Celtic have recreated a classic photo from 1967 after their Quadruple Treble success last week. Neil Lennon’s side became the first side in world football to win four consecutive trebles but there will take a lot to overtake the Lisbon Lions success from the 1966/67 season.
Jock Stein’s side won five trophies in one season, including the European Cup – the first non-latin side to do so. The club decided to release a limited run of the photos in order to raise some much needed funds for health care services, which have been under severe pressure in recent months.
The club will then sell twelve copies of the Quadruple Treble winning picture with proceeds going towards the NHS. The Celtic Foundation will use the two images to raise funds that those that have served at the front lines of this pandemic.
“In a tribute to a very famous image from Jock Stein’s golden era at Celtic, today’s photograph features the current squad who clinched this most memorable of achievements on Sunday and in doing so, yet another Celtic first.
“Through Celtic FC Foundation, proceeds from the auction of these very special items, will go towards the support of NHS staff in Glasgow,
“During the COVID-19 crisis, the NHS has recognised the need for wellbeing hubs for staff facing their most challenging year to date. Working long hours in full PPE and in hospitals wards at capacity, coupled with the impact of experiencing so many deaths, additional stress placed on staff in an already challenging work environment has been a hugely significant issue.
“Makeshift hubs were set up to allow staff a place to find some respite, a place where staff were out of the eyes of patients, somewhere they could try and relax, a place to try and catch a breath before returned to a full ward.
“The benefits of the temporary wellbeing hubs have been recognised and at Glasgow Royal Infirmary they are striving to find funding to convert a space into a permanent staff wellbeing hub so that the benefits can be carried forward for essential NHS staff. Funds raised from the auction of these images will support this effort.”
Celtic were cruising with a 2-0 half time lead with Craig Gordon keeping the score down. However, Hearts came out the traps and draw back level taking the game to extra time. Leigh Griffiths gave the Celts a 3-2 lead but Hearts again responded taking the game to penalties.
Conor Hazard saved two penalties after Ryan Christie had his penalty saved by Craig Gordon. The Irishman, in only his third appearance, then gave Kris Ajer the chance to win the cup for Celtic. He blasted the ball beyond Gordon and sealed the win for Celtic. This result meant that it would be twelve trophies in a row for Celtic. An enormous feat for the club but none that could compare to the famous day in Lisbon on May 25 1967.
