1975-11-22: Celtic 3-2 St Johnstone, Premier Division

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Trivia

  • Paul Wilson dropped out suspended with George McCluskey coming in for another game from the start. With Jackie McNamara again on the treatment table in came Bobby Lennox. McNamara's problem was a recurrent knee injury and he went to see a specialist.
  • Celtic had 16 y.o. Jim McMahon from Annbank Utd as a trialist with the Reserves
  • Jimmy Johnstone signed for Sheffield Utd.
  • ST Johnstone were bottom of the Premier League at this point.
  • Celtic unveil a flag above the Jungle to commemorate their 9 in a row record which was presented to them by the Celtic Supporters Association.

Review

Bobby Lennox turned the clock back with two goals but it took another cracker from Kenny Dalglish who blasted in a shot from 18 yards.

Teams

Celtic:
Latchford, McGrain, P McCluskey, MacDonald, Lynch, Dalglish, Edvaldsson, Callaghan, G McCluskey, Deans, Lennox. Subs: Hood, Glavin
Scorers: Lennox (24, 50), Dalglish (52)

St Johnstone:
Nicoll, G Smith, Roberts, MacDonald, Kinnell (Stevenson), Ritchie, C Smith, Lambie, O'Rourke, Muir, Cramond Sub: McGregor
Scorers: O'Rourke (35), C Smith (37)

Referee: T Kellock (East Kilbride)
Attendance: 20,000

Articles

  • Match Report (see end of page below)

Pictures

Articles

1975 Celtic 3-2 St Johnstone report