The Scotsman - Monday, 9th September 1889, page 4

Celtic v Queen’s Park – This, the most important match in the first round of the Scottish Cup, was played at Parkhead, on the ground of the Celtic club. Unfortunately, for reasons explained below, the contest was not brought to a definite conclusion, and, in consequence, will have to be replayed. The weather in Glasgow was of the most magnificent description and as early as to o’clock, when the doors were opened, a large crowd put in an appearance. At three the ground was filled almost to capacity, and at the hour some 16,000 must have been present, while thousands were quite unable to gain admission. The field was in grand order, and in every way well adapted for a match of such paramount importance. Reynolds for Dowling, and M’Ara for Harvey, were the only changes on the published teams. The Celtic, led by Kelly, were the first to make an appearance, and a hearty reception awaited them. Sellars showed the way for the visitors, and they also were well, though not so enthusiastically, received. Mr Sneddon acted as referee. The Celtic, having lost the toss, kicked off at 4.4 and the game was soon in motion. The Queen’s were the first to make headway, but M’Keown saved grandly on more than one occasion. The Celts, led by Groves retaliated, but the ball was sent past. Sellar all but lowered the home colours with a good screw shot, but M’Laughlan turned the ball aside in grand style. Groves made off with one of his well-known runs until Smellie stopped short his career. Twenty-five minutes from the start Dunbar had the ball through, but Mr Sneddon declared it off-side, much to the disgust of the Celtic supporters. Some time was lost in keeping the ground clear, the crowd being so great that it was next to impossible to keep them off the field. Hamilton made a gallant attempt to capture the home citadel, but Kelly was playing such a great game as to be practically impassable. The Celtic now began to assert themselves in no uncertain manner, and the defensive tactics of the blazers was tested to the very utmost. At half-time neither side had scored. It was fully ten minutes before the game could be restarted, the ground being again encroached upon by the spectators to quite an alarming extent. A corner soon fell to the Queen’s but it was cleared. Hamilton had a good run in the centre, and M’Laughlan had to clear a good shot from his foot. The Celts left wing replied with a telling run, Arnott having to save, but the ball eventually was sent behind again. J.Hamilton was to the fore with a good run and kick, but M’Laughlan, as on the previous occasion, proved equal to the task. At this point the spectators made their presence felt again, and the game had perforce to be stopped. A restart was ultimately made, and Sellars was soon conspicuous with one of his characteristic runs on the left. The breaks in on the part of the crowd now began to get serious, and the referee was compelled to declare it no Cup tie – with the consent, of course of the opposing captains. This decision had no apparent effect on the teams, who returned to the charge with renewed vigour. After a miskick by M’Keown, Sellar missed a rare chance by shooting over the bar. All interest in the game, however, appeared to have vanished, and the people streamed out of the ground in thousands. No scoring whatsoever took place, and the game resulted in a draw.

Mr Tom Maley, umpire. Referee – Mr George Sneddon (President of East of Scotland Association)

Celtic Team:-
McClaughlin
Reynolds
McKeown
Gallacher
Kelly Jas
McLaren
Madden
Dowds
Groves
Coleman
Dunbar

Scorers:-