Glasgow is one of the most vibrant and multicultural cities in Europe. It is located in Scotland’s Central Belt and is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Here you’ll find some of the world’s most famous art collections, the UK’s best shopping outside London, high-quality sports and recreation facilities, a wide range of restaurants and pubs, and Scotland’s most vibrant and exciting afterlife. The Scottish Ballet, the Scottish Opera and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra are located in the city. And of course, it is home to Celtic FC, making the city one of the best regulations for a football trip. Keep Celtic FC on your mind next time you place a bet at the TonyBet sportsbook.
The association was founded in 1887 to combat poverty among Irish immigrants in Glasgow’s East End.
History of Celtic FC
Celtic FC’s long and illustrious history made “The Bhoys” synonymous with Scottish and British sport. So you always have to think of Celtic FC when talking about the Scottish Premiership.
Celtic FC’s traditions date back to 1887, when the club first met at St. Mary’s Church Hall in Glasgow. The hall was demolished, but the church still stands and is open between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
Celtic FC was founded with the aim of preserving Irish and Scottish traditions when Irish Marist school brother Alfred founded the club in Glasgow’s East End to raise money to combat poverty among Irish immigrants. Glasgow’s Celtic Park is also frequently referred to as „Paradise“ by the team’s fans. It is the home ground of Celtic FC and is located in Parkhead, a neighbourhood in the east of the city. With a capacity of 60,4111 spectators, Celtic Park Stadium is ranked 7th in the United Kingdom and is the largest stadium in Scotland. This factor and the enthusiastic fan base make Celtic Park a great destination for a football trip to Glasgow.
About Celtic Park
Celtic Park will always be known as „Paradise“ to fans of the club. Why? In 1888, the old Celtic Park in Parkhead was inaugurated, but due to a rise in interest rates, the club moved in 1892 and built a new pitch just 200 metres away. Media said that the new stadium was a „paradise“ compared to the old one as it was modern and accommodated larger crowds. The 1938 Old Firm, for example, attracted 83,500 spectators.
Celtic Park has changed significantly since its inception. It was initially an open stadium, but now the walls are closed and it looks typically British. The team has preserved its history by erecting some statues next to the stadium. Don’t forget to take a walk and take a photo of them before the game!
The following legends are depicted:
Jock Stein: The Jock Stein Dam is one of the main attractions here. The statue was unveiled in 2011. Stein was a player and manager for the Scottish national team. In 1967, he became the first British manager to win the European Cup with Celtic. The team was nicknamed „Lions of Lisbon“. Celtic became European champions in the Portuguese capital with a team consisting entirely of local players. The team also won nine consecutive Scottish League titles from 1966 to 1974.
Statue of Jimmy Johnston: Johnston is the Celtic player with the highest memory value. Because of his wonderful dribble skills, he was an integral part of the „Lions of Lisbon“. Apart from a statue in front of Celtic Park, there is a memorial in Viewpark, a suburb of Glasgow where „Jinky“ was born.
Statue of Brother Walfried: A bronze statue of Walfrid stands in front of Celtic Park, was paid for by Celtic fans and is often hung with green and white club scarves before matches. A fitting memorial to a man who had the foresight to found a club whose sole purpose was to serve the less advantaged members of society.
Statue of Billy McNeill: The Billy McNeill statue honors the Celtic captain who lifted the European Cup when Celtic defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon in 1967. McNeill was the first British player to hold the European Cup in his hands. His team was the first to win him.
Explore the stadium before the game and take some fantastic photos for a memorable collection that will stay with you throughout your life. If you love football, a football trip to Celtic is something you need to plan here.
No Celtic fan would be surprised to hear that Celtic Park was recently ranked fifth out of 30 stadiums in a French football poll in terms of the positive atmosphere in football. Anyone who has ever attended a game at Celtic Park would wholeheartedly vote for this rating. Some would even argue that a better place than fifth would be appropriate. Yet thousands of people hold their scarves and sing „You’ll Never Walk Alone“ at the top of their lungs. This tradition dates back to the 1960s. Some fans claim that they sang it before the fans from Liverpool.
Celtic Park offers a small but compelling combination of meals: sausage rolls, pies, hamburgers and sweets! If you are on a football trip to Celtic, drink options at the stadium include tea, coffee and soft drinks as no alcohol is allowed or sold here. In Celtic Park, only visitors can enjoy alcoholic beverages in the corporate boxes. However, due to the nationwide restriction on the sale of alcohol in Scottish stadiums, you can drink the country’s signature cup of tea here!
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