Celtic
in Europe: From the Sixties to Seville, by Graham McColl (2003)
THIS book captures the drama of Celtic's European exploits, covering the excitement of the club's initial steps in Europe during the early 1960s and the development of the team under the management of Jock Stein in the 1960s and 1970s.
The story concludes with Celtic's revived success in Europe during the early 21st century, with the club reaching the Champions League for the first time and the gloriously successful UEFA Cup run in the 2002-03 season.
It aims to revive memories of Celtic's great clashes with clubs such as Real Madrid, Internazionale, Benfica, AC Milan, Valencia, Ajax Amsterdam, St Etienne, Porto, Liverpool and Juventus. Controversial matches, such as those with Atletico Madrid, Rapid Vienna and Neuchatel Xamax, will also be scrutinised. Interviews with a host of players and managers illuminate this analysis.
Also recommended: Celtic Minded: Essays on Religion, Politics, Society, Identity... and Football