Celtic signing Alec Brady from English Champions Everton was seen as a major statement

 

forwards in England having made his name with Sunderland, Burnley and Everton was tempted back to his native Glasgow from Merseyside with team mate Dan Doyle after helping secure the Toffees the English league title. Both were instrumental in helping Everton win the league particularly Brady who scored 17 goals in 34 games.

To sign a player of Brady’s stature from the so called bigger league of England where the money on offer was much more tempting was seen as a major coup by Celtic.

Brady despite his reputation had a low goal return in regards to league football during his first season, and as it turned out his only season with the club.

However when it came to the Scottish Cup it was a different story. The Scottish Cup was seen as the most prestigious trophy back then and Brady excelled as he scored twice in three successive rounds which included a brace against Rangers in a 5-3 victory.

Although he didn’t score in the final as Celtic clinched the cup after a 5-1 win over Queen’s Park at the second time of asking due to the first game being declared void, Brady more than played his part in our success. That was the first ever major trophy in the history of Celtic Football Club and Brady deserves great credit for his contribution.