JOCK STEIN’S Celtic team became History Bhoys when they claimed their ninth successive title on this day on April 27 1974.
The club’s 29th crown was won with very little razzamatazz at broken-down Brockville when the Hoops went one over the eight in a 1-1 stalemate with Falkirk.
The hosts knew they had to win to dodge relegation and Kirkie Lawson must have thought the miracle was on when he beat Denis Connaghan with only three minutes on the clock.
A moment of sheer genius from Kenny Dalglish fashioned the equaliser in the 20th minute.
Following some delicate weaving and twisting, the side’s cavalier performer carved open a space and from 12 yards made no mistake with an effort that left keeper Ally Donaldson helpless.
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Dalglish almost claimed the winner with a wicked drive that came close to demolishing the Falkirk crossbar, but, in the end, Celtic celebrated their ninth successive title while the dejected Falkirk players displayed remarkable sportsmanship by applauding the feat of their opponents before trooping off to look forward to football in the Second Division in the new season.
Delighted boss Jock Stein declared: “One of the most satisfactory features in our championship victory was that we took points against the teams that counted. I think at the end of the day that was the difference between ourselves and the rest.
“The record books show three points from Hibs, four from Rangers, three from Aberdeen, four from Hearts and two from Dundee. We did play below par in some games, but we still managed to win or draw in them.
“When our challengers had a bad game they lost valuable points.
“And, as I think I can modestly say we have proved it, it’s relentless consistency that wins league championships.”
