ON THIS DAY: OCTOBER 3RD
Summary
This episode of "On This Day" revisits Celtic's pivotal 2-1 victory over Aberdeen on October 3, 2021, which ended a 231-day domestic away win drought. Hosts discuss how this gritty win marked the moment Ange Postecoglou's new squad learned to win ugly, serving as the turning point for their eventual league title campaign. The conversation also covers the broader context of the day, including the pandemic's lingering effects, the Pandora Papers leak, and the emotional significance of facing former captain Scott Brown.
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Introduction to the 'On This Day' weekly series format
Context: Celtic's 231-day away win drought and the match
World events: Post-lockdown life, vaccine mandates, and news
Pre-match tension: League table and Scott Brown's return
Match analysis: First half and Kogawa's opening goal
Match analysis: Aberdeen's equalizer and pressure
Match analysis: Jota's winner and post-match significance
Long-term impact: The 31-game unbeaten run and title
Sponsorship segments: Calci America, Mint Mobile, and Indeed
Discussion: The importance of winning 'ugly' games
Discussion: Resilience and the psychological turning point
Discussion: Team development and identity under Ange
Conclusion: The legacy of the October 3rd victory
Movie trailer: To Survive
Promo: Toy Story 5 on Disney Plus
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