The Scotsman - Monday, 17th March 1890, page 5
Celtic v Northern –The final for the North-Eastern Cup between these clubs was decided at Barrowfield Park, Glasgow, in the presence of a big crowd of enthusiastic patrons. The teams were powerfully represented, and a great game was anticipated. The Celtic had the wind at their backs in the first half and this element was an important factor in the game, as the Northern, excepting frequent dangerous breakaways, were mostly confined to their own territory. The defence of Burnside, Nisbet, and Fowler was severely tested, and right wwell they came out of the encounter. Groves occupied his usual place in the centre, and had some good shots early in the game, but the wind spoiled their best endeavours. Madden, Coleman and Dowds, particularly the first-named, tried hard to break the defence, but were completely baffled by the effectiveness of the opposition, which, though not brilliant, was successful. Coleman scored the first goal of the match very cleverly, and this was followed by a magnificent attack by the Northern forwards. Three conrners followed, but were unfruitful. Dowds was responsible for the second goal, and at half-time the result was unaltered. Aided by the wins, the Northern confined the Celtic well to their own end, but the defence of M’Keown, M’Lauglin, and Reynolds could not be pierced. The half-backs were difficult to pass, and the play of Gallacher was surprisingly good. A hard game ended in the downfall of the Northern by two goals to none. The Celts thus retain the Cup, of which they are at present the holders.

Celtic – Goal, M’Laughlin; backs, Reynolds and M’Keown; half-backs, Gallacher, Kelly, and M’Laren; forwards, Madden, Dunbar, Groves, Coleman, and Dowds.

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