The day Celtic won twice to become Scottish Champions
The day Celtic won twice to become Scottish Champions Celtic have had many dramatic days to win the league, including the Love Street drama of 1986 and the triumph of Ten Men in 1979… Ten Men Won the League, 21 May 1979. Celtic 4 Rangers 2. Celtic Champions 1979!
Photo The Celtic Wiki But 110 years ago today (15 April 1916), the Bhoys became champions in very unusual circumstances. They had to play twice in one day to claim this title! Celtic’s 1916 team.
Photo The Celtic Wiki The 1915–16 league campaign took place during a period of global upheaval. The First World War deeply affected everyday life, and football was no exception. Many players joined the armed forces, and their football earnings were reduced as a result.
Andy McAtee, Celtic FC – Photo The Celtic Wiki Several Celtic players served in the conflict, including Andy McAtee and Joe Dodds. There were also tragic stories involving some who wore the green-and-white jersey, the most well-known being Peter Johnstone, who lost his life during the war. Joe Dodds , Celtic FC, Image by Celtic Curio Other members of the Celtic squad contributed to the war effort at home.
Many footballers took on roles in wartime industries; for example, Patsy Gallacher worked in a shipyard, while Alec McNair and Jimmy McMenemy found employment in munitions production. Celtic’s Napoleon Jimmy McMenemy, image by Celtic Curio for Celtic in the Thirties, available at Celticstarbooks. com Football competitions also had to adapt.
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