Having retired from his day job Matt Corr can usually be found working as a Tour Guide at Celtic Park, or if there is a Marathon on anywhere in the world from as far away as Tokyo or New York, Matt will be running for the Celtic Foundation. On a European away-day, he's there writing his Diary for The Celtic Star and he's currently completing his first Celtic book with another two planned.
Harry Hood makes his debut for Sunderland… The silver lining in the Sunderland cloud would be the introduction of Harry Hood at centre-forward for the visit…
As if I need any encouragement, thoughts of the carnage that was the First World War today allow me to discuss one of the most colourful…
Two future Celts are rivals as Holyrood and Lourdes compete for the Glasgow title… My tribute to Frank McCarron… Back with Harry at Holyrood, he would…
On this day in 1964, Harry Hood moves to Wearside… Two years later, Sunderland’s poor start to the 1964/65 season now prompted action at boardroom level.…
Oh, Oh, Oh It’s Magic, Rod falls in love at Dens Park… After Budapest for some it’s the Road and the Miles to Dundee this morning…
On the day when Celtic supporters are trying every conceivable angle to access the stadium for tonight’s Europa League match in Budapest, here’s another wonderful example…
On this day in 1963: Goals galore for the Bully Wee and the Celts…but not for Frank Haffey!…It’s another fascinating extract from Harry Hood – Twice…
A first taste of Hampden glory for Harry Hood… Saturday, 25 October 1969 was the date of Harry’s first cup final as a Celtic player. The…
Paul McStay…What a player the Maestro was. Saw his debut against Queen of the South and wasn’t immediately aware of what all the hype had been…
In September 1988 Celtic began their European Cup campaign with a first-ever meeting with Hungarian champions, Honved. The Budapest-based ‘army team’ had enjoyed their golden era…
Celtic v Ferencvaros – Here is Matt Corr’s precis on the Budapest club… Ferencvarosi TC of Hungary Ferencvarosi Torna Club will represented Hungary in the 2020/21…
There was no Italian Job hangover for Celtic on the first Saturday of October 1981 up at Dens Park, George McCluskey with a brace and Frank…
Family bonus as Harry’s double sinks the Diamonds…Another extract from Harry Hood – Twice as Good, this time from 1970… The League Cup semi-final replay with…
Harry starts his senior footballing career in the finest of company… Harry would perhaps get to wear that red jersey for the first time at the…
Twice As Good: Cool and unbeatable offers from Celtic Star Books… “Every challenge is also an opportunity!” I’ve lost count of how many times I heard…
A birthday for Harry, a debut for Kenny and the Road to Milan is underway… The month ended with Harry lining up against his old Clyde…
September is always a very poignant month for Celtic supporters, as we remember some of the greats whose anniversaries fall around this time, from John Thomson…
A bullet from Harry as Celts run riot– An extract from Harry Hood: Twice as Good. The official biography by Matt Corr which is published next…
“Oh Harry, Harry, Lou Macari and…Denis Ruddy?” – An extract from Harry Hood: Twice as Good. The official biography by Matt Corr which is published next…
Harry’s goal ends a 12-year wait at Ibrox. A short extract from Harry Hood: Twice as Good, the official biography, to be published by Celtic Star Books…
Remembering Paul Wilson, a courageous man and a wonderful Celtic Star… The first European match I ever attended took place 51 years ago this week, on…
John Thomson, a familiar face was missing… A shell shocked looking Celtic troop out without their comrade John Thomson for the first time at Celtic Park…
One of the best things about Celtic Twitter for me is gaining access to a range of products showcasing the unique history of our club. Those…
Willie Wallace…Lisbon Lion and so much more (Part 4)… August 1967 marked the beginning of Willie Wallace’s first full season in the hoops of Celtic. The…
Willie Wallace…Lisbon Lion and so much more (Part 3)… The beginning of season 1966/67 was a period of uncertainty for Hearts striker Willie Wallace. Having finished…
With a League Cup-winners medal in his pocket, Hearts striker Willie Wallace set about adding more honours to his collection. Celtic would prevent a potential Tynecastle…
The name William Wallace is one revered by Scots of many generations, a freedom-fighter immortalised in word in deed, with the occasional touch of Hollywood thrown…
Return of an INVINCIBLE…I usually ignore the transfer speculation around Celtic. Particularly, at this time of the year, where it feels like open season, with all…
There will never be another night quite like that. The Lisbon Lions are honoured in the Hydro… Four days after the undefeated League campaign ended, there…
The summer of 1978 was a time of huge change at Celtic Park. As predicted, the legend who was Jock Stein was replaced as the manager…
