1905-06
Celtic Champions 1905. Photo The Celtic Wiki
Into a new season, and once again, Celtic’s cup record was mixed. They were knocked out of the Scottish Cup in the third round, and suffered a 5-3 defeat from Rangers in the Charity Cup. But the Glasgow Cup remained at Celtic Park after a 3-0 defeat of Third Lanark.
This final took place at Hampden, and it was not the only time that Celtic celebrated at that ground. In the end, Celtic’s 1905-06 title was sealed in the same place as their previous championship.
On 10 March 1906, Celtic went to Hampden, this time to face the usual home team, Queen’s Park. The match was an utterly one-sided affair as the Hoops won 6-0, thanks to a Jimmy Quinn hat-trick, as well as goals from Hamilton, McMenemy and Bennett.
These two points meant that the Bhoys were now too far ahead for nearest challengers Hearts to catch. This was suitable revenge after the Edinburgh men had knocked Celtic out of the Scottish Cup.
For the second time in their history, and more than a decade after first doing this, Celtic had won two successive league titles.
I would posit, that the Scottish Cup remained the most prized trophy in the eyes of the supporters, until the 1955-56 season. The importance of winning the league took precedence from that season onwards. Winners of that competition, gained entry into the European Cup. From the very beginning, the World’s foremost club competition.
Hail Hail.
Having said that Matthew, what a fine article. The 1906-10 team remain legendary, in the eyes of the Celtic support worldwide.
Hail Hail.