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Celtic vs Hibs: Incredible 1996 Clash at Celtic Park

In a dramatic 1996 encounter at Celtic Park, a clash of heads involving John Collins and Hibs goalkeeper Jim Leighton turned the match on its head.

Celtic trailed Darren Jackson's controversial early goal but surged forward in the second half. Leighton was stretchered off after a clash with Collins, leaving Hibs with no goalkeeper. Substitute Darren Jackson donned the gloves, only to fumble a high ball, allowing Pierre van Hoojidonk to equalize. Despite Leighton's attempts to return, the referee denied him due to blood, leaving Jackson stranded in midfield while Celtic continued to swarm the goal.