Video: Albert Kidd Song – The Greatest Celt That Never Was

Throughout the history of Celtic Football Club many songs have been written to mark triumph and tragedy. Willie Maley runs through a multitude of monumental moments in Celtic folklore, whilst songs such as Hampden In The Sun and Piling On The Agony highlight individual successes. On the opposite end of the spectrum Johnny Thomson and Broken Dreams pay tribute to those lives tragically lost.

One of the great days in Celtic history was 34 years ago today, when the Hoops won the title against all odds. Strangely, it was not a Celtic player who was the hero of the day, but rather Albert Kidd of Dundee, who rattled home two late strikes to break Hearts.

He has the rare accolade of a Celtic song being dedicated to him, despite never playing for the club and you can listen to, on this day of days, below:

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The Celtic Star’s very own Matt Corr – who you may also know as a Tour Guide at Celtic Park – publishes his first Celtic book, titled INVINCIBLE – early next month. This beautiful hardback book will be the definitive story of Celtic’s magical2016-17 season – it truly is wonderful, a real joy to read, and brilliantly written by Matt.

If you have been reading Matt’s regular contributions on The Celtic Star or indeed in the Matchday Programme or in the Celtic View you will know just how talented a Celtic writer he is. The book is published by The Celtic Star and you can pre-order below.

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About Author

Hailing from an Irish background, I grew up on the English south coast with the good fortune to begin watching Celtic during the Martin O'Neill era. I have written four Celtic books since the age of 19: Our Stories & Our Songs: The Celtic Support, Take Me To Your Paradise: A History Of Celtic-Related Incidents & Events, Walfrid & The Bould Bhoys: Celtic's Founding Fathers, First Season & Early Stars, and The Holy Grounds of Glasgow Celtic: A Guide To Celtic Landmarks & Sites Of Interest. These were previously sold in Waterstones and official Celtic FC stores, and are now available on Amazon.

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