In July of each year, Celtic fans are amongst those that religiously purchase the pocket sized ' Wee Red Book ',(Scottish Football Fixture Publication) to mull over the scheduled matches prior to the new season kicking off.
This tradition has been in force since 1928 and deemed an integral part of the Scottish football scene. It signals the start of the new season of dreams alongside new replica strips filling the shelves for the first time in the clubs history.
Last season Celtic FC set another Scottish footballing record by equalling their previous 9 League Titles In A Row. The Wee Red Book publication for season 2019-2020 is listed for sale elsewhere on this website under the ' Celtic Gifts ' category. Now our 10 League Titles In A Row campaign beckons.
Unfortunately, David O'Neill, Allocations and Distribution Manager, Herald & Times Group, Glasgow, has, in the last few days, regretfully announced that for the first time in their 92 year history, The Wee Red Book will NOT be published for the 2020-2021 season due to a Pandemic.
Despite the league fixture draw procedure being implemented as normal, the only detailing anomaly in the new footballing calendar would be to include a 3 line reference to the two Scottish Cup Semis and Final ( Celtic V Aberdeen & Hibernian V Heart of Midlothian ) carried over from the previous season which was interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, the Herald & Times Group have decided not to publish this seasons edition blaming the decision on disruption to sport.
The publication would have undoubtedly proved to be a valuable piece of Scottish football memorabilia in future years but alas and alack it's not to be.
