McMahon
Madden +1
J Campbell
Match Information
Manager: No Permanent Manager
Attendance: 12,000
Referee: John Marshall
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
Played at Parkhead before fully 12,000 spectators. There were alterations in both teams. The Celtic had to do without Neil McCallum, who was suffering from a bad foot, and this led to a re-arrangement of the team, Coleman being placed in the centre. Brady was removed to partner Madden on the right. In the Rangers ranks Hugh McCreadie was hardly able to play – it would have been a risk – and his brother was taken from centre half to partner McPherson on the left. The Rangers kicked off, and immediately the ball landed at the foot of Brady who had a smart run, which fairly aroused the enthusiasm of the crowd. His parting shot however was wide of the mark, although judging by the cheering, many believed the ball had gone through. The Rangers retaliated to some purpose, and the Celt’s goal narrowly escaped downfall. Mitchell was playing a very good game indeed for the Rangers, but the Celts were doing all the aggressive work, and forced a corner-flag kick, which was neatly cleared by McIntyre. Campbell was very prominent in the Celts front rank, and some smart shots were sent in, which the spectators in their excitement thought had taken effect. The Rangers were completely hemmed in, but at length a foul against the Celts gave them momentary relief. The Celts returned to the attack, and had the hardest lines in not scoring. After a time the Rangers warmed to their work, and players with extraordinary dash, but were met by a good defence in Dolt and Kelly. The Rangers indeed, wee fairly surprising their friends by their plucky inroads. They were ably assisted by Mitchell, who was in the very best form, tackling and passing on the ball in grand style. On the Celtic frontline Brady was exceedingly active, and one run of his almost resulted in the ball being headed through. The Celtic forwards were combining beautifully, but were broken up in front of goal by Hodge and Scott, the former kicking strongly and tackling well. Scott also blocked the way on many occasions. From a combined attack by the Celts forwards they would assuredly have scored but for Haddow who, on the first time of asking, saved grandly. Haddow’s saving was simply wonderful, and came in for the highest praise. Towards the close of the first half the Rangers had an open goal at their mercy, but Reynolds stepped in at the opportune moment, and sent the ball down the field. But the Celts were having nearly all the play, and but for bad luck and grand goalkeeping of Haddow would have scored. On the other hand, the Rangers were also experiencing hard luck. At halftime neither side had scored. On restarting the Celts had to contend with strong sunshine in their faces. McMahon at the very start had a grand chance, but sent the ball several feet wide of the mark. The Rangers set down to a cool determined style of play, and for a time were having evidently the best of it. But the Celtic retaliated in grand style, and in front of the Rangers goal the ball was sent bobbing from one head to another, until to the relief of the Rangers partisans, it was sent safely over the bar. Runs and counter runs were the order of the day, neither side being able to claim superiority. It was an extremely fast game considering the heat of the atmosphere, and as stubbornly contested as if it had been an important cup-tie. Each goal had a narrow escape, the Rangers right wing missing an easy chance. Time after time the Celts fairly besieged the Rangers citadel, time after time the ball was banged into goal, but luck and the brilliant form of Haddow combined favoured them. At length, however the Celts efforts were crowned with success, and the scene, which followed, baffles description. But the goal was well deserved – it was a beautiful screw from the left by McMahon, who was in fine form. The cheering had hardly died away when another outburst announced that the Celts had scored their second goal, both being taken within a minute, this time by Madden with a swift shot, which nobody could have stopped. The Celts were now fairly in it, playing with great dash and determination, and a grand shot by McMahon was prevented from taking effect by Haddow getting it in his hands and throwing the ball away. Again the Celts returned to the attack, but the ball went outside the post close by. A minute later, from some close passing in front of goal, Campbell headed through the third goal for the Celts. The result was – Celtic 3 goals: Rangers 0 goals.
