The Rangers-Celtic Old Firm rivalry is one of the oldest and fiercest in world football, dating back to the late 19th century when Celtic were founded in Glasgow’s East End.
The teams first met at Celtic Park on May 28, 1888 in what was also the Parkhead club’s first-ever match. Around 2,000 fans saw the home side win 5-2.
The nickname ‘The Old Firm’ originated during the early year of the 20th century when the clubs began to dominate Scottish football and the term in part referred to the financial benefits associated with their frequent meetings.
No two teams have dominated their national championship as much as Rangers and Celtic – between them they have won 90 of the 108 Scottish titles available since 1890.
Murdo MacLeod played 360 games for Celtic. When he was asked to compile an account of Celtic’s most memorable game he chose a 4-4 tie with Rangers.
