MATCH 1858 - Sunday 19 December 2021

SEASON 2021/22

SCOTTISH LEAGUE FINAL

Venue: HAMPDEN PARK

CELTIC  2  HIBERNIAN  1

Scorers: Kyogo(2);  Hanlon

Celtic win their 20th League Cup.

After a non eventful first half Hibs take a shock lead early in the second half but Japanese  sensation Kyogo Furuhashi equalises immediately and then goes on to make himself a cup final hero by scoring a winning cup final goal.

It's the first piece of silverware for Austrialian manager Ange Postecoglou and a host of players he has signed in the summer.

Starting line ups:

Match Report:  LINK

My 20th Scottish League Cup Final.

18 involving Celtic with a record of 12 wins and 6 defeats.

MATCH 1857 - Sunday 12 December 2021

SEASON 2021/22

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  1 MOTHERWELL  0

Scorer:  Rogic

With injuries mounting and the normal hectic December period for Celtic they have to dig deep for victory over a decent Motherwell side.

Tom Rogic delivers the vital goal on the stroke of half time.

Match Report: LINK

MATCH 1856 - Thursday 9 December 2021

SEASON 2021/22

Group Stage

Venue: CELTIC PARK

End of the group matches and although everything is settled the two teams each making a number of changes create an exciting match as Celtic edge out their Spanish opponents in this five goal encounter.

MATCH 1855 - Thursday 2 December 2021

SEASON 2021/22

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  1  HEARTS  0

Scorer: Kyogo

A tight match is settled by a cute Kyogo flick nipping inbetween the last defender and keeper to score the only goal.  Live TV coverage moves this league fixture to a Thursday night.

Pre match warm up.

MATCH 1854 - Sunday 28 November 2021

SEASON 2021/22

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  2  ABERDEEN  1

Scorers:  Jota, McGregor;  Ferguson

A tough home win over the Dons.  This is the 128th time attending this fixtire in total with 106 of them in the league.

And a day to remember the great Bertie Auld who sadly passed away recently.

Minor Match 62 - Saturday 13 November 2021

SEASON 2021/22

SCOTTISH LOWLANDSLEAGUE

Venue: EXCELSIOR STADIUM

CELTIC-B  4  BROOMHILL  2

My first time seeing the B team in action in the Lowlands League and although the match lacks quality there is plenty of goal action to keep my interest.

Paul is on the line again for what is my 8th match at the Excelsior Stadium.

Minor Match 61 - Saturday 6 November 2021

Season 2021/22

SCOTTISH LOWLANDS LEAGUE

Venue:  K-PARK

EAST KILBRIDE  3  GRETNA 2008  0

Paul is on the line for another Scottish Lowlands League fixtures and it gives me the chance to visit a new ground - K Park on the outskirts of East Kilbride.

The ground is not easy to get to unless travelling by car. 

MATCH 1853 - Saturday 30 October 2021

Season 2021/22

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  0  LIVINGSTON  0

A frustrating afternoon for the home side as they fail to click into gear and even the generous award of a last minute penalty from Bobby Madden of all referees doesn't result in a winning goal.

                                    Home side starting XI:

MATCH 1852 - Monday 25 October 2021

Season 2021/22

SCOTTISH CUP 2nd Round

Venue:  HOLM PARK

CLYDEBANK  1  ELGIN CITY  1

Scorers: Little;  MacEwan

Another chance to see Elgin City this time in the Cup in which I hoped to see them win for the first time and despite a good start with an excellent long rane shot they could only manage a draw against non-league Clydebank.

An old fashion cup tie in a tight little ground with a great crowd of just over 1,000 and live on TV on a Monday night.

New ground - like my previous Elgin games another chance to visit a ground I wouldn't otherwise visit. The ground is easy to get to as it's next to Yoker train station. 20 minutes from Glasgow Queen Street.

A new club - Clydebank formed after the demise of the previous Clydebank Football Club in 2003.                    

MATCH 1851 - Saturday 23 October 2021

SEASON 2021/22

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  2  ST JOHNSTONE  0

Scorers: Giakoumakis, Juranovic

Goals from Greek striker Giorgios Giakoumakis and Croatian Josip Juranovic gave Celtic a good home victory against last seasons cup double winners.

Giakoumakis and Jota after the game and appearing satisfied with the win.

 

MATCH 1850 - Tuesday 19 October 2021

SEASON 2021/22

Group Stage

CELTIC  2  FERENCVAROS  0

Scorers: Kyogo, OG

A fantastic 50,000 crowd for a 3:30pm kick off due to COP26 taking place in Glasgow.  Celtic record a much needed group win having lost on matchday 1 and 2.  Kyogo scores an outstanding goal made by a sublime pass from Jota in his own half and the Japanese star running onto it perfectly.

Match stats:  LINK

Personal:  My 4th European tie of the season.  Only the third time seeing a Hungarian club.

THE PASS

THE GOAL 

to make it 1-0

MATCH 1849 - Thursday 30 September 2021

SEASON 2021/22

Group Stage

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  0  BAYER LEVERKUSEN  4

Scorers:  Hincapie; Wirtz; Alario; Adli

A comprenhensive win for the Bundesliga side.  Celtic make just as many chances but Bayer's goalkeeper, Lukas Hradecky was in inspired form and Celtic did not have the same clinical touch as their opponents.

Bayer had former Celtic youngster, Jeremie Frimpong in their starting XI and he showed the combined skill and pace that got him an £11m move to the German side.

Match stats: LINK

2nd time seeing Bayer Leverkusen.  The first being the 2002 UEFA Champions League Final at Hampden Park.

MATCH 1848 - Sunday 26 September 2021

SEASON 2021/22

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  1  DUNDEE UNITED  1

Scorers:  Abada;  Harkes

Great to see Dundee United back in the top league but it's a frustrating day for Celtic as United gain a deserved draw with a good solid away performance.

The 117th time I've attended ths fixture.

Match report: LINK

MATCH 1847 - Thursday 23 September 2021

SEASON 2021/22

SCOTTICH LEAGUE CUP Quarter Final

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  3  RAITH ROVERS  0

Scorers: Jota, Abada, Turnbull

Celtic's challenges continue in the Scottish League Cup but they are more than a match for their lower league rivals.  This is a famous fixture in the competition for all the wrong reasons as far as Celtic are concerned but like on all other occasions since the 1994 final Celtic are too strong for their Kirkcaldy opponents.