| Match Pictures | Matches: 1973 – 1974 | 1973-1974 Pictures |
Trivia
- There were reports in the papers linking Celtic with Dundee's John Duncan.
- After their lethargic performance against Arbroath, Jock Stein shuffled the pack with Jimmy Johnstone back in on the right, with Andy Lynch dropped and Hood on the bench. Dalglish was still out with the ankle injury.
- Dixie Deans was withdrawn early after a clash with Young. An X-Ray confirmed a hairline fracture of jaw. He was subbed by Harry Hood.
- In the Reserve Cup Celtic defeated Falkirk 4-0 at Celtic Park. The Celtic team was Williams, J. Davidson, Quinn, McNamara, McDonald, Murdoch, Wilson, McCluskey, Ritchie, McCool, Lynch Subs O'Hara and Welsh. The Celtic scorers were Lynch 2, McCluskey and Wilson.
Review
Newspaper reports state that Celtic had over 30 corner kicks. Hay scores with a typical pile driving shot and Jinky impresses the fans through the centre of attack.
The game was spoiled by the constant whistling of referee Bobby Valentine. Celtic dominated the game throughout with Jimmy Johnstone playing well through the centre.
Arbroath 1-2 Rangers
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
| Rangers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 4 |
| Celtic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| Arbroath | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 |
| Falkirk | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
Teams
Falkirk:
Donaldson, S Kennedy, Young, Markie, Wheatley, Fowler, Hoggan, Whiteford, Somner, Shirra (Harley), McLeod (Mercer) .
Goals:
Celtic:
Hunter, McGrain, Brogan, Murray, McNeill, Connelly, Johnstone, McLaughlin (Callaghan 45), Deans (Hood), Hay, Lennox.
Scorers: Hay (46), Lennox (pen 58)
Referee: R B Valentine (Dundee)
Attendance: 12,000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
