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Trivia
- Weakened by an injury to Paterson but inspired by the performances of Fifers, Chic Geatons and Jackie Watters, Celtic seem to have done enough when in the 90th minute a moment of slackness by Willie Lyon is pounced on by Hearts new-boy Archie Garrett, and a draw is the result.
- Geatons, Watters and John Morrison saints, Lyon sinner.
- Hearts come close to breaking a 37-year hoodoo.
- The Rev. Dr. I. K. Cosgrove minister of Garnethill Synagogue said Jews faced an uncertain 1939 but thanked the citizens of Glasgow saying, "The Jewish people which quickly forgives injuries but never forgets benefits will always remember with gratitude and appreciation the heartening and practical sympathy of the citizens of Glasgow."
Review
Teams
CELTIC:
Kennaway, Hogg, Morrison, Geatons, Lyon, Paterson, Delaney, Watters, Crum, Divers, Murphy.
Scorers:
Watters, (2).
HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN:
Waugh, Anderson, McClure, Robson, Dykes, Brown, Briscoe, Walker, Garrett, Black, Warren.
Scorers:
Black, Garrett.
Referee: J. Horseburgh (Bonnyrigg).
Attendance: 35,000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
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Articles
The Scotsman – Monday, 2nd January 1939, page 4
HEARTS' LATE EQUALISER
FORWARDS DISAPPOINT
Heart of Midlothian have not won a League encounter with Celtic at Parkhead in 37 years, but for a brief spell on Saturday they looked capable of breaking this unfortunate record. Celtic, by far the more adaptable side on a frozen ground, had frittered away many chances before Hearts took the lead through Black in the second half.
This, however, merely inspired Celtic to a further effort, and Watters quickly equalised. Then when Celtic took the lead a few minutes from the end—Watters again scoring—it seemed that they were going to score a typical success. Hearts in their turn however, drove right ahead from the kick off, and Garrett netted from a good movement to equalise just before the final whistle.
Hearts certainly impressed in the second half, but it must be pointed out that Celtic were handicapped by an injury to Paterson, who had to go to outside left. The Edinburgh club’s point was really won by the defenders, all of whom did very well. The forwards disappointed greatly, and none more so than Garrett, who opened his scoring account for Hearts, but showed a lack of dash.
Warren, probably the most dangerous of all, was not well served on the left wing. Celtic showed some grand team work, but were poor in front of goal. Their main success was Watters, who showed how Celtic can produce a young player fit for League duty at any time. A great deal of jostling and slack tackling marred the exchanges, which were somewhat dull until the exciting episodes in the closing minutes.
The attendance was 35,000.
