THERE is not a lot of football being played right now across the world as Coronavirus takes hold – except Belarus, where vodka and saunas are meant to keep the virus at bay. However, thanks to @Lilze85 on Twitter, we can take a trip down memory lane and look at some of Celtic’s goals on this day in the 21st century.
2002 – Celtic 1 Rangers 1
In an ill-tempered clash at Celtic Park, Rangers clawed an unlikely draw to break Celtic’s 100% home record for the season. An early goal from Lovenkrands gave the Ibrox side the lead before Thompson pulled Celtic level. The game was Lubo’s last competitive match at Celtic back and while it was a sendoff for Moravcik, Kenny Clark decided to send off two Celtic players for defending themselves.
21st April 2002, Celtic 1:1 Rangers.
Thommo goal. Mjallby and @JohnHartson10 sent off.
Lubos last competitive game at Celtic Park. pic.twitter.com/Uf3OskTLV5
— Li’l Ze (@LilZe85) April 20, 2020
2004 – Celtic 1 Aberdeen 2
Having clinched the league the week before, Celtic hosted Aberdeen at Celtic Park. Celtic’s undefeated home run that stretched back to 2001 was ended by Aberdeen after Martin O’Neill’s side surrendered a goal lead to lose 2-1. Larsson scored for Celtic before Prunty and a late goal from Zdrillic ended the 77 game unbeaten record.
21st April 2004, Celtic 1:2 Aberdeen.
Larsson.
Whilst chasing the winner we lose our undefeated home record.
77 home games domestic and European over 5 competitions unbeaten. Also our first league defeat in 38 games. pic.twitter.com/wGPmYIhq51
— Li’l Ze (@LilZe85) April 20, 2020
2013 – Celtic 4 Inverness CT 1
Celtic clinched their second league title in a row following a 4-1 home win over Inverness CT. Despite it being 0-0 at half time, Celtic started the second half in a menacing mood as Neil Lennon’s men moved to win the league. A goal from captain on the day, Joe Ledley, a brace from Gary Hooper as well as Georgious Samaras sealed two-in-a-row.
21st April 2013, Celtic win the title beating ICT 4:1.
Hooper(2), Ledley and Samaras. @HOOP588 @joe16led pic.twitter.com/N1sqoa2NUm
— Li’l Ze (@LilZe85) April 20, 2020
2018 – Hibernian 2 Celtic 1
Celtic missed the chance to win their seventh title in-a-row at Easter Road following a surprise defeat. Neil Lennon’s Hibs took the lead through Jamie Maclaren as the Edinburgh side dominated the side from the start. Slivka made it 2-1 before Odsonne Edouard pulled one back for Celtic but it was too late to rescue. However, the defeat in Edinburgh allowed for a great day the following week as it gave Celtic the chance to win 7-in-a-row at home to Rangers.
INVINCIBLE by Matt Corr
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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