During the 1984–85 Scottish football season, Celtic competed in the Scottish Premier Division. After a trophyless first season under new Manager David Hay, Celtic went into the Manager's second season under a certain amount of pressure to get back amongst the main prizes in Scottish Football. During the pre-season pacey forward Alan McInally was brought in from Ayr United and the club continued to be linked with a striker until the finally swooped for Watford F.C. young Scottish striker Mo Johnston in October. In November the club signed Irishman Pierce O'Leary to bolster its defence.
A pre-season tour of Ireland was followed up with two home friendlies against Arsenal, who featured ex-Celtic hero Charlie Nicholas who was rounded jeered during the match and also against Nottingham Forest who featured recently transferred Jim McInally.
Competitions
Scottish Premier Division
League table
Matches
Scottish Cup
Scottish League Cup
European Cup Winners' Cup
Staff +Board of DirectorsPositionNameChairmanDesmond WhiteVice-chairmanThomas DevlinSecretaryDesmond WhiteDirectorsJames Farrell Kevin Kelly
Jack McGinn
Chris White +Football StaffPositionNameManagerDavid HayAssistant ManagerFrank ConnorCoachBobby LennoxPhysioBrian ScottMasseur Jimmy SteeleKitmanNeil Mochan
Transfers +Transfers InDateNameFromTransfer FeeMay 1984Alan McInallyAyr United F.C.£95,000October 1984Mo JohnstonWatford F.C.£400,000November 1984Pierce O'LearyVancouver Whitecaps FC£50,000Total Transfer Fees£445,000 +Transfers OutDateNameToTransfer FeeMay 1984Jim McInallyNottingham Forest F.C.£40,000May 1984Brian WhittakerHeart of Midlothian F.C.£25,000October 1984John HalpinCarlisle United F.C.Free TransferNovember 1984Jim MelroseManchester City F.C.£40,000April 1985Mark ReidCharlton Athletic F.C.£40,000Total Transfer Fees£105,000
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