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The National (Scotland)
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How Celtic's first ever striker helped to spark a football revolution in Slovenia

Former Celtic and Scotland centre-forward Johnny Madden, standing far left, with his all-conquering Slavia Prague side in 1910 (Image: Unknown)

If you know your history you will be aware that Johnny Madden, the Scotland internationalist who played up front for Celtic in their first ever match against Rangers in 1888, is widely considered to be the father of Czech football.

Yet, the significant role which the former centre-forward, who had worked as a riveter in the Glasgow shipyards before he was appointed Slavia Prague manager in 1905, played in the rise of the sport in Slovenia is less renowned.

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