1896-04-20: Celtic 3-2 Aston Villa, Friendly

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Trivia

  • Jimmy Welford became the first Englishman to win the League title in both England and Scotland when he transferred to Celtic in 1897 and he also collected a Cup winners medal in both countries. Celtic presented guest John Gillespie with a gold medal for his services in the ga`

Review

Teams

Celtic:
Dan McArthur, Peter Meechan, Dan Doyle, John Gillespie(Queen`s Park), James Kelly, Willie Maley, John Ferguson, Jimmy Blessington, Sandy McMahon, Johnny Madden, Tommy Morrison.
Goals: McMahon 2, Morrison or Blessington

Aston Villa:
Tom Wilkes, Howard Spencer, Jimmy Welford, Jack Reynolds, Jimmy Cowan, Fred Burton, Charlie Athersmith, Jimmy Crabtree, Jack Devey, Johnny Campbell, John Cowan.
Goals: Campbell, Devey

Referee: Mr.Dickson(Wishaw)
Attendance: approx. 9,000

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