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In pictures: When Clydebank reached the Scottish Cup semi-finals

Clydebank took on Celtic at Hampden in the 1989/90 Scottish Cup semi-finals.

In pictures: When Clydebank reached the Scottish Cup semi-finals — Sean Sweeney can't believe he hasn't scored for Clydebank after leaving Celtic keeper Pat Bonner on his knees. SNS Group

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24th Oct 2021

Clydebank are back in the Scottish Cup for the first time in 20 years – and will take on Elgin City in a televised second-round clash on Monday.

It’s been a rollercoaster couple of decades for the former league stalwarts, whose name was controversially wiped off the football map following a takeover by Airdrie United, before they rose from the ashes as a junior outfit.

Now plying their trade in the West of Scotland Premier League, they’ve earned a spot on the road to Hampden, the venue for their 1989/90 season semi-final against Celtic.

Although they lost 2-0, they gave Billy McNeill’s side plenty of scares on a memorable afternoon for the Bankies, who were once sponsored by chart-toppers Wet Wet Wet.

In pictures, here’s a look back at the time Clydebank reached the last four of the Scottish Cup, their best ever run in the competition.

Andy Walker gets the better of Jim Gallagher to open the scoring for Celtic. — Andy Walker gets the better of Jim Gallagher to open the scoring for Celtic. SNS Group

Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner pushes a shot from Clydebank's John Davies round the post. — Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner pushes a shot from Clydebank’s John Davies round the post. SNS Group

Clydebank's Paul Harvey and Celtic midfielder Steve Fulton battle for possession. — Clydebank’s Paul Harvey and Celtic midfielder Steve Fulton battle for possession. SNS Group

Sean Sweeney thinks he's scored for Clydebank, but his effort drifts wide. — Sean Sweeney thinks he’s scored for Clydebank, but his effort drifts wide. SNS Group

Clydebank goalkeeper Jim Gallagher. — Clydebank goalkeeper Jim Gallagher. SNS Group

Clydebank's Sean Sweeney chases Celtic striker Dariusz Dziekanowski. — Clydebank’s Sean Sweeney chases Celtic striker Dariusz Dziekanowski. SNS Group

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