Thanks to @Lilze85 on Twitter, we are able to take a trip down memory lane and look at some fixtures in previous seasons involving the famous Green and White Hoops. This day included league matches, European qualifiers and friendly matches but some good goals were scored across the decades.
Firstly in 2018, Celtic faced Kenny Miller’s Livi to open the 2018/19 season.
4th August 2018, Celtic start the league campaign with a 3:1 victory over Livingston.
Rogic, Edouard and Ntcham. @Tom_Rogic @Oedouard22 @OlivierNtcham pic.twitter.com/4cbFeva4oa
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe85) August 3, 2020
Next was the opening fixture of the 2012/13 season as Celtic welcomed Aberdeen to Paradise.
4th August 2012, Celtic 1:0 Aberdeen.
Commons. @kcommons15 pic.twitter.com/17Qnw7rGll
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe85) August 3, 2020
Next in 2010/11, Neil Lennon’s Celtic were knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers with a 4-2 defeat to Braga.
10 years ago today, Celtic 2:1 SC Braga.
Not enough to qualify but Hooper and Juarez get their first goals for Celtic. @HOOP588 @efrajuarez pic.twitter.com/pWEYdLEiiO
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe85) August 3, 2020
In 2001, Martin O’Neill’s side beat Killie 1-0 at Rugby Park thanks to a goal from the King of Kings.
4th August 2001, Kilmarnock 0:1 Celtic. @JohnHartson10 debut, great assist from @chris_sutton73 for Larsson to score the winner. pic.twitter.com/GwjnCamZMs
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe85) August 3, 2020
In 1991, John Collins’ goal was enough to beat Tottenham Hotspur at Celtic Park.
4th August 1991, Celtic 1:0 Tottenham.
Collins with the only goal. pic.twitter.com/4VsllZf1Ll
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe85) August 3, 2020
Also on this day was Danny McGrain’s testimonial versus Manchester United.
40 years ago today, Celtic play Manchester Utd in a testimonial for the legend that is Danny McGrain. pic.twitter.com/beWIxvKzdO
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe85) August 3, 2020
