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Goldie, William
Goalkeeper Willie Goldie’s solitary first team appearance for the Bhoys was a result of probably the most bizarre reason for selection in Celtic, if not football, history.
Signed in August 1960 on a short term deal as cover for John Fallon, while.Frank Connor and Frank Haffey returned from injury, Newmains-born Goldie made his only Celtic appearance on October 1st in a 2-0 away league defeat at his former club Airdrie.
Willie had not originally been selected for the side but was spotted by his team mates walking to the ground as a spectator, with his Celtic scarf wrapped around his neck. He was picked up by the team coach and so impressed was chairman Robert Kelly with Willie’s keen following of the team that he decided to play him.
Willie was said to be at fault for the goals and never played for the Bhoys again. He joined Albion Rovers in January 1961.
Signed in August 1960 on a short term deal as cover for John Fallon, while.Frank Connor and Frank Haffey returned from injury, Newmains-born Goldie made his only Celtic appearance on October 1st in a 2-0 away league defeat at his former club Airdrie.
Willie had not originally been selected for the side but was spotted by his team mates walking to the ground as a spectator, with his Celtic scarf wrapped around his neck. He was picked up by the team coach and so impressed was chairman Robert Kelly with Willie’s keen following of the team that he decided to play him.
Willie was said to be at fault for the goals and never played for the Bhoys again. He joined Albion Rovers in January 1961.
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