NEW BADGE: No. 2 in the Celtic Banners series
Introducing the second in our series of Celtic banner-themed badges . . . In the 1988 Scottish Cup Final both Celtic and Dundee United fans took part in a red…
Author: The Shamrock
JOHN THOMSON Forever in our hearts
Born on January 28th 1909 at 74 Balfour Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife this young boy would go on to win international honours and eternal glory as Celtic’s most famous goalkeeper. Johnny…
THOUSANDS ARE SAILING – Part Two
‘THE HEADQUARTERS OF POPERY IN THIS CITY’ “The suburb of Bridgeton is an admirable illustration of this. Modern though it be, it has not been allowed to pass scatheless —…
TOM CAMPBELL, 1934-2025 – An Appreciation
The renowned Celtic historian and writer Tom Campbell passed away recently at the age of 91. A memorial service was held for Tom in his hometown of Ottawa on Saturday…
PATSY GALLACHER – Somersaulting Into Legend
Celebrate the Centenary of Celtic’s greatest goal by one of the club’s most iconic figures, Peerless Patsy Gallacher – The Mighty Atom A 48-page A5 magazine celebrating Patsy, his glorious…
AWAYDAYS: Ajax, Amsterdam 1982
It was one of Celtic’s most impressive and joyous away trips in Europe. Yet it was only truly appreciated by the three-thousand strong travelling support due to a television black-out…
THE FOUNDATIONS OF CELTIC: CHARITY, RELIGION, POLITICS OR PROFIT?
Matthew Marr (@hailhailhistory/@hailhailhistory.bsky.social) If Disney made a film about Celtic’s establishment, the storyline can be easily imagined. It would likely open with a scene in Ireland showing the ravages of…
