| Match Pictures | Matches: 1924 – 1925 |
Trivia
- Dan Blair makes his debut at outside left but can’t help Celtic avoid another defeat amid rowdyism at Greenock.
- The Glasgow Herald is dominated with reactions to the General Election result, with Labour MP Rosslyn Mitchell, accusing the victorious Liberal/Unionist parties of winning on lies which he likened to a “tidal wave of falsehoods”. LINK
- Also in the Herald a report from a Belfast court where Mr de Valera was sentenced to one month in prison for entering Northern Ireland illegally.
- The Herald also reports of the deaths of 4 in Ku Klux Klan riots in Niles Ohio.
Review
Teams
GREENOCK MORTON: Fotheringham, Buchanan, Orr, Gourlay, Hyslop, Gordon, Kilpatrick, McKay, J. Campbell, Brown, Wason
Scorer:
CELTIC: Shevlin, W.McStay, Hilley, Wilson, J. McStay, McFarlane, Connolly, Gallacher, McGrory, A. Thomson, Blair
Referee: T. Dougray (Bellshill)
Attendance: 12,000
Articles
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Articles
The Glasgow Herald – Mon 3 Nov, 1924
Rowdyism at Greenock
Celtic, with only one change in the eleven that ran Rangers so narrowly the previous week, were defeated at Greenock by the only goal scored in a fast and interesting game. The goal was the product of a penalty kick awarded Morton for a simple but punishable infringement, but Celtic have no cause for grievance otherwise, as on play they were beaten by a better side. Their forward play was extremely poor. Gallagher has rarely been seen to less advantage, and the failure of the prop of the side reduced the attack to impotence. Morton’s forwards played with dash and confidence, and the cleverness of McKay, Wason and Kilpatrick was a severe ordeal to Celtic’s defence. Play was free from rough or shady tactics, but unfortunately rowdyism was manifest amongst a section of the crowd, and several free fights on the west terracing compelled spectators to seek safety on the playing pitch. This occasioned a momentary stoppage of the game, but prompt action by the police speedily restored order, and the arrest of four alleged offenders had a salutary effect.
Morton attacked at the start, forcing two corners in quick succession. Celtic rallied and almost scored through Wilson from a corner. Other two corners fell to Morton, but neither were converted. Morton were awarded a penalty kick from which Orr scored. Celtic pressed hard to the interval but failed to score. Play was even in the second half when neither side scored.
The Scotsman, Nov 03, 1924
DISTURBANCE AT GREENOCK
It is often difficult to account for Morton’s lowly position in the Scottish League. They were a lively, thrustful side on their own ground against the Celtic, and well deserved their victory. The latter were brilliant and weak in turn, and the forwards very disappointing at close quarters. Morton’s goal was of the penalty order. Campbell was well through when brought down, and Orr scored from the kick. In the second half the Greenock club did most of the attacking, and their dash and shooting proved a continual source of anxiety to Shevlin and his backs. The young goalkeeper acquitted himself well, and saved several capital shots. The winners played their traditional game against the Celtic, and their pluck and skill carried them through. Orr and Buchanan were the two best backs afield; Gourlay and Gordon cleverly checkmated the Celtic forwards; and Wasson, McKay and Kilpatrick excelled in attack. The Celtic while displaying clever touches, never impressed as an attacking force, McGrory’s leadership being very weak. Blair was smart on the left wing, but attempted too much. The attendance numbered about 12,000. In the second half play was interrupted by free fights among the spectators. The rowdyism was quickly got under control by the police, who made several arrests.