Celtic on this day – Skippy ignites the Broomloan

Celtic on this day – Skippy’s superb goal to bring down Rangers, the day Nicholas became Champagne Charlie…

December 27, 2008

Rangers 0-1 Celtic. Scott McDonald’s famous half-volley shot, in front of an exuberant crowd at Broomloan Road, remains an iconic Glasgow derby goal today. This victory allowed Gordon Strachan’s team to widen a gap of seven points at the top of the championship, clearly standing out from their rival. Unfortunately, some inconsistency in the second half of the season ended up costing Celtic, who finished four points behind. Skippy has built a solid reputation for himself by scoring numerous goals against Rangers. The 1-0 victory at Ibrox was the first in a victorious trip to their arch-rivals in three years, and it was Rangers’ only home defeat of 2008. Despite the absence of Aiden McGeady due to From a two-match suspension imposed by Strachan and the injury to Shunsuke Nakamura, Celtic were able to secure the three points, which seemed crucial heading into May—but unfortunately, it did not materialize.

December 27, 1999

Celtic 1-1 Rangers. A fitting conclusion to end the 90s – Celtic had the upper hand for a long time in this encounter, but failed to score. Crossbar and post saved Dick Advocaat’s side as Celtic hit the woodwork three times, not including a first-half goal unfairly ruled out by Hugh Dallas. Mark Viduka’s opener was quickly equalized by Billy Dodds, who Jonathan Gould was unable to keep out. A respectful result at the time, considering the humiliation suffered by the Hoops earlier in the season, but the scoreline should have been heavier, thus summing up the John Barnes era.

December 27, 1969

Celtic 8-1 Partick Thistle. This match was the final outing for Jock Stein’s dominating team not only for 1969, but for the 1960s, a decade considered the most successful in the club’s history. Willie Wallace scored twice against a completely overwhelmed Jags team, relegated to the bottom of the standings. This match also marked Wallace’s 100th goal in a Celtic shirt since arriving at Paradise in December 1966. A flurry of goals ensued with a hat-trick from Yogi Hughes, while Bertie Auld and Billy McNeill also found the path of the nets. Celtic moved to the top of the Championship heading into 1970, two points ahead of Rangers.

December 27, 1982

Celtic 5-1 Morton. The match was dominated by Charlie Nicholas, the Hoops striker who scored his 30th goal of the season, receiving a Daily Record award for being the first Scottish player to reach that tally in the 1982/83 campaign. With Nicholas’ contract due to expire in June 1983, there were many rumors about his future, with clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United set to make a commitment. This match against Morton saw Celtic come from behind to win 5-1.

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