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Trivia
- On this trip to Hungary Billy McNeill assaulted journalist (sic) Gerry McNee after a heated argument. There would be ramifications later in the season.
- 18 year old sensation Charlie Nicholas scores again on his full debut.
- After the game Diosgyoeri line up to ask Celtic players for jerseys, badges and autographs.
- The winners will play Rumanian side Politechnica Timosoara in the next round.
- In the game between Rangers and Aberdeen at Ibrox, Willie Johnston is sent off for the 13th time in his career after stamping on the throat of John MacMaster. Only prompt action by the Aberdeen physio prevents MacMaster choking on his own tongue.
Review
This was a game Celtic should never have lost. Nicholas is now the big sensation in Scottish football after another goal. However it was only natural that Celtic should show a lack of urgency with a six goal lead.
McNeill and the players are heavily criticised for losing but the truth is that the team played well and only slackness and poor finishing let them down.
Teams
Diosgyoeri: Szabo, Szanto, Neder, Kerekes, Teodory, Olah, Fuko, Gorgei, Szlifka, Magyar, Borostyon
Scorers: Gergei (25, 64)
Celtic: Bonner, Sneddon, McGrain, Aitken, McAdam, MacLeod, Provan, Sullivan, McGarvey, Burns, Nicholas Subs: Latchford Casey Conroy McCluskey Halpin
Scorer: Nicholas (24)
Referee: Buszak (Austria)
Att: 8,000
Articles
- Match Report (see below)
Pictures
Articles
Evening Times 4th September 1980
