| Match Pictures | Matches: 1987 – 1988 | 1987-88 |
Trivia
- Mick McCarthy still out injured
- Huge roars at full time when it’s announced that Hearts have won 2-1 at Ibrox.
- Rangers’ defeat means Celtic need just three points from the remaining five games to take the title
- Celtic played in change strip of yellow and green,
Review
Not a great performance on a blustery day and bumpy pitch, but Celtic well worth the win. McStay and Grant continue to impress as a midfield partnership and the introduction of Billy Stark brings more precision to Celtic’s play. Anton Rogan makes the most of his opportunity, making several determined runs down the left wing and almost getting on the scoresheet with a fierce drive after seizing on a loose ball in the box. John Collins was a stand out for Hibernian, showing strength, determination and skill.
Teams
HIBERNIAN:
Goram, Sneddon, Mitchell, Orr, Rae, Hunter, Weir, Evans, Kane, Collins, Watson
Subs: McIntyre, May
CELTIC:
Bonner, Morris, Rogan, Aitken, Baillie, Whyte, Grant, McStay, McAvennie, Walker, Miller (Stark).
Subs: Stark, Burns
Goals: Grant (26), Walker (78)
Attendance: 19,500
Referee: D. Hope (Erskine)
Articles
- Match Report (see below)
