1966-02-05: Celtic 4-0 Stranraer, Scottish Cup

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Trivia

  • John Cushley had reported in injured with a leg injury after the Hearts defeat on the previous weekend. Despite attention during the week he failed top recover. Back in came Jim Craig at right back with McNeill moving to his accustomed centre half position.
  • Celtic's first ever game against Stranraer.
  • Celtic announced they had signed Bent Martin after a successful trial.
  • On the previous night Celtic defeated East Fife 3-1 in a Combined Reserve League match at Celtic Park. The Celtic team was Kennedy, Cunningham, Halpin, Henderson, McCarron, 'Newman', 'Newman', McGowan, J. Quinn, Sweeney, Taylor. The Celtic scorers were McGowan (2) and McCarron penalty.

Review

Jimmy Johnstone did most of the forcing in the early stages and it was from one of his crosses that Charlie Gallacher scored the first goal. Gemmell spent most of the game in attacking mode. Celtic were well on top with Simpson a passenger in the Celtic goal. Bobby Murdoch got the second just before half time. Celtic went in 2-0 up without having to break sweat. The second half continued in the same vein. McBride got a third goal direct from a free kick and Lennox finished the scoring.

Teams

Celtic
Simpson; Craig, Gemmell; Murdoch, McNeill, Clark; Johnstone, Gallacher, McBride, Lennox, Hughes
Scorers Gallagher (8), Murdoch (42), McBride (62), Lennox (82)

Stranraer
Dine, Shanks, McNaught, W. King, Ferguson, S. King, McMurdo, Hanlon, McDonald, Logan, Bingham

Referee: W. Elliott (Barrhead)
Attendance: 15,500

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