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A charging right-back Englishman Jim Welford was a surprise capture by Celtic from Aston Villa in May 1897.

He made his debut in a 4-1 Charity Cup final defeat to Rangers on May 11th. After that disappointing start he began to produce some steady performances He also caught the eye with his tendency to quarrel with opponents, referees and even team-mates!

Welford made history in when after Celtic’s 2-0 Scottish Cup final defeat of Rangers in April 1899 he became the first man to hold English and Scottish Cup winners medals. Welford, who had played cricket for Durham and Warkwickshire, departed Celtic in February 1900 for Irish side Distillery after 44 appearances.