A football club in the Scottish Premier League, Glasgow-based Celtic F.C. was founded in 1888 by an Irish Marist brother named Brother Walfrid originally from County Sligo. Celtic came to represent Catholicism and is a favorite of many in the Republic of Ireland. They have a fierce rivalry known as the "Old Firm" with crosstown team Rangers F.C. and the clashes between fans the two have had Catholic vs. Protestant overtowns in the past. Celtic won the European Cup in 1967. They won the Scottish league 44 times, first in 1893 and most recently in 2006. Notable Celtic greats include Jimmy McGrory, Bobby Lennox, Henrik Larsson, Stevie Chalmers, Jimmy Quinn, Billy McNeill, Paul McStay, Danny McGrain and Pat Bonner.
As the countdown to the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Sweden continues with Wednesday's draw, there can be no more fitting tournament ambassador than the man known affectionately as 'Henke'.
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:49:44 GMTFANS at Glasgow Celtic FC have been in revolt recently against the decision by the club’s hierarchy to go along with the Scottish Premier League’s instruction for all SPL clubs to wear an embroidered red poppy to honour the British armed forces on the shirts of all sides competing on the weekend of 8 November.
Publ.Date : Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:56:45 GMTAn event which can help change the fortunes of homeless people around the world – the UEFA-backed Homeless World Cup – is underway in Melbourne, Australia.
Publ.Date : Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:19:44 GMTCeltic FC defender Mark Wilson said the dramatic 2-1 defeat at Aalborg BK was "probably the lowest point in my career" while captain Stephen McManus described the devastation in the visiting team's dressing room.
Publ.Date : Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:19:44 GMTAalborg BK made a little bit of history last night and winger Thomas Enevoldsen was proud of their character after coming from behind to beat Celtic FC 2-1 and secure European football in spring for the first time.
Publ.Date : Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:04:44 GMT
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Celtic is pronounced "Seltik" similarly to the NBA's
Boston Celtics.
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