| Match Pictures | Matches: 1924 – 1925 |
Trivia
- A penalty award to Celtic was taken by three different players before it counted as the winner.
- The Glasgow Herald reports that the Zeppelin, ZR 3 has begun began the transatlantic delivery flight to the U.S. where it would arrive after an 81-hour flight. LINK
- The Herald is dominated with domestic politics as the three main parties all published their election manifestos.
- An article in the Herald headed “After Care of Defectives” reports a conference devoted to the care of the “feeble minded” and the view of Lady Leslie Mackenzie that industrial colonies should be set up for mental defectives.
Review
Teams
CELTIC: Shaw, McNair, Hilley, Wilson, W.McStay, McFarlane, Connolly, Gallacher, McGrory, A. Thomson, McLean
Scorer: Wilson
HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN: Willie White, Crossan, Wilson, Dand Wright , King, Smith, John Murphy, Jock White, McMillan, Murray
Referee: M. Quinn (Bellshill)
Attendance: 12,000
Articles
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Pictures
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Articles
The Glasgow Herald – Mon October 13, 1924
Celtic Still Unbeaten
Celtic alone of the Glasgow clubs won their engagement, and their victory over Heart of Midlothian was obtained in unusual manner Twelve minutes from the close of a game in which neither side had gained nor was due advantage. Celtic were awarded a penalty kick, and Gallagher’s kick from the spot mark was saved by White, the visitor’s goalkeeper. The referee, however ordered the kick to be retaken on account of an infringement on the part of the Edinburgh players, and McLean who assayed the second attempt, shot over. A third attempt was allowed, and Wilson this time was adjudged to have scored with a shot that hit the underside of the crossbar and passed through the goal.
Celtic pressed strongly and were in front of goal when McGrory was charged over and a penalty was claimed but disallowed. Heart of Midlothian were afterwards seen to advantage but there was no scoring from either side before the interval. On restarting the visitors made an attack on Shaw’s goal, but it was unsuccessful. Near the finish Celtic were awarded a penalty kick. Twice the referee ordered the kick to be taken over again and at the third attempt Wilson beat White.
The Scotsman – Mon October 13, 1924
HOW CELTIC SCRAMBLED HOME
Celtic got both League points from Heart of Midlothian through a penalty goal, the kick for which was taken three times before the ball went into the net. Just before it was scored there were some lively times. Twice the Celtic appealed strongly for a penalty, and angry groups of players surrounded the referee demanding what that official said they were not entitled to. Then in a scrummage soon after the ball was driven against a defender’s arm, and Mr. Quinn at once pointed to the spot. Gallagher took the kick, and drove the ball softly at White, who saved, but as player had got over the line before the kick was taken the referee ordered another attempt. McLean then drove over the bar, and again the referee detected an infringement. Wilson now took the kick and scored. The rest of the game was quite interesting to the 16,000 spectators. The Hearts were often full of running, while the defence held out well when the Celtic were attacking. A draw would have been a fair reflex of play.