#Ibrox125
December 21, 2024 at 8:31 AM
This week, Celtic will go to Ibrox.

It’s 125 years since that ground opened, and the Bhoys were one of the first sides there.

Celtic have some unique Ibrox 'first' records, including wins, trophies - and even penalties!

A thread…

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
💙Blue Sea of Ibrox. #Ibrox125
December 21, 2024 at 3:29 PM
GRIMM NEWS EXCLUSIVE
Rangers F.C. are struggling to find a face painter for their forthcoming Ibrox125 celebrations, after bumping the last one in 2012.
A spokesman for the face painters guild, has admitted that the inclusion of Conor Barron in the proceedings has been a deciding factor.
November 14, 2024 at 6:25 PM
125 years ago today, the second Ibrox was opened. Rangers beat Hearts 3-1 in an Inter-City League match.

Celtic's first visit to this Ibrox in the same season (1899-1900).

This created various Ibrox records, including first trophy and penalty.

#Celtic #CelticFC #Ibrox125
This week, Celtic will go to Ibrox.

It’s 125 years since that ground opened, and the Bhoys were one of the first sides there.

Celtic have some unique Ibrox 'first' records, including wins, trophies - and even penalties!

A thread…

1/15

#Celtic #CelticFC #RANCEL #Ibrox125
December 30, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Celtic have a big history at Ibrox. They were the first:

* To win a trophy
* Professional team to competitively beat Rangers
* to get a penalty!

Maybe soon there'll be a statement about that first penalty…

On Thursday, c’mon Celts!

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Since those first Ibrox visits, Celtic have played there numerous times, including winning other trophies. The most recent was the 1997 League Cup.

The Bhoys have faced numerous opponents at Ibrox – including both versions of Rangers!

13/15

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
In September 1899, Celtic went to the original Ibrox for the last time. It ended 3-3 in a League game.

However, later that season, Celtic were drawn to play Rangers in the Scottish Cup.

That match would instead happen at the new Ibrox.

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
The Scottish Cup Final – 14 April 1900 – was an exciting match.

Celtic beat Queen's Park 4-3, with goals from Bell, Divers (2) and McMahon.

This was the first final at the new Ibrox – making Celtic the first team to win a trophy there!

9/15

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Celtic fought back and in the Bhoys’ first Ibrox trip, they got a penalty!

In fact, this was the first penalty awarded at the ground.

Johnny Campbell scored to make it 1-1.

Then, with 10 minutes to go, Jack Bell gave Celtic the lead.

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
"It will be here long after the others have gone." - Bill Struth
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December 21, 2024 at 8:31 AM
This drawn cup game meant a replay took place two weeks later at Celtic Park.

35,000 spectators watched a game with a clear winner – Celtic smashed their rivals 4-0!

The green-and-white stripes were into the Scottish Cup Final.

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Celtic last won at Ibrox in September 2023, a 1-0 victory thanks to a Kyogo goal.

The Bhoys only played once at this stadium in 2024, ‘losing’ the match 3-3…

Hopefully, on 2 January, it’s another good day for the Hoops.

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
However, the match was not over. With a minute remaining, Rangers had one last attack.

Despite saves from Dan McArthur in Celtic’s goal, John McPherson smashed home the ball, making it 2-2.

The Celts’ first Ibrox trip ended in a draw.

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Celtic’s first victory v Rangers at the second Ibrox was on 31 March 1900.

The Bhoys won 2-1 in an Inter-City League tie. Once again, Celtic got a penalty!

This made Celtic the second team to beat Rangers in an Ibrox competitive game.

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
It was also notable as the last time that Queen’s Park played in the Scottish Cup Final.

The Spiders’ early dominance in the competition is shown in the fact that they remain the third most successful team in Scottish Cup history.

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Queen's Park were the first team to beat Rangers in competitive matches at both Ibrox 1 and 2.

But as the Hampden men were an amateur club, this makes Celtic the first professional team to beat Rangers at Ibrox 2 in a competitive game.

12/15

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
The first half saw numerous chances – Rangers had the better of the game – but by half-time, it was still 0-0.

Once the second half began, it was the home crowd that cheered as Alex Smith knocked in the ball to give them the advantage.

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
On 24 February 1900, Celtic travelled to Glasgow’s southside for a Scottish Cup semi-final tie.

A large crowd of 30,000+ fans were attracted to the fixture, which proved to be an enthralling encounter.

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Like Celtic Park, the current Ibrox is not the first location to have this name.

Rangers went to the first Ibrox in 1887, the same year Celtic were formed.

Then, in 1899, the Light Blues moved a short distance to the current site.

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December 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
🗓️ #OnThisDay 1️⃣8️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ : Happy 125th Birthday Ibrox! #Rangers beat Hearts 3-1 as we opened the 2nd Ibrox(10k). John Wilkie scored a hat trick. The ground cost £12k and included a Pavilion, Grandstand, and 50ft high wooden terraces, supported by iron latticework frames. #Ibrox125.
December 30, 2024 at 8:39 AM