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Celtic Games 1890 - Third Lanark

The Scotsman - Monday, 21st April 1890, page 5

Celtic v 3rd Lanark – The Glasgow Charity tie between these clubs was decided at Hampden Park in presence of 12,000 spectators. The Celtic had to play without their captain, Kelly, who was on the accident list. -The vacancy at centre half was filled by W. Maley. Lapasley was entrusted with centre position, while Johnston was once more in his old position on the left. The Celts lost the toss, and Groves kicked off. Play opened with great dash the Celts being the first to show up. Coleman and Dunbar brought the ball within range, but it was sent harmlessly behind. The Third repaid the compliment, but McKeown relieved with a huge kick, and once more the Celtic took up the running. Madden evaded the halfs and looked like scoring, when Rae dashed in and relieved. The play was equally maintained and of the most stubborn description. The passing of the 3d Lanark forwards was wide yet accurate and in general their play was more effective than their opponents'. Neither side relaxed their exertions, but the powerful back play checkmated the forwards' attack. Groves had a fine run in the centre, and his parting shot tipped the cross-bar. Marshall and Thomson had several pretty runs, but McKeown proved a formidable stumbling block. The excitement increased towards the close of this half, as the contestants strained every nerve to ensure a lead of their opponents. The play of the Third Lanark was surprisingly good, and against the wind they held more than their own. The Celtic attack was strong, but individuality at close quarters lost several good openings. The clubs were equal on crossing over, no goals having been scored. ln the second half Gallocher, who had been slightly injured, played full back, Reynolds taking his place. The Third, with the wind very early expected to score. Twice the Celts almost beat Downie, and then Thompson tried a long shot at the opposite end, which nearly came off. The Celtic's defence was grand. McLaughlan, McKeown, and McLaren particularly excelling. Try as they liked their forwards could not score. Corner succeeded corner with no result. Groves relieved with a rush up field, but Thompson kicked into touch close on goal. Burke shot wide when the ball was put to him, and thus lost some good chances. Johnstone had a good opening, but passed to Marshall, who failed to receive it. The play once more was directed to the 3rd Lanark end where Rae was successful in spoiling the attack. Down came the Third' s forwards, and first Lapsley and then Marshall had the goal at their mercy, but failed to take advantage. Excitement ran high, but the play fell off to a very perceptible extent. A hard game ended—3rd Lanark, two goals; Celtic, none.

Celtic— Goal , McLaughlan; backs, Reynolds and McKeown; half-backs Gallocher,. W. Maley; and McLaren; forwards, Madden. H. Gallocher, W. Croves. Dunbar.-and Coleman.

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