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Celtic FC 1887

By David Faulds 7 October, 2024 No Comments

1887: The Celtic FC team line-up for the 1887-88 season (back row left to right, players only) Willie Groves, Tom Maley, Paddy Gallagher, Willie Dunning, Willie Maley, Mick Dunbar, (front row left to right) Johnny Coleman, James McLaren, James Kelly, Neil McCallum, Mick McKeown. The players are wearing the club’s first strip; white shirt with green collar, black shorts, and emerald green socks. The club crest is a green cross on a red background, reflecting the involvement of Brother Walfrid, of the Marist Brothers Catholic organisation, in the founding of the club.(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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David Faulds

The Celtic Star founder and editor David Faulds has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email [email protected]