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Trivia
- Division 1 Champions (Celtic) v Division 2 Champions (Alloa)
- Before the game began Willie Maley as League president unfurled Alloa’s League Division 2 Championship flag.
- The scorer of the first goal of the game, for Alloa, Tommy ‘Tully’ Craig, had played for Celtic as a left half. Tully Craig would go on to join Rangers and it was clear that Celtic had got rid of him too early.
- Another ex-Celt facing his former club was Arthur McInally the adoptive brother of Celtic’s bad boy Tommy.
- The Glasgow Herald reports that the car of Michael Collins was attacked with bomb and bullets in Dublin and a newe tactic of Flying Columns has been introduced by the Irish Rebels. LINK
Review
Teams
Alloa Athletic:
Thomson; Orrock, McGregor; Ford, McInally, Wood; Forrest, Dunn, Burns, Craig, Quinn.
Scorers: Craig, Wood
Celtic:
Shaw; McNair, Hilley; Gilchrist, Cringan, McStay; McAtee, Gallagher, Cassidy, MacFarlane, McLean.
Scorers: McStay, Cassidy, Gallacher
Referee: A McMahon (Motherwell)
Attendance: 15,000
Venue: Recreation Grounds, Alloa
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
Pictures
- Match Pictures
Articles
Glasgow Herald, 21st August, 1922.
“Celtic the Champions, had the distinction of introducing First League football to Alloa’s supporters, who showed their appreciation by turning out in record numbers.”
“The new team to the League rose to the occasion as it was only after a gruelling contest that Celtic secured the spoils by the odd goal in five.”
“There could be no mistaking the earnestness of Alloa , and the impression left by their display was that as they become more familiar with their new conditions they will do better. Over-cageyness was their chief weakness.”
Glasgow Herald match report: Alloa, the new club in the Scottish League made a creditable appearance against Celtic, scoring the first goal. Early in the game Burns got within shooting distance of Shaw, Hilley clearing. An unsuccessful attack by the visitors was followed by the return of Alloa, who scored 15 minutes from the start. Quin passed to Craig, who sent a high shot out of Shaw’s reach. Shortly afterwards Celtic were awarded a penalty kick, which McStay converted. Celtic pressed but for some time were unable to gain the lead, Thomson saved repeatedly. The visitors pressed hard on the resumption. Ultimately, following a free kick, Cassidy rushed in and scored. Only five minutes elapsed when Gallagher scored Celtic’s third goal. Alloa rallied, but were unable to break down the Celtic defence. Near the finish the home side were awarded a penalty kick, from which Wood scored.