| Match Pictures | Matches: 1958 – 1959 | 1958-59 Pictures |
Trivia
- Tully was out injured during the League Cup semi final against Partick Thistle; Peacock was away playing for Ireland in a 3-3 draw against England in Belfast. Pat Crerand came in for his debut at right half with Smith moving over to the left; John Colrain came in for Tully on the right wing.
- Both Sean Fallon and John Higgins were said to be near first team fitness and readiness
- Charlie Gallacher was signed on provisional forms
Review
On a wet day, Celtic started well but met a resolute Queens defense. Johnny Divers got the first goal on 17 minutes, his first senior goal. Queens then unexpectedly equalised when McGill was left open. Celtic came out ready for the second half and Colrain nearly scored with a long range effort. The play was more scrappy but gradually Celtic gained the upper hand. On 57 minutes Mochan in a well forward position crossed and Conway put the ball away. Bertie Auld then hit the post before scoring before the end from a Divers pass.
Teams:
Celtic:
Beattie; Donnelly, Mochan; Crerand, McNeill, Smith; Colrain, Fernie, Conway, Divers, Auld.
Scorers: Divers(17), Conway (57), Auld (86)
Queen of the South:
Gebbie; Sharpe, Smith; Knox, Elliot, Greenock; McGill, Black, Patterson, gerrett, King.
Scorers: McGill (20)
Referee: F S Crossley (Motherwell)
Attendance: 20,000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
