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…
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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…
Book: CELTIC STICKER HEAVEN
GLASGOW’S GREEN AND WHITE – A book celebrating the best of Celtic fan stickers. The sweeping craze of ultra culture among football fans in Europe in recent years has changed…
Winning football’s grand old prize: 1892 -v- 2024
Whether it be the first time or the 42nd time, the Celtic support know how to celebrate winning football’s oldest trophy in style . . . Celtic won the Scottish…
NEW BADGE: The Celtic Banners series
We kick-off a new series of Celtic banner-themed badges with an inspirational banner from the dark, dark days of the early 1990s. Many Celtic fans of that era are still…
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