Day 27 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 27 August…
SATURDAY 27 AUGUST 1904
At Clune Park, Port Glasgow, before a small crowd of 5,000, Celtic beat the home side Port Glasgow Athletic 4-1 with a hat-trick from man of the moment Jimmy Quinn and another goal from Finlay McLean. Celtic are the Scottish Cup holders, but are painfully aware that they have not yet won the Scottish League this century.
SATURDAY 27 AUGUST 1927
Jimmy McGrory, Tommy McInally and Alec Thomson score the goals as Celtic defeat Falkirk 3-0 at Celtic Park. A special cheer is reserved for Falkirk’s inside right. He was Patsy Gallacher! But the man of the match was William “Peter” McGonagle.
READ THIS…And they gave us James McGrory and William Peter McGonagle
SATURDAY 27 AUGUST 1932
After a couple of results that could charitably be described as “indifferent”, Celtic turn it on at Parkhead today and defeat Morton 7-1. Charlie Napier scores a hat-trick, Jimmy McGrory two and the Thomsons, Bertie and Alec, one each.
WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST 1952
A tight game at Firhill sees Celtic emerge winners by 1-0 with the only goal of the game scored by Bertie Peacock. Celtic now have a good chance of qualification for the League Cup quarter finals if they can beat Hibs on Saturday at Easter Road.
SATURDAY 27 AUGUST 1966
46,000 roar their appreciation of this marvellous Celtic team who beat Hearts 3-0 at Celtic Park with two goals from Joe McBride (one a penalty) and one from Steve Chalmers.
David Potter
27th August 1991, Celtic 3:1 Raith Rovers.
Miller, Fulton and an own goal from Jimmy Nicholl. pic.twitter.com/KtT2pGEIZk
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) August 26, 2022
27th August 1994, Rangers 0:2 Celtic.
Collins and McStay. pic.twitter.com/ZfY3rGrmdk
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) August 26, 2022
25 years ago today, Celtic 6:3 Tirol.
Crazy european night at Celtic Park.
Donnelly(2), Thom, Burley(2) and Wieghorst. @SimonDonnelly13 @craigburley
Larsson scores an own goal but was outstanding. pic.twitter.com/C9L7k625Cg
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) August 25, 2022
Demolished… https://t.co/wXwiESzSBT
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) August 27, 2022
On this day in 2000, Celtic sent out a message on Martin O'Neill's derby debut by smashing Rangers 6-2. Those of us who were at the game will never forget that day. 3-0 up in 11 minutes was the stuff or dreams, Larsson's chip still thought by many to be the best derby goal of all pic.twitter.com/048j6KjaWk
— Lisbon Lion (@tirnaog_09) August 27, 2022
27th August 2003, Celtic 1:0 MTK Hungaria. (5:0 aggregate)
Sutton winner. @chris_sutton73
Celtics 100th European home game. 72nd victory. pic.twitter.com/SfK1kEbX7e
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) August 26, 2022
27th August 2016, Celtic 4:1 Aberdeen.
Griffiths, Forrest, Sinclair and Rogic. @Scotty_Sinclair @Tom_Rogic pic.twitter.com/l4G4meBoJO
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) August 26, 2022
David Potter’s new book, Willie Fernie – Putting on the Style is featured in the new edition of the Celtic View which is out now and available from the Celtic Stores. You can also pick up the Willie Fernie book there too or order direct from Celtic Star Books, link below…
