J Campbell 60, 86
Match Information
Manager: No Permanent Manager
Attendance: 8,000
Referee: Mr Park
Matchday: Wednesday
Match Trivia
The final tie for the Glasgow Charity Cu was played last night on Celtic Park, before 8000 spectators. The Rangers were placed in a dilemma owing to the absence of Mitchell, while Scott, who was ailing, was unable to fill his place. This brought Muir into the halfback line. Frank Watt at the last moment failed to turn up, and in the emergency Harry Gibb of the Ibrox X1, was entrusted with centre position. The Rangers were thus severly handicapped, for a contest of such importance. Gallagher played halfback for the Celtic, vice Clifford, which was rather an improvement. After the heavy rains the ground was not in good condition, pools of water being visible on the surface. The Rangers won the toss, and the Celtic kicked off against a slight breeze. The game open vigorously, McPherson and Turnbull were prominent for the visitors, but Reynolds brought them up when becoming dangerous. By splendid combined passing Campbell and McMahon broke away on the Celtic left, and the former centring opportunely, the Rangers goal had a narrow escape. The home defence was seen to advantage, Doyle, Kelly and Gallagher being in great form. The Celtic had slightly the best of the play, and but for the splendid goalkeeping of Haddow would have scored on two occasions. Kerr transferred the leather for the Rangers, and when close in forced the ball into touch off Doyle. Gibb caught up the pass and crossed the ball to McPherson, who overran it at the goalmouth. A certain goal was thus lost to the Rangers. Excellent forward play by the Celts again brought the ball into the vicinity of Haddow, who was loudly cheered for a smart piece of work. The pace still continued fast, both teams striving hard to notch a point. The Celtic forwards play was superior to the Rangers so far, Campbell, McMahon and McCallum being most conspicuous. The Rangers sent the ball through the Celtic goal after 20 minutes play from a scrimmage, and though it seemed a perfectly legitimate point the referee (Mr Park) disallowed it, and gave a free kick to the Celtic. The Rangers returned to the attack, and Turnbull sent in a grand shot. The Celtic then visited the other end, a shot from Campbell going behind. A foul in midfield assisted the Celtic, but McCreadie relieved, and fast play followed. The Rangers now seemed thoroughly set, and gave the opposing defence great anxiety. A corner kick followed, but nothing resulted. A free kick against the Celtic again brought the ball into the vicinity of Cullen, when McInnes with an overhead kick, almost scored. Kerr and McInnes were playing finely to each other; what Campbell and McMahon were to Celtic this pair were to Rangers. The game never slackened the lay being productive of very exciting incidents. Considering the ground it was a first class match. Celtic after a little repaid the visit of their opponents, Campbell forcing a corner, but nothing came of it. The Celts redoubled their exertions, but were met with the most determined resistance. Donald Gow and McCreadie were kicking grandly, and halftime arrived without either team having scored. On resuming the chances of the Celtic appeared rosy, as they now had the wind at their backs. A fee kick enabled them to make the Rangers fall behind, but it was only momentarily as McPherson with a fine run took the ball up the field. Campbell and McMahon now made one of their famous runs; the latter beat Gow, and with a clear goal let drive at Haddow, but missed. Returning to the attack, the left pair were again dangerous, but Gow gave them the right about. Kelly found the ball in midfield, and from the free kick the Rangers got down to Doyle, who however was successful in clearing. McMahon fastened on the ball, and dribbling to the right, he screwed across to Campbell, who headed it through when the second half was fifteen minutes old. The Celts followed up this with renewed energy, and as a result the Rangers had to defend for a time. They opened out, however and play was transferred to midfield, although the Celts continued to have the best of the exchanges. Gallagher forced a corner kick of McCreadie, but though McCallum placed the ball wee, Muir was instrumental in warding off the danger. Eluding Doyle, Kerr broke away on the right, Kelly being compelled to give away a corner, which also proved unproductive. The game still continued interesting, the Rangers playing hard to equalise. They were indeed, making bold inroads into their opponent’s territory time after time. The Celts however were doing most of the pressing. Ten minutes from time McCallum sent the ball through, but he was ruled offside by the referee. Time was now drawing to a close, and the Celts were doing their utmost to better their position, but were met by steady defence. Despite consistence pressing the Celts could not get the ball through. A few minutes from time Campbell headed a second goal from a screw from Madden. The game ended – Celtic 2 goals: Rangers nil. The amount drawn at the gate was £300, making a total of about £1185 to be handed over to the various institutions as a result of the year’s matches.
