Celtic v Rangers’ 14 locations
Summary
This episode explores the history of Celtic versus Rangers matches played at venues beyond the traditional three grounds, highlighting at least 13 different locations. The narrative traces their first encounter in 1888 and covers significant fixtures at original sites like the first Celtic Park, Ibrox, and Hampden, as well as unique venues such as Barrowfield Park and the Glasgow University Exhibition Grounds. Key stories include the 1904 Scottish Cup final at the modern Hampden, which coined the term "Old Firm," and rare away matches in Inverness and Dunoon.
Topics discussed
Introduction: 13 venues for Celtic vs Rangers
First match at Original Celtic Park (1888)
First competitive match at Original Ibrox
Glasgow Cup Final at Original Kefkin Park
Rangers win 1893 Cup; President comments
Move to 2nd Celtic Park (1892)
1893 League Title decider at Celtic Park
1894 Scottish Cup Final at 2nd Hampden
Charity match at Barrowfield Park (1898)
First match at Modern Ibrox location (1900)
Scottish Cup tie and replay at Ibrox/Celtic Park
Charity Cup at Glasgow University Grounds
1904 Scottish Cup Final at Modern Hampden
Jimmy Quinn's goals and 'Old Firm' origin
New Kefkin Park (Fer Lanark) Charity Cup
1907 Charity Cup Final details
Exhibition match at Thistle Park, Inverness
Charity match at Dunoon Recreation Park
Opening of Petershill Park, Springburn
Future venues and conclusion
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