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#celtictriviamonday

What connects the first group of Celts (making them different from the second group)?

Kenny Dalglish
Dion Dublin
Jiri Jarosik
Roy Keane
Brian McClair
Chris Sutton
Kolo Toure
Virgil van Dijk

Stefan Johansen
Stilian Petrov
Victor Wanyama

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Celtic are in action later today against Kilmarnock.

For the 12th time, the Bhoys will play on Remembrance Sunday, an issue that tends to provoke controversy.

My earlier @celticstarmag.bsky.social describes Celtic's history on this day.

thecelticstar.com/the-recently...

#Celtic #CelticFC #CELKIL
November 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
So why did Celtic come into existence?

Many people have their own views. The final part of the article gives my own 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 – based on specific evidence.

What’s your own view?

the-shamrock.net/2024/12/09/t...

7/7

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Whilst charity, religion, and politics all influenced Celtic’s early years, some people claimed there was a 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 dimension too.

This portion of the article considers the evidence for this.

the-shamrock.net/2024/12/09/t...

6/7

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Politics and Celtic always seem to be connected, and it was no different in the early years.

This segment of the article discusses the extent to which 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 influenced Celtic’s foundation.

the-shamrock.net/2024/12/09/t...

5/7

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Whilst charity was a huge influence on Celtic’s influence, there were 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 aspects too.

This part of the article examines the extent to which religious influences helped create Celtic.

the-shamrock.net/2024/12/09/t...

4/7

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The most famous issue which influenced Celtic’s formation was of course 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆.

This section of the article analyses these issues, and considers some contemporary criticisms too.

the-shamrock.net/2024/12/09/t...

3/7

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
In the first place, what was the 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 that led to Celtic’s formation?

Events in Scotland, Ireland and much further afield all had influence.

the-shamrock.net/2024/12/09/t...

2/7

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
138 years ago this week – 6 November 1887 - Celtic came into existence.

However, 𝘄𝗵𝘆 did this happen? My extended article for @TheShamrock1888.bsky.social explores the different influences:

Charity
Religion
Politics
Business

the-shamrock.net/2024/12/09/t...

1/7

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The mystery Celt is:

🍀 Pat Bonner 🍀

More mystery Celts next week.

#Celtic #CelticFC #celticmysterycountdown
November 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
6 November 1887 marked Celtic's formation - but why did it happen?

My latest FREE @celticrumours.bsky.social podcast examines the reasons behind the foundation of Celtic.

substack.com/@thecelticun...

Listen and decide which issue you think was most important.

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This week's #cartooncelts answer is Stuart Armstrong.

A midfielder, Armstrong signed for Celtic in 2015, arriving from Dundee United. He scored on his Celtic debut.

Armstrong spent three years at Celtic Park, including as part of the Invincibles team.

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The weekly quiz continues today.

#cartooncelts

Who is the Celt in this photo, that has been turned into a cartoon-style picture?

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#celtictriviamonday

In Celtic history, what connects all of these teams?

Aberdeen
Berwick Rangers
Hearts
Hibs
KR Reykjavik
Leith Athletic
Legia Warsaw
St Bernard's
Whitehill Welfare

#Celtic #CelticFC
November 3, 2025 at 7:57 AM
A great win today for Celtic.

Here's my thoughts on this in the latest @celticrumours.bsky.social podcast.

It's free to listen - and you can understand why there's a Celtic panda!

open.substack.com/pub/thecelti...

#Celtic #CelticFC #CELRAN
November 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Schofield was alive and back playing within two weeks.

In 1892 he scored against Celtic as Stoke won 5-0. And in 1893 he appeared at Celtic Park for the English League.

So a sort of Celtic ghost story - just ahead of a Zombie story this weekend!

6/6

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October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Back in 1891, Blackburn Rovers were shocked at the death of Schofield, believing the tackle was innocuous.

And it turned out they were correct - news of Schofield's death was wrong, as later articles confirmed.

It's not clear how the mistake was made.

5/6

#Celtic #CelticFC
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This was a tragedy the Celts know all too well.

Goalkeeper John Thomson famously died in 1931 after he was injured in a Celtic-Rangers game.

And another Celtic legend - Dan Doyle - was involved in an 1889 tackle which led to the other player's death.

4/6

#Celtic #CelticFC
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In November 1891, Blackburn played Stoke City.

During the match, Stoke forward Joe Schofield was injured by McKeown although kept playing.

After the game came shocking news - newspapers reported that Schofield had died due to the effects of the tackle.

3/6

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October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Mick McKeown was an early Celt who suffered tragedy in later life.

He played in various important games - including winning Celtic's first trophy - before moving to England.

In 1891, McKeown signed for Blackburn, quickly becoming an important defender.

2/6

#Celtic #CelticFC
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On #Halloween, here's a ghost story 👻 involving Celtic 🍀.

It's about a 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱 footballer who ended up playing against the Celts.

It's even scarier than some of Celtic's recent performances!

Read on for the spooky - and true - tale...

1/6

#celticfc #Celtic
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In Celtic's history, there have been some tragic stories.

One of the saddest is that of early Celt Mick McKeown, who died this week in 1903 aged only 34.

My latest FREE @celticrumours.bsky.social podcast tells his unfortunate tale.

open.substack.com/pub/thecelti...

#Celtic #CelticFC
October 29, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Celtic Park protest
Tomorrow, 7pm

He'll be there...

🦈🍀

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October 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
To say the least, an awful footballing day for Celtic.

Hearts are absolutely in the driving seat for the season.

Still...

May 2026 will be 40 years since Albert Kidd Day in 1986.

It would be great for a Celtic repeat at the end of this season!

#Celtic #CelticFC #HEACEL
October 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
12-in-a-row for Callum McGregor!

The Celtic captain's goal today means he has now scored in 12 successive seasons for the Bhoys.

This puts him level with Stevie Chalmers, John Hughes and Adam McLean.

How many more years can he do it?

www.thecelticwiki.com/celtic-score...

#Celtic #CelticFC
October 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM