1965 – Celtic 3-2 Dunfermline
The 1965 Scottish Cup Final was not simply an exciting match, it was also the start of an incredible run of Celtic success. David Potter called it The Celtic Rising.
Celtic Scottish Cup winners 1965. Photo The Celtic Wiki
The 80th Scottish Cup Final was held in April 1965. Jock Stein had taken charge of the club just weeks before, and he was ready to change the Bhoys’ fortunes. Playing against Dunfermline, Celtic twice trailed, but on both occasions, Bertie Auld brought Celtic back onto level terms.
With only a few minutes remaining, Celtic’s captain, Billy McNeill, stepped forward to head home the ball, and give his team the advantage. This secured a 3-2 victory, and Celtic’s first national trophy since beating Rangers 7-1 in the 1957 League Cup Final.
It was most certainly not the last day that Celtic and Stein would celebrate. The ‘Big Man’ went on to lead Celtic to European success, multiple titles and numerous domestic cups. But it all began with that vital victory in 1965.
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