On This Day in 2006, Gordon Strachan’s Celtic hosted Rangers at Celtic Park in the first derby of the season.
The Champions welcomed the visitors to Paradise as they looked to win the first meeting of the season and open up a seven point lead over the Ibrox club.
Paul Le Guen’s side opted to switch the sides before kickoff, meaning Celtic would attack the Rangers end in the second half.
The opening goal of the game came as ‘Mad Dog’ Tommy Gravesen followed in on a rebound from an Aiden McGeady header to give Celtic the lead. In fairness, McGeady was probably going to see the ball cross the line but the Dane was taking no chances as he followed in well. It was harsh that Neil Lennon didn’t get the credit for his assist, either.
McGeady turned provider in the second half after Celtic broke up a Rangers attack. The Irishman found Miller with a beautifully weighted ball that allowed Miller to run through and slot the ball behind Allan McGregor.
The goal sparked a fairly enthusiastic response from Miller, right in front of the Rangers support. It was his first for the club and he clearly enjoyed it in that moment.
Celtic: (4-4-2):-
Boruc, Telfer, Caldwell, McManus, Naylor, Nakamura (Sno 71), Lennon, Gravesen(Pearson 87), McGeady, Vennegoor of Hesselink, Miller (Zurawski 78).
Subs not used:- Marshall, Maloney, Balde, O’Dea.
