Another of those games that will feature highly on any list of the most memorable Celtic games - and not just because it was a cup final. Like so many games from season 1987-88, this game was won at the death by a team that didn't know when to stop running.
Kevin Gallacher, grandson of legendary Celt Patsy Gallacher, put United ahead early in the second half. Celtic surged forward, looking for the equaliser. With 15 minutes remaining, their ceaseless attacking paid off. Anton Rogan skipped to the byeline and delivered a delightful cross right onto the head of Frank McAvennie - who makes no mistake in sending the ball into the back of the net. Still Celtic flooded forward, and, just with just seconds remaining, up popped McAvennie again, this time latching onto a deflection in the box and firing past the helpless Billy Thompson in the United goal.
When the final whistle sounded, the noise was incredible. Celtic had won the double in their Centenary year. The clip includes after match interviews with Billy McNeil, Frank McAvennie. It also shows the cup presentation. Listen to the noise! What a day that was. What a season!
Kevin Gallacher, grandson of legendary Celt Patsy Gallacher, put United ahead early in the second half. Celtic surged forward, looking for the equaliser. With 15 minutes remaining, their ceaseless attacking paid off. Anton Rogan skipped to the byeline and delivered a delightful cross right onto the head of Frank McAvennie - who makes no mistake in sending the ball into the back of the net. Still Celtic flooded forward, and, just with just seconds remaining, up popped McAvennie again, this time latching onto a deflection in the box and firing past the helpless Billy Thompson in the United goal.
When the final whistle sounded, the noise was incredible. Celtic had won the double in their Centenary year. The clip includes after match interviews with Billy McNeil, Frank McAvennie. It also shows the cup presentation. Listen to the noise! What a day that was. What a season!
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