.
Morning everyone!
I haven’t posted for quite a while but I wanted to share with you all the results of a little task I set myself a few days ago. I’m approaching my 30th birthday (it’s not until August) but a lot of my friends have already turned 30 this year and one of them (who is music daft like myself) talked about the top 30 gigs that he’d attended in his lifetime and he shared it on facebook, his blog etc.
It got me to consider what the top 30 Celtic games would be within the span of my lifetime. Now, I must state that I’ve only included games that featured when I first started watching Celtic and football in general. My first interest came through watching the 1994 World Cup in the USA and I didn’t really start following Celtic until the 94/95 season. As a result I haven’t included the 1988 League and Cup double or the 1989 Scottish Cup. I also haven’t included any defeats as although the 2003 Uefa Cup Final was a hugely important occasion that filled us with great pride it also provided huge pain that I have never really gotten over if truth be told.
It was such a brilliant exercise to undertake and it made me realise yet again how lucky I am to be able to call myself a Celtic supporter. I have tried to place the games in order of importance (or in order of enjoyment) but don’t read too much into it; hopefully you enjoy the list nonetheless!
30. CELTIC 3 – 3 Inter Milan 2015 (UEFA Europa League)
The only Ronny Deila match that features in my top 30. I feel this is perhaps a somewhat generous inclusion but even though Ronny receives a lot of stick there was a period of games from January till March/April where we really did start to look like a proper team. This game epitomised the hope that was starting to spread throughout the support however whether or not we’ve progressed or regressed since then is a debate for another time. I understand it was a match we didn’t win but the atmosphere, the fact that it was Inter and the way the match ended made it standout for me. It was an emotional rollercoaster and we showed real character to fight back after some uncharacteristic errors from Craig Gordon. Apart from the Guidetti goal it was very pleasing to see the football leading to our first goal (if you watch it again it’s a fantastic move!)
29. CELTIC 1 – 0 Barcelona 2004 (UEFA Cup)
Another fantastic European night under the lights at Celtic Park. Alan Thompson’s goal gave us the advantage going over to the Nou Camp (I could quite have easily placed that match as well) and despite it being in the Uefa Cup it was still a victory over Barcelona, which was no mean feat (especially considering that some of the squad went onto win the Champions League just two years later).
28. CELTIC 3 – 0 Shakhtar Karagandy 2013 (UEFA Champions League Final Qualifying Round)
It wasn’t against a European football giant by any means but I can’t forget how much pressure the management and players were under and how much the media in this country were loving our predicament after the first leg. The performance and result was the perfect GIRFUY up to the media and all of the critics. The atmosphere and passion shown from the stands as well was crucial in helping us over the line.
27. CELTIC 1 – 1 Spartak Moscow 2007 (UEFA Champions League Final Qualifying Round)
Quite simply a fantastic match between two evenly matched teams who were desperate to qualify for the UCL. It was torture for the emotions but given that it’s the only European match I’ve seen us win on penalties (the Holy Goalie had one of his finest hours) it had to be included.
26. CELTIC 5 -1 Rangers 1998 (Scottish Premier League)
An outstanding team performance led mainly by the incomparable Lubo Moravcik and undoubtedly the highlight of the Venglos season. A young Henrik Larsson also performed exceptionally well that day.
25. CELTIC 2 – 0 Lyon 2003 (UEFA Champions League)
The actual three points itself didn’t result in qualification or any other special achievement but the overall performance and goals acted as a statement that Martin O’Neill’s side could play football of the highest calibre against the best Europe had to offer.
24. CELTIC 3 – 0 Kilmarnock 2001 (Scottish League Cup Final)
The first trophy of the Martin O’Neill era and one that allowed us to dream of The Treble (enough said).
23. CELTIC 3 – 0 Dunfermline Athletic 2006 (Scottish League Cup Final)
The first trophy of the Gordon Strachan era and the reason I rank it higher than the others already mentioned is because of the overall context in which the game was played. It was hugely important that the team put on a winning performance as a tribute to our Greatest Ever Player and thankfully they did.
22. CELTIC 3 – 0 Hibernian 2013 (Scottish Cup Final)
A victory that allowed us to achieve The Double in our 125th Anniversary Season. Neil Lennon and his team gave us a tremendous season and the final game in an all-green final just topped it off perfectly.
21. Kilmarnock 1 – 2 CELTIC 2007 (Scottish Premier League)
Although it was quite clear that we were going to be crowned Champions you don’t always know when and where it’s going to happen. The manner in which it was clinched (the Nakamura free-kick) was typical of a Celtic side who, under Gordon Strachan, kept playing till the final whistle and got their rewards for doing so. Of course Nakamura gave us so many wonderful moments (especially from a dead ball) but this was probably his finest moment for us…..in domestic football that is ;0)
20. CELTIC 3 – 0 Benfica 2006 (UEFA Champions League)
Like the Lyon game, it didn’t necessarily send shockwaves throughout Europe like some of our more famous wins against “bigger” clubs but the manner of the performance and the margin of victory means that it can definitely be looked upon as one of our most memorable Champions League victories. On a side note, a minor miracle of the evening was the fact that Kenny Miller actually looked like a proper footballer! He’s gone on to bigger and better things of course, scoring in cup finals against Peterhead don’t you know?!
19. Spartak Moscow 2 – 3 CELTIC 2012 (UEFA Champions League)
The game where we finally shook the monkey off our back so to speak. A quite thrilling football game ended with a last minute Samaras winner and it should also be noted that it was a fully deserved three points given the bravery shown in terms of getting on the ball and making things happen. A great night for the away support and one which ultimately proved vital in terms of qualifying for the last 16.
18. CELTIC 3 – 0 Rangers 2012 (Scottish Premier League)
The three points were not that actually that significant due to the fact that the League title was never in any doubt (especially after Valentines Day ;0). However in terms of gloating, goading, singing, banter etc it was probably the best game in living memory! The Four Horseman will forever be remembered and on the park, in what was the last ever Old Firm Derby, Rangers (in Liquidation) were humiliated!
17. Rangers 0 – 3 CELTIC 2001 (Scottish Premier League)
A masterful performance from O’Neill’s treble winning team which also included expertly taken goals by Moravcik and Larsson (the 50th goal of the season for our magnificent Swede). It was our most comfortable win (and the biggest gulf in class) I’ve seen at Ibrox during my lifetime.
16. CELTIC 2 – 0 Rangers 2009 (Scottish League Cup Final)
Although the capture of a League Cup is very rarely the most important part of any Celtic campaign this one was particularly sweet given the opposition. It was the only time I saw us win an Old Firm Cup final and therefore it sticks in my memory as a victory to cherish.
15. CELTIC 3 – 0 Dundee Utd 1997 (Scottish League Cup Final)
This match was not so much about the silverware (although it was hugely welcome) but rather the momentum that it built for one of the most crucial seasons in our history. The feel good factor that the victory generated throughout the Club propelled us to bigger and better things, just when we needed it the most!
14. CELTIC 2 – 1 AC Milan 2007 (UEFA Champions League)
Another special European night against the holders of the Cup in which we punched (yet again under Gordon Strachan) well above our weight. The actual match itself was quite a cagey affair but the climactic manner in which the three points were secured in the heavy Glasgow rain allows this game to be deemed a “classic”. Also the night when Dida became a Diddy!
13. CELTIC 4 – 3 Juventus 2001 (UEFA Champions League)
What…a…game! Moravcik, Larsson, Sutton, Agathe, Valgaeren, Lambert, Lennon…all outstanding in what was arguably one of the most entertaining games ever seen at Celtic Park. The opposition contained players such as Alessandro Del Piero, Pavel Nedved and David Trezeguet in what was a feast of attacking football, enough to impress any neutral. Happily for us it was the Hoops who emerged victorious, Chris Sutton’s volley being the highlight of an unforgettable night in Paradise! Had the result helped us qualify for the last 16 that year it would definitely have featured higher up on my list.
12. Blackburn Rovers 0 – 2 CELTIC 2002 (UEFA Cup)
No.13 was undoubtedly a more impressive victory against far better opposition however the importance of the Blackburn victory and the GIRFUY affect it generated cannot be underestimated. After the famous “men against bhoys” comment by Mr.EBT after the first leg it was widely believed within the media on both sides of the border that Rovers would go on to put us in our place. The performance and result that followed allowed us to dream of what could be achieved with the side O’Neill had built; a truly magical time to be a Celtic supporter (and of course better was to come).
11. CELTIC 2 – 1 Rangers 2008 (Scottish Premier League)
The league championship looked all but done after a disappointing home result to Motherwell in April however what transpired next was one of the greatest comebacks in our history. The game where everything seemed to turn in our favour was the midweek Old Firm game that was won in the most dramatic of circumstances when Vennegoor of Hesselink rose to head home in the dying seconds. This was after Nakamura produced one of the greatest goals ever seen in an OId Firm game to put us 1-0 up earlier on in the game. Quite simply had we drawn the game then the league was gone and the euphoria that accompanied the winning goal will never be forgotten. The defining moment of the 3-in-a-row era in my opinion.
10. Dundee Utd 0 – 1 CELTIC 2008 (Scottish Premier League)
Once again it wasn’t a classic match by any means but after the passing of one of the greatest ever Celts in Tommy Burns it was pivotal that the Championship was won and dedicated to him and his family. ‘Helicopter Thursday’ was as emotional as it was joyous and the Celtic support once again demonstrated its class in paying tributes to Tommy. On the pitch it was the climax of what was an incredible comeback by Strachan’s men, who looked down and out only a month earlier. Of course it is also worth mentioning that the result confirmed 3-in-a-row, a feat that had only been achieved twice before in our Club’s illustrious history.
9. CELTIC 3 – 0 Hibernian 2001 (Scottish Cup Final)
In any normal circumstances a Scottish Cup triumph against Hibs is perhaps not our biggest achievement however in the context of the 2000/01 season it was massive. Quite simply, beat Hibs and we would secure our first treble since the Stein era. The confidence within the support that The Treble would be won gives you an indication as to how much pride and belief Martin O’Neill had instilled in such a short space of time. One of the most one-sided cup finals you will ever see resulted in a 3-0 victory for O’Neill’s men, capping off a perfect season in the Hampden sunshine.
8. CELTIC 1 – 0 Airdrieonians 1995 (Scottish Cup Final)
Again, context is everything. Certainly not our greatest ever triumph by any means but arguably one of our most important. It had been a long 6 years since Celtic had last lifted silverware and the final in 95 was the chance to put that right. It was also imperative that the outstanding work done by Tommy Burns as our manager (against a financially doped rival) was rewarded with a trophy. It is a travesty that this was the only silverware won by Burns and his hugely entertaining side however it is one of the most cherished victories in a period of our history that was unbelievably tough. (It was also the first trophy I saw my beloved Celtic win ;0)
7. CELTIC 2 -0 Rangers 1998 (Scottish Premier League)
The New Year’s derby of 1998 was a victory that seemed to galvanise both the support and the team in our quest to Stop The Ten. Goals from Burley and Lambert (a remarkable strike in a game of such importance) gave the Hoops a pivotal three points and it seemed to put significant doubt into the minds of our fiercest rivals at just the right time. It was arguably our most important derby win of the 90s and the one that ultimately proved decisive in stopping the ten.
6. Boavista 0 – 1 CELTIC 2003 (UEFA Cup)
Henrik Larsson’s winner in this match is quite possibly the goal that has been most celebrated in my Celtic supporting life thus far. The cheer that reverberated around my house was heard three doors down and it was the victory that finally put us back on the European map as we had qualified for our first final in over 30 years. Boavista were not the most well known side in Portugal but they were an extremely tough and streetwise opponent. It seemed that we’d perhaps blown our chance by not securing a victory in the home leg but there was still an air of confidence within the Celtic support given how the team had performed in previous rounds. The King of Kings proved to be the difference (once again) and despite not managing to win the final with Celtic he finally achieved the European title his career deserved with Barcelona in Paris three years later.
5. Liverpool 0 – 2 CELTIC 2003 (UEFA Cup)
Despite the Boavista game undoubtedly being more important due to being the Semi-Final of the competition it wasn’t an enjoyable tie whatsoever. In fact, it was one of the most excruciating games you could ever watch due to the nerves involved, the prize at stake and the knowledge that the Club might not get into such a position again during your lifetime. The Liverpool tie however was completely different as a supporter. There was so much to enjoy in seeing these two clubs go toe-to-toe over two legs of football. The first leg (similar to Blackburn before it) had seemed to give the English side the advantage however a magical Celtic performance masterminded by Martin O’Neill saw us progress by two clear goals. The first was an incredibly clever free kick by Alan Thompson who anticipated that the Liverpool wall would jump. The second was simply a world class thunderbolt struck by John Hartson, undoubtedly his best and most important in a Celtic shirt. The performance and result reverberated around not only the UK but across Europe and it was the moment when the support realised that this team might just be capable of winning a European trophy for the second time in our history. At that particular moment in time we were probably the best side in Britain and the fact that we ended the 02/03 season without a trophy is quite mind boggling.
4. CELTIC 1 – 0 Manchester United 2006 (UEFA Champions League)
The result and what it meant in pure footballing terms (our first qualification from the UCL group stages) was hugely significant but just as eye-catching was the manner of our victory and who it came against. I must have watched the Nakamura free-kick over 1,000 times in the last ten years and it brings a smile to my face every time. It is my one of my favourite ever Celtic goals (and the fact that it came against Man Utd and Ferguson is even better!) Of course we had heroes at both ends of the park that night and the Boruc save produced just as big a roar as the goal itself! Another quirky aspect of the night was the fact that Gordon Strachan didn’t even realise we had qualified until informed by the interviewer! It was a timely reminder that we could still match the best that England had to offer not only over one game but over two (a 3-2 loss at Old Trafford earlier in the group means that had it been a two-legged affair the Celts would have progressed on the away goals rule)! Huge credit to Strachan who had banished the demons of Artmedia Bratislava and restored our credibility in Europe while at the same time cutting the wage bill and overall debt level. He was a clever coach who ensured on many occasions that his team exceeded its assumed capabilities, particularly at Celtic Park. Along with the 3-in-a-row season this was his finest hour as Celtic manager.
3. CELTIC 2 – 1 Barcelona 2012 (UEFA Champions League)
The biggest and best night during Neil Lennon’s reign as manager on what was also our 125th Anniversary (you couldn’t make it up eh?) Taking on Barcelona, who were widely regarded as the greatest club side on the planet, would be a daunting task for most sides but the Celtic team and supporters relished the challenge despite the massive disparity in resources and player quality. The organisation, work rate and passion demonstrated by Lennon’s team was a joy to behold and despite not being as free-flowing as Jock Stein’s Lisbon Lions there was still an element of beauty in the way this victory was achieved; through sheer bloody-mindedness. Wanyama and Watt etched their names in Celtic folklore, as did “La Gran Muralla” who produced a string of remarkable saves (before feeling sorry for the best player in the world and finally letting him get on the scoresheet in the dying minutes). It was a night that made you so grateful for Celtic and once again the reputation of our Club and in particular the support was revered all over the world.
2. CELTIC 6 – 2 Rangers 2000 (Scottish Premier League)
It was Martin O’Neill’s first Old Firm Derby. He was up against a Rangers squad who had won the previous two league titles at a canter. How would he perform under the pressure of his first real test as Celtic manager? How would his team play? Could he lay down a marker for the rest of the season despite it only being the end of August? What followed was one of the greatest demolitions of a Rangers side ever witnessed (and probably the best ever start to an Old Firm Derby for the Hoops). Celtic steamrolled their rivals with a power and confidence that defined the Martin O’Neill era. The significance of the result and the manner in which it was achieved could not be underestimated. O’Neill made both players and supporters feel 10 foot taller. He possessed an aura that drove the team to incredible things, winning The Treble for only the third time in our history (while becoming only the second manager to achieve the feat). He was quite simply the most important appointment the Club had made since Jock Stein and arguably the man who more than any other drove Rangers to suicide in their bid to keep pace.
1. CELTIC 2 – 0 St.Johnstone 1998 (Scottish Premier League)
I firmly believe that for as long as I live a Celtic side will never have to play under the same amount of pressure that was placed on the shoulders of the players who took to the pitch to face St.Johnstone on Saturday 9th May 1998. Drawing or losing was simply unthinkable and I shudder to imagine how long it would have taken our Club to recover had we blown our chance to Stop The Ten. Despite being so young at the time (11 years old) I understood the significance of the match and given the fact that I had never witnessed a Celtic title win (too young to remember the Centenary Season) I was desperate to do so. I’ve been told by others who were present just how tense the stadium was however thankfully Henrik curled in a wonderful effort in the opening stages of the game to (partially) settle the nerves. Harald Brattbakk scored the second goal on 72 minutes and in that moment the supporters knew the team were not going to throw it away. I will always admire Wim Jansen, Murdo McLeod and the playing squad for what they achieved that season. It was so much more than a Championship win, it was a release of almost 10 years of unbridled pain and frustration. It genuinely felt like Good triumphing over Evil and it acted as a catalyst for the success we were to go on and enjoy come the turn of the century, no longer in the shadow of the Govan mob.
Honorable Mentions (ones that narrowly missed the cut)
Rangers 0 – 2 CELTIC 2011 (Scottish Premier League)
Two goals from Samaras gave Neil Lennon one of his best results as Celtic manager however the league slipped away following a poor defeat up at Inverness.
Barcelona 0 – 0 CELTIC 2004 (UEFA Cup)
The performance of young David Marshall resulted in Celtic knocking out the Catalan giants 1-0 on aggregate, a stunning achievement.
CELTIC 3 – 0 Motherwell 2011 (Scottish Cup Final)
Neil Lennon’s first trophy as manager and it provided the team with the confidence to go on to bigger and better things during the next few years of Lennon’s tenure. As Lennon had promised, the ‘thunder’ was well and truly back!
CELTIC 4 – 3 Dundee Utd 2013 (Scottish Cup Semi-Final)
A quite brilliant semi-final seven goal tussle that was eventually settled in extra time. Granted there was some shocking defending on our part but there were also some fantastic finishes (Kris Commons) and plenty of excitement.
Hearts 2 – 3 CELTIC 2006 (Scottish Premier League)
A great game of football that epitomised everything good about Gordon Strachan’s Celtic, fighting back from 2-1 down to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat thanks to a double from Captain Stephen McManus.
CELTIC 2 – 1 Shakhtar Donetsk 2007 (UEFA Champions League)
After being 1-0 down goals at the end of either half from Jiri Jarosik and Massimo Donati gave Celtic the most dramatic of 2-1 wins, contributing to their second successive qualification for the last 16.
CELTIC 2 – 1 Spartak Moscow 2012 (UEFA Champions League)
Gary Hooper and Kris Commons scored the goals that carried Celtic into the last 16 for the third time since the European Cup became the Champions League.
Kilmarnock 0 – 6 CELTIC 2012 (Scottish Premiership)
Just an utterly ruthless performance by Neil Lennon’s side in wrapping up the league title after our closest rivals capitulation (both on and off the park) after having led the league by 15 points earlier on in the season. The football on show and the goals scored were a privilege to watch.
CELTIC 1 – 0 Rangers 2011 (Scottish Premier League)
Joe Ledley scored the winner from a bullet header to see Celtic finish 2011 on top of the table after trailing by 15 points only a few months earlier. It was an outstanding night for the team, the support and the manager, who was having to deal with issues off the park that were incomparable with any other manager in Scottish football history.
CELTIC 2 – 0 The Rangers 2015 (Scottish League Cup Semi-Final)
Ronny Deila led his Celtic side to their first Cup final after defeating the three year old lower league Club from across the city. The victory was crucial for Deila as he may not have survived had his team failed to see off the plucky underdogs from Govan. As it turned out the win acted as a springboard for Deila and his troops to complete the domestic double of League and League Cup in his debut season.
Manchester United 3 – 4 CELTIC 2001 (Ryan Giggs Testimonial)
OK, so it wasn’t a ‘competitive’ fixture but there’s no way you would have known that had you watched it! It was a feisty affair that quite clearly both teams were desperate to win. In a stunning end-to-end game (in which even Neil Lennon managed to score!) the Hoops emerged victorious against a star-studded United side that were fresh from winning the English Premiership. It was certainly a feather in the cap for O’Neill and the players.
Hope you all enjoyed my 30@30 list, although I’m sure you will all likely hold your own opinions about which games should be ranked above others etc. At a time when there are so many issues surrounding the Club and Scottish Football as a whole it hopefully serves as a reminder to us all just how much joy Celtic has brought to our lives.
Re: Top 30 Celtic Games
Alan Shearer Add to contacts 12/04/2016 Keep this message at the top of your inbox
To: Alan
alansheaer13@gmail.com
I haven’t posted for quite a while but I wanted to share with you all the results of a little task I set myself a few days ago. I’m approaching my 30th birthday (it’s not until August) but a lot of my friends have already turned 30 this year and one of them (who is music daft like myself) talked about the top 30 gigs that he’d attended in his lifetime and he shared it on facebook, his blog etc.
It got me to consider what the top 30 Celtic games would be within the span of my lifetime. Now, I must state that I’ve only included games that featured when I first started watching Celtic and football in general. My first interest came through watching the 1994 World Cup in the USA and I didn’t really start following Celtic until the 94/95 season. As a result I haven’t included the 1988 League and Cup double or the 1989 Scottish Cup. I also haven’t included any defeats as although the 2003 Uefa Cup Final was a hugely important occasion that filled us with great pride it also provided huge pain that I have never really gotten over if truth be told.
It was such a brilliant exercise to undertake and it made me realise yet again how lucky I am to be able to call myself a Celtic supporter. I have tried to place the games in order of importance (or in order of enjoyment) but don’t read too much into it; hopefully you enjoy the list nonetheless!
30. CELTIC 3 – 3 Inter Milan 2015 (UEFA Europa League)
The only Ronny Deila match that features in my top 30. I feel this is perhaps a somewhat generous inclusion but even though Ronny receives a lot of stick there was a period of games from January till March/April where we really did start to look like a proper team. This game epitomised the hope that was starting to spread throughout the support however whether or not we’ve progressed or regressed since then is a debate for another time. I understand it was a match we didn’t win but the atmosphere, the fact that it was Inter and the way the match ended made it standout for me. It was an emotional rollercoaster and we showed real character to fight back after some uncharacteristic errors from Craig Gordon. Apart from the Guidetti goal it was very pleasing to see the football leading to our first goal (if you watch it again it’s a fantastic move!)
29. CELTIC 1 – 0 Barcelona 2004 (UEFA Cup)
Another fantastic European night under the lights at Celtic Park. Alan Thompson’s goal gave us the advantage going over to the Nou Camp (I could quite have easily placed that match as well) and despite it being in the Uefa Cup it was still a victory over Barcelona, which was no mean feat (especially considering that some of the squad went onto win the Champions League just two years later).
28. CELTIC 3 – 0 Shakhtar Karagandy 2013 (UEFA Champions League Final Qualifying Round)
It wasn’t against a European football giant by any means but I can’t forget how much pressure the management and players were under and how much the media in this country were loving our predicament after the first leg. The performance and result was the perfect GIRFUY up to the media and all of the critics. The atmosphere and passion shown from the stands as well was crucial in helping us over the line.
27. CELTIC 1 – 1 Spartak Moscow 2007 (UEFA Champions League Final Qualifying Round)
Quite simply a fantastic match between two evenly matched teams who were desperate to qualify for the UCL. It was torture for the emotions but given that it’s the only European match I’ve seen us win on penalties (the Holy Goalie had one of his finest hours) it had to be included.
26. CELTIC 5 -1 Rangers 1998 (Scottish Premier League)
An outstanding team performance led mainly by the incomparable Lubo Moravcik and undoubtedly the highlight of the Venglos season. A young Henrik Larsson also performed exceptionally well that day.
25. CELTIC 2 – 0 Lyon 2003 (UEFA Champions League)
The actual three points itself didn’t result in qualification or any other special achievement but the overall performance and goals acted as a statement that Martin O’Neill’s side could play football of the highest calibre against the best Europe had to offer.
24. CELTIC 3 – 0 Kilmarnock 2001 (Scottish League Cup Final)
The first trophy of the Martin O’Neill era and one that allowed us to dream of The Treble (enough said).
23. CELTIC 3 – 0 Dunfermline Athletic 2006 (Scottish League Cup Final)
The first trophy of the Gordon Strachan era and the reason I rank it higher than the others already mentioned is because of the overall context in which the game was played. It was hugely important that the team put on a winning performance as a tribute to our Greatest Ever Player and thankfully they did.
22. CELTIC 3 – 0 Hibernian 2013 (Scottish Cup Final)
A victory that allowed us to achieve The Double in our 125th Anniversary Season. Neil Lennon and his team gave us a tremendous season and the final game in an all-green final just topped it off perfectly.
21. Kilmarnock 1 – 2 CELTIC 2007 (Scottish Premier League)
Although it was quite clear that we were going to be crowned Champions you don’t always know when and where it’s going to happen. The manner in which it was clinched (the Nakamura free-kick) was typical of a Celtic side who, under Gordon Strachan, kept playing till the final whistle and got their rewards for doing so. Of course Nakamura gave us so many wonderful moments (especially from a dead ball) but this was probably his finest moment for us…..in domestic football that is ;0)
20. CELTIC 3 – 0 Benfica 2006 (UEFA Champions League)
Like the Lyon game, it didn’t necessarily send shockwaves throughout Europe like some of our more famous wins against “bigger” clubs but the manner of the performance and the margin of victory means that it can definitely be looked upon as one of our most memorable Champions League victories. On a side note, a minor miracle of the evening was the fact that Kenny Miller actually looked like a proper footballer! He’s gone on to bigger and better things of course, scoring in cup finals against Peterhead don’t you know?!
19. Spartak Moscow 2 – 3 CELTIC 2012 (UEFA Champions League)
The game where we finally shook the monkey off our back so to speak. A quite thrilling football game ended with a last minute Samaras winner and it should also be noted that it was a fully deserved three points given the bravery shown in terms of getting on the ball and making things happen. A great night for the away support and one which ultimately proved vital in terms of qualifying for the last 16.
18. CELTIC 3 – 0 Rangers 2012 (Scottish Premier League)
The three points were not that actually that significant due to the fact that the League title was never in any doubt (especially after Valentines Day ;0). However in terms of gloating, goading, singing, banter etc it was probably the best game in living memory! The Four Horseman will forever be remembered and on the park, in what was the last ever Old Firm Derby, Rangers (in Liquidation) were humiliated!
17. Rangers 0 – 3 CELTIC 2001 (Scottish Premier League)
A masterful performance from O’Neill’s treble winning team which also included expertly taken goals by Moravcik and Larsson (the 50th goal of the season for our magnificent Swede). It was our most comfortable win (and the biggest gulf in class) I’ve seen at Ibrox during my lifetime.
16. CELTIC 2 – 0 Rangers 2009 (Scottish League Cup Final)
Although the capture of a League Cup is very rarely the most important part of any Celtic campaign this one was particularly sweet given the opposition. It was the only time I saw us win an Old Firm Cup final and therefore it sticks in my memory as a victory to cherish.
15. CELTIC 3 – 0 Dundee Utd 1997 (Scottish League Cup Final)
This match was not so much about the silverware (although it was hugely welcome) but rather the momentum that it built for one of the most crucial seasons in our history. The feel good factor that the victory generated throughout the Club propelled us to bigger and better things, just when we needed it the most!
14. CELTIC 2 – 1 AC Milan 2007 (UEFA Champions League)
Another special European night against the holders of the Cup in which we punched (yet again under Gordon Strachan) well above our weight. The actual match itself was quite a cagey affair but the climactic manner in which the three points were secured in the heavy Glasgow rain allows this game to be deemed a “classic”. Also the night when Dida became a Diddy!
13. CELTIC 4 – 3 Juventus 2001 (UEFA Champions League)
What…a…game! Moravcik, Larsson, Sutton, Agathe, Valgaeren, Lambert, Lennon…all outstanding in what was arguably one of the most entertaining games ever seen at Celtic Park. The opposition contained players such as Alessandro Del Piero, Pavel Nedved and David Trezeguet in what was a feast of attacking football, enough to impress any neutral. Happily for us it was the Hoops who emerged victorious, Chris Sutton’s volley being the highlight of an unforgettable night in Paradise! Had the result helped us qualify for the last 16 that year it would definitely have featured higher up on my list.
12. Blackburn Rovers 0 – 2 CELTIC 2002 (UEFA Cup)
No.13 was undoubtedly a more impressive victory against far better opposition however the importance of the Blackburn victory and the GIRFUY affect it generated cannot be underestimated. After the famous “men against bhoys” comment by Mr.EBT after the first leg it was widely believed within the media on both sides of the border that Rovers would go on to put us in our place. The performance and result that followed allowed us to dream of what could be achieved with the side O’Neill had built; a truly magical time to be a Celtic supporter (and of course better was to come).
11. CELTIC 2 – 1 Rangers 2008 (Scottish Premier League)
The league championship looked all but done after a disappointing home result to Motherwell in April however what transpired next was one of the greatest comebacks in our history. The game where everything seemed to turn in our favour was the midweek Old Firm game that was won in the most dramatic of circumstances when Vennegoor of Hesselink rose to head home in the dying seconds. This was after Nakamura produced one of the greatest goals ever seen in an OId Firm game to put us 1-0 up earlier on in the game. Quite simply had we drawn the game then the league was gone and the euphoria that accompanied the winning goal will never be forgotten. The defining moment of the 3-in-a-row era in my opinion.
10. Dundee Utd 0 – 1 CELTIC 2008 (Scottish Premier League)
Once again it wasn’t a classic match by any means but after the passing of one of the greatest ever Celts in Tommy Burns it was pivotal that the Championship was won and dedicated to him and his family. ‘Helicopter Thursday’ was as emotional as it was joyous and the Celtic support once again demonstrated its class in paying tributes to Tommy. On the pitch it was the climax of what was an incredible comeback by Strachan’s men, who looked down and out only a month earlier. Of course it is also worth mentioning that the result confirmed 3-in-a-row, a feat that had only been achieved twice before in our Club’s illustrious history.
9. CELTIC 3 – 0 Hibernian 2001 (Scottish Cup Final)
In any normal circumstances a Scottish Cup triumph against Hibs is perhaps not our biggest achievement however in the context of the 2000/01 season it was massive. Quite simply, beat Hibs and we would secure our first treble since the Stein era. The confidence within the support that The Treble would be won gives you an indication as to how much pride and belief Martin O’Neill had instilled in such a short space of time. One of the most one-sided cup finals you will ever see resulted in a 3-0 victory for O’Neill’s men, capping off a perfect season in the Hampden sunshine.
8. CELTIC 1 – 0 Airdrieonians 1995 (Scottish Cup Final)
Again, context is everything. Certainly not our greatest ever triumph by any means but arguably one of our most important. It had been a long 6 years since Celtic had last lifted silverware and the final in 95 was the chance to put that right. It was also imperative that the outstanding work done by Tommy Burns as our manager (against a financially doped rival) was rewarded with a trophy. It is a travesty that this was the only silverware won by Burns and his hugely entertaining side however it is one of the most cherished victories in a period of our history that was unbelievably tough. (It was also the first trophy I saw my beloved Celtic win ;0)
7. CELTIC 2 -0 Rangers 1998 (Scottish Premier League)
The New Year’s derby of 1998 was a victory that seemed to galvanise both the support and the team in our quest to Stop The Ten. Goals from Burley and Lambert (a remarkable strike in a game of such importance) gave the Hoops a pivotal three points and it seemed to put significant doubt into the minds of our fiercest rivals at just the right time. It was arguably our most important derby win of the 90s and the one that ultimately proved decisive in stopping the ten.
6. Boavista 0 – 1 CELTIC 2003 (UEFA Cup)
Henrik Larsson’s winner in this match is quite possibly the goal that has been most celebrated in my Celtic supporting life thus far. The cheer that reverberated around my house was heard three doors down and it was the victory that finally put us back on the European map as we had qualified for our first final in over 30 years. Boavista were not the most well known side in Portugal but they were an extremely tough and streetwise opponent. It seemed that we’d perhaps blown our chance by not securing a victory in the home leg but there was still an air of confidence within the Celtic support given how the team had performed in previous rounds. The King of Kings proved to be the difference (once again) and despite not managing to win the final with Celtic he finally achieved the European title his career deserved with Barcelona in Paris three years later.
5. Liverpool 0 – 2 CELTIC 2003 (UEFA Cup)
Despite the Boavista game undoubtedly being more important due to being the Semi-Final of the competition it wasn’t an enjoyable tie whatsoever. In fact, it was one of the most excruciating games you could ever watch due to the nerves involved, the prize at stake and the knowledge that the Club might not get into such a position again during your lifetime. The Liverpool tie however was completely different as a supporter. There was so much to enjoy in seeing these two clubs go toe-to-toe over two legs of football. The first leg (similar to Blackburn before it) had seemed to give the English side the advantage however a magical Celtic performance masterminded by Martin O’Neill saw us progress by two clear goals. The first was an incredibly clever free kick by Alan Thompson who anticipated that the Liverpool wall would jump. The second was simply a world class thunderbolt struck by John Hartson, undoubtedly his best and most important in a Celtic shirt. The performance and result reverberated around not only the UK but across Europe and it was the moment when the support realised that this team might just be capable of winning a European trophy for the second time in our history. At that particular moment in time we were probably the best side in Britain and the fact that we ended the 02/03 season without a trophy is quite mind boggling.
4. CELTIC 1 – 0 Manchester United 2006 (UEFA Champions League)
The result and what it meant in pure footballing terms (our first qualification from the UCL group stages) was hugely significant but just as eye-catching was the manner of our victory and who it came against. I must have watched the Nakamura free-kick over 1,000 times in the last ten years and it brings a smile to my face every time. It is my one of my favourite ever Celtic goals (and the fact that it came against Man Utd and Ferguson is even better!) Of course we had heroes at both ends of the park that night and the Boruc save produced just as big a roar as the goal itself! Another quirky aspect of the night was the fact that Gordon Strachan didn’t even realise we had qualified until informed by the interviewer! It was a timely reminder that we could still match the best that England had to offer not only over one game but over two (a 3-2 loss at Old Trafford earlier in the group means that had it been a two-legged affair the Celts would have progressed on the away goals rule)! Huge credit to Strachan who had banished the demons of Artmedia Bratislava and restored our credibility in Europe while at the same time cutting the wage bill and overall debt level. He was a clever coach who ensured on many occasions that his team exceeded its assumed capabilities, particularly at Celtic Park. Along with the 3-in-a-row season this was his finest hour as Celtic manager.
3. CELTIC 2 – 1 Barcelona 2012 (UEFA Champions League)
The biggest and best night during Neil Lennon’s reign as manager on what was also our 125th Anniversary (you couldn’t make it up eh?) Taking on Barcelona, who were widely regarded as the greatest club side on the planet, would be a daunting task for most sides but the Celtic team and supporters relished the challenge despite the massive disparity in resources and player quality. The organisation, work rate and passion demonstrated by Lennon’s team was a joy to behold and despite not being as free-flowing as Jock Stein’s Lisbon Lions there was still an element of beauty in the way this victory was achieved; through sheer bloody-mindedness. Wanyama and Watt etched their names in Celtic folklore, as did “La Gran Muralla” who produced a string of remarkable saves (before feeling sorry for the best player in the world and finally letting him get on the scoresheet in the dying minutes). It was a night that made you so grateful for Celtic and once again the reputation of our Club and in particular the support was revered all over the world.
2. CELTIC 6 – 2 Rangers 2000 (Scottish Premier League)
It was Martin O’Neill’s first Old Firm Derby. He was up against a Rangers squad who had won the previous two league titles at a canter. How would he perform under the pressure of his first real test as Celtic manager? How would his team play? Could he lay down a marker for the rest of the season despite it only being the end of August? What followed was one of the greatest demolitions of a Rangers side ever witnessed (and probably the best ever start to an Old Firm Derby for the Hoops). Celtic steamrolled their rivals with a power and confidence that defined the Martin O’Neill era. The significance of the result and the manner in which it was achieved could not be underestimated. O’Neill made both players and supporters feel 10 foot taller. He possessed an aura that drove the team to incredible things, winning The Treble for only the third time in our history (while becoming only the second manager to achieve the feat). He was quite simply the most important appointment the Club had made since Jock Stein and arguably the man who more than any other drove Rangers to suicide in their bid to keep pace.
1. CELTIC 2 – 0 St.Johnstone 1998 (Scottish Premier League)
I firmly believe that for as long as I live a Celtic side will never have to play under the same amount of pressure that was placed on the shoulders of the players who took to the pitch to face St.Johnstone on Saturday 9th May 1998. Drawing or losing was simply unthinkable and I shudder to imagine how long it would have taken our Club to recover had we blown our chance to Stop The Ten. Despite being so young at the time (11 years old) I understood the significance of the match and given the fact that I had never witnessed a Celtic title win (too young to remember the Centenary Season) I was desperate to do so. I’ve been told by others who were present just how tense the stadium was however thankfully Henrik curled in a wonderful effort in the opening stages of the game to (partially) settle the nerves. Harald Brattbakk scored the second goal on 72 minutes and in that moment the supporters knew the team were not going to throw it away. I will always admire Wim Jansen, Murdo McLeod and the playing squad for what they achieved that season. It was so much more than a Championship win, it was a release of almost 10 years of unbridled pain and frustration. It genuinely felt like Good triumphing over Evil and it acted as a catalyst for the success we were to go on and enjoy come the turn of the century, no longer in the shadow of the Govan mob.
Honorable Mentions (ones that narrowly missed the cut)
Rangers 0 – 2 CELTIC 2011 (Scottish Premier League)
Two goals from Samaras gave Neil Lennon one of his best results as Celtic manager however the league slipped away following a poor defeat up at Inverness.
Barcelona 0 – 0 CELTIC 2004 (UEFA Cup)
The performance of young David Marshall resulted in Celtic knocking out the Catalan giants 1-0 on aggregate, a stunning achievement.
CELTIC 3 – 0 Motherwell 2011 (Scottish Cup Final)
Neil Lennon’s first trophy as manager and it provided the team with the confidence to go on to bigger and better things during the next few years of Lennon’s tenure. As Lennon had promised, the ‘thunder’ was well and truly back!
CELTIC 4 – 3 Dundee Utd 2013 (Scottish Cup Semi-Final)
A quite brilliant semi-final seven goal tussle that was eventually settled in extra time. Granted there was some shocking defending on our part but there were also some fantastic finishes (Kris Commons) and plenty of excitement.
Hearts 2 – 3 CELTIC 2006 (Scottish Premier League)
A great game of football that epitomised everything good about Gordon Strachan’s Celtic, fighting back from 2-1 down to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat thanks to a double from Captain Stephen McManus.
CELTIC 2 – 1 Shakhtar Donetsk 2007 (UEFA Champions League)
After being 1-0 down goals at the end of either half from Jiri Jarosik and Massimo Donati gave Celtic the most dramatic of 2-1 wins, contributing to their second successive qualification for the last 16.
CELTIC 2 – 1 Spartak Moscow 2012 (UEFA Champions League)
Gary Hooper and Kris Commons scored the goals that carried Celtic into the last 16 for the third time since the European Cup became the Champions League.
Kilmarnock 0 – 6 CELTIC 2012 (Scottish Premiership)
Just an utterly ruthless performance by Neil Lennon’s side in wrapping up the league title after our closest rivals capitulation (both on and off the park) after having led the league by 15 points earlier on in the season. The football on show and the goals scored were a privilege to watch.
CELTIC 1 – 0 Rangers 2011 (Scottish Premier League)
Joe Ledley scored the winner from a bullet header to see Celtic finish 2011 on top of the table after trailing by 15 points only a few months earlier. It was an outstanding night for the team, the support and the manager, who was having to deal with issues off the park that were incomparable with any other manager in Scottish football history.
CELTIC 2 – 0 The Rangers 2015 (Scottish League Cup Semi-Final)
Ronny Deila led his Celtic side to their first Cup final after defeating the three year old lower league Club from across the city. The victory was crucial for Deila as he may not have survived had his team failed to see off the plucky underdogs from Govan. As it turned out the win acted as a springboard for Deila and his troops to complete the domestic double of League and League Cup in his debut season.
Manchester United 3 – 4 CELTIC 2001 (Ryan Giggs Testimonial)
OK, so it wasn’t a ‘competitive’ fixture but there’s no way you would have known that had you watched it! It was a feisty affair that quite clearly both teams were desperate to win. In a stunning end-to-end game (in which even Neil Lennon managed to score!) the Hoops emerged victorious against a star-studded United side that were fresh from winning the English Premiership. It was certainly a feather in the cap for O’Neill and the players.
Hope you all enjoyed my 30@30 list, although I’m sure you will all likely hold your own opinions about which games should be ranked above others etc. At a time when there are so many issues surrounding the Club and Scottish Football as a whole it hopefully serves as a reminder to us all just how much joy Celtic has brought to our lives (and hopefully will continue to bring by winning a League and Cup Double!)
To think Tommy Burns/his family saw him fit to be a pallbearer at his funeral….wonder what was going through his mind knowing he had cheated Tommy all those years, tosser of a man with no conscious.
Apologies for the double post there folks!
See this about the old firm being the greatest game in the work,well I have been at many over the years,and to be honest,apart I have never labeled it as a classic game of football,great for all the bigots,the sectarian signing, etc,and for fans to be beaten up,and sometimes worse,murdered, no as far as I’m concerned, I would have banned it yrs ago,but the greedy money men at Celtic,Sevco,SFA,don’t want that,its the gravy train for them,and when the game is over,that lot were they stay,in there comfortable homes and the areas were the stay,are well away from the violence this so called sport happens,its time there was a poll on this to see if it good be binned to history, were it belongs,
Smith could hardly keep a lid on his bigoted arrogant angst and that was on TV. What must this guy be saying in his bowling club or masonic Hall? He knows full well that the hordes hang on his every word and with totally irresponsibility, deliberately fires them up, and as per usual no questions posed by his spineless press poodles.
Sickening.
HUNTLYBHOY86-brilliant stuff,a load of memories flooding back….
Huntlybhoy86
Great post, don’t have time to read all of your reasoning behind you selections but will do so later… interesting order and great memories. Hopefully some more to come on the horizon!
HH
JEEZ_I_THOUGHT_BLINKER_WAS_PANTS on 13TH APRIL 2016 10:09 AM
To think Tommy Burns/his family saw him fit to be a pallbearer at his funeral….wonder what was going through his mind knowing he had cheated Tommy all those years, tosser of a man with no conscious.
———
Such is the sense of entitlement I honestly don’t think they believe they cheated. They genuinely feel hard done by,…….hence the unprecedented levels of bitterness.
The Gift to gie us, to see ourselves as others see us….
HH jamesgang
ROBINBHOY. 916
The eye injury was genuine. The reason given was not.
One of his team-mates apparently took exception to his thoughts on bigotry.
Hard lesson learned quickly.
JFH
I do not know one Celtic supporter who is anxious about Sunday or is even contemplating Ronny being sacked, post match. We are playing a lower league team in the Scottish cup semi final. I expect a very comfortable win.
BMCUW
That’s what I get for reading the press back in the day!
I’ll also be there on Sunday – Celtic are playing.
Although I probably expected some form of ‘Rangers’ to reform and that we may face them one day, I didn’t expect them to be so brazen about events over the last 16/17 years. I think thats why they are so worried about Res 12 all of a sudden – they realise the potential for the smugness to be wiped off their faces.
The MSM full of it this week as well – since when did we start giving any credence to them again anyway? Lets see them spin their nonsense when newco struggle to compete with Aberdeen and Hearts, never mind us.
Put them in their place, Celtic.
HH
Huntlybhoy86
So good you posted it twice!
Refreshing to read high praise for Martin O’Neill and his great cheat-defying side rather than the faint variety posted at times by some on here.
Great year you were born in, too.
You’dve had Love Street high up on that list had you been born a decade or so earlier!
Huntlybhoy – great post.
I’m not sure you’ve quite tapped into the CQN demographic though – oh to be under 30 again.
Beatbhoy,
I agree that at times Martin O’Neill gets a rough deal on here which I find strange given all he achieved. Of course he made mistakes along the way, like all managers, however the good times outweighed the bad 10 times over.
And yeah, it was a pretty cool year to arrive on the earth! Haha
I’ll do another list when I’m turning 60 and we can compare them…see you then ;0)
Bada Bing and Traditionalist88,
Thanks!
Huntlybhoy,
Smashing read.
Laughed at the Kenny Miller part. :)
Not the greatest result in our history that night (as you say) but went a long way to getting us to the last 16 for the first time in the current guise of the Champions league.
HH
Huntlybhoy86
Without some amazing advances in medical science, I rather doubt that, young mhan!
Phyllis,
I’m happy to bring the average age of the CQN’ers down slightly (as well as the average IQ!)
I would be very interested to read a similar type of list from someone with more experience of Celtic than myself. I’m sure a list of games from 1950-1990 would be far more impressive!
I have always been very uncomfortable with the Walter Smith funeral argument. Together with the various child abuse point scoring, it sums up Old Firmism.
Huntlybhoy
Thanks for the memories, I attended 27 of the games you listed. I wonder if anyone on CQN attended all 30?
HUNTLYBHOY86
Excellent stuff,mate. Some of those games I wish I had been at,others I was there.
Great memories …
new article posted.
Also, on the topic of The Man With No Surname, I think it’s a disgrace that he’s not been pulled up for his comments. Can you IMAGINE if Neil Lennon or Martin O’Neill talked about how they should have medals awarded to them due to the cheating years what the reaction in the media would be? The reality and irony is that we have far more to be bitter about than they do but you won’t read that in any newspaper.
HUNTLYBHOY 86
My Dad could supply a list of games between c1945 and 1964 which would have you reaching for the razor blades. Don’t encourage such nonsense,ffs!
It’s bad enough you get clowns like Souness and Smith coming out with these lies. What’s worse is the cowards in the media that let the lies pass un-challenged.
I asked the Royal Horticultural Society what their thoughts were re laying a pitch and playing 11 a side football on it within 7 days, this is their reply-
The RHS @The_RHS · 1h1 hour ago
@edwardrice1 It wouldn’t be a great idea, the turf will have not rooted and could be a trip hazard :(
As Camalar said a while ago who is responsible for Health & Safety at Celtic Park, someone could be injured.
My favourite TIc moment has to be:
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCVzEqGEvo24uCdJs-7SqScg
Followed by Fergus McCann’s take-over ;-))
That’s my top 2 – Road to Seville is 3rd…;-))
re “The Rangers” game – we should trounce them ( and we will ) but am worried about our players being deliberately targeted early on…..
Walturd Shitty deserves his name…..hope he dies in bitterness
—————————————————on a lighter note…..need some techy help…..I’ve just put Kodi onto a firestick without using a computer…..and (after fukin about with tons of addons) loaded Wookie Lite…..is this the best pseudo android box I can get?…..
H.H.