MATCH 1939 - Sarurday 28 October 2023

SEASON 2023/24

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: EASTER ROAD 

HIBERNIAN  0  CELTIC  0

Attendance: 18,548

A rare Saturday 3pm away fixture for Celtic.  After the midweek Champion League match they lacked energy until the latter stages of the game but ultimately couldn't find a breakthrough.

Personal note:

• 122nd time attanding this fixture overall (106th in league)
• 53rd match at Easter Road Stadium
• In the away stand for a change

MATCH 1938 - Wednesday 25 October 2023

 SEASON 2023/24

Group Stage

CELTIC  2  ATLETICO MADRID  2

Scorers: Kyogo; Palma;  Griezmann, Morata

A terrific first half performance from Celtic saw them score two excellent goals to take a deserved 2-1 lead at the break.  In second half Celtic were unable to maintain the same levels and Atletico made a few tactical adjustments and were able to find an equaliser to take a point from th match.

Personal note:

• 4th time seeing Atletico - record 3 wins and a draw
• My 16th time seeing Celtic take on a Spanish side in European competition
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Minor Match 67 - Wednesday 25 October 2023

SEASON 2023/24

UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE

Venue: THE CITY STADIUM (aka LESSER HAMPDEN)

CELTIC-B  0  ATLETICO MADRID YOUTHS  2

Scorers: Munoz, Belid

The young Spanish side dominate the match from start to finish and score a goal in each half to earn a comfortable victory. 

MATCH 1937 - Saturday 7 Octobr 2023

SEASON 2023/24

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue:  CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  3  KILMARNOCK  1

Scorers: Hatate, Palma, Taylor;  Watson

A very good Celtic performance especially after the disappointment of the midweek Champions League defeat.  The performance should have yielded more goals but some good goalkeeping and over elaborate play in the box kept the score down.

Personal note:

• 85th time sing this fixture - 75 of them in the league
• 50th Celtic Park game.  Hampden Park 6 and 29 at Rugby Park
• Total goals scored in these 85 games 247.

Match Report: LINK

MATCH 1936 - Wednesday 4 October 2023

 SEASON 2023/24

Group Stage

Venue: CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  1  LAZIO  2

Scorers: Kyogo; Vecino, Pedro

The fixture that gives a last minute winner - every time .  Unfortunately this time it wasn't for Celtic as the Italians snatched a last gasp goal to take all three group points.

Celtic took an early lead with a lovely move however conceded a soft set piece goal which meant the sides were level at half time.

Personal note:

•  Only the 2nd time seeing Lazio
• The total number of times I've seen Celtic take on Italian opponents in Europe (UEFA competitions) is nine
• Total number of Champion League group stage matches attended is 65 (with 54 at Celtic Park)

Match Report: LINK