MATCH 1910 - Sunday 26 February 2023

SEASON 2022/23

SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP FINAL

Venue: HAMPDEN PARK

CELTIC  2  RANGERS*  1

Scorers:  Kyogo(2);  Morelos

For the second season running Kyogo is the League Cup hero with a final brace.  Celtic control most of the match and go two up in under an hour and although Rangers pull one back Celtic are able to see out the remainder of the match comfortably and should have sealed the win in the last few minutes with a third but two is enough to clinch their 21st League Cup victory.

The wee guy that makes a big difference

Personnal Note:  

• My 21st Scottish League Cup Final - 19 involving Celtic
• The 9th time Celtic v Rangers(7)/Rangers*(2)
• The 13th time I've seen Celtic lift this trophy since my first final in 1982 - the winning managers being McNeill, Jansen, Dalglish, O'Neill, Strachan(2), Deila, Rodgers(3), Lennon, Postecoglue(2)

MATCH 1909 - Saturday 18 February 2023

SEASON 2022/23

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  4  ABERDEEN  0

Scorers: McGregor, Hatate(2), Abada

A fast start from Celtic sees them two goals up in the opening 15 minutes in front of another capacity crowd at Celtic Park.  

The game is secured in the final 15 minutes with two more goals to complete a big win over the Dons.

Most impressive player in the match: Reo Hatate

Personal note:  

• The 130th time I've attended this fixture, 108 in the league all since March 1981
• Overall the 135th time seeing Aberdeen.
• The first match 28 March 1981 at Celtic Park, score 1-1

28 March 1981 - George McCluskey after scoring the equaliser 

MATCH 1908 - Saturday 11 February 2023

SEASON - 2022/23

SCOTTISH CUP 5th ROUND

Venue - CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  5  ST MIRREN  1

Scorers: Maeda, Hatate(2), Oh, O'Riley

Evening kick off of 5.30pm as match is live on satellite TV.  Four of Celtic's five goals are scored by three of their Asian footballers including a first goal for Oh of South Korea.

Man of the Match: Cameron Carter-Vickers

Personal note:

• 7th ocassion attending this fixture in Scottish Cup
• One other St Mirren fixture in Scottish Cup was against Airdrieonians at Broomfield in 1983 Quarter Final tie
• Overall the 73rd time seeing St Mirren (all bar one - the match above - v Celtic)

MATCH 1907 - Wednesday 1 February 2023

SEASON 2023/23

SCOTTISH PEMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  3  LIVINGSTON  0

Scorers:  Taylor, Maeda, Kyogo

All goals were scored in the first half to make it a comfortable evening for the home side.