Tennent's Joins With Celtic Football Club to Launch 125th Anniversary Kit

Tennent's Joins With Celtic Football Club to Launch 125th Anniversary Kit PR Newswire GLASGOW, September 21, 2012 GLASGOW, September 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- thOn Sunday November 6 1887, eight men gathered in the meeting hall of St Mary's Church in the East End of Glasgow, and Celtic Football Club was born. 125 years later, Celtic, Tennent's Lager and Nike celebrate this landmark anniversary with a special commemorative kit to ndbe launched on 2 October 2012. th thReplicating the uniform worn by Celtic in their very first match against Rangers on May 28 , 1888, the 125 anniversary kit features a white shirt with a black collar backed with green, black shorts and green and black hooped socks. Tennent's Lager and Nike have applied their logos in a manner that is fitting to the shirt and shorts to emphasise the classic nature of the design. As reigning SPL Champions and back in the UEFA Champions League, Celtic are looking to add new chapters to their thillustrious history with the 125 anniversary kit a fitting tribute to a long and rich heritage and Tennent's are delighted to be part of this. Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell commented: "We are very grateful again to our sponsor Tennent's for the way in which they have recognized the Club's 125th Anniversary season. We have enjoyed a very positive and fruitful relationship with Tennent's during our very successful partnership and they are one of the finest brands with which we have had the privilege to work.