Celtic have scored 23 goals in their last 5 domestic matches (4.6 goals per game). That has only happened ten other times since 1945. But it isn’t the best run of Scottish goal scoring. With thanks to the imperious Celtic Wiki we can place this achievement in context. October & November 2003 – 24 goals … [continue reading]
Records
Hearts Attack Stops Celtic at 69
After 585 days without defeat and 620 days since failing to score against Scottish opposition, records came to a shuddering halt at a gleeful Tynecastle. A hugely committed home performance brought a deserved 4-0 victory. Celtic have been relentless during Rodger’s tenure, but it is how they respond to a setback that will help define … [continue reading]
69
Celtic have established a British record for unbeaten domestic matches with 69. The new landmark was set prior to Celtic’s 4-0 defeat to Heart of Midlothian on Sunday 17th December. This was their first defeat since 11th May 2016, 2-1 vs St Johnstone. The record traversed three seasons and two managers – Ronnie Deila (1 … [continue reading]
Celtic Speed Past Maley’s Record
Celtic broke their own 100 year old unbeaten domestic record with a 63rd consecutive positive result in Perth. At the scene of their last defeat 542 days prior, the Champions firstly wore down, then cut apart, a desperately poor St Johnstone. The Glossary is your friend in times of confusion over terminology and metrics. Fast … [continue reading]
The 100 Club
Please read @footballcommune latest http://www.footballcommune.com/celtics-centurions/. This is shaping up to be as goal laden a season as some of the O’Neill years where 5 and 6 goal hammerings were common and 148 goals were racked up in 2000/01. You may be surprised how many Deila’s teams managed but please read George’s article for the detail. … [continue reading]