With the legendary Jocky Scott in the home dugout, a modern-day Dundee side opened the match against a Hoops select featuring former Dens goalkeeper Scott Bain.
The contest was typically low key, but with half-an-hour to go, the 3363 crowd lit up as headliners Julian Speroni, Fabian Caballero, Juan Sara and Ivano Bonetti took the field.
Gary Harkins, Paul McGowan, Jim McAllister and Barry Smith also came on to a rapturous reception, while Rab Douglas replaced Bain in the Celtic goal.
Even more ex-stars followed to enliven the match, which finished 1-0 thanks to man of the moment Kerr’s late penalty.
Courier Sport was there to pick out the best pictures from a special night for the lifelong Dundee fan – and his fellow supporters.
Cammy Kerr, pictured during his guard of honour, declared the prospect of sharing a dressing room with his childhood heroes “surreal” ahead of his testimonial. Image: Ross Parker/SNS
Celtic manager Brandan Rodgers was in the directors’ box at Dens Park. Image: Ross Parker/SNS
Cammy Kerr, wearing the captain’s armband for the night, keeps tabs on Celtic’s Ben Quinn. Image: Ross Parker/SNS
Dundee manager for the night Jocky Scott (right) in conversation with his assistant Barry Smith. Image: Ross Parker/SNS
Ex-Dens goalkeeper Julian Speroni was hailed by supporters at half-time. Image: Ross Parker/SNS
Gary Harkins was brought down in the box for a penalty. Image: SNS/Ross Parker
Former striker Fabian Caballero got the biggest reception during the break, with fans in the Bobby Cox stand chanting his name in anticipation of his arrival to the action. Image: Ross Parker/SNS
Former manager Ivano Bonetti was a target for young autograph hunters as he warmed up. Image: Ross Parker/SNS
Juan Sara was serenaded by fans, much like his fellow Argentine Caballero. Image: Ross Parker/SNS
Barry Smith took a shift on the park as well as in the dugout on Cammy Kerr’s big night. Image: Ross Parker/SNS
Dunfermline boss James McPake was amongst the former Dees to reprise their time in dark blue. Image: Ross Parker/SNS
Cammy Kerr smashes home a penalty to win his testimonial match for Dundee. Image: Ross Parker/SNS
James McPake celebrates Cammy Kerr’s winner. Image: SNS/Ross Parker.
Kerr makes a speech at full-time. Image: SNS/Ross Parker.
Dundee fans enjoying the celebration of Kerr’s decade in dark blue. Image: SNS/Ross Parker
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16 best pictures as Dundee fans hail Dens Park icons at Cammy Kerr’s star-studded testimonial
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