1988–89 Celtic F.C. season
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| 1988–89 season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Jack McGinn | |
| Manager | Billy McNeill | |
| Stadium | Celtic Park | |
| Scottish Premier Division | 3rd | |
| Scottish Cup | Winners | |
| Scottish League Cup | Quarter-finalists | |
| European Cup | 2nd round | |
| Top goalscorer | League: Mark McGhee – 16 All: Mark McGhee – 19 | |
| Highest home attendance | 60,613 | |
| Lowest home attendance | 15,316 | |
| Average home league attendance | 31,713 | |
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During the 1988–89 Scottish football season, Celtic competed in the Scottish Premier Division.
Competitions
[edit]Scottish Premier Division
[edit]League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers (C) | 36 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 62 | 26 | +36 | 56 | Qualification for the European Cup first round |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 36 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 51 | 25 | +26 | 50 | Qualification for the UEFA Cup first round |
| 3 | Celtic | 36 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 66 | 44 | +22 | 46 | Qualification for the Cup Winners' Cup first round |
| 4 | Dundee United | 36 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 44 | 26 | +18 | 44 | Qualification for the UEFA Cup first round |
| 5 | Hibernian | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 37 | 36 | +1 | 35 |
Source: Statto
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Matches
[edit]| 13 August 1988 Premier League | Celtic | 1–0 | Hearts | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 44,881 |
| 20 August 1988 Premier League | Dundee United | 1–0 | Celtic | Dundee |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Tannadice Park Attendance: 19,530 |
| 27 August 1988 Premier League | Rangers | 5–1 | Celtic | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 42,858 |
| 3 September 1988 Premier League | Celtic | 2–1 | Hamilton Academical | Glasgow |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 22,384 |
| 17 September 1988 Premier League | Celtic | 1–3 | Aberdeen | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 34,757 |
| 24 September 1988 Premier League | Dundee | 1–0 | Celtic | Dundee |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Dens Park Attendance: 15,546 |
| 28 September 1988 Premier League | Celtic | 3–1 | Motherwell | Glasgow |
| 19:30 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 18,057 |
| 1 October 1988 Premier League | Hibernian | 3–1 | Celtic | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: 22,808 |
| 8 October 1988 Premier League | Celtic | 7–1 | St Mirren | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 26,091 |
| 12 October 1988 Premier League | Celtic | 1–0 | Dundee United | Glasgow |
| 19:30 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 34,896 |
| 22 October 1988 Premier League | Hearts | 0–2 | Celtic | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Tynecastle Park Attendance: 24,017 |
| 29 October 1988 Premier League | Celtic | 2–3 | Dundee | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 23,843 |
| 2 November 1988 Premier League | Aberdeen | 2–2 | Celtic | Aberdeen |
| 19:30 GMT | Stadium: Pittodrie Stadium Attendance: 21,218 |
| 5 November 1988 Premier League | Hamilton Academical | 0–8 | Celtic | Hamilton |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Douglas Park Attendance: 10,710 |
| 12 November 1988 Premier League | Celtic | 3–1 | Rangers | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 60,613 |
| 19 November 1988 Premier League | Celtic | 1–0 | Hibernian | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 32,926 |
| 26 November 1988 Premier League | St Mirren | 2–3 | Celtic | Paisley |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: St Mirren Park, Love Street Attendance: 21,266 |
| 3 December 1988 Premier League | Motherwell | 1–3 | Celtic | Motherwell |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Fir Park Attendance: 16,392 |
| 10 December 1988 Premier League | Celtic | 0–0 | Aberdeen | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 39,427 |
| 17 December 1988 Premier League | Dundee United | 2–0 | Celtic | Dundee |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Tannadice Park Attendance: 18,745 |
| 31 December 1988 Premier League | Celtic | 4–2 | Hearts | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 41,555 |
| 3 January 1989 Premier League | Rangers | 4–1 | Celtic | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 42,515 |
| 7 January 1989 Premier League | Celtic | 2–0 | Hamilton Academical | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 18,769 |
| 14 January 1989 Premier League | Celtic | 2–1 | St Mirren | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 24,879 |
| 21 January 1989 Premier League | Hibernian | 1–3 | Celtic | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Easter Road Attendance: 23,106 |
| 11 February 1989 Premier League | Celtic | 1–2 | Motherwell | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 21,445 |
| 25 February 1989 Premier League | Dundee | 0–3 | Celtic | Dundee |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Dens Park Attendance: 14,548 |
| 11 March 1989 Premier League | Hearts | 0–1 | Celtic | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Tynecastle Park Attendance: 23,087 |
| 25 March 1989 Premier League | Celtic | 1–0 | Dundee United | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 34,795 |
| 1 April 1989 Premier League | Celtic | 1–2 | Rangers | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 60,171 |
| 8 April 1989 Premier League | Hamilton Academical | 2–0 | Celtic | Hamilton |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Douglas Park Attendance: 9,031 |
| 12 April 1989 Premier League | Motherwell | 2–2 | Celtic | Motherwell |
| 19:30 GMT | Stadium: Fir Park Attendance: 10,507 |
| 22 April 1989 Premier League | Celtic | 2–1 | Dundee | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 16,105 |
| 29 April 1989 Premier League | Aberdeen | 0–0 | Celtic | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Pittodrie Stadium Attendance: 20,347 |
| 6 May 1989 Premier League | Celtic | 1–0 | Hibernian | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 15,316 |
| 13 May 1989 Premier League | St Mirren | 0–1 | Celtic | Paisley |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: St Mirren Park, Love Street Attendance: 13,257 |
Scottish Cup
[edit]| 28 January 1989 Third round | Celtic | 2–0 | Dumbarton | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 24,844 |
| 18 February 1989 Fourth round | Celtic | 4–1 | Clydebank | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 23,141 |
| 18 March 1989 Fifth round | Celtic | 2–1 | Hearts | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 46,348 |
| 16 April 1989 Semi-final | Celtic | 3–1 | Hibernian | Glasgow |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 42,188 |
Scottish League Cup
[edit]| 17 August 1988 Second round | Celtic | 4–1 | Ayr United | Glasgow |
| 19:30 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 23,044 |
| 24 August 1988 Third round | Celtic | 7–2 | Hamilton Academical | Glasgow |
| 19:30 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 21,109 |
| 31 August 1988 Quarter Finals | Dundee United | 2–0 | Celtic | Dundee |
| 19:30 GMT | Stadium: Tannadice Park Attendance: 21,140 |
European Cup
[edit]| 7 September 1988 1st round 1st leg | Honved  | 1–0 |  Celtic | Budapest |
| 20:00 GMT | Stadium: Bozsik Stadion Attendance: 8,000 |
| 5 October 1988 1st round 2nd leg | Celtic | 4–0 (4–1 agg.) | Honved | Glasgow |
| 20:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 42,763 |
| 26 October 1988 2nd round 1st leg | Celtic | 0–1 |  Werder Bremen | Glasgow |
| 20:00 GMT | Stadium: Celtic Park Attendance: 50,624 |
| 8 November 1988 2nd round 2nd leg | Werder Bremen | 0–0 (1–0 agg.) | Celtic | Bremen |
| 20:00 GMT | Stadium: Weser-Stadion Attendance: 38,980 |
Dubai Champions Cup
[edit]| 4 April 1989 Dubai Champions Cup | Celtic | 1 – 1 (4–2 pen.) |  Liverpool | Dubai |
| 20:00 GMT | McGhee  12' |
Aldridge 74' |
Stadium: Al Wasl Stadium Attendance: 15,000 |
Club Staff
[edit]| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Jack McGinn |
| Vice-chairman | Kevin Kelly |
| Secretary | Chris White |
| Directors | James Farrell
Tom Grant Chris White |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Billy McNeill |
| Assistant manager | Tommy Craig |
| Reserve Team Manager | Bobby Lennox |
| Youth Development Officer | Benny Rooney |
| Physio | Brian Scott |
| Masseur | Jimmy Steele |
| Kitman | Neil Mochan |
Transfers
[edit]| Date | Player | From | Transfer Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1988 | Ian Andrews | Leicester City F.C. | £300,000 |
| August 1988 | Alan Rough | Orlando Pirates F.C. | Free Transfer |
| January 1989 | Steve McCahill | Dumbarton F.C. | £100,000 |
| March 1989 | Tommy Coyne | Dundee F.C. | £500,000 |
| Date | Player | To | Transfer Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1988 | Allen McKnight | West Ham United F.C. | £250,000 |
| August 1988 | Dougie McGuire | Coventry City F.C. | £40,000 |
| December 1988 | Alan Rough | Hamilton Academical F.C. | Free Transfer |
| March 1989 | Frank McAvennie | West Ham United F.C. | £1,250,000 |