Celtic’s First Manager (1897-1940) – Willie Maley was the man who made Celtic… Willie Maley was the man who made Celtic. Prior to 1897, the club…
Celtic is one of most famous clubs in world football with our iconic green and white hoops and a reputation for “Playing football. Pure, beautiful, inventive…
Tommy McInally was a personality player in an age which badly needed one… He played for Celtic in two spells from 1919 to 1922, and from…
SATURDAY 16th APRIL 1904 – One of Celtic’s greatest Scottish Cup finals as Maley’s young team, two goals down to Rangers before 65,000 at the new…
No Solitude for Celtic’s Joe Dodds as pistols are fired in Belfast.. This incredible photograph was another from the wonderful memorabilia collection of Will Quinn’s great-grandson…
“Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in!” A famous line from the last of the fabulous Godfather trilogies. I understand how…
On This Day in 1940, the reign of Celtic legend Willie Maley came to an end… On this day in 1940 saw the end of the…
In February 1940, a truly remarkable chapter in Celtic’s history came to a close. Willie Maley, associated with the club as player and manager for more…
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…
Celtic tonight take on Man City in an American friendly. 120 years ago, there was a strange – and historic – family coincidence that linked the…
The Artful Dodger, Napoleon, The Croy Express, The Powder Monkey and The Dancer… Another look back into The Celtic Star archives to continue to share the…
Football did not stop in war-time. In both 1914-1919 and 1939-1945 football continued to be played. There was never any total cessation during either World War.…
A recent question on X got a lot of Celtic supporters debating. The question by a well known Celtic account asked: ‘Who is the most important…
Charlie and the Bhoys: A step back in time with two unsung Celtic heroes Part 5: Willie Maley’s next great team emerges against a backdrop of…
Leading Legends: Celtic FC’s Past and Present Managers… From day one, Celtic has been a bastion of Irish-Scottish heritage. Founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 1887, the…
Our Foundation – The Celtic Way Willie Maley was his name… Few men have done more to further the cause of Celtic over the years than…
And we gave them James McGrory and…Peter Shevlin It would be quite a challenge to take the place of legendary Celtic goalkeeper and captain Charlie Shaw,…
CELTIC ENJOY BURNS NIGHT IN ARBROATH 1902… Arbroath 2-3 Celtic Arbroath had never seen anything like this. It was a cold day (well, it isn’t very…
The first week in December throws up a number of Celtic anniversaries close to my heart. On 5 December 2023, we celebrated the golden anniversary of…
A nod to the past and a milestone for the present, as Big John Hartson becomes a Celtic Centenarian… There was a poignant moment in Celtic’s…
Celtic’s 136 years of unbroken history… 136 years ago this very day a football club was born, more than just a football club, a club that…