{"product_id":"celtic-fc","title":"Celtic FC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeltic Football Club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Glasgow is one of the most historically significant institutions in the development of association football in Scotland and Europe. Founded in\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"247\" data-start=\"239\"\u003e1887\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club was established by the Marist Brother\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrother Walfrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a charitable venture designed to alleviate poverty in Glasgow’s East End Irish immigrant community. The club’s inaugural meeting took place in St. Mary’s Church Hall in the Calton district, with the aim of raising funds for the Poor Children’s Dinner Tables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"601\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeltic played their first match on\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"636\"\u003e28 May 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e, defeating Rangers 5–2 in a friendly at the original Celtic Park. From the outset the club adopted the distinctive\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"767\"\u003egreen and white colours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eassociated with Irish heritage. The famous\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"838\"\u003ehooped shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, which later became synonymous with Celtic’s identity, were introduced in 1903; prior to this the team wore green shirts with white collars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"998\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccess came quickly. Celtic won their first\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eScottish Football League\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampionship in\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1101\"\u003e1892–93\u003c\/strong\u003e, only the club’s fifth season of league competition. The team became a dominant force in Scottish football during the closing years of the nineteenth century under the stewardship of the influential secretary-manager\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWillie Maley\u003c\/span\u003e, who would go on to serve the club for an extraordinary\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003e43 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1825\" data-start=\"1443\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring Maley’s tenure Celtic captured numerous league titles and\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eScottish Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etriumphs, establishing themselves as one of the leading clubs in Britain. Among the most remarkable achievements was the celebrated\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003e“Six-in-a-Row”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esequence of Scottish league championships between\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003e1905–06 and 1910–11\u003c\/strong\u003e, a record that stood for more than half a century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2108\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeltic Park, opened in\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1858\" data-start=\"1850\"\u003e1892\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the Parkhead district of Glasgow, quickly became one of the grand venues of the British game. Known to supporters as\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1994\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003e“Paradise,”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe stadium regularly drew enormous crowds during the Edwardian period, reflecting the club’s immense popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2579\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe club’s greatest moment on the European stage came in\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2175\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen Celtic defeated\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eInter Milan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2–1 in the\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e1967 European Cup Final\u003c\/span\u003e, becoming the first British side to win Europe’s premier club competition. The victorious side, managed by\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJock Stein\u003c\/span\u003e, became immortalised as the\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2488\" data-start=\"2469\"\u003e“Lisbon Lions.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRemarkably, every member of the team had been born within a short distance of Celtic Park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3031\" data-start=\"2581\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout its history Celtic has remained one of the most decorated clubs in world football, amassing numerous Scottish league championships, domestic cups, and international honours. Equally important has been the club’s cultural significance. Celtic has long served as a symbol of identity and pride for communities of Irish descent in Scotland and beyond, while maintaining one of the largest and most passionate support bases in global football.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3238\" data-start=\"3033\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than a century after its founding, Celtic continues to play at\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCeltic Park\u003c\/span\u003e, where the famous green-and-white hoops remain one of the most recognisable sights in the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3238\" data-start=\"3033\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will only pay shipping\/postage for 1 item, no matter how many items you purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscounts are given for multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize: A3, A4, A5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Sided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaper: 400gsm premium art stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrint quality: Museum-grade, high-resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Unframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatermark shown in images does NOT appear on the final print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny issues please contact me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:paul@worldvintagecolours.com\"\u003epaul@worldvintagecolours.com\u003c\/a\u003e by clicking the hyperlink and I will get back to you ASAP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Vintage Colours","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":47799332929728,"sku":"Celtic 1887 - A3","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":47799332962496,"sku":"Celtic 1887 - A4","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":47799332995264,"sku":"Celtic 1887 - A5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8242\/7840\/files\/A3-CelticFC1887.jpg?v=1773773541","url":"https:\/\/www.worldvintagecolours.com\/products\/celtic-fc","provider":"World Vintage Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}