Celtic have not beaten either of the Rangerses in a Scottish Cup Final since before the Berlin Wall fell. Joe Miller’s 1989 winner after the most moaned about throw-in in history is the landmark moment. We were poor that season yet managed to hold the line at Hampden in the sun.
In the remaining 23 years of Oldco we met and lost to them twice in the Final (1999 and 2002), both by a single goal. The last seven of these finals, since the epic 4-0 in 1969, were decided by one goal. With so much on the line, underdogs often find strength. We have twice lost to Newco at Hampden in the Scottish Cup, both semis and both defeats, despite Celtic being strong favourites, just as we are tomorrow.
Despite being champions, Celtic have an interesting edge to them going into the game. Their win in the crucial league game between the sides this month was followed by a chorus from the losers that they were heroic in defeat. That is not how I saw the game, but apparently, we got the edge on a better side that day.
Fix this narrative, Celtic.
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Bada Bing…
https://x.com/mclaughlin_1888/status/1794285623559549295?s=48&t=2F8FvaBUZ-uvrl9tUi7xlQ
it’s personal…
It’s the having watched them so many times, having cheered them on, having gained so much happiness from their displays…especially that gamey 57 years ago today…they were special…they are missed…we’ll never see their likes again.
No wonder tears come…
Bless the Lions.
Bada Bing…
https://x.com/mclaughlin_1888/status/1794285623559549295?s=48&t=2F8FvaBUZ-uvrl9tUi7xlQ
it’s personal…
It’s the having watched them so many times, having cheered them on, having gained so much happiness from their displays…especially that game 57 years ago today…they were special…they are missed…we’ll never see their likes again.
No wonder tears come…
Bless the Lions.
Sorry for the double post.
Aye. Bless the lions. Now honour them on their special day.
D66 good on you mate. Enjoy your day 🍀
Dropped Mrs BRRB off at Parkhead, having my first beer. Hope it calms me down a bit, I’m really nervous as usual.
DAVID 66
Magic gesture David. Confirms my opinion of you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vgV_dVkXN4
Have a great day Davy
KEEP THE FAITH
CONNAIRE12 on 25TH MAY 2024 11:23 AM
In summer of 1966 I went to the top of the Empire State Building in New York. When I got to the top there standing looking out on the city were Jimmy Johnstone, Bobby Lennox and Willie O’Neill What a moment that was..
Today also brings back many memories of the Big Cup day in Lisbon. About this time in 1967, I am in a car heading into the city for lunch having just pick up friends at Lisbon Airport. Lunch and then off to the stadium for the game.
Connaire,
When standing atop The Empire State,with those titans of our club,and when experiencing Lisbon,did you foresee the question a generation later,asking Did you see them coming? :-))
May i ask discreetly you keep a great Celtic man in your prayers who was in Estoril and Lisbon with you.not many left now.
With thanks Fr.C.K.take care and God Bless
Hail Hail
Happy 25th of May
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 25TH MAY 2024 1:03 PM
Happy 25th of May
And all of them wearing black boots.
And btw…that’s the finest Celtic strip ever.
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS
With Adidas bands painted on but dry in time for the match 👍
My confidence stems from us having a better team and having won the league by 8 points, we can be the more relaxed because we have the league in the bag.
Even if we lose a cup, this is still a winning season.
SETTING FREE THE BEARS FOR RES. 12 & OSCAR KNOX on 25TH MAY 2024 1:27 PM…
Completely agree. We got the one that we needed. UCL will give us (probably) another significant step up in cash. I’ve long been of the view that cups are great when they come with a league flag. Otherwise, they are booby prizes on their own.
Of course a cup win will be celebrated across the river as if it was the be all and end all.
That said, I desperately want us to win.
Off the Ottawa CSC to cheer the Bhoys on.
Stay safe, everybody.
Weeron
See many Tim’s forecasting a big win for Celtic . I sincerely hope so . But I’m not a lover of triumphalism, what was it Big Jock said “ only a fool would predict a win in a Celtic rangers game . (. Something along those lines . ) we will have to be on song today we are up against 16 h#ns
DAVID66
What a beautiful thing to do!
God bless your friends and you!
MAESTRO on 25TH MAY 2024 11:41 AM
https://x.com/TeeKAye10/status/1794312476936605843?t=NLIaElZvxb1PvxcYVK72lw&s=19
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Is that the ‘We Don’t Care Bears’ attacking innocent Celtic fans?
Scum!
Having looked at a couple of clips on YouTube, I can well understand the chant : Glasgow`s Green and White !
`Is that the ‘We Don’t Care Bears’ attacking innocent Celtic fans?`
Attacking? Hmm…
BSR….”With Adidas bands painted on but dry in time for the match 👍”
👍
The GB Corteo to Hampden is amazing.Watching it on You Tube.
God bless every one.
Celtic: Hart, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, O’Riley, Hatate, McGregor, Forrest, Kyogo, Maeda. Subs: Idah, Kuhn, Iwata, Ralston, Palma, Nawrocki, Bernardo, Bain, Welsh.
Rangers: Butland, Tavernier, Davies, Balogun, Ridvan, Diomande, Raskin, Cantwell, Sterling, Dessers, Silva Subs: McCrorie, Ludnstram, Jack, Matondo, Sima, Dowell, Wright, McCausland, McKinnon
Forrest starting!
Balogun,Ridvan,massive gambles for them.Desperation.
So same line-up when we scalped them 2-1.
*skelped.
Good to see Welsh recovered for the bench
HOT SMOKED on 25TH MAY 2024 1:41 PM
`Is that the ‘We Don’t Care Bears’ attacking innocent Celtic fans?`
Attacking? Hmm…
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Just using the words of the person that posted the video on X, and assuming they know more than us about it what’s gone on.
Orangies attacking families queuing tae get intae Celtic pubs in Merchant City this morning.
Aw they hiv left is anger and violence.
Not sure what your problem is?
We’ve won the league again!
Fly the flag!
Fly the flag!
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