| Match Pictures | Matches:1953 – 1954 | 1953-54 pictures |
Trivia
- an unchanged team.
- The game was played with a white ball which was gradually making an introduction to the game
- The Celtic players had a nice midweek break all heading south to Wembley to watch Hungary beat England 6-3 a match masterminded by ex Celtic trainer Jimmy Hogan. By this date Hogan was coach of Aston Villa.
Review
Sharp scored for Partick Thistle with a header pretty close to kick off but Fernie equalised a minute later from a McPhail pass. Celtic then proceeded to monopolise the game with Evans, Collins and Fernie inter-passing at will. fernie got a second from a Mochan centre. Kerr fouled Mochan just before half time but Collins' penalty was saved.Mochan and McPhail were readily swapping position and Fernie was having a game and a half. Bonnar had to make some crucial saves in the second half to preserve the lead. The game deteriorated towards the end as the forwards became more anxious to get a third with Thistle getting closer and closer to an equalising goal. Fernie was the best player for Celtic.
Teams
Celtic:
Bonnar; Haughney, Meechan; Evans, Stein, Peacock; Collins, Fernie, McPhail, Walsh, Mochan.
Scorers: Fernie 2 (4, 34)
Partick Thistle:
Smith; McGowan, Kerr; Crawford, Davidson, Mathers; McKenzie, Howitt, Sharp, Wright, Walker.
Scorers: Sharp (3)
Referee: J S Aitken (Glasgow)
Attendance: 27,000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
