Celtic on this Day – Including a victory over RB Leipzig

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Hamilton 1-2 Celtic, 8 November 1986

Brian McClair scores against Hamilton,

Brian McClair scores against Hamilton, 8 November 1986. Press cutting The Celtic Wiki

Hamilton 1-2 Celtic. Accies were nine minutes away from pulling off an almighty shock against the current Scottish champions which would have secured their first victory in 16 games in the easily forgettable 1986/1987 league campaign. Though, Brian McClair’s penalty followed by Judas’ winner with a minute of normal time remaining meant the Hoops had snatched all three points at New Douglas Park.

Judas scoring the winning goal at tough domestic away grounds under Davie Hay seemed to be a familiar theme during the early parts of the trophyless 86/87 season. Judas had also netted crucial winners versus Clydebank and Falkirk in league encounters before a trip to Lanarkshire.

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