| Match Pictures | Matches: 1924 – 1925 |
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Review
Teams
SAINT MIRREN: Bradford, Findlay, Newbiggin, Morrison, Summers, McDonald, Morgan, Gillies, McCrae, Howieson, Thomson
CELTIC: Shevlin, W. McStay, Hilley, Wilson , J. McStay,
McFarlane, Connolly, Gallacher, McGrory , Thomson, McLean
Referee: T. Dougray (Bellshill)
Attendance: 45,728
Articles
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Pictures
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Articles
The Glasgow Herald, Mon March 9, 1925
A severe hail and sleet storm was experienced during the early stages of the games, and spectators were drenched, but the storm speedily passed, and for the greater part of the time the games were witnessed under favourable conditions, even as to the playing pitches, which afforded firmer and more secure footing than for several weeks. The meeting of St Mirren and Celtic was responsible for the largest attendance, 45,728 persons paying for admission, and, as expected, the teams proved to be so evenly matched that the game was left drawn and will be played at Celtic Park tomorrow. The quality of the football was disappointing, principally owing to the keenness and incisiveness of the respective defences, whose robust, first-time tackling prevented the forwards from settling to combined attack, excepting at rare intervals. Celtic gained a decided advantage in winning the toss, as they had the storm behind them practically throughout the first half, and afterwards the conditions were normal. The balance of aggressive play was with the Glasgow club till the interval, but the magnificent defence of Findlay, Newbiggin, and Summers successfully withstood Celtic’s numerous attacks. Play generally was better in the second half, St Mirren’s attack particularly showing marked improvement in combined studied play, but to the finish the defences prevailed, and the match closed without scoring. A draw was a fitting result, St Mirren in the closing stages, when they forced numerous corners, balancing the period of dominance enjoyed by their opponents in the first half of the contest.
The Scotsman, Mon March 09 1925
DRAWN GAME AT PAISLEY
All things considered both St Mirren and the Celtic were justly rewarded at Paisley by finishing on level terms. Had the Celtic maintained their early form, St Mirren would never have lived with them, but as it happened the Saints improved as time went on and raised the hopes of their followers during the last half-hour by several of their raids. For long it was the case of Celtic attack against St Mirren defence, and while the Paisley men did not always clear their lines with distinction, they made sure by covering up well. The real scoring chances on both sides could be counted on one hand, and Bradford is to be complimented for dealing with at least three Celtic efforts, one from Gallacher, and the others from McGrory. The receipts amounted to £2000, representing 43,000. The sum mentioned is exclusive of stand.