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The Scotsman – Monday, 4th January 1892, page 6
Celtic v Third Lanark – Played at Cathkin Park in favourable weather, before 6000 spectators. The Celtic played two Broxburn Shamrock players, and the Benburb goalkeeper in place of Duff. The Third Lanark substituted Love for Smith at back. The homesters played with the wind in the first half. The Celtic goalkeeper was penalised for running with the ball, but it was got away. Third Lanark scored an off-side goal, which was disallowed by Frank Watt, who refereed. The Third were forcing the play, but the Celtic kept the play in mid-field. The Volunteers played up in the most determined fashion and were sharper on the ball. The Celtic improved as the game proceeded. They had several tries at Downie in the face of a stiff breeze. Both goals were in turn briskly attacked. The Celtic were having slightly the best of the attack, and almost beat Downie. The Third scored in thirty minutes. Celtic equalised before crossing over. Half-time:- Celtic, one goal; Third, one goal. By the beginning of the second half the crowd had increased to 8000, and the exciting nature of the play caused exceptional animation. The Volunteers commenced best, and forced the Celtic back on their lines. Play, however, drifted to the centre, and then to the other end. The spirited play of the first portion was kept up and the Volunteers almost scored, and although driven back came again and were difficult to hold. In ten minutes Celtic scored after some pressure. Both goals were endangered, and play was of the fastest description. In twenty minutes the Celtic again scored cleverly. The Volunteers pressed Celtic back and almost beat the goalkeeper, but Downie was immediately afterwards called upon. The play continued of the liveliest description, McMahon showing splendid manipulation. The Broxburn men distinguished themselves by their effective stopping. The Celtic had the upper hand towards the finish. Graydon during the game had his shoulder dislocated. Result :- Celtic, three goals; Third Lanark, one goal.
Third Lanark:-
Downie, Thomson, Love, Grayden, Murdoch, Blair, McV?, W Thomson, Johnstone, Crossan, Woodburn
Scorer:- Woodburn
Celtic:-
Cullen (Benburb), Reynolds, Doyle, W Maley, O'Byrne (Broxburn Shamrock) , McCann (Broxburn Shamrock), McCallum, Brady, Madden, Campbell, McMahon
Scorers:- Campbell, McMahon, McCallum
Ref:- Mr Frank Watt Edinburgh