History of Celtic F.C. (1887–1994) As the season progressed, Frank McAvennie arrived from West Ham and young forward Joe Miller – a very promising prospect – was signed from Aberdeen. This new-look Celtic side, captained by Roy Aitken, quickly gelled and embarked on a 31-game unbeaten run, culminating in a historic League Championship and Scottish Cup double win in the club's centenary season. Walker and McAvennie forged a successful partnership up front whilst Paul McStay enjoyed his finest season, winning both the SPFA and Scottish Football Writers player of the year awards. Celtic clinched the league title on 23 April 1988 with a 3–0 win
History of Celtic F.C. (1994–present) club's heaviest ever European defeat and the second-heaviest in the club's history. A level of pride was restored in the next Champions League tie, Celtic holding Manchester City to a 3–3 draw at Celtic Park and ending the high-spending English club's run of ten consecutive wins, with Dembélé scoring twice. Further draws away at Borussia Mönchengladbach and in the return match at Manchester City saw Celtic finish the group on three points, albeit coming fourth and going out of Europe. Celtic continued their unbeaten run in domestic competitions into the New Year, during which time the club won their 100th