Exclusive: Acclaimed Scottish Author David Potter Talks “Celtic v Rangers: The Hoops’ Fifty Finest Old Firm Derby Day Triumphs”

To signify and celebrate Celtic’s unprecedented eighth Scottish Premiership title triumph in a row, FOX Sports Radio 96.9 FM/1340 AM’s Dean Perretta caught up with acclaimed Scottish professional sports writer, published author and football commentator, David Potter, to informatively reveal the story behind his forthcoming release “Celtic v Rangers: The Hoops’ Fifty Finest Old Firm Derby Day Triumphs” and, of course, the Bhoys current sheer dominance in the Scottish Premiership.

Dean Perretta: David, “Celtic v Rangers: The Hoops’ Fifty Finest Old Firm Derby Day Triumphs” is the title of your much-awaited, soon-to-be released book. With the immense historical lineage of highly passionate games contested between the Glasgow giants, can you talk about the first-ever time you experienced the Old Firm at the uber-atmospheric Celtic Park?

David Potter: My first Old firm game was the first game of season 1963/64. It rained heavily and it was a rotten experience for Celtic who were suffering from a massive inferiority complex about Rangers. Rangers had beaten Celtic 3-0 in the 1963 Scottish Cup final in May, and we simply could not rise above that, and lost 0-3 again. It was a typical “death wish” performance. On top for the first half hour, several chances missed, a penalty should have been given, then Billy McNeill was short with a pass back, Rangers scored and Celtic collapsed piteously unable even to believe that they were able to beat Rangers. This pattern was to be repeated many times this season.

Dean Perretta
Dean Perretta is a 2x SEA Award-winning creative, Broadcast Journalist, Reporter, Courtside Analyst for BBC televised London Lions and Executive Producer who currently contributes to FOX Sports Radio, FourFourTwo Magazine and Muscle & Fitness Magazine.