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Trivia
- Celtic dominated the first half and had the lead by a single goal at half-time, thanks to a Johnny Crum in 30 minutes, but the scoreline would have been higher were it not for ex-Celts Jimmy McStay and Peter McGonagle who defended stoutly for Hamilton. Accies came more into the game in the second-half, but Crum added a second for Celtic in 60 minutes, and though David Wilson pulled a goal back in 82 minutes there was no further scoring.
- While Celtic's win again at Hamilton by the odd goal in three was not very convincing, Second Division St Bernard’s were indeed convincing with their remarkable feat of scoring eight goals at Forfar.
- In England Derby County had a magnificent win after trailing at the interval. Two goals behind at half-time to Sheffield Wednesday they won deservedly by the odd goal of five, with Jack Bowers, Charlie Napier, and Dally Duncan getting the goals.
- General Franco's troops, headed by Moroccan soldiers, take the town of San Sebastian part of which is in flames.
- In an interview conducted in Nuremberg, Herr Hitler expressed his sympathy for Franco's cause, which he said was shared by Germany and Italy.
Review
Teams
HAMILTON ACADEMICAL:
Drummond, Wallace, Peter McGonagle, Cox, Jimmy McStay, Thomson, King, McLaren, Wilson, Harrison, McNee.
Scorers:
Wilson.
CELTIC:
Kennaway, Hogg, Boyle, Geatons, Lyon, Paterson, Delaney, Buchan, Crum, Divers, Murphy.
Scorers:
Crum, (2).
Referee: Mr Hudson (Glasgow).
Attendance: 12,000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
Pictures
Articles
The Scotsman – Monday, 14th September 1936, page 4
CELTIC'S WIN AT HAMILTON
Twelve thousand spectators saw Celtic narrowly defeat Hamilton Academicals by the odd goal in three at Douglas Park Hamilton, in a game which never rose above mediocrity.
Celtic were always on top in the first half, the Hamilton side failing to hold their opponents owing to weakness at wing hall-back. In the second half, the home team showed more spirit, and as s result the game became more interesting. Playing against their old colleagues, McStay and McGonagle were the strong men in the Hamilton defence, the former being the best defender afield.
In the Hamilton front rank, Wilson was never allowed much scope, and the line rarely moved freely, King, at outside right, was the only source of danger to the Parkhead defenders and many of his crosses should have been turned to advantage. Kennaway, in the visitors' goal, had a quiet day and he capably dealt with the few balls which came his way, while in Hogg and Boyle he had capable supporters. Geatons was outstanding in a clever intermediate line, and in front, Crum and Delaney struck a good understanding. Buchan overdid the solo work, and fell an easy victim to McStay.
Celtic assumed the ascendancy at the start and their many raids showed the home defence in a poor light. McStay was a tower of strength in repulsing the Parkhead team in many keen raids and on more than one occasion he headed clear on the goal line.
When a goal did come to Celtic, it was In the nature of a gift, a misunderstanding between Drummond and McGonagle allowing Crum to walk the ball into the net. This was the only score until the interval, although Celtic on play should have been further ahead. Play was more even in the second half, and only a great save by Kennaway from Harrison deprived Hamilton of the equaliser. In a breakaway, Crum made Celtic s position more secure, though before the end Wilson scored for Hamilton.
