Celtic Fixtures & Results 2008-2009

Scottish League: Second
Scottish FA Cup: Round 6
League Cup: Winners
Champions League: Group Stage

 

Manager: Gordon Strachan (2005 - 2009)

Celtic score always first.

Opponents Comments

Match programme, ticket, teams
ST MIRREN

10/08/2008
Celtic Park
SPL1
1-0 - Robson

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Dundee United

17/08/2008
Tannadice
SPL2
1-1 - Hartley
Scotland v N.Ireland
20/08/2008 Hampden
Friendly
0-0
Celts Stephen McManus (off at half-time), Scott Brown, Barry Robson (on at half-time) played in the match. Gary Caldwell injured.

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FALKIRK

23/08/2008
Celtic Park
SPL3
3-0 - McManus, Samaras (2)
Glenn Loovens debut. Marc Crosas debut.

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RANGERS

31/08/2008
Celtic Park
SPL4
2-4 - Samaras, Nakamura
Macedonia v Scotland
06/09/08 Skopje
World Cup Qualifier
0-1
Stephen McManus, Gary Caldwell, Scott Brown, Paul Hartley (off 65 mins), Barry Robson (off 76 mins) and Shaun Maloney (on 76 mins) played in this match.
Iceland v Scotland
10/09/08 Reykjavik
World Cup Qualifier
2-1
McManus (sent off 76), Caldwell, Brown, Maloney (off 78 mins), Hartley (on 80 mins) and Robson played in this match. Other Celts on international duty - McGeady for ROI, Nakamura scored for Japan, Hinkel played for Germany.

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Motherwell

13/09/2008
Fir Park
SPL5
4-2 - Maloney, Samaras (2), McDonald

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AALBORG BK

17/09/2008
Celtic Park
UEFA Champions League
0-0

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Kilmarnock

21/09/2008
Rugby Park
SPL6
3-1 - Maloney, Samaras (2)

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LIVINGSTON

23/09/2008
Celtic Park
Co-op Cup
4-0 - Loovens, Samaras (2), Brown.

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ABERDEEN

27/09/2008
Celtic Park
SPL7
3-2 - Vennegoor of Hesselink (2), McDonald

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Villarreal CF

30/09/2008
El Madrigal
UEFA Champions League
0-1
5 different programmes for this match - 4 official, 1 pirate.

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HAMILTON
ACADEMICAL

04/10/2008
Celtic Park
SPL8
4-0 - Nakamura, Samaras, McDonald, McGeady.

Scotland v Norway
11/10/08 Hampden
World Cup
0-0
Caldwell, Brown, Robson and Maloney played in this match. Hartley was an unused sub. Boruc with Poland, Nakamura with Japan, McDonald with Australia. Nakamura and McDonald arrive back from World Cup games just 24 hours before ICT game. McGeady for ROI v Cyprus, Wed 15 Oct.

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Inverness CT

18/10/2008
Caledonian Stadium
SPL9
2-1 - Brown, Loovens
Marc Crosas injured (hamstring)

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Manchester
United

21/10/2008
Old Trafford
UEFA Champions League
0-3

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HIBERNIAN

25/10/2008
Celtic Park
SPL10
4-2 - McManus, Sheridan, Loovens, Brown.
Starting debut for Cillian Sheridan. Paddy McCourt debut.

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Kilmarnock

29/10/2008
Rugby Park
Co-op Cup q/f
3-1 - McDonald, Nakamura, McGeady.

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Hearts

02/11/2008
Tynecastle
SPL11
2-0 - Maloney, Caldwell

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MANCHESTER
UNITED

05/11/2008
Celtic Park
UEFA Champions League
1-1 - McDonald

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MOTHERWELL

08/11/2008
Celtic Park
SPL12
2-0 - Hartley, McDonald

Koki Mizuno debut.

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KILMARNOCK

12/11/2008
Celtic Park
SPL13
3-0 - Sheridan (2), Nakamura

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Hamilton

16/11/2008
New Douglas Park
SPL14
2-1 - Nakamura (pen), Hartley.
Scotland v Argentina
19/11/2008
Hampden Park Friendly
0-1
Tennent's International Challenge Match. Caldwell (booked), McManus (off), Brown (off 83), Hartley (off), Maloney (on 58).

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St Mirren

22/11/2008
St Mirren Park
SPL15
3-1 - Samaras, Nakamura, Sheridan.
Last ever St Mirren v Celtic match at the old St Mirren Park.

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Aalborg BK

25/11/2008
Energi Nord Arena
UEFA Champions League
1-2 - Robson.

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INVERNESS CT

29/11/2008
Celtic Park
SPL16
1-0 - Maloney.
12 domestic victories in a row

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Hibernian

07/12/2008
Easter Road
SPL17
0-2

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VILLARREAL CF

10/12/2008
Celtic Park
UEFA Champions League
2-0 - Maloney, McGeady

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HEARTS

13/12/2008
Celtic Park
SPL18
1-1 - McManus

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Falkirk

21/12/2008
Falkirk Stadium
SPL19
3-0 - Samaras, Mizuno, McDonald

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Rangers

27/12/2008
Ibrox Park
SPL20
1-0 - McDonald

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DUNDEE UNITED

03/01/2009
Celtic Park
SPL21
2-2 - Samaras 12, 58.

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DUNDEE

10/01/2009
Celtic Park
SCR4
2-1 - Brown, McGeady

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Aberdeen

18/01/2009
Pittodrie
SPL22
2-4 - Brown, McDonald

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HIBERNIAN

24/01/2009
Celtic Park
SPL23
3-1 - McDonald (2), McManus

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Dundee United

28/01/2009
Hampden Park
Co-op Semi-Final
0-0 - Celtic won 11-10 on penalties after extra-time.

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Inverness CT

01/02/2009
Caledonian Stadium
SPL24
0-0

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QUEEN'S PARK

07/02/2009
Celtic Park
SCR5
2-1 - Caldwell, McDonald
Wed 10 Feb - Aiden McGeady was Man of the Match for ROI in a World Cup qualifier 2-1 defeat of Georgia. Artur Boruc on at half-time to play in a friendly 1-0 win against Wales in Portugal. Shunsuke Nakamura played the entire match for Japan v Australia in a 0-0 World Cup qualifier in Yokohama. Scott McDonald was an unused sub for Australia. Paddy McCourt got 10 minutes at the end and Naill McGinn was an unused sub in Northern Ireland's 3-0 World Cup win in San Marino.

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RANGERS

15/02/2009
Celtic Park
SPL25
0-0.
Willo Flood
debut. Celtic are two points ahead of Rangers in 2nd place - Celtic 56pts, Rangers 54pts.

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Motherwell

22/02/2009
Fir Park
SPL26
1-1 - McDonald

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ST MIRREN

28/02/2009
Celtic Park
SPL27
7-0 - Nakamura 3, Crosas, Brown 2, Potter o.g.

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Kilmarnock

04/03/2009
Rugby Park
SPL28
2-1 - McDonald 2.
Celtic return to the top of the league, Rangers beaten by ICT 1-0 at ipox.

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St Mirren

07/03/2009
St. Mirren Park
SCQ/F
0-1
Ryan Conroy
debut. First time Celtic played at the new St Mirren Park at Greenhill Road.

No programme
FALKIRK

14/03/2009
Celtic Park
SPL29
p-p. Postponed.
New date confirmed below.

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Rangers

15/03/2009
Hampden
Co-op Final
2-0 - O'Dea, McGeady

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Dundee United

22/03/2009
Tannadice
SPL30
2-2 - McDonald, Naylor
Netherlands v Scotland
28/03/09 Amsterdam Arena
World Cup
3-0 Scott Brown and Gary Caldwell played in the 3-0 defeat in Holland.
Other Celts on international duty - Aiden McGeady played in ROI's 1-1 draw with Bulgaria at Croke Park.Artur Boruc played in Poland's 3-2 defeat in Northern Ireland. Shunsuke Nakamura scored in Japan's 1-0 win over Bahrain in Group A of Asian Zone qualifying.

Scotland v Iceland
01/04/09 Hampden
World Cup
2-1 Scott Brown and Gary Caldwell capped in this match. Andreas Hinkel was an unused sub in Germany's 2-0 win in Wales. Gorgios Samaras on in the 63rd minute to score the winner for Greece in their 2-1 over Israel. Scott McDonald played for Australia in a 2-0 win against Uzbekistan.

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HAMILTON

04/04/2009
Celtic Park
SPL31
4-0 - Samaras (2), McGeady, Vennegoor of Hesselink.

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FALKIRK

08/04/2009
Celtic Park
SPL29
4-0 - Caldwell, Vennegoor of Hesselink, McGeady, O'Dea.
Re-arranged match that was cancelled due to the Co-op Cup final.

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Hearts

11/04/2009
Tynecastle
SPL32
1-1 - Vennegoor of Hesselink

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ABERDEEN

18/04/2009
Celtic Park
SPL33
2-0 - Vennegoor of Hesselink, McDonald.
Final match before the top six split from the bottom six. Next week is a free week for teams not in the Scottish Cup semi-final.

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Aberdeen

02/05/2009
Pittodrie
SPL34
3-1 - Caldwell, McDonald (2).

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Rangers

09/05/2009
Ibrox Park
SPL35
0-1

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DUNDEE UTD

12/05/2009
Celtic Park
SPL36
2-1 - Loovens, Samaras.
Hibs 1 Rangers 1 on Wed 13th. After SPL36 Celtic are top of the SPL with a +2 goal difference on Rangers.

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Hibernian

17/05/2009
Easter Road
SPL37
0-0
Rangers 2 Aberdeen 1 on Sat 16th May. Rangers are top of the league with a 2 point lead, Celtic have a +1 goal difference on Rangers.

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HEARTS

24/05/2009
Celtic Park SPL38
0-0
Dundee Utd 0 Rangers 3.

Celtic FC Friendly Programmes 2008 - 2009

Opponents Comments

Match programme, ticket, teams
Southampton

18/07/2008
St Mary's Stadium
2-0

Claud Lundekvam Testimonial.
Read about the match and watch video of the testimonial launch here.

 

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Fulham

19/07/2008
Craven Cottage
1-3

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Middlesbrough

22/07/2008
Estádio Algarve
1-1

Inaugural Algarve Challenge Cup featuring Cardiff City FC, Celtic FC, Middlesbrough FC and Vitoria de Guimaraes. Held in the Estádio Algarve.
The tournament was a modified league system where teams get 3 points for a win and 1 for a draw. In addition to this a point is awarded for every goal scored. This, they hope, will promote attacking football. So a 3-3 draw would get a team the same number of points as a 1-0 victory.
Click here for the official Web site for the Algarve Challenge Cup.

Match programme, ticket, teams
Cardiff City

24/07/2008
Estádio Algarve
0-1
Algarve Challenge Cup.

No programme
FC Porto

26/07/2008
Estádio do Dragão
1-0
Friendly.

No programme

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Tottenham
Hotspur

01/07/2008
De Kuip Stadium
0-2
Feyenoord Centenary Jubilee Tournament, Rotterdam.
Celtic, Feyenoord, Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham Hotspur are the competing teams.

Two programmes issued - see below. Same two programmes for both matches
Spurs won the tournament, Celtic were second.

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Feyenoord

03/08/2008
De Kuip Stadium
3-1
Feyenoord Centenary Jubilee Tournament
.

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MANCHESTER CITY

Wed 6/08/2008
Celtic Park
1-1

Pre-season Friendly.

Scott Cuthbert debut.

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Derry City

07/10/2008
Brandywell
1-0
Friendly arranged as part of the transfer deal for Paddy McCourt.

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Tommy Burns XI

31/05/2009
Celtic Park
11-4
Tommy Burns Tribute Trophy
. Tribute match for the family of the late Tommy Burns and the Tommy Burns Skin Cancer Trust charity established by Tommy's daughters

Celtic Development Squad Programmes 2008 - 2009

Opponents Comments

The Jock Stein Friendship Cup
Albion Rovers

17/07/2008
Cliftonhill
4-1

3rd Jock Stein Friendship Cup.
Celtic XI.

Livingston FC
Livingston

Sat
July 19Almondvale15.002-0Pre-season Friendly. Celtic XI. Watch highlights of the match at the Livi Web site.

No programme
Glentoran

July 23
The Oval
p-p.
Postponed because Celtic had made a prior commitment that they would play Donegal Celtic if the club ever came to Belfast. To be re-arranged for later in the season.

Donegal Celtic
Donegal Celtic

July 23Donegal Celtic Park19.451-0Pre-season Friendly.Celtic XI. Derek Riordan scored in 83rd min.
Donegal Celtic Web site.

Newry City
Newry City

July 26
The Showgrounds
2-1 - Derek Riordin and Mark Millar
Pre-season Friendly.
Celtic XI.
Newry Town Web site
.

Gary O'Connor Testimonial v Berwick Rangers
Berwick Rangers

July 27
Shielfield Park
1-0 - James Keatings.

Gary O'Connor Testimonial.
Celtic XI.
Referee: Dougie McDonald.
Order the 16 page advert-free programme at Gary O'Connor Testimonial Web site.

Shelbourne FC
Shelbourne

July 30
Tolka Park
1-1
Pre-season Friendly.
Celtic XI.
Shelbourne Web site
.

No programme
Rangers Youths

Thu Aug 7
Broadwood Stadium
3-1 - James Keatings 15, Richie Towell 17, James Forrest 21.
Celtic Under 18's.
Glasgow Cup FInal.
No programme.

The Jock Stein Friendship Cup
Eurofoot

Aug 1-3
Sportpark Hazebeek
International Youth Tournament.
Celtic Under 19's played Djurgaarden (0-0), Cercle Brugge (3-1), AZ Alkmaar (2-1), Anderlecht (2-1), Club Brugge (2-3), Tottenham Hotspur (0-1), Djurgaarden (7-6 on penalties) to win 3rd place in the tourny.

Petershil FC, Stevie Dallas Testimonial, 17/08/08.
Petershill FC

Sun Aug 17
Petershill Park
2-2
Stevie Dallas
Testimonial.
Celtic XI.
Petershill Web site
.

Aleksandr BRAGUIN XIII International Youth Tournament 2008.
Braguin

Aug 22-24
Shakhtar Training Centre
Aleksandr BRAGUIN XIII International Youth Tournament.

Manchester United Reserved , 05/11/08
Manchester
United

Nov 5
Excelsior Stadium
0-0
Played on the same day that the first teams played each other in a Champions League match at Celtic Park.
No programme

No programme
Greenock Morton

Thur 13 Nov
Cappielow
0-0
Friendly.
Celtic XI. No programme.

Mercedes-Benz Junior Cup  2009
Mercedes-Benz

5/6 Jan 2009
Sindelfinger Glaspalast
10th Place International Under 19 professional youth tournament programme.

Dundalk 01/03/09
Dundalk FC

Sun 1 March
Oriel Park
3-1- Hutchinson, McGlinchey, Riley.

Rangers, SPL Reserve League
Rangers

Tue 28 April
Ibrox Park
1-0 - Simon Ferry.
Celtic win the SPL Reserve League for the eighth season in a row.

Vale of Clyde Allan Mackin Testimonial 14/05/09
Vale of Clyde

Thu 14 May
Fullarton Park
Allan Mackin Testimonial.

Glenrothes Benny Andrew Testimonial 21/05/09
Glenrothes Junior

Thu 21 May
Warout Stadium
1-0
Benny Andrew Testimonial.

Hong Kong 7's
Hong Kong 7's

29-31 May 2009
Happy Valley Sports Park
Celtic won this tourny
Cillian Sheridan and Paul McGowan scored in a 2-0 win over a Yau Yee League Select in their first game in Hong Kong.
Paul McGowan, back from his loan spel with Hamilton Accies and Mark Millar scored in another 2-0 win against Kitchee Invitational in their second game to progress to the group stages. Australia Under 18's were then beaten 1-0 with a goal from Ryan Conroy and Rangers went down to the same scoreline in the final thanks to another Paul McGowan goal.

ICGT 2009
ICGT 2009

30 May - 1 June
Sportpark De Koog
9th Place Celtic Under 19's. 24th International Cor Groenewegen Tournament.
http://www.icgt.nl/