Celtic Park facts for kids
Celtic Park is a famous football stadium located in Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland. It is the proud home ground of Celtic Football Club, one of Scotland's most successful teams. Fans often call it "Paradise" because of its amazing atmosphere.
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History of Celtic Park
When Was Celtic Park Built?
Celtic Park first opened its doors in 1892. Before this, Celtic Football Club played at a different stadium nearby. The club moved to its current location to build a bigger and better home for its growing number of fans.
Early Days and Changes
In its early years, Celtic Park had a cycling track around the pitch. This meant it could host other sports like cycle racing. Over time, the stadium has been rebuilt and improved many times. For example, a large stand was destroyed by fire in 1904, but it was quickly replaced.
Modern Renovations
The stadium has seen major changes over the years. In the 1990s, it was almost completely rebuilt to meet modern safety standards. This made it a much safer and more comfortable place for fans to watch games. The main stand's front was even rebuilt in 1988 to celebrate the club's 100th birthday.
Stadium Features and Capacity
How Many People Can Celtic Park Hold?
Celtic Park is the largest football stadium in Scotland. It can hold over 60,000 fans! This makes it one of the biggest club stadiums in Europe. When it's full, the noise from the crowd is incredible.
Unique Seating Areas
The stadium has different sections for fans. One special area is the "rail seating" section. This allows fans to stand safely during games, which creates an even more exciting atmosphere. It's a modern way to combine safety with traditional fan culture.
Statues of Club Legends
Outside Celtic Park, you can find statues of important figures from the club's history. These include Brother Walfrid, who founded Celtic Football Club, and famous managers like Jock Stein. There is also a statue of legendary player Jimmy Johnstone. These statues honor the people who made Celtic Football Club so special.
Important Matches and Events
Home of Celtic FC
Celtic Park is mainly known as the home of Celtic FC. The team plays all its home league matches, cup games, and European competitions here. The stadium is famous for its lively atmosphere on match days, especially during big games against rivals.
International Games and Other Sports
Besides club football, Celtic Park has also hosted matches for the Scotland national football team. It was also used as a venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. This shows that the stadium is a top-class facility for various major events.
Images for kids
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Celtic Park in the 1890s. This picture shows the pavilion and adjacent stand (the latter destroyed by fire in 1904)
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The stadium in 1906
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The facade of the Main Stand was rebuilt to mark the club's centenary in 1988. The statue of Brother Walfrid (bottom left) was erected in 2005.
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This picture shows the overhang of the North Stand over Janefield Street.
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Bronze statue of Jock Stein outside stadium, by sculptor John McKenna.
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Rail seating at Celtic Park
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Statue of Jimmy Johnstone.
See also
In Spanish: Celtic Park para niños
