Matthew Marr first started going to see Celtic in the 1980s and has had a season ticket since 1992. His main Celtic interest is the club's history, especially the early years. In 2023, Matthew published his first Celtic book, telling the story of the Bhoys' first league title. He also runs Celtic history walking tours.
It’s St Andrew’s Day, and there have been numerous Andrew connections for the Celts across the years… Most obviously, this includes players named Andrew – although…
Today, 9 November 2024 marks 35 years since the end of the Berlin Wall, which stood as the most prominent symbol of the Cold War… Despite…
The Celts are in Champions League action tonight – but the eyes of the world will be on America as it chooses its next President… Politics…
On Wednesday night we saw some unusual guests on the Celtic Park pitch. As part of a fundraising scheme, two guide dogs were on the park…
Saturday 26 October marks 50 years since one of Celtic’s most memorable cup finals. And in fact, the entire calendar year of 1974 was a remarkable…
19 October is a big anniversary in Celtic’s history. On that day in 1957, arguably Celtic’s most famous scoreline took place: Celtic 7 Rangers 1… https://youtu.be/P6qKh06B_1I?si=KqqDxhZV_y5b7IjH…
Brendan Rodgers is about to take his Celtic side to Sligo in Ireland for a mid-season friendly on Wednesday night against local side Sligo Rovers… In…
When Celtic play at St Johnstone on Saturday, the Bhoys could equal a defensive and goalkeeping record which has stood for well over a century… The…
Tomorrow the Celts are back in domestic action when Falkirk come to Glasgow to play in the League Cup. As important as this is, Celtic fans…
The Celts will tomorrow play Falkirk in the League Cup. The Bhoys’ cup connections with Falkirk sides are almost as old as Celtic itself… Celtic’s first…
Celtic start their Champions League campaign by facing Slovan Bratislava, 60 years on from the two sides’ first game. They met in the 1963-64 Cup-Winners’ Cup,…
There’s no Celtic first team game this weekend – but Celtic FC Women are playing in the Champions League Round 1, Group 3 Final against Lithuanian…
This week’s news that a Glasgow city centre building is to be demolished will see a little piece of Celtic history disappear… Student flats are to…
During a recent trip to Loch Lomond, specifically climbing Ben Lomond, it got me thinking about Celtic’s connections to the area, of which there are different…
Today the Celts take on theRangers. There’s been many controversial matches involving Celtic and both Ibrox teams. One game – played in the shadow of war…
It’s 125 years to the day since Celtic became the first away team to play at Rugby Park… Today is a little piece of Scottish and…
The Bhoys are away from home this weekend – but this past week saw the anniversary of the club’s first game at the current Celtic Park…
Hibs today come to Celtic Park in the League Cup. There are numerous connections between the two clubs in this competition. The Scottish League Cup was…
It’s been a big week for Callum McGregor… First, he announced his retirement from international football. And today his stunning strike sealed three points for Celtic…
One of today’s Olympic attractions is the men’s football final, with France facing Spain in the gold medal match. 112 years ago, Celtic lined up against…
FULLY BOOKED! To book a space on the waiting list, visit the Celtic Walking Tours website. This September, you can learn more about Celtic’s history and mark…
Celtic tonight take on Man City in an American friendly. 120 years ago, there was a strange – and historic – family coincidence that linked the…
This weekend sees Celtic’s 15th US tour begin. In these articles, you can learn more about the history of the previous tours: 1-5 and 6-10, just…
Ahead of Celtic’s latest US visit, read the history of the club’s previous American tours. You can read about visits 1-5 to HERE. READ THIS…Celtic in…
On Saturday night (early Sunday morning), Celtic begin their three-game tour in the USA. This will be the Bhoys’ 15th US visit, after first going in…
Scotland’s German adventure begins tonight in the opening match for Euro 2024. Here’s the story of early Celtic’s first German journey… Many Celts are part of the…
135 years ago, Celtic’s players, known as The Bould Bhoys, attended an awards ceremony after winning the club’s first ever competition: the Glasgow North Eastern Cup.…
25th May delivers again for the Celts… Saturday did not just bring another trophy for the Celts, it was yet another reason for the club to…
This Saturday is a piece of Scottish football history; 150 years since the first Scottish Cup Final. 150 years, 25 winners, but always only one trophy.…
Celtic fans will be hoping for a win on Saturday in the Scottish Cup Final against theRangers – ideally involving as many Celtic goals as possible.…