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Trivia
- Referee Kevin O'Donnell from Airdrie was demoted after Hearts complained about his performance especially with regard to a penalty claim after Rogan fouled Robertson. In later years O'Donnell was to complain bitterly over the way he was treated.
- Celtic had only one victory over Hearts in the nine fixtures prior to this one
- Billy Stark and Derek Whyte were injury doubts for this game after taking knocks in the win over Morton on Saturday
- Irish striker Alan Campbell departed the club after a week long trial.
- Hibs beat Rangers 1-0 at Easter Road thanks to a John Collins goal.
Review
Celtic were worthy winners in this game after attacking almost constantly from start to finish. New players Morris, Stark, and Walker were all impressive.
However the game is best remembered for a controversial penalty decision by referee O'Donnell in the pouring rain which fell all game.
McGhee continues his rich vein of form with a splendidly taken winning goal with minutes left and Celts are now three points ahead of Rangers after only two games.
Teams
Celtic:
Bonner, Morris, Rogan, Aitken, Whyte, Grant, Stark, McStay, McGhee, Walker Burns
Subs: Archdeacon, McGugan
Scorer: McGhee (87)
Hearts:
Smith, Kidd, Whittaker, S. Jardine, Berry, McPherson, Colquhoun, Black, Clark, Mackay, Robertson
Subs: I Jardine, Foster
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- Match Report (see below)
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