The remarkable story of Celtic at Tannadice
The remarkable story of Celtic at Tannadice Celtic today head to Tannadice for what is a must win match for the defending Champions. At stake are three points and the chance to again pressure Hearts at the top of table… Massimo Donati and Neil Lennon of Celtic celebrate victory at the final whistle during the Premier League match between Dundee United and Celtic at Tannadice Stadium on May 22, 2008. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Celtic this morning trail Hearts by FIVE points after their 1-0 win over Dundee at Tynecastle yesterday afternoon and the Hoops also have a two points deficit on the Rangers after their 4-1 win at Ibrox over Aberdeen last night.
The remarkable story of Celtic at Tannadice Dundee United’s ground was one that offered little success for the Celts in its early years. It took the club decades to win a league game there! Tannadice was originally called Clepington Park.
It was used by various teams, including Dundee Wanderers. Celtic did actually play at Clepington Park in an 1894 friendly against the appropriately named Dundonians. Dundee Hibernian used it from 1909 – amid some controversy – then in 1923 they changed their name to Dundee United.
Celtic did not go to Tannadice to play Dundee Hibernian. The Bhoys first visit was to meet Dundee United in 1925. Playing in a League game, the Celts lost 1-0 before a crowd of around 20,000, then a ground record.
For Celtic’s next Tannadice visit (in April 1927) they did at least avoid defeat. In another league game, fans were hugely entertained by a 3-3 draw. The Bhoys had been two goals down but fought back to equalise.