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Trivia
- Dundee have the edge with the brilliant goalkeeping of Englishman, Wilson “Bill” Marsh, and the sharpness of centre-forward Alexander “Alec” Craigie (later Partick Thistle) giving them a 2-0 first-half lead. In the second half Celtic did all the pressing but Scot Symon at centre-half contained McGrory well.
- A formal verdict was returned at the inquiry before Sheriff Wilton, K.C., and a jury at Glasgow yesterday into the circumstances attending the death of John Thomson, the Scottish internationalist and Celtic goalkeeper. The inquiry heard from several witnesses including the referee Mr W. G. Holburn who said he re-started the game with a goal-kick as the collision had been an accident and not a foul. [See Scotsman report below]
- Celtic’s first defeat of the season (at the hands of Dundee) and the beating of the Rangers by Queen’s Park. Thus the “old firm” fell together, and with Hearts failing to improve the occasion, Motherwell are now definitely established at the top of the table. The Fir Park men, who have played a match more than their Glasgow rivals, have given away only five points as against Rangers’ six and Celtic’s eight.
- Everton and Sheffield Wednesday figured in a remarkable match in the English League, the promoted Second Leaguers winning by 9 goals to 3, with Dixie Dean scoring five. Both West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal stumbled, the former dropping two points to Liverpool and the latter yielding one to Bolton Wanderers. England had an easy win over Ireland in the international at Belfast.
- A joint pastoral, issued by the Roman Catholic Archbishop and Bishops of Ireland, strongly denounces what is described as “a campaign of revolution and Communism”.
Review
Joe only made 3 appearances for Celtic, all after the tragic death of John Thomson.
Teams
DUNDEE:
Marsh, Morgan, Gilmour, McNab, Symon, Blyth, Lynch, Campbell, Craigie, Robertson, Troup.
Scorers:
Craigie, (2).
CELTIC:
Coen, Cook, McGonagle, Morrison, McStay, Hughes, R. Thomson, A. Thomson, McGrory, Napier, Scarff.
Scorers:
Referee: J. C. Love (Helensburgh). R. Morrison (Falkirk). [Herald, below, gives two refs]
Attendance: 18,000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
Pictures
Articles
The Scotsman – Monday, 19th October 1931, page 6
DUNDEE’S VICTORY OVER CELTIC
At Dens Park, before 18,000 spectators, Dundee administered to Celtic their first defeat of the season.
In a keenly fought game, nearly every minute of which produced thrills, Dundee were worthy winners. Their direct, robust tactics were too much for the machine of the Celtic.
The opportunism of Craigie, the Dundee centre, and the brilliant goalkeeping of Marsh, were the chief features.
Dundee stood two goals to the good at the interval, both of which were scored by Craigie.
Shortly after the restart Celtic exerted tremendous pressure, but Marsh was in great form, and kept Dundee’s goal intact.
Dundee’s first goal came after sixteen minutes, when Craigie headed a fine goal from Lynch’s centre. The second was scored after thirty-two minutes, when Craigie, running in, headed once more into the net following a tremendous effort by McNab that struck the crossbar.
After more than holding their own in the first half, Dundee repelled Celtic’s tremendous onslaught after the interval, and towards the end played like winners.
Gilmour was an outstanding defender for the home team, and Symon almost completely blotted out McGrory. McNab also played a strong game, while Craigie, Troup, and Lynch were the pick of a good forward division.
Celtic’s half-back line worked hard, with Morrison slightly in advance. The two Thomsons made a good wing.
Marsh was undoubtedly the main factor in determining the destination of the points, he had several very lucky saves, and many skillful ones. His backs shielded him to the best of their ability–somewhat limited at times–and it was the Dundee half-back line which held the key to most situations. McNab’s urge, Symons’s shadowing of McGrory and Blyth’s general service were all alike helpful.
One save of Marsh’s was much discussed. He jammed the ball against the under side of the cross-bar before clearing. The referee, standing against one upright, had the best of views and allowed play to carry on.
