1990–91 Celtic F.C. season

November 2019 November 2019 April 2017 Celtic 1990–91 Billy McNeill Jack McGinn Celtic Park Scottish Premier Division 3rd Scottish Cup Semi-finalists Scottish League Cup Finalists Tommy Coyne – 18 Tommy Coyne – 19 51,252 14,284 29,012 _celtic8991h _celtic8991h _celtic8991h 009933 009933 009933 ffffff ffffff 1989–90 1991–92 During the 1990–91 Scottish football season, Celtic competed in the Scottish Premier Division. After finishing 5th the previous season, the club missed out on European competition for the first time since the 1978–79 season. In preparation for the new campaign, manager Billy McNeill strengthened his squad by signing Arsenal winger Martin Hayes, former Celtic hero Charlie Nicholas, and rising star John Collins. Celtic had a poor start to the league season, losing their first two matches. The team's form remained inconsistent despite a brief recovery, and by March 1991, the league title was already out of reach. A run of three consecutive defeats at the end of March and into early April ended any lingering hopes of a resurgence. Celtic would finish third behind Aberdeen and champions Rangers, who secured their third consecutive title under new manager Walter Smith. In the 1990–91 Scottish League Cup, Celtic reached the final after overcoming lower-league opposition in the early rounds and defeating Dundee United in the semi-final. However, they lost in extra time to Rangers in the final, extending their trophy drought. The 1990–91 Scottish Cup also brought disappointment. Celtic, aiming to reach their fourth consecutive final, gained a measure of hope with a famousJune 2025 St. Patrick's Day victory over rivals Rangers. However, a semi-final replay defeat to Motherwell dashed any remaining hopes of silverware for the 1990–91 season. Following another trophyless campaign and after spending over £2 million on new signings, the board of directors dismissed Billy McNeill, ending his long-standing association with the club. Pre-season and friendlies Celtic prepared for the 1990–91 season with a tour of Germany and Holland before travelling to Ireland to play in the Bohemian centenary celebration match. Celtic rounded off their preparations with a home friendly against Everton Friendly 19:00 CET Kickers Emden v Celtic 4 August 1990 Kickers Emden 2–2 Report Celtic Emden, Germany D Friendly 19:00 CET TSV Verden v Celtic 5 August 1990 TSV Verden 1–3 Report Celtic Verden, Germany W Friendly 19:00 CET TSV Ottersberg v Celtic 10 August 1990 TSV Ottersberg 0–6 Report Celtic Ottersberg, Germany W Friendly 19:30 BST Bohemian F.C. v Celtic 16 August 1990 Bohemian 0–2 Report Celtic Nicholas 67 76 Dalymount Park Dublin, Ireland 20,000 W Friendly 15:00 BST Celtic v Everton 19 August 1990 Celtic 2–2 Report Everton Miller 46 Elliott 75 Newell 6 52 Celtic Park Glasgow 43,554 Douglas Hope (Scotland) D Competitions Scottish Premier Division 1990–91 Scottish Premier Division League table CEL Matches Premier League 25 August 1990 15:00 Motherwell 2–0 Celtic Russell 75Arnott 79 Fir Park Motherwell 17,652 L Premier League 1 September 1990 15:00 Celtic 0–3 Aberdeen Mason 53Connor 59Gillhaus 67 Celtic Park Glasgow 45,222 L Premier League 8 September 1990 15:00 Celtic 2–0 Hibernian Celtic Park Glasgow 29,464 W Premier League 15 September 1990 15:00 Rangers 1–1 Celtic Ibrox Stadium Glasgow 38,543 D Premier League 22 September 1990 15:00 GMT Celtic 3–0 Hearts Celtic Park Glasgow 38,409 W Premier League 29 September 1990 15:00 GMT St Mirren 2–3 Celtic St Mirren Park, Love Street Paisley 20,314 W Premier League 6 October 1990 15:00 GMT Celtic 0–0 St Johnstone Celtic Park Glasgow 26,905 D Premier League 13 October 1990 15:00 GMT Dunfermline Athletic 1–1 Celtic East End Park Dunfermline 16,053 D Premier League 20 October 1990 15:00 GMT Celtic 0–0 Dundee United Celtic Park Glasgow 34,627 D Premier League 3 November 1990 15:00 GMT Aberdeen 3–0 Celtic Pittodrie Stadium Aberdeen 20,496 L Premier League 6 November 1990 19:30 GMT Celtic 2–1 Motherwell Celtic Park Glasgow 20,317 W Premier League 10 November 1990 15:00 GMT Hearts 1–0 Celtic Tynecastle Park Edinburgh 19,189 L Premier League 17 November 1990 15:00 GMT Celtic 4–1 St Mirren Celtic Park Glasgow 25,686 W Premier League 25 November 1990 15:00 GMT Celtic 1–2 Rangers Celtic Park Glasgow 50,671 L Premier League 1 December 1990 15:00 GMT Hibernian 0–3 Celtic Easter Road Edinburgh 16,219 W Premier League 8 December 1990 15:00 GMT Dundee United 3–1 Celtic Tannadice Park Dundee 16,503 L Premier League 15 December 1990 15:00 GMT Celtic 1–2 Dunfermline Athletic Celtic Park Glasgow 18,916 L Premier League 22 December 1990 15:00 GMT St Johnstone 3–2 Celtic McDiarmid Park Perth 10,627 L Premier League 29 December 1990 15:00 GMT Celtic 1–1 Hearts Celtic Park Glasgow 28,120 D Premier League 2 January 1991 15:00 GMT Rangers 2–0 Celtic Ibrox Stadium Glasgow 38,399 L Premier League 5 January 1991 15:00 GMT Celtic 1–1 Hibernian Celtic Park Glasgow 20,526 D Premier League 19 January 1991 15:00 GMT Celtic 1–0 Aberdeen Celtic Park Glasgow 28,182 W Premier League 30 January 1991 19:30 GMT Motherwell 1–1 Celtic Fir Park Motherwell 13,552 D Premier League 2 February 1991 15:00 GMT Celtic 1–0 Dundee United Celtic Park Glasgow 26,172 W Premier League 2 March 1991 15:00 GMT Celtic 3–0 St Johnstone Celtic Park Glasgow 24,561 W Premier League 6 March 1991 15:00 GMT Dunfermline Athletic 0–1 Celtic East End Park Dunfermline 12,458 W Premier League 9 March 1991 15:00 GMT Hibernian 0–2 Celtic Easter Road Edinburgh 13,323 W Premier League 12 March 1991 19:30 GMT St Mirren 0–2 Celtic St Mirren Park, Love Street Paisley 12,675 W Premier League 24 March 1991 15:00 GMT Celtic 3–0 Rangers Celtic Park Glasgow 51,252 W Premier League 30 March 1991 15:00 GMT Celtic 1–2 Motherwell Celtic Park Glasgow 21,523 L Premier League 6 April 1991 15:00 GMT Aberdeen 1–0 Celtic Pittodrie Stadium Aberdeen 19,815 L Premier League 13 April 1991 15:00 GMT Dundee United 2–1 Celtic Tannadice Park Dundee 13,603 L Premier League 20 April 1991 15:00 GMT Celtic 5–1 Dunfermline Athletic Celtic Park Glasgow 14,284 W Premier League 27 April 1991 15:00 GMT Hearts 0–1 Celtic Tynecastle Park Edinburgh 17,075 W Premier League 5 May 1991 15:00 GMT Celtic 1–0 St Mirren Celtic Park Glasgow 17,372 W Premier League 11 May 1991 15:00 GMT St Johnstone 2–3 Celtic McDiarmid Park Perth 9,486 W Scottish Cup 1990–91 Scottish Cup Third round 26 January 1991 15:00 GMT Forfar Athletic 0–2 Celtic Station Park Forfar 8,359 W Fourth round 26 February 1991 19:30 GMT Celtic 3–0 St Mirren Celtic Park Glasgow 27,189 W Fifth round 17 March 1991 15:00 GMT Celtic 2–0 Rangers Celtic Park Glasgow 52,286 W Semi-final 3 April 1991 19:30 GMT Motherwell 0–0 Celtic Hampden Park Glasgow 41,765 D Semi-final replay 9 April 1991 20:00 GMT Motherwell 4–2 Celtic Hampden Park Glasgow 31,371 L Scottish League Cup 1990–91 Scottish League Cup Second round 22 August 1990 19:30 GMT Celtic 4–0 Ayr United Celtic Park Glasgow 21,506 W Third round 29 August 1990 19:30 GMT Hamilton Academical 0–1 Celtic Douglas Park Hamilton 9,168 W Quarter-finals 5 September 1990 19:30 GMT Celtic 2–1 Queen of the South Celtic Park Glasgow 18,435 W Semi-finals 25 September 1990 19:30 GMT Dundee United 0–2 Celtic Hampden Park Glasgow 49,975 W Finals 28 October 1990 15:00 GMT Celtic 1–2 Rangers Hampden Park Glasgow 62,817 L Competition overview 4 Premier Division 25 August 1990 11 May 1991 Round 1 3rd 17 7 12 52 38 Scottish Cup 26 January 1991 9 Abril 1991 Third round Semi Finals 3 1 1 9 4 League Cup 22 August 1990 28 October 1990 Second round Runners Up 4 0 1 10 3 Soccerway Club Club officials PositionNameChairmanJack McGinnVice-chairmanKevin KellySecretaryChris WhiteDirectorsBrian Dempsey (May 1990 until October 1990) James Farrell Tom Grant Michael Kelly Chris WhiteChief executiveTerry Cassidy Management PositionNameManagerBilly McNeillAssistant managerTommy CraigReserve Team ManagerBobby LennoxYouth Development CoordinatorBenny RooneyPhysioBrian ScottMasseurJimmy SteeleKitmanNeil Mochan Kit Supplier: Umbro / Sponsors: CR Smith This was the second season for both the home shirt and away shirts. left|thumb|Celtic Home Shirt 1989 - 1991 center|thumb|220x220px|Celtic Away Shirt 1989 - 1991 Transfers In PosPlayerFromTypeDateTransfer FeeMFENG Martin HayesENG ArsenalTransferMay 1990£650,000FWSCO Charlie NicholasSCO AberdeenTransferJuly 1990£450,000MFSCO John CollinsSCO HibernianTransferJuly 1990£1,000,000Total Transfer Fees£2,100,000 Out PosPlayerToTypeDateTransfer FeeMFSCO Billy StarkSCO KilmarnockTransferJune 1990£50,000FWSCO David ElliotSCO Partick ThistleTransferJuly 1990£75,000DFSCO Stuart BalmerENG Charlton AthleticTransferAugust 1990£120,000DFSCO Lex BaillieCAN Toronto BlizzardLoanAugust 1990LoanFWSCO John HewittSCO MiddlesbroughLoanSeptember 1990LoanFWSCO Dugald McCarrisonENG Ipswich TownLoanDecember 1990LoanMFIRL Declan RocheSCO Partick ThistleTransferJanuary 1991FreeDFSCO Paul McLaughlinSCO Partick ThistleTransferFebruary 1991£75,000GKSCO Andy MurdochSCO Partick ThistleTransferFebruary 1991£75,000Total Transfer Fees£395,000 References Celtic Wiki Home Friendlies 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