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The late, great Celtic Historian David Potter’s Celtic Diary highlights key Celtic related events relevant to each day, today covering 19 August…

SATURDAY 19 AUGUST 1893

Sandy McMahon’s fine form continues as he scores two against Dundee at West Craigie Park, the original home of Dundee, before an 8,000 crowd which contains many Celtic fans from Dundee and the surrounding area. Joe Cassidy scores as well and the other goal in the 4-1 victory is an own goal.

SATURDAY 19 AUGUST 1922

Champions Celtic begin their defence of the League title at the unlikely venue of Recreation Park, Alloa, home of the newly promoted Alloa. Willie Maley, Chairman of the Scottish League, does the honours of unfurling the Second Division Championship flag. It is a good game too with the 15,000 crowd well packed into the small ground, but Celtic emerge victorious with 3-2 win with goals from Willie McStay, Joe Cassidy and Patsy Gallacher.

MONDAY 19 AUGUST 1957

A disappointing night for Celtic as they exit the Glasgow Cup 0-2 to Rangers before 55,000 at Ibrox. Sammy Baird scored twice for Rangers, but Celtic were the better side with the half back line of Fernie, Evans and Peacock playing superbly. The fault lay up front where many chances were squandered.

WEDNESDAY 19th AUGUST 1970

By no means Celtic’s best performance of the season so far, but still a comfortable victory over Clyde at Shawfield, a ground where Celtic rarely play their best football. Tonight, Tommy Gemmell scored two penalties in the 2-0 victory.

WEDNESDAY 19th AUGUST 1987

Forfar Athletic are rare visitors to Celtic Park, but tonight they are here on League Cup business. They put up a good show before being overwhelmed in the second half as Celtic’s good start to the season continues with a 3-1 victory. Two goals are scored by new signing Andy Walker and one by another newcomer Billy Stark to the delight of the 15,000 crowd.

David Potter

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About Author

David was a distinguished Celtic author and historian and writer for The Celtic Star. He lived in Kirkcaldy and followed Celtic all my life, having seen them first at Dundee in March 1958. He was a retired teacher and his other interests were cricket, drama and the poetry of Robert Burns. David Potter passed away on 29 July 2023 after a short illness. He was posthumously awarded a Special Recognition award by Celtic FC at the club's Player of the Year awards in May 2024. David's widow Rosemary accepted the award to huge applause from the Celtic Supporters in the Hydro.

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