Celtic FC, the club from Glasgow
Our Celtic FC page is dedicated to the Glasgow club: its charitable foundation in 1887 by Brother Walfrid, the green and white hoops adopted in 1903, Celtic Park and its nickname Paradise, Jock Stein, and the night in Lisbon in 1967 that made Celtic the first British club champion of Europe.
The green and white hoops of Glasgow.
Brother Walfrid and Meals for Poor Children
The Celtic Football Club was founded on 6th November 1887 in the east of Glasgow, initiated by Brother Walfrid, a Marist priest from County Sligo, Ireland. Two years earlier, he had launched soup kitchens serving hot meals to poor children in the area for a penny: the club was to fund this initiative. The name, chosen by Walfrid himself, reflects the Irish and Scottish roots of the community he wanted to bring together. The shamrock from the badge and the green of the kit keep this Irish heritage alive.
The Local League
Scottish clubs also come in:
All the clubs are gathered on the Scottish Clubs page.
Lisbon 1967, the Night of the Lisbon Lions
On 25th May 1967, at the national stadium in Lisbon, Celtic under Jock Stein won the European Cup by beating their opponents two goals to one, after being behind. Tommy Gemmell equalised with a powerful strike, then Stevie Chalmers secured the victory six minutes from the end. Celtic became the first British club champion of Europe. Uniquely, all the players in the final were born within fifty kilometres of Celtic Park. Captain Billy McNeill lifted the trophy, and this team entered history as the Lisbon Lions.
Celtic Park, Paradise and the Hooped Jersey
Celtic has been playing since 20th August 1892 at Celtic Park in the Parkhead area. A journalist compared the move to leaving the cemetery for entering paradise, hence the nickname Paradise, still in use today. The venue, seating just over sixty thousand, is the largest club stadium in Scotland. The hooped jersey of green and white, adopted in 1903, earned the team the nickname Hoops and is among the most recognisable kits in football. Before big match nights, the stadium sings You'll Never Walk Alone, scarves raised high.
Good Deals
Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24 hours are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a steady pattern: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back to school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we pronounce it Seltic and not Keltic?
In Glasgow, the pronunciation Seltic has always been used for the club, while the adjective Celtic is usually pronounced Keltic in English. This softer pronunciation has become a mark of identity for its supporters.
What are the Celtic's nicknames?
The club is nicknamed the Bhoys, a spelling that mimics the Irish accent, or the Hoops, referring to the horizontal hoops of the kit. Its supporters form a community that extends well beyond Scotland, from Ireland to North America.
Who was Jock Stein?
Manager of Celtic from 1965 to 1978, Jock Stein built the European champion team in 1967 with players almost all from the Glasgow area. A former defender and club captain, he remains one of the great figures in Scottish football.
What is the capacity of Celtic Park?
Celtic Park has just over sixty thousand seats, making it the largest club stadium in Scotland. Opened in 1892, it was largely rebuilt in the 1990s to become an all-seater stadium.
Which players have made history for Celtic?
Besides the Lisbon Lions, the club was uplifted by Jimmy Johnstone, a winger voted by supporters as the greatest player in its history, followed by Kenny Dalglish and Henrik Larsson, a beloved Swedish striker at Celtic Park around the turn of the millennium.
