THERE is not a lot of football being played right now across the world as Coronavirus takes hold – except Belarus, where vodka and saunas are meant to keep the virus at bay. However, thanks to @Lilze85 on Twitter, we can take a trip down memory lane and look at some of Celtic’s goals on this day.
2018 – CELTIC 0 ABERDEEN 1
Two years ago, Aberdeen arrived in Glasgow knowing that a win would seal second place ahead of Rangers. Celtic, meanwhile, were there to celebrate the club’s seventh title in a row and avoid any injuries before the Scottish Cup Final with Motherwell the following week.
The encounter was scrappy and Celtic went through the motions, offering a little going forward but a bit stale as Scott Brown tried to lift the tempo with a bruising encounter with Shinnie. Considine got the winner but in all honesty, it was all about receiving the trophy.
2012 – CELTIC 5 HEARTS 0
Eight years ago, Celtic lifted the first of the current 8 titles with a win at home to Hearts. Neil Lennon’s side demolished the capital team with Gary Hooper scoring a first half hat-trick. Remarkably, despite the dominant display in front of goal, the Scottish Cup winners that season would have more possession but it was the Scottish Champions that put on a show.
Hooper’s goals meant that the Lennon’s first title as manager would be with a margin of 20 points. The win would be the beginning of the incredible run that has Lennon, back in his second stint, on the cusp of 9IAR.
ALSO ON THIS DAY
2002 – ARSENAL 1 CELTIC 1
1995 – DUNDEE UNITED 0 CELTIC 1
1989 – ST MIRREN 0 CELTIC 1
