Emerging from the realms of history in the autumn of 1887 —specifically the 6th of November we are led to believe, Celtic Football Club has since resided at Celtic Park in the fair land of Scotland. One can consider this more than a game, it's an epic saga unfolding over centuries.
In the modern era, it's prudent to measure a clubs worth in pound and pence; are we still arguing about the merits of the gold standard? So in the interest of keep up with the changing times, the esteemed footy resource - Transfermarkt has the boys in green valued at a handsome £110m. I suppose it's not the staggering figures you'd find being thrown around in the top tiers of the English leagues, but it's still a tidy sum.
Whilst the bulging coffers are a point of interest for some, the strength of Celtic lies in the heart of the 32 brave lads that don the iconic green and white on the battlefield each week. The mean age of our warriors stands at a sprightly 25 years. Youthful exuberance and an old head on young shoulders are not mutually exclusive it seems.
This season the mighty Celts have raised their banners in five distinct theatres of battle. They hold their heads high in the dramatic narrative of the Premiership, bravely standing in 2nd place. They have muscled their way to the final stage of the almighty clash that is the League Cup. The storied fields of the Scottish Cup have seen our lads progress forthrightly to the fourth round. International glory beckons as the Champions League Qualifiers looms like a giant on the horizon at the play-off stages. Lastly, the Europa League, an arena of such diverse and exotic competitors, have witnessed the Lion Rampant fluttering in the league phase.
