The Shamrock – Issue 11



Issue 11 of The Shamrock, the Celtic history fanzine, includes:

  • Lift Off at Fir Park, 1966: a new generation of Celtic fans witness Championship success for the first time – and the promise of much, much more!
  • On the Bench: a Victorian sex scandal involving claims of seduction and abandonment -and some high-profile footballers of the 1890s.
  • Awaydays- Milan 1970: Two young Glaswegians make memories to last a lifetime as they take in the European Cup final against Feyenoord.
  • Celtic v Rangers – Glasgow and Beyond: Matthew Marr explores Glasgow Derby locations down the decades
  • Celtic Chronicles – Season 1898-9: – A rollercoaster season as the Celts face up to a new challenge from Glasgow’s southside.
  • Celtic Re-View: Dr David McKinstry reviews ‘Jungle Days’ by John Wight.
  • Hoops of Steel: Peter McGonagle – ‘The Hooded Menace’ from Eddlewood who became an enduringly popular Celtic captain.
  • Celtic Cameos No.11 – Johnny Campbell: the Celtic forward who ‘helped bring the diddling art to a state of perfection.’



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Issues 1-10 of The Shamrock

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