1980-08-16: Kilmarnock 0-3 Celtic, Premier Division

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Charlie Nicholas makes his league debut as a substitute.
On the same day Celtic defeated Kilmarnock 2-0 in a Reserve League match at Celtic Park. The Celtic team was Robertson, McStay, Donaldson, Duffy, McDonald, Casey, Doyle, Weir, Davidson, Reid, Halpin. Subs Crainie and Douglas. The Celtic scorers were Doyle and Crainie.

Celtic blew Killie away with a great first half performance.

McGarvey at last found form and the midfield four of Provan, MacLeod, Sullivan and Burns were exceptional.

Celtic wound down in the second half and young substitute Nicholas made a fine impression when he came on.

Kilmarnock: McCulloch, McLean, Clarke, McDicken, Robertson, Mauchlen, Gibson, Cramond, Street, Bourke, Cairney (Doherty) Sub: Cockburn

Celtic: Bonner, Sneddon, Aitken, McAdam, McGrain, Sullivan, MacLeod, Burns, Provan, McCluskey, McGarvey (Nicholas) Sub:Conroy

Celtic scorers : Sullivan (28), McGarvey (29, 35)

Att : 13,800