SCOTLAND V ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL MATCH TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2014 CELTIC PARK, GLASGOW KICK OFF: 8PM 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Population: 5.3 million (estimate) Capital: Edinburgh Weather: November average high of 9 degrees and average low of 3 degrees 2 3 GETTING AROUND OUT AND ABOUT From the Airport Food & Drink Glasgow Airport is served very well by public transport There isn’t too much choice around Celtic Park for food with a variety of options for those wishing to head for the and drink as it is located in a rather quiet area. Other city centre. than a handful of pubs around Gallowgate, the most popular eating and drinking venues are likely to be in the For more information on travelling to and from the City Centre. airport please visit the following link: www.glasgowairport.com/im-departing/getting-here The Merchant City area in the east of the centre is conveniently located for social gatherings. The stadium Public Transport is just a short bus or train away from here or even a Glasgow operates a large public transport system walk. Other nightlife areas are around Sauchiehall including many bus services, overground rail network Street and Bath Street in the city centre, and an underground Metro system. or in the West End - an area densely packed with shops, restaurants and bars. 4 5 MATCH INFORMATION SCOTLAND TEAM HISTORY & ACHIEVEMENTS SCOTLAND V ENGLAND Current FIFA Ranking: 29 (at time of production) Best Finish at a Date: Tuesday 18 November 2014 European Championships: 1st Round Venue: Celtic Park Highest capper: Kenny Dalglish (102) Kick Off: 8pm Highest goalscorer: Denis Law & Kenny Dalglish (30) Capacity: 60,355 Scotland Kit: TBC England Kit: All white All time International record: Played: 729 Won: 344 (This information may be subject to change at the referee’s discretion) Drawn: 160 Lost: 225 For: 1,265 Against: 899 Difference: 366 % won: 47.19 6 7 THE HISTORY England 3 – 2 Scotland It was a positive sign for England, though, and moments later 14 August 2013 – with Gordon Strachan’s side down to ten men as Grant Wembley Stadium (80,485) Hanley received treatment - Cleverley released Walcott running towards Scotland’s area. Debutant Rickie Lambert was England’s hero at Wembley, heading home the winner in their first meeting with Scotland The Arsenal forward steadied to shoot but cut inside Steven in 14 years. Whittaker and tucked past McGregor with his left to level things up with half an hour played. Lambert had only just come on before he crashed home a 70th-minute header to seal an important victory over the Wayne Rooney was unfortunate not to give the Three Lions a Three Lions’ oldest rivals. half-time edge as they enjoyed their best period of the game, when he thought he had beat the offside trap and turned the Scotland were terrier-like in the opening exchanges, keen ball home. But the assistant referee’s flag was raised early, to make the most of this return to Wembley Stadium and denying the Manchester United man. replicate their win in 1999. At the break, Hodgson made one change, swapping Scotland were not overawed - certainly not with one whole Wilshere for Frank Lampard. It was the Chelsea man’s 98th corner of the stadium getting noisily behind them - and the appearance for England. sound level rose tenfold when James Morrison smashed them in front. He had little time to get into the match, though, and Scotland were back in front thanks to a fabulous strike from An eleventh-minute corner from the right was only half- Kenny Miller. A cross from James Forrest on the right was cleared as it fell kindly to the West Bromwich Albion controlled well on the chest of the Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder. Morrison was given too much time after his first forward on the edge of the area. touch and from 20 yards unleashed a rocket through the crowd that Joe Hart just could not quite get hold of, and the With his back to goal and Gary Cahill at close quarters, Miller ball spun into the net. shimmied one way, then another to create a yard of space before turning and smashing low beyond Hart’s dive. Hodgson’s men were struggling to find a rhythm as passes were going astray, but they managed to carve out a great The Tartan Army were up again, bouncing in their corner in opportunity when Wayne Rooney laid off to Tom Cleverley celebration as they took hold of the game once again. But arriving into the box. The midfielder’s first effort was saved their grip did not last long as Welbeck headed England back by Allan McGregor before he stumbled on the rebound. on terms. 8 9 THE HISTORY A deep free-kick from Gerrard found Welbeck well-placed on England’s match history with Scotland the penalty spot just behind his marker. The United striker (last 3 meetings): connected well, directing powerfully down and inside the post giving McGregor little chance. Match Date Competition Stadium Score Result 14/08/2013 Friendly Wembley 3-2 Win Rooney then made way for Lambert, brought in by Hodgson Stadium for his first call-up aged 31, and he capped an already dream 17/11/1999 European Wembley 0-1 Loss week with the winner. Championship Stadium Leighton Baines sent in an out-swinging free-kick and the Playoff movement of the England newcomer was perfect, losing 13/11/1999 European Hampden Park, 2-0 Win his man before directing a solid header inside the post with Championship Glasgow Playoff McGregor rooted. It was clear that it meant the world to Lambert as he peeled away in delight. Only four years ago he joined Southampton England’s match record against Scotland in League One, so the journey has been one of fairytales. in all competitions: P: 111 England Team: W: 46 Joe Hart, Kyle Walker, Leighton Baines, Steven Gerrard (Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 62), Gary Cahill, D: 24 Phil Jagielka (Phil Jones, 84), Theo Walcott L: 41 (Wilfried Zaha, 75), Jack Wilshere (Frank Lampard, 46), Danny Welbeck, Wayne Rooney (Rickie Lambert, 67), F: 195 Tom Cleverley (James Milner, 67) A: 170 10 11 STADIUM & TICKETING INFORMATION Stadium map Stadium facts LISBON LIONS STAND – Home of Celtic Football Club – Officially opened on 13th August 1892 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 – Maximum capacity = 60,355 ENGLAND 412 – Although its unofficial record attendance is 92,000 118 TICKET 111 OFFICE set in 1938 for the Old Firm Derby 411 112 113 114 115 116 117 119 110 – The first match saw Celtic beat Renton 4-3 410 209 109 120 – Underwent a £40m refurb between 1994-98 409 208 108 FS7 – Celtic fans have used both ‘Parkhead’ and ‘Paradise’ ES1 as nicknames for the stadium 408 207 107 FS6 KERRYDALE STREET MAIN STAND MAIN 407 FS5 ES2 206 106 F4E 406 EXEC 205 105 CLUB F4W 405 204 104 FS3 WS2 404 203 103 FS2 JANEFIELD STREET WS1 NORTH STAND 403 202 102 FS1 402 121 201 101 401 144 445 122 142 141 140 139 138 137 143 123 444 443 442 441 440 439 438 437 JOCK STEIN STAND England section in red 12 13 GETTING TO THE STADIUM Bus Buses 43 and 64 take you from the city centre to the ground. Take the bus on Ingram Street, and get off on London Road. Both buses run about every half an hour, and the journey takes roughly 30 minutes. Buses 61 and 62 pass the stadium on Gallowgate Road, just slightly further away. Both leave from Glasgow’s Central Rail station. Train Supporters can take a train from Glasgow Central to Dalmarnock or Bridgeton rail stations (5 minute journey). Both stations are about 10 to 15 minutes walking distance from Celtic Park. From Glasgow Queen Street, trains regularly depart for Bellgrove or Carntyne. The journey also takes 5 minutes but the walk to the stadium is slightly longer (20 to 30 minutes). Car The stadium lies on London Road. Exiting the M74 at Tollcross, and then following London Road west for almost 2 miles brings you to the stadium. Continuing on London Road further west brings you to Glasgow’s city centre. If coming from the M8, exit at junction 14, and drive down south on Alexandra Park Street until reaching London Road. Turn left onto London Road and follow until you reach the stadium on your left. 14 15 To the Airport 1. Ticket Collection Point Old Fruit Market Candleriggs (Please use Albion Street entrance) Glasgow G1 1NQ 1 To the Stadium To the “West End” 16 17 TICKET COLLECTION INFORMATION PROOF OF TRAVEL & STADIUM REGULATIONS For this match, all tickets are to be collected in Glasgow on Proof of Travel either Monday 17 or Tuesday 18 November (match day). Proof of travel documents will not be required for this match Address : because it is obligatory for each member to collect their Old Fruit Market, Candleriggs, (Please use Albion Street match ticket and register their attendance in person. entrance), Glasgow, G1 1NQ Stadium Regulations Opening Hours: To view the stadium regulations please view the Old Fruit Market Monday 17th, 4pm-8pm link below: Tuesday 18th, 10am-5pm www.celticfc.net/pages/corporate_groundregulations A temporary ticket office will also be set up at Celtic Park Respect prior to kick off just outside the Lisbon Lions Stand. We would like to remind all ESTC members travelling Celtic Park Stadium: Tuesday 18th, 6pm-8pm to Scotland to be respectful towards the locals and the country’s policies in general.