It was almost a modern-day nativity story. Parkhead, rather than Bethlehem. Yet, a trail of people followed the shining floodlights on a gloomy Saturday, rather than a star, to reach the east end of Glasgow and leave their modest gifts.

No gold and frankincense, simply tins of soup and packets of rice. The thousands of ordinary Celtic supporters who turned up with either a tin in their pocket, or plastic bags full of provisions, helped to boost a charity food drive for those who live in the very shadows of this huge stadium.

Celtic were created by this very reason 126 years ago, when their founder, Brother Walfrid, set up the team to provide food for the local children and unemployed. However, this initiative, before