1896-05-29: Victoria United 4-2 Celtic, Friendly

Match Pictures | Matches: 1895 – 1896 | 1887-1900

Trivia

  • The match was played at the Victoria recreation grounds, Aberdeen. Victoria Bridge Ground, half-time 2-1.
  • Celtic’s third visit to the Victoria ground. On both previous occasions they won by large scorelines.

Teams

Victoria United: Gillespie, Gordon, Allan, Morrice, Joe Davidson(Aberdeen), Annand, Forsyth, Toman(Aberdeen), Cale, Burnett, Ritchie Goals: Toman 2, Cale 2 Celtic: McArthur, Meehan, Doyle, McEleny, Maley, Battles, Madden, Blessington, McMahon, Henderson, Ferguson Goals:Battles 2 Att:  approx. 2,000 takings = £46 (reports claim £43) Ref:

Articles

Scottish Referee – Monday 01 June 1896
Aberdeen Press and Journal – Saturday 30 May 1896