Celtic Friendlies 1959

Celtic 0-2 Wolves

This was a match to mark the switching on of the Celtic Park floodlights for the first time. We have no written record of the team line-ups that night, but we do know that Wolves were captained by the legendary Billy Wright and were English champions for the second consecutive season. Celtic were captained by Bertie Peacock and included Frank Haffey in goal, Pat Crerand at half-back, and a couple of youngsters named Stevie Chalmers and Bertie Auld. As each bank of floodlights was switched on a tremendous roar went up from the crowd, each level of brilliance being matched by increasing volume. This was a new experience for Celtic fans and they had waited a long time for the club to finally install the lights. Unfortunately the lights were to be the only thing that could be called brilliant as far as Celtic were concerned because they were no match for Wolves. The English champions dominated the match and Celtic were somewhat flattered by the score. One lingering memory is the numerous times Celtic players were caught offside by a very efficient Wolves trap. During one attack at least four Celtic players were caught offside.