Day 19 of Celtic Historian David Potter’s new diary on The Celtic Star which will run throughout the new season and will highlight 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
19th August 1989, Celtic 1:0 Dunfermline.
Mike Galloway with the winner. pic.twitter.com/gJf6fHM7fX
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19th August 1995, Ayr 0:3 Celtic.
Thom, Pierre and Collins. @pierrevh17 pic.twitter.com/AJnyC4NWFl
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25 years ago today, St Johnstone 0:1 Celtic.
Simon Donnelly winner after Extra-Time. @SimonDonnelly13 pic.twitter.com/ygrcdjcnBd
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19th August 2000, Hearts 2:4 Celtic.
Sutton(2), Larsson and Lubo. @chris_sutton73 pic.twitter.com/3PwGyaOOmn
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19th August 2007, Aberdeen 1:3 Celtic.
Cracking goal from Donati. @massimodonati5 pic.twitter.com/TVUsHtHRzc
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19th August 2010, Celtic 2:0 FC Utrecht.
Juarez and Samaras. @efrajuarez pic.twitter.com/NXGk5t1fqQ
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19th August 2015, Celtic 3:2 Malmo.
Griffiths(2) and Bitton. pic.twitter.com/7yuOfWv904
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5 years ago today, Kilmarnock 0:2 Celtic.
Forrest and McGregor. pic.twitter.com/tdPMVmk9AT
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