DAVID POTTER’S CELTIC QUIZ 1980-1999 – THE ANSWERS…
1. Grandson of a famous Celtic player who scored for Dundee United against Celtic in the Scottish Cup final of 1988. ANSWER is Kevin Gallacher.
2. Surname of family in which two brothers won Scottish Cup medals in the 1920s and in the 1980s as well. ANSWER is McStay.
3. Known as “Jackie” and hailed as a possible saviour of the club, this Eastern European gentleman sadly failed to reach his potential. Christian name, Dariusz Surname, Dziekanowski.
4. Appointed by the Old Board as a “spokesman” for their inadequacies, this gentleman frequently embarrassed the club in TV interviews. Terry Cassidy.
5. A brilliant football player, he left for England in 1983 to the immense distress of his fans. Charlie Nicholas.
6. Believed to have pioneered the idea of the “huddle”, this man sadly disappointed both as a player and (later) as a manager. Tony Mowbray.
7. High profile transfer. Underperformer. Came on as substitute, scored his first ever goal after many attempts and then got sent off! Tony Cascarino.
8. Wore dreadlocks and conceded a goal immediately after coming on as substitute at Easter Road. Henrik Larsson.
9. World famous player, briefly Assistant Manager and came from the same village as Jimmy Delaney. Joe Jordan.
10. Never played for the club, but legendary supporter who once had an encounter with a man who wielded a sword. Chick Charnley.
11. Club Celtic played the day after the McCann takeover. St Johnstone.
12. Lower division club against whom Celtic played Scottish Cup ties in two successive years in early 1990s, winning both times but not convincingly. Forfar Athletic.
13. Scored four goals in game against Kilmarnock – but missed another four reasonable chances as well. Harald Brattbakk.
14. Never played for Celtic, but nevertheless immortalised for what he did one day at Dundee. Albert Kidd.
15. Albanian. Rudi Vata.
16. Animal that was seen at Celtic Park on the night of the infamous boycott of 1994. Fox.
17. Lady who presented the Scottish Cup to Paul McStay in 1995. Duchess of Kent
18. Man who missed penalty in League Cup final penalty shoot out of 1994. Paul McStay
19. Red headed Assistant Manager to Billy McNeill in Centenary season. Tommy Craig
20. Ground where Celtic won the Scottish League Championship in 1981. Tannadice Park
Friday’s quiz covering Celtic in 21st Century is on the next page then the answers to that one are on the last page. Same procedure, next page the 20 questions with the answers following on.
