Match preview: Queen’s Park v Celtic
CELTIC arrive on the southside for the second summer in a row – and if this week’s friendly is anything like the last, GOALS are top of the agenda.
Much has changed on both sides since the last meeting however.
For Queen’s Park there’s been a change in the dugout and a large turnover of players in the first-team squad.
Brendan Rodgers oversaw the Hoops’ 6-4 win last July however he was able to call upon the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi and Matt O’Riley who have since left the Scottish champions
This season he will be able to call upon Scottish internationals Ross Doohan and Kieran Tierney though – and the latter will know The city Stadium well from Scotland training camps with Steve Clarke’s squad.
For Celtic it’s the first pre-season outing but for Sean Crighton’s Spiders it’s the final test before the Premier Sports Cup campaign kicks off in Edinburgh next weekend with a group stage opener against The Spartans.
Looking ahead
Sean Crighton looked ahead to the Scottish champions’ visit – his second home match since assuming the head coach role in May.
Euan Murray also spoke to QPTV for the first time since his skipper selection – and hopes the Spiders can replicate their last Old Firm outing… not his!
The Pre-Season so far...
For Celtic this is the start of pre-season preparations but Queen’s Park have already had three games to warm-up for the new campaign.
It all started last Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Annan Athletic at The city Stadium, where a Josh Fowler double opened his account – and the new-look coaching team’s – with a win.
A Glasgow Cup match with Clyde followed as the Spiders went 1-0 down behind closed doors at Broadwood.
On Tuesday of this week a trip to Coatbridge saw Sean Crighton experiment with two separate teams – making 11 substitutions at half-time.
The match included three penalties in a 3-3 draw – with Josh Fowler again on target twice after Tyrece McDonnell’s first-half strike.
Each game in front of fans has seen the Spiders sport their new season’s kit.
For Annan it was black and white home shirts, and the navy was worn at Albion Rovers.
Friday night’s match with Celtic is no different and, completing the collection, Queen’s Park will debut their all-black third kit with sand gold trim against the visitors’ traditional green and white hoops.
Head to Head
- July 10, 2024 – Queen’s Park 4-6 Celtic
- February 7, 2009 – Celtic 2-1 Queen’s Park
Goalscorers
- 4 – Josh Fowler
- 1 – Tyrece McDonnell
*(pre-season friendly matches only)
Last time out...
...At the City Stadium
... Against Celtic
Ticket Info
This evening’s match is a complete sell-out.
Places within the Black and White hospitality lounge also sold out earlier this week.
Queen’s Park season ticket and members must have validated and redeemed the match within their online ticket accounts for admission to be granted.
Supporters' Info
Supporters should be aware of the limited parking facilities in the vicinity of Hampden with the National Stadium’s series of summer concerts still ongoing.
There is no parking available at The city Stadium and supporters are asked to be respectful of local neighbours and residents if travelling by car and using nearby streets.
For those using public transport bus stops at Cathcart Road and Aikenhead Road are within walking distance of The city Stadium, while Mount Florida railway station is less than five minutes walk away.
Bar 1867 – situated at The city Stadium within the JB McAlpine Pavilion – will be open from 5.30pm for supporters with a valid match ticket.
A minute’s silence is also planned pre-match to remember former Celtic player John Clark. Both teams will also wear black armbands as a mark of respect.
Supporters should also be cognisant of the Queen’s Park acceptable conduct policy which can be found HERE.
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