1895-09-23: Aberdeen 2-3 Celtic, Friendly

Match Pictures | Matches: 1895 – 1896 | 1888-1919 Pictures

Trivia

Played at The Chanonry, Aberdeen
Michael McFarlane signed for Celtic on 20th June 1895. Unfortunately, he would not make any major appearances for Celtic
Note, strictly this isn’t the same Aberdeen as the modern day Aberdeen FC. The current Aberdeen F.C. was formed following the merger of three clubs based in the city — Aberdeen, Victoria United and Orion — in 1903.

Review

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Teams

Celtic:
Cullen, Battles, Doyle, McEleny, Maley, Crossan, Michael McFarlane, Blessington, Martin, McMahon, Divers
Goals: McMahon, McFarlane, Martin

Aberdeen:

Alexander, J Mackie, Smyth, John Davidson, Low, Alexander, Joseph Davidson, Thomson, Toman, Taylor, CW Mackie, Milne, J Mackie
Goals: Alexander, J Mackie

Referee: Mr Peter Simpson
Linesman: Not Known
Attendance: 4,000

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