It is fitting that one of Celtic’s most famous Patricks should make his debut for the club on the Feast Day of Ireland’s patron saint, and even more so when he is also one of the club’s most distinguished Irishmen

Donegal-born Pat Bonner made the first of his 641 appearances for the club on March 17, 1979 in a league game at home to Motherwell.

He signed for Celtic in May 1978, just 10 days short of his 18th birthday, and just under a year later made his first-team debut.

Celtic beat Motherwell 2-1 that day, with Bobby Lennox scoring both goals for the Hoops. John Donnelly netted for the visitors, deny the Irish keeper a debut clean sheet, although he would go on to record 253 shut-outs in his 641 games. He is also one of only seven players to have made over 600 appearances for Celtic.

And on this St Patrick’s Day, here’s a chance to watch the Celtic legend reflect on his early days at the club.

600 CLUB PART 2: PAT BONNER

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A Moment in Time: Hail Glorious Pat Bonner