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Trivia
- Rangers led at half-time through goals by Sandy Archibald, (10 min) and Jimmy Marshall, (23 min). Jimmy McGrory scored with a header for Celtic in 84 minutes. The Glasgow Herald opined "Scarff missed", and there were never two truer word printed in that newspaper, but it was not thought at the time that Peter Scarff would never play again.
- In accordance with custom, a full programme of Scottish League football was carried through on New Year' s Day, and as many of the matches were of the "Local Derby” type, interest was exceptionally keen. There were remarkably few surprises—none, indeed, in the First Division; and only two of the results in the Second Division were to some extent unlooked for, these being the defeat of Hibernians at Gymnasium (Royal Gymnasium Ground, home of St. Bernard's) and the overwhelming success of Armadale over Bo'ness. The meeting of Celtic and Rangers at Parkhead produced the usual spirited battle, watched by a crowd of 55,000 Rangers, despite the fine challenge of Motherwell, are general favourites for the Championship, and their two goals to one win yesterday over their old and famous rivals will strengthen their position.
- A number of matches were also played in England, and a noteworthy result was Newcastle United's 3-1 home victory over Aston Villa, watched by a crowd of 55,000. Ex-Larkhall Thistle forward Tommy Lang got the final goal for Newcastle. Newcastle lie second to Everton in the table.
- At the National Union of Women Teachers Conference at Southend a resolution was passed that the dismissal of married women teachers on grounds other than those of efficiency was opposed to the best interests of education and an infringement of the rights of the individual citizen. At present women teachers who marry lose their jobs on the basis that their husbands should have the role of bread-winner.
Review
Teams
CELTIC:
Kennaway, Cook, McGonagle, Wilson, McStay, Morrison, R. Thomson, A. Thomson, McGrory, Napier, Hughes.
Scorers:
McGrory.
RANGERS:
Hamilton, Gray, McAulay, Meiklejohn, Simpson, Brown, Archibald, Marshall, English, McPhail, Fleming.
Scorers:
Archibald, Marshall.
Referee: H. Watson (Glasgow).
Attendance: 55,000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
Pictures
Articles
The Scotsman – Saturday, 2nd January 1932, page 5
CELTIC ADOPT WRONG POLICY
The attendance at Celtic Park was 55,000.
Although the ground cut up badly owing to the heavy overnight rain, play in the first half was remarkably good, and throughout conducted in proper sporting spirit, fouls being infrequent and certainly not serious. When Rangers opened the scoring ten minutes after the start their lead rather flattered them, as play had been evenly distributed, but although Archibald's shot was a splendid effort he profited by McGonagle slipping in the act of tackling.
Their second goal taken, in the same manner by Marshall from almost the same spot, was similarly contributed to by the greasy surface, but, before the interval Rangers were clearly and definitely superior, even against the wind. Celtic's policy of close play was not a paying one, their opponents going on opposite lines, the wide open game proving more profitable.
The home attack was poor in the second half, but the defence stood up pluckily to a persistent Rangers’ attack, and defied all efforts to increase the lead. Seven minutes from the finish a change came over the game. Celtic making a plucky bid by throwing everything into the effort. R. Thomson came away on the right and crossed close in, Hamilton stretching and touching the ball, but McGrory, rushing in, got it over the line.
Rangers appeared to be staggered by this reverse, while Celtic seemed inspired, and probably over-anxiety was their undoing, as they certainly had chances that with coolness would have been taken advantage of. Just in time Rangers rallied and beat them back, the game ending with the Light-Blues sparking.
The winners played soundly and with confidence, every man "pulling his weight” Archibald and English proved fine raiders, the inside forwards being content generally to lie back and spread the play. Simpson never left McGrory, and Meiklejohn and Brown showed fine understanding with their forwards. Gray, with poor opposition, had an easy day, but McAuley, although generally too good for R. Thomson, showed indecision occasionally and kicked our far too much.
Hamilton, though he stopped several hard shots, did not impress. Kennaway had many fine saves, although his methods are unorthodox. McGonagle was the sounder back. Morrison shaped poorly at left, half, McStay and Wilson forced well. Alec Thomson was the only Celtic forward to display any craft; he was outstanding, but met with little support. Napier exhibited cleverness, but his fondness for individual work was the undoing of many good scoring opportunities. R. Thomson had not a good game until near the finish, but Hughes was weak all through, and McGrory could seldom shake off Simpson.
