On this day in 1993 – Frank Connor leads Celtic to an unlikely win at Ibrox

On this day in 1993 – Frank Connor leads Celtic to an unlikely win at IbroxOn this day 33 years ago Celtic headed to Ibrox and were seen by most as the proverbial lambs to the slaughter, but pulled off a major shock to give the large travelling support in the free Broomloan a day to remember in an era of great uncertainty…Celtic’s John Collins and Paul Byrne celebrate Collins’ goal during a Rangers v Celtic match at Ibrox on 30 October 1993. Final score 1-2 to Celtic. Photo The Celtic WikiGoing into the game the Hoops had only managed to win one solitary domestic game in the month of October, and that was a slender 2-1 home win over Dundee.The side however were unbeaten during the guidance of caretaker manager Frank Connor who had taken the reins after the resignation of Liam Brady just three weeks earlier, those being the aforementioned win against Dundee, an away draw at Hibs, and an impressive home win over Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA cup second round first leg.Brian O’Neil scores the late winner for Celtic at Ibrox on 30 October 1993. Photo The Celtic WikiConnor had made way for new permanent manager Lou Macari who’s first task as Celtic manager was to lead the side into battle in the cauldron of Ibrox, but he allowed the stepping aside Connor to pick and prepare the side for the Derby showdown.Despite a decent display by the Hoops, it was the Ibrox side who opened the scoring in the 67th minute thanks to an Ally McCoist goal, with what many believed to be the winning goal.Celtic had other ideas though, and just three minutes later Ibrox goalkeeper Ally Maxwell blundered by failing to keep hold of a routine ball and John Collins made no mistake as he stroked the ball into the back of the net to level the game much to the delight of the packed Broomloan Road stand.Frank Connor celebrates Celtic’s win at Ibrox on 30 October 1993. Photo The Celtic WikiCollins goal had looked likely to earn the hoops a hard earned and well deserved point, however deep into injury time that man Collins swung in a terrific corner and Maxwell in the Rangers goal yet again looked unconvincing as Hoops substitute Brian O’Neil who had only entered proceedings as an 88th minute substitute for Charlie Nicholas, headed home from close range to send the Celtic supporters in the Broomloan stand just directly behind the goals into a state of euphoria.Celtic come from behind to beat Rangers at Ibrox on 30 October 1993.The final whistle sounded seconds later, allowing the Celtic players and supporters to celebrate a Derby victory behind enemy lines, one that even the most optimistic of Celtic fans would never ever have visualised.What a delightful, if unexpected, Celtic victory at Ibrox.Incoming Celtic manager Lou Macari in the dugout with caretaker boss Frank Connor at Ibrox as Celtic beat Rangers 2-1 on 30 October 1993. Photo The Celtic WikiJust an Ordinary BhoyHAVE YOUR SAY – Join the Celtic conversation in our comments section below…KNOW YOUR HISTORY – SPECIAL OFFER ON CELTIC IN THE THIRTIESThe Perfect Gift-for Celtic Da’s – Get both books for just £20 plus P&P. Order now over at our bookstore – Celticstarbooks.com – CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ORDERCeltic in the Fifties Volumes One and Two. Available now from celticstarbooks.com – click on image to orderQuick Tip –Add Celticshorts.com as your ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News for quick access to the Celtic content you value the most. It takes just a few seconds and you’ll notice the difference straight away! – Click HERE….Hail Hail!CELTIC STAR BOOKS – We’ve covered three decades so far with more to follow…Christmas shopping ideas from Celtic Star Books. Click on image to shop