The Strange Affair of John Atkinson

Not a lot of Celtic supporters will be able to tell you very much about John Atkinson, but if what Andy Warhol used to say is true, namely that everyone will get half an hour of fame and glory, then April 22 1909 was the day on which the Gods called upon John Atkinson to come forward and take his place in Celtic history.It was during the crazy end to the 1909 League season. Hampden lay in ruins following the riot at the replayed Scottish Cup final on April 17...