| Match Pictures | Matches: 1924 – 1925 |
Trivia
- The Glasgow Herald gives Frame as the Third Lanark scorer. LINK
- Sixty people were injured in cup-tie train smash at Central Station, see article below and the Glasgow Herald, at link above.
- Also in the Herald a report of a charabanc carry Celtic supporters overturning on Aitkenhead Road on returning from the match.
- Four goals by McGrory!
Review
Teams
Celtic:
Shevlin, W McStay, Hilley, Wilson, J McStay, McFarlane, Connolly, Gallacher, McGrory, Thomson, McLean
Goals: McGrory, McGrory, Gallacher, McGrory, McGrory
Third Lanark:
Jarvie, McGill, Higgins, Frame, Williamson, James Walker, Reid, Blair, Frank Walker, Stevenson, Archibald
Goals: James Walker
Referee: Mr T Dougary (Bellshill)
Linesman: Not Known
Attendance: 42,000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
Pictures
- Match Pictures
Articles
The Glasgow Herald – Mon, 26 Jan 1925
CELTIC’S VICTORY
The initial round of the Scottish Cup competition was carried through on Saturday under unusually favourable conditions as to weather, and if grounds were heavy on account of the previous day’s rains, that was the only disadvantage experienced, and all of the 32 ties were played to a finish, though in half a dozen games the contestants failed to reach a definite result, and these ties will be replayed in the course of this week. Over 40,000 were present at the match between Third Lanark and Celtic, and witnessed in the first half at least, a thrilling contest. Third Lanark scored the first goal, and though Celtic equalised before the interval the balance of play had favoured Third Lanark. Celtic scored a second goal immediately after the resumption, and following the failure of their opponents to score from a penalty kick, the game took a dramatic turn in favour of Celtic, whose forwards completely mastered the opposing defence, and added three further goals. The margin in Celtic’s favour flattered the victors in a game that was not distinguished for high class football, excepting for the short period after Celtic had obtained a commanding lead, when the forwards gave a captivating display of artistic and clever footwork. McGrory, the Celtic centre, had four of the five goals obtained by his side, a feat in the performance of which he had invaluable assistance from McLean, Connolly, Gallagher, and McFarlane. Third Lanark had no performers of equal ability to these players, and in defence none so capable as W. McStay, Celtic’s right back, whose resolute and steady play was mainly responsible for pulling his side through the opening half hour, when Third Lanark’s persistent pressure seemed likely to bring about the downfall of the Parkhead team.
Sunday Post
