MATCH 1715 - Saturday 30 September 2017

SEASON  2017/18

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE 

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  2  HIBERNIAN  2

Scorers: McGregor(2); McGinn(2)

Newly promoted Hibs, who are back in top league after three season absence, give a great account of themselves especially in the second half, coming from one nil down to be 2-1 up. Once again Callum McGregor comes to Celtic rescue with the equaliser to maintain Rodgers unbeaten domestic record.

Neil Lennon returned to his old club's ground as Hibs manager and was more than happy with his sides second half display.

MATCH 1714 - Thursday 21 September 2017

 SEASON  2017/18

SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP Quarter Final

Venue: FIR PARK

MOTHERWELL  3  ABERDEEN  0

Scorers: Moult(2), Hartley

Second time I've been to this fixture - the first during season 1987/88.  Motherwell shock the favourites for the tie with this comprehensive win to make it through to the semi final. Before leaving the stand I say to the old Motherwell fan next to me who realised I wasn't a 'Well fan as I was the only one calm while the Main Stand erupted around me that I'd see him in the final!

Footnote:  Motherwell got Rangers* is semi final draw and made it to the final.

MATCH 1713 - Saturday 16 September 2017

SEASON  2017/18

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  4  ROSS COUNTY  0

Scorers: Rogic, Dembele, Forrest(2)

After record breaking defeat to PSG a few days previous Ross County are still no match for Celtic as the Brendan Rodgers unbeaten domestic run rolls on and on.

MATCH 1712 - Tuesday 12 September 2017

 SEASON  2017/18

Group Stage

22 years after their first memorable visit to Celtic Park PSG return to give another masterclass this time their Harlem globetrotters line up includes Brazilian star Neymar, French wonderkid Kylian Mbappe and Uruguayan Edison Cavani.  Cavani scores one the greatest headers ever scored at Celtic Park when he somehow manages to contact and direct the ball high into the net while diving full length.

This is Celtic's heaviest home defeat in Europe.

MATCH 1711 - Saturday 9 September 2017

SEASON  2017/18

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: McDIARMID STADIUM

ST JOHNSTONE  1  HIBERNIAN  1

Scorers: O'Halloran; Own Goal

Random Scottish Premiership match which ends in a disappointing draw.

MATCH 1710 - Saturday 26 August 2017

SEASON  2017/18

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE 

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  1  ST JOHNSTONE  1

Scorers: McGregor; MacLean

After an error by goalkeeper, Craig Gordon in the first half it is left to Callum McGregor to rescue a point and preserve Celtic's long unbeaten run.

MATCH 1709 - Saturday 19 August 2017

SEASON 2017/18

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  RUGBY PARK

KILMARNOCK  0  CELTIC  2

Scorers: Forrest, McGregor

A rare Celtic away day for me.

MATCH 1708 - Wednesday 16 August 2017

 SEASON  2017/18

Qualifying Rounds 1st Leg

CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  5  ASTANA  0

Scorers: Own goal, Sinclair(2), Forrest, Own goal

Another five star performance from Celtic.  This time in the Champions League qualifying round to give them an excellent chance of reaching the group stage.

MATCH 1707 - Tuesday 8 August 2017

SEASON 2017/18

SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP 2nd Round

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  5  KILMARNOCK  0

Scorers: Griffiths(2), Ralston, Tierney, Armstrong

Another strong Celtic performance with the highlight a cracking left-foot long range effort into the postage stamp corner from Kieran Tierney.  Anthony Ralston scores his first Celtic goal.

MATCH 1706 - Saturday 5 August 2017

 SEASON 2017/18

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  4  HEARTS  1

Scorers: Griffiths(2), Sinclair, McGregor; Esmael Goncalves

Celtic celebrate the raising of their 6th league flag in a row with a fine opening day victory over Hearts.

Pre-match