Celtic Historian David Potter each morning on The Celtic Star looks back at key Celtic events and matches on this day starting on 11th May 1912. David’s latest bestseller The Celtic Rising ~ 1965: The Year Jock Stein Changed Everything is available now in print on Celtic Star Books, and also on Amazon kindle, links below…
SATURDAY 11th MAY 1912 – For the second time this season, Celtic beat Clyde in a final. A month ago it was the Scottish Cup final. Today it is the Glasgow Charity Cup final. It was actually a goalless draw, but Celtic won 7-0 on corners, such was their territorial superiority even when playing against the strong wind!
MONDAY 11th MAY 1953 – Little-fancied Celtic kick off their campaign for the Coronation Cup with a 1-0 win over the mighty Arsenal at Hampden, a performance that delights their fans in the 59,500 crowd. The only goal of the game is scored by “the wee barra” Bobby Collins.
70 years ago today, Celtic beat Arsenal 1:0 in the first round of the Coronation Cup.https://t.co/dbNEzTmCje pic.twitter.com/8Z5guKmJ9F
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 10, 2023
FRIDAY 11th MAY 1962 – At the end of a season which promised much but delivered little, Celtic give 25,000 fans something to cheer about as they beat Third Lanark 3-2 at Parkhead to win the replayed final of the Glasgow Cup. Charlie Gallagher scores twice and John Hughes once.
TUESDAY 11th MAY 1965 – Celtic, already on the crest of the wave after their Scottish Cup triumph, win the Glasgow Cup as well with a 5-0 win over Queen’s Park at Hampden. Bobby Lennox scores two and Bertie Auld, Steve Chalmers and Bobby Murdoch one each as Celtic delight their fans in the 17,051 crowd with some fine football.
11th May 1965, Celtic beat Queens Park 5:0 to win the Glasgow Cup.
"Celtic, the greatest pot-collectors in Scottish football."https://t.co/nrLcHNAyVd pic.twitter.com/qKn2lRpONW
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 10, 2023
WEDNESDAY 11th MAY 2022 – Celtic win their 52nd Scottish League Championship as they draw 1-1 with Dundee United at Tannadice with a goal from Georgios Giakoumakis. That looks enough, but Dundee United equalise in the second half, and the last few minutes are anxious. Indeed there have been one or two hairy moments towards the end of the season, but in the end Celtic are worthy champions, and have won the League 10 times out of the last 11 seasons.
A year ago today, Celtic draw 1:1 at Tannadice to clinch the title. 🏆
Giakoumakis with the goal. pic.twitter.com/LEVSWqLL5B
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 10, 2023
David Potter
Latest batch of orders for “Glory to their name” posted earlier today. Very fitting that the 130th anniversary of @CelticFC’s first-ever League title win should fall in the week we claimed our latest. The more things change…
Signed copies available at https://t.co/amaUidjFbG pic.twitter.com/HIr82R27yn
— Matt Corr (@Boola_vogue) May 10, 2023
11th May 1889, Celtic beat Cowlairs 6:1 to win the Glasgow North Eastern Cup.
Celtic's 1st ever trophy.https://t.co/8ikTmfkOw5 pic.twitter.com/ec8Dr13dRx
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 10, 2023
God Bless Johnny Doyle, born on this day in 1951. 💚 pic.twitter.com/SiOgJriINR
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 10, 2023
11th May 1991, St Johnstone 2:3 Celtic.
Nicholas, Galloway and Coyne. @CharNicholas10
Celtic come from behind twice to finish 3rd place on goal difference and qualify for the Uefa Cup. pic.twitter.com/3rG1LTAquK
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 10, 2023
11th May 2006, Celtic play Newcastle in a testimonial for Alan Shearer. @AlanShearer
Maloney and Hartson with our goals. @JohnHartson10 pic.twitter.com/bIUCJLRyK3
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 10, 2023
15 years ago today, Celtic 2:0 Hibs.
McManus and McDonald. @StephenMc446 @ScottyMcD83 pic.twitter.com/JAoq6zJ7ZT
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 10, 2023
11th May 2011, Hearts 0:3 Celtic.
Hooper(2) and Commons. @HOOP588
Hearts scumbag attacks Lennon on the touchline. pic.twitter.com/Ui0RXaGQso
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 10, 2023
Trophy lift.🏆 pic.twitter.com/MYZ0IyrbT4
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 10, 2023
10 years ago today, Celtic beat St Johnstone 4:0 and lift the title.
Ledley, Mulgrew and Forrest with the goals. @joe16led @charlie_mulgrew pic.twitter.com/YcdZE2yGwI
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 10, 2023
