9. CENTENARY FAIRYTALE – FINAL
CELTIC 2 – 1 DUNDEE UNITED
SCOTTISH CUP FINAL, 14 MAY 1988
Same script as the Semi Final producing the same mega party weekend for Celtic fans in our wonderful Centenary season. Ironically it was Celtic legend Patsy Gallagher’s grandson Kevin Gallagher who put Dundee United ahead after out pacing the Celtic defence early in the second half.
Minutes ticked away and it was looking like Celtic would have to settle for the League Championship only. Maggie Thatcher was the SFA’s VIP Guest and was getting ready to rap tangerine ribbons on the Cup when Celtic scored and then scored again in those amazing last few minutes. Frank McAvennie had had plenty of pretty special two minutes in his life up until this point but not even the bold Frankie Bhoy had experienced anything like this. Hampden in the Sun repeated. Celtic 2 Dundee United 1. Happy Birthday Celtic.
