Glasgow Celtic football club was originally formed in November 1887 in a church hall in East Rose Street, with the main purpose being to help the poor in Glasgow's East End. The organiser, Brother Walfrid, leader of teaching institute, the Marist Order, saw the football club as a way to make money for a local charity - The Poor Children's Dinner Table, which he had established. Walfrid named the club Celtic as a reflection of his Irish and Scottish roots. The club went pro in 1888 - the rest is history.

The very first Old Firm derby, and Celtic's first ever match, was played six months later at the original Celtic Park. Within five years, Celtic had triumphed in the Scottish Cup and won the League. The Club became a public limited company in 1897 and quickly became known as Scotland's most successful side. They went on to win six successive titles between 1905 and 1910. 1907 saw the Hoops achieve the first ever Double - winning the Scottish Cup and the League Championship in the same season.