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Trivia
- The Glasgow Herald gives an account of Scotland's 0-2 victory against Ireland in Belfast in which 5 Celts featured and speculates on the forthcoming League select side to meet England as: Campbell (Partick Thistle); Birrell (Hearts); McStay (Celtic); Gilchrist (Celtic); Preston (Hearts); McMullan (Partick Thistle); Archibald & Cunningham (Rangers); McInally & Cassidy (Celtic) & Troup (Dundee). LINK
- Also in the Herald are reports from Chequers of a meeting chaired by Lord Curzon to consider the claim of nationhood by Armenian Turks which would require amendment to the Treaty of Sèvres .
- Nearer home in the Herald the news is still dominated by troubles in Ireland which include accounts of Crown forces chasing Republican rebels over bogs from County Cork into County Kerry. There is also news of a stay in the proposed execution of five men involved in the battle at Dripsey last week.
Review
Celtic eventually break down a spirited Queen's Park defence with two late goals to run out victors at Hampden.
Teams
QUEEN'S PARK:
WGould, J.L.West, J. Struthers, T. Pirie, R.Gillespie, D. Calderwood, E. R. Scott, J. Dixon, A. G. McDonald, D. Templeton, J. McAlpine
CELTIC:
Shaw, Murphy Livingstone, Gilchrist, Pratt, McMaster, Watson, Gallacher , McInally, McFarlane, McLean.
Scorers: McMaster, Gallagher
Referee: J. F. Campbell (Dundee)
Attendance: 12000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
Pictures
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Articles
Match report from The Scotsman, 28th February 1921
[…] Half-time arrived at Hampden Park, where Queen's Park entertained Celtic, with both sides having a clean sheet. From the beginning of the gamethe Celtic were the more consistent, and subjected the home goal to considerable pressure, from which, however, nothing tangible accrued. To the interval Celtic had the better of the exchanges, the Queen's being dangerous on occasion. With the resumption, Celtic still found themselves against an impregnable defence, and it looked as though the amateurs might secure a point, but, losing STruthers through an injury, the defence game [sic] way, and after twenty-five minutes' strenuous play McMaster opened the scoring. Even yet a draw might have resulted, but the home forwards did not combine well, and lost chances which at the other end would have counted. Gallagher put the matter beyond doubt a little later with a splendid drive. Experiencetold in this game, and no-one could gainsay the result. Estimated attendance, 12,000.
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The Glasgow Herald – Feb 28, 1921
Celtic Get Closer
The ten League games furnished five home teams with victories, two games only were drawn, and Celtic, Morton, and Hibernian won on the grounds of their opponents. Celtic’s team at Hampden Park against Queen’s Park had an unfamiliar look, through the absence of such players of repute as McNair, McStay, Cringan, McAtee, and Cassidy and their victory by 2-0 was in the circumstances an achievement of distinction. The amateurs made a praiseworthy effort for success, and had their finishing been as good as their outfield work they would have escaped defeat. Celtic’s first goal came late in the game from a corner kick, which full back McMaster turned into the net, and Gallagher secured the second goal near the close. Celtic’s success makes their points total now 54 as against Rangers’ 58 and though the leaders have in addition a game in hand the margin suggests that there is even yet the semblance of a fight for the honours.
Celtic Get Closer
The ten League games furnished five home teams with victories, two games only were drawn, and Celtic, Morton, and Hibernian won on the grounds of their opponents. Celtic’s team at Hampden Park against Queen’s Park had an unfamiliar look, through the absence of such players of repute as McNair, McStay, Cringan, McAtee, and Cassidy and their victory by 2-0 was in the circumstances an achievement of distinction. The amateurs made a praiseworthy effort for success, and had their finishing been as good as their outfield work they would have escaped defeat. Celtic’s first goal came late in the game from a corner kick, which full back McMaster turned into the net, and Gallagher secured the second goal near the close. Celtic’s success makes their points total now 54 as against Rangers’ 58 and though the leaders have in addition a game in hand the margin suggests that there is even yet the semblance of a fight for the honours.