Celtic, the bastion of eastern Glasgow, originated in November of 1887. Their stomping ground was, and still is, the eminent Celtic Park in the heartland of Scotland. Known for their scrupulous performances and besotted fans, home matches have become things of folklore.
In terms of worth, the Celtic squad has an approximate market value of a substantial £121m, as reported by Transfermarkt. Such a figure, once a symbol of affluence and achievement, now seems rather commonplace amongst the upper echelons of football.
The catafalque of players currently taking the field for Celtic includes 38 lads of all shapes and sizes, drawn from a spread spectrum of ages, though the average age coalesces around 25. This seems to suggest a team in the prime of their playing years, an optimal blend of youthful exuberance and seasoned wisdom.
Unsurprisingly, Celtic have not been shy of competition this season. They've eked out a respectable second place in the Premiership and battled valiantly to reach the League Cup final and the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup. On a continental scale, they've dipped their toes into waters further afield, reaching the play-offs of both the Champions League qualifiers and the Europa League knockout stages. All in a season's work for the Bhoys.
