Throughout Celtic history, an attacking philosophy has largely prevailed (call it “The Glasgow Celtic Way”, if you like) and wingers have always been close to the hearts of Hoops fans.  For the purposes of this exercise, the term “winger” will be applied equally to the conventional concept of the touchline specialist of the 1-2-3-5 formation…

Now, I like a good laugh as much as the next guy; but farce has no place in government legislation, particularly when it comes to the serious business of tackling the poisonous problem of sectarian or offensive behaviour in Scottish society and / or football. I (and I am absolutely sure, the vast majority of…

In the wake of Phil Mac Giolla Bhain’s latest scoop over the intriguing Gordon Smith appointment (typically unattributed within media circles, of course), 25thMay1967 belatedly salutes his dogged campaign last season to expose the rotting underbelly of Scottish football. Whether by sheer coincidence, or something else, that campaign indirectly heralded a subsequent revolution within the…

Today, in Helsingborg, Sweden, the home town of Celtic legend, Henrik Larsson, a bronze sculpture will be unveiled and dedicated to the great man, whose career with Helsingborg, Feyenoord, CELTIC, Barcelona and Manchester United earned him a worthy place in the pantheon of world football greats. Fittingly, another Celtic giant, “Lisbon Lion”, Bertie Auld, will…

Forty-four years ago today saw the birth of Celtic’s most enduring legend – that of the Lisbon Lions.  It is a legend that burns as brightly today as did the hopes of the entire Celtic family just over forty-six years ago, on the return of Jock Stein to Celtic Park on 9th March 1965. Exactly…

“And the cheers go up, when we know the Scottish Cup is coming home to rest in Paradise!” With Celtic running up a record 35th Scottish Cup win at Hampden last Saturday, it feels like a good time to reflect on where our special successful association with the world’s oldest football trophy all began. Having…

As if to underline the symbolic significance of today in the Celtic calendar, 15th May is also the tenth anniversary of the passing of another Celtic giant, the inimitable Bobby Murdoch. To mark the occasion, we this morning re-publish our 25thMay1967 poetic tribute to the man of whom they said that, “if Murdoch played, Celtic…

A bit off topic, I know (nothing to do with Paul McStay!) – but on the day of the funeral of an all-time golfing great, 25thMay1967 wanted to pay tribute to his memory and legacy. R.I.P. Severiano Ballesteros. Maestro (A 25thMay1967 Homage) Flair … charisma … courage … skill … unquenchable desire. Self-taught genius, heaven-sent…

At the risk of stating the blindingly obvious, tonight’s game at Ibrox represents Celtic’s best chance of a way back into the title race. Not much of a chance but a glimmer of hope, nevertheless. So, if you believe in anything, believe now – and focus that faith exclusively on a positive outcome for Dundee…