| Match Pictures | Matches: 1905 – 1906 | 1905-06 League |
Trivia
- Rangers scorers included Hugh Shaw who would a year later play for Celtic.
- Celtic's first defeat of the season, and a sore one at that – losing with virtually the last kick of the ball on a heavy pitch when they deserved at least a draw.
- Today was the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar and much celebrated at patriotic Ibrox.
- Meanwhile in the Gallowgate, Barney Battles' widow gave birth to a posthumous baby boy – Barney Battles jr who would grow up to be a star for Hearts. Ex-Celt Barney Battles had recently died, RIP.
Review
Celtic's first defeat of the season, and a sore one at that – losing with virtually the last kick of the ball on a heavy pitch when they deserved at least a draw.
Today was the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar and much celebrated at patriotic Ibrox. Meanwhile in the Gallowgate, Barney Battles' widow gave birth to a posthumous baby boy – Barney Battles jr who would grow up to be a star for Hearts.
Teams
Rangers:
Sinclair, Walker and Craig; Gray, Stark and May; Shaw, Spiers, Ruddiman, Kyle and Smith
Scorers:Rangers: Kyle 9, Shaw 65, May 89
Celtic:
Adams, Campbell and Orr; Young, Loney and Hay; Bennett, McMenemy, Quinn, Somers and Hamilton
Scorers:Somers 40, Orr (pen) 70
Referee: Mr Kirkham, Preston
Attendance: 35,000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
Pictures
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