On This Day in the illustrious history of Celtic Football Club, there are a number of games to reflect on and recall for those that may wish to remember where they were on the day in question. There were three games within Celtic’s recent history worth noting due to the fact John Hartson was a big part in the squads in 2006, 2003 and 2002.
OTD in 2006, John Hartson made his final appearance for Celtic in a 2-2 draw versus Aberdeen at Pittodrie. As there is no football on the horizon, Twitter’s LilZe is a great source on Twitter to get your daily fix of Celtic games through the years.
Within five minutes of his Celtic farewell, Hartson scored a header from close range after Aiden McGeady’s venomous strike rattled the bar. Maloney made it 2-0 from a counteract as Celtic cleared their lines with a boot up the park.
The Dons substitute John Stewart scored twice in quick succession to give the Pittodrie side a point as Celtic squandered a late chance to win the game.
15 years ago today, Aberdeen 2:2 Celtic.
Hartson and Maloney.
Hartson’s last game for Celtic. @JohnHartson10 pic.twitter.com/HmiDkO6XjF
— Li’l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 6, 2021
OTD in 2003, Celtic beat Motherwell 4-0 at Fir Park. Stan Petrov scored twice and Paul Lambert also grabbed a brace in a thumping win in South Lanarkshire.
7th May 2003, Motherwell 0:4 Celtic.
4 fantastic goals from Petrov(2) and Lambert(2). @StanPetrov19 pic.twitter.com/dOeUKFJ8WO
— Li’l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 6, 2021
OTD in 2002 – Leeds 1 Celtic 4 in Testimonial for Gary Kelly.
7th May 2002, Leeds 1:4 Celtic.
Testimonial for Gary Kelly.
Some excellent goals from Thommo, Larsson, Hartson and Maloney. @Alantommo8 @JohnHartson10 pic.twitter.com/ZXazNqTJ6i
— Li’l Ze (@LilZe_7) May 6, 2021
