CELTIC enjoyed one of their most sensational silverware sequences in their glorious history when they embarked upon a breathtakingly victorious trek as season 1968/69 edged towards it’s memorable conclusion.

Even by the remarkable standards set by Jock Stein’s great side, this was exceptional. A collection of gifted and highly-motivated individuals sparked in unison to see off all their rivals as they swept into the annals of fame.

Author Alex Gordon looks back at an unforgettable three weeks in April 1969 when Big Jock’s heroes won a spectacular trio of domestic honours. Alex chronicles the phenomenal achievement in his Celtic tribute publication, ’50 Flags Plus One‘, in a glittering and breathtaking twenty-one days of joyous celebration.

And it started on this date, April 5 1969, with a mesmerising 6-2 League Cup Final trouncing of Hibs at the national stadium.

READ ALL ABOUT IT…Alex Gordon’s fifteenth Celtic book, ’50 Flags Plus One’.

The club’s 24th championship – and their fourth crown in a row in the team’s original record-breaking nine-in-a-row sequence – arrived at Rugby Park in a 2-2 draw on Monday, April 21 and was in the middle of memorable landslide Cup Final triumphs.

The Hoops were heading for...