Publisher's Synopsis
Jim Craig signed for Celtic in January 1965 and played for the club from then until 1972, he was at right back in the team which beat Inter Milan to become the first British side to win the European Cup. He writes, therefore, as an ex-professional footballer with a deep knowledge and understanding of the grass roots of the game and much behind-the-scenes information. Unlike previous accounts of Celtic, this book discusses the tactics of the different historical periods, compares the players and managers of yesteryear with thier modern counterparts and assesses the quality players in each generation. Jim Craig also recalls the atmosphere, the players, the management, the games and many fascinating anccdotes of a remarkable period in Scottish football. The book also includes results from 1888/89 to 1967 and analytical reports on every trophy in each season, including special trophics such as the Empire Exhibition Trophy and the Coronation Cup, which Celtic won in competition with Scottish and English teams.
