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- Celtic won at the tail of the bank while RMS Franconia was launched at John Brown’s yard further upstream.
- The Glasgow Herald gives a harrowing report of the exodus of Greeks from Thrace. LINK
- The Herald also reports a meeting of 30,000 Fascisti in Naples where Signor Mussolini will make a speech.
Review
A single goal from Joe Cassidy early in the second half gives Celtic the points in a keenly-contested match.
Teams
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A single goal from Joe Cassidy early in the second half gives Celtic the points in a keenly-contested match.
Teams
GREENOCK MORTON: Edwards, McIntyre, R. Brown, Gourlay, Wright, Allan, McNab, McKay, Bickerstaff, A. Brown, G. T. R. Jessiman.
CELTIC: Hughes,McStay, Hilley, Gilchrist, Cringan, McFarlane ,McAtee, Gallacher, Cassidy, Murphy ,Connolly .
Referee: P. Craigmyle (Aberdeen)
Attendance: 12,000
Goals: Cassidy (52)
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Match report from The Scotsman, 23rd October 1922
CELTIC WIN POINTS AT GREENOCK
A thrilling game, in which much good football was seen, was provided by Morton and Celtic at Greenock. There was only one goal scored, and this fell to the champions, seven minutes after the opening of the second half. Morton were at the time the more dangerous, and the point came when least expected. Edwards was at fault in leaving his post, and the ball was sent across to Cassidy, who quickly netted. Bar that mistake, which proved a costly one, Morton’s defence was very safe. Wright played a grand game, and the forwards worked well together. Indeed, the Greenock team had the mastery in the first half, and the Celtic were lucky to cross over without a goal against them. Jessamin shone in the home attack, McStay having a worrying time from the amateur forward. Gallacher was very lively for the Celtic, and Cassidy, ably supported by Cringan, played a clever game, and was always dangerous when on the ball. Hughes got more to do than Edwards, and was lucky in two of his saves. Taking the play all over, a draw would have been a fitting result. The attendance numbered fully 12,000.
The Glasgow Herald – Oct 23, 1922
CELTIC FAVOURITES AGAIN
The League series of games on Saturday proved almost without exception, to be attractive and interesting, and though generally fought with keenness, fortunately were unattended with accidents to players or untoward incidents. A continued improvement in the quality of play was again observable, and it is permissible to hope that the return of the old standard and style is to be permanent. The finest display of the afternoon was witnessed at Cappielow Park, where in favourable weather and with suitable ground conditions, Celtic, the League champions, and Morton, Scottish Cupholders, gave an exhibition of high-class football in keeping with their reputation. Celtic previous to Saturday had been rather in the background in League affairs, but their visit to Greenock was recognised to be the principal fixture in the day’s football, and as in the nature of a test whether the champions were to take a leading part in the competition as usual, or for once to fill only a minor role therein. Two defeats and indifferent displays in recent encounters pointed to marked deterioration in Celtic, but their display and victory at Greenock removed all doubts as to the champions’ ability to uphold their dignity. The Parkhead team was partially of an experimental nature, a new left wing, Murphy and Connolly, being tried and made to fit in moderately successfully with their more experienced colleagues. It is doubtful if any other competitors under similar circumstances could have accomplished what Celtic did. It is true that on the run of play the winners deserved no more than a division of the points, as Morton played an inspired game, and were for the most part the attacking side; but Celtic took advantage of a momentary lapse on the part of the home defence, and their alertness was fittingly rewarded with victory. Actually the Parkhead club are now only two points behind the new leaders, and are relatively ahead of all; and it is not too much to say that Saturday’s events re-established them as favourites for the League honours.
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Cassidy was first to get within scoring distance, but Edwards saved smartly. Gallagher next attempted to get through but the drive was saved. Morton got away, McNab finishing slightly high. At the other end Connolly misjudged the height. Morton forced a corner from the Celtic centre half, but it came to nothing and half time came with no scoring on either side. Early in the second half Celtic scored the only goal of the match. Connolly centred to Cassidy, who beat Edwards. Level play featured to the finish.
, McIntyre, R. Brown, Gourlay, Wright, Allan, McNab, McKay, Pickerstaff, A. Brown, O. T. R. Jessiman.
Edwards, McIntyre, Brown, Gourlay, Wright, McGregor, McNab, McKay, French, Brown, McMinn.
CELTIC: Hughes,McStay, Hilley, Gilchrist, Cringan, McFarlane ,McAtee, Gallacher, Cassidy, Murphy ,Connolly .
Referee: P. Craigmyle (Aberdeen)
Attendance: 12,000
Goals: Cassidy (52)
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Match report from The Scotsman, 23rd October 1922
CELTIC WIN POINTS AT GREENOCK
A thrilling game, in which much good football was seen, was provided by Morton and Celtic at Greenock. There was only one goal scored, and this fell to the champions, seven minutes after the opening of the second half. Morton were at the time the more dangerous, and the point came when least expected. Edwards was at fault in leaving his post, and the ball was sent across to Cassidy, who quickly netted. Bar that mistake, which proved a costly one, Morton’s defence was very safe. Wright played a grand game, and the forwards worked well together. Indeed, the Greenock team had the mastery in the first half, and the Celtic were lucky to cross over without a goal against them. Jessamin shone in the home attack, McStay having a worrying time from the amateur forward. Gallacher was very lively for the Celtic, and Cassidy, ably supported by Cringan, played a clever game, and was always dangerous when on the ball. Hughes got more to do than Edwards, and was lucky in two of his saves. Taking the play all over, a draw would have been a fitting result. The attendance numbered fully 12,000.
The Glasgow Herald – Oct 23, 1922
CELTIC FAVOURITES AGAIN
The League series of games on Saturday proved almost without exception, to be attractive and interesting, and though generally fought with keenness, fortunately were unattended with accidents to players or untoward incidents. A continued improvement in the quality of play was again observable, and it is permissible to hope that the return of the old standard and style is to be permanent. The finest display of the afternoon was witnessed at Cappielow Park, where in favourable weather and with suitable ground conditions, Celtic, the League champions, and Morton, Scottish Cupholders, gave an exhibition of high-class football in keeping with their reputation. Celtic previous to Saturday had been rather in the background in League affairs, but their visit to Greenock was recognised to be the principal fixture in the day’s football, and as in the nature of a test whether the champions were to take a leading part in the competition as usual, or for once to fill only a minor role therein. Two defeats and indifferent displays in recent encounters pointed to marked deterioration in Celtic, but their display and victory at Greenock removed all doubts as to the champions’ ability to uphold their dignity. The Parkhead team was partially of an experimental nature, a new left wing, Murphy and Connolly, being tried and made to fit in moderately successfully with their more experienced colleagues. It is doubtful if any other competitors under similar circumstances could have accomplished what Celtic did. It is true that on the run of play the winners deserved no more than a division of the points, as Morton played an inspired game, and were for the most part the attacking side; but Celtic took advantage of a momentary lapse on the part of the home defence, and their alertness was fittingly rewarded with victory. Actually the Parkhead club are now only two points behind the new leaders, and are relatively ahead of all; and it is not too much to say that Saturday’s events re-established them as favourites for the League honours.
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Cassidy was first to get within scoring distance, but Edwards saved smartly. Gallagher next attempted to get through but the drive was saved. Morton got away, McNab finishing slightly high. At the other end Connolly misjudged the height. Morton forced a corner from the Celtic centre half, but it came to nothing and half time came with no scoring on either side. Early in the second half Celtic scored the only goal of the match. Connolly centred to Cassidy, who beat Edwards. Level play featured to the finish.