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Match Details

Rangers

2-2

Celtic

League
MatchDay 9
Ibrox Park
Saturday
5 October, 1901

Rangers

Matthew Dickie
Nicol Smith
Jock Drummond
James Stark
Bobby Neill
Neilly Gibson
Johnny Campbell
James Wilkie
R C Hamilton
Finlay Speedie
Alec Smith

4

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Celtic

McFarlane
Watson
Davidson
Moir
Marshall
Orr
McOustra
Livingstone
Campbell
McMahon
Quinn

Match Information

Goals

Stark og 1
B Neill
F Speedie 80
Quinn 88

Match Information

Manager: William Wilton
Attendance: 30000
Referee: Mr Nisbet (Cowdenbeath)

Match Trivia

Great interest manifested in the first meeting for the season of these clubs in the League at Ibrox Park some 30,000 spectators putting in an appearance despite the inclement weather. The Celts started against the wind, which did not affect their play in the slightest. No aggressive were they in the first five minutes but from a free kick against N Smith, Stark scored against his own side. The Celts maintained the upper hand for a time the Rangers defence played very poorly, backs being especially weak. Gradually they improving their methods the Rangers forced the Celts back to their goal and from a corner given away by Battles, Neil scored. The visitors had slightly the better of their opponents till half-time, at which the score was unchanged. The second half saw the Rangers in much improved form, McFarlane being beaten at close quarters after a determined onslaught on his goal. The ground team continuing to play in good style would have added to their score but for Battles who tripped Hamilton when the latter was almost certain to have scored. The free kick was valueless to the Rangers. Five minutes from time Quinn scored after Livingstone had been unsuccessful with a good shot. Result – A draw1 2 goals each
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