1. Celtic 6-2 Rangers 27/8/2000. Without doubt the benchmark. A statement of intent. An incredible start to the Martin O'Neill reign yet in years to come supporters will find it hard to understand that the game was in the balance despite being three up in 11 minutes. Unforgettable.
2. Boavista 0-1 Celtic 24/4/03. A nervous terrifying evening, horrendous match, I felt like I was in a re-run of the Raith Rovers Coca Cola Cup Final....... until the King of Kings popped up with a goal to trigger the longest ten minutes ever. The after match scenes in Porto were special, Glasgow wouldn't have been far behind.
3. Celtic 2-3 Porto 21/5/03. Ultimately frustrating and like most I've not got around to watching a re-run, unlikely that I ever will. The setting, the scenes, the atmosphere, the match-day will never be forgotten... as will Deco and Jose...
4. Celtic 1-0 Manchester United 21/11/06. Champions League qualification at the expense of the Golden Boys from the beloved Premiership. Nervous and tense, magic from Nakamura, more so from Boruc and then afterwards so many unaware that we had qualified!
5. Rangers 0-3 Celtic 29/4/01 Apparently meaningless but a long, long overdue win at Ibrox. Goal-less at half time, some magic from Lubo started the Broomloan party before, with perfect timing, the King of Kings squeezed in his 50th goal of the season before being joined by the entire team in celebrations
6. Barcelona 0-0 Celtic 25/3/04 The night that a song came true 'Barcelona, Real Madrid they will make a gallant bid'. Magical performances from John Kennedy and David Marshall supported by the backbone of the established team engineered an incredible result.
7. Rangers 1-2 Celtic 27/4/03. After the drama and glory of Boavista the SPL had decided that a trip to Ibrox would be suitable reward. Beachball Sunday was a laugh- made all the sweeter with a tired win as sombreros, ly-lo's, passports and holiday brochures lit up Ibrox.
8. Dundee United 0-1 Celtic 22/5/08. An emotional and unexpected title after some horrendous performances. It was all right on the night as big Jan headed home the winner leaving events elsewhere meaningless. Tannadice by night is a fabulous setting for winning titles.
9. Celtic 2-1 Rangers 16/4/08 Back from the brink, with the title bound for Ibrox, after a missed penalty and with Rangers down to ten men big Jan put his head onto a cross from Skippy and a stay of execution was granted. Memorable also for the half time banner.
10. Celtic 2-0 Rangers 15/3/09 We all know that the League Cup is virtually worthless but a Hampden win over Rangers for a trophy is always to be savoured. Made special by the goalscorers, O'Dea and McGeady coming through the ranks at the club.
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