Some Celts will have heard of Gabriel Hanot. Some perhaps not. Exactly who is this man, who happened to play a pivotal role, in the greatest day in Celtic’s history?…

With the introduction of VAR to Scottish football our football media,  On line, Audio or Print has been akin to living in Plato’s Cave where debate/discussion  concentrates on the shadows…

As we arrive at the World Cup 2022 break, ( some might say broken…) thought it might be an idea to look back to where it all began. Don’t be…

One poor decision is understandable, two unlucky, but a constant barrage of them is an attack.   It’s clear there’s a concerted effort under way in the SPL and as…

So it’s a given we shall top the league heading into the break, the VAR scandal rages on, plus we shall have ins-and-outs when the next window opens says the…

70 years ago… on this day ( Sunday) in 1952, Celts can be fully satisfied with their previous day’s work and ‘never say die attitude’ -after battling back in a…

Footballing wise it was a pleasant weekend. I thought our fixture would be a routine victory by a couple of goals, instead we were treated to a six goal thriller…

I’ll say it now, I wouldn’t want to be in the other SPL clubs shoes.   Fate has conspired to leave the Bhoys with domestic affairs only, no other distractions…

110 years ago … it’s 1912 and Celts have two games in quick succession. on this day (Saturday) we visit Cathcart Road in Glasgow’s Sooside on proper League business against…

That’s our busiest month yet out of the way, with pass marks. October was always going to sober up the supporters’ expectations, or sober up those clubs who dream of…

On Tuesday night a draw in Europe’s top tier of club football felt like a defeat. In one way it was considering we exited the tournament, but on the night…

60 Years ago… Our Bhoys are still recovering from the shock of a sharp exit from their first ever excursion into Competitive European Football. The things ye learn… On 26th…

We never stop.You know it, I know it, and now everyone knows it. Both teams at the top scored very late goals, the big difference bei v one was an…

On Monday I stated Wednesdays team sheet couldn’t come fast enough. I wanted the same lineup that blew the Hibs away.My wish wasn’t granted, but tellingly the spine of the…

BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS doesn’t ask for much, and when he does it’s invariably for the benefit of someone else. So , (see the spacing) it’s a pleasure to be…

I’m delighted with the weekend’s spectacle. Not only did Ange switch it up a bit with his starters, but many stakes a very good claim for their position.And of course,…

In season One the plan was simple. Allow the new manager to impose his new style upon a rebuilt squad while accessing said squad players, and deciding areas to strengthen…

130 years ago ….we are back in 1892 and on this day (Thursday) Celts the Scottish Cup, Glasgow Cup and Glasgow Charities Cup Holders, are preparing for a visit to…

Ange surprised a lot more than myself with his selections on Saturday it’s fair to say.   On the one hand, we emerged with the points, many players saw game…

When Ange joined his first preferred midfield trio was Calmac, Tam, David Turnbull mostly through options available at the time, and although many felt the experienced McCarthy would see game…

Morning,all. The good thing about being a Celtic supporter is sharing our optimism about a forthcoming match with our fellow Celtic supporters. The downside to that is post-match post-mortem syndrome,and…

30 years ago… it’s 1992 and we take a wee bit of licence on European nites to shoehorn in relevant games… Celts’ record against German teams hasn’t been very good….

It was indeed good to start sober(ing) October with a win but jeez, it was no stroll in the park at all.   For starters I felt Ange got the…

Secretly I’m actually delighted at how this months fixtures have panned out.   If given a choice for a fixture straight after an extended break it’s always a home game…

120 years ago … 1902 and on this day (Sunday) Celts are in the midst of a tough schedule of 3 matches in 6 days. The first of the 3…

Morning,all. We are all proud to be Celtic supporters,proud to turn up to support The Bhoys in whichever way we can-whether that be at the stadium,in the pub or even…

If it’s true the new Financial Sustainability Regulations are being heavily introduced then that’s a milestone.It should lead to sensibility across the league, and everyone can get on with things.Well…

I’m more baldy than scruffy and not through choice believe me, but I do believe that was a serious team of Scruffiness assembled yesterday and it would take something special…

As it’s the ever challenging International break period, every Celtic blogs bane, I thought I would try to inject a little humour and maybe stimulate some conversation by attempting to…

110 years ago …. and it’s 1912 on this day (Saturday) Celts travel to Tayside to play Dundee on league duty. At this time Celtic are Scottish Cup Holders for…

So Glasgow Celtic suffered one of their three or four domestic defeats that shall occur this season.   These defeats were always on the cards, another invincible season was always…

Is it just me or does Ange also remind you of Wim the Tim a bit?   I love the idea of a foreigner with no connection finding himself at…

70 years ago … 1952 we faced yet another tragic loss to The Celtic family. This coming Saturday 17th September, is the 70th Anniversary of the death of Jackie Millsopp…

The unexpected mini break isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it might benefit the team, and it also affords us the first opportunity to properly take stock of the campaign’s first…

The Queen passed away.Prepare for stamps, banknotes, chocolates, teatowels, commemorative sherry and wine, a national day of mourning, speeches galore, and the most extravagant funeral.But no football.Sport takes a backseat….

60 years ago … 1962 and on this Day (Saturday) we play the original Rangers in a league match at Paradise in front of 72,000. Interesting to see Bobby Murdoch…

Somehow Andrew Kerrin’s idea has ended up here, at this very juncture. Tomorrow his idea play the best team in the world, in the best club competition in the world.His…

Need a hero? ~ choose very carefully… Look no further than our Scottish Cup Winning Team of 1931. A few have referenced the number of these players who died young….

Another wee freshen up from the usual format: The following item was sent by Bawheid in honour of our esteemed visitors from Spain. Hopefully, this will inspire others to share…

I could wax lyrical about that performance but that’s been done aplenty already.   We clicked, and blew them away, but I’m especially delighted at the true competitive nature of…

We used to assemble in Paddy’s place to take in our Champions League games for around a decade, and without fail he would ask ‘how you feeling about tonight? as…

60 years ago … 1962 and tomorrow Celtic facing a trip to the lovely Gorgie Road – it’s interesting to note Celts have two ‘reserve’ teams on the go in…

If you know your history – Sentinel Special. By Bawheid. The Sad Tale of Michael ( Mick) McKeown . 24th Jan. 1868 – D 25th Oct. 1903 Mick was born…

It’s becoming our speciality, collecting the points without necessarily hitting second gear. That’s not just my opinion either, the manager admitted it afterwards.“No real flow to the game” is the…

130 years ago and 1892 On this day ( Wednesday) Celts are preparing a much- changed team for the new season. 1892-08-20: Celtic 4-3 Renton, League This was First ever…

Another three points, still top of the league, five goals with our main striker netting, clean sheet, giants share of possession,,so all’s good right?Well, yes and no.   It was…

Apologies for hijacking the Saturday Blog, but we can’t let a significant Anniversary pass without an acknowledgement: 130 years ago… On this Day (Saturday) we can only begin to imagine…

First and foremost, start big Moritz Jenz with instructions to attack their goal whenever possible. Last Saturday I opined Stephen Welsh should get the nod by way of coming in…

Twisty made the following request (3rd August 2022): “May I respectfully ask you that when doing next weeks article you have a look at August 10 1970. The Glasgow Cup…

It’s funny how we all wear the green tinted specs, but see different things. There hasn’t been serious team dissection mostly due to the results, but it strikes me the…