1892-05-07: Rangers 1-1 Celtic, League

Matches: 1891 | 1892 | 1887-1900 | League Tables: 1891-92

Trivia

  • First Time Goal Nets were used at Celtic Park.
  • Celtic goalkeeper Tom Duff was quipped as "Duffer" due to the number of goals conceded.
  • Some records claim James Kyle played in this match, others don't, but from the match report in the Herald below seems to confirm he did.
  • Major Burke of the Buffalo Bills Wild West Show kicked off the match
  • Debut for M Flannagan.

Review

The Scotsman – Monday, 9th May 1892, page 5

RANGERS V CELTIC – Played at Ibrox Park, Govan, before 7000 spectators.
The Celtic lost the toss and kicked off against a strong wind. Result :- Rangers, one goal; Celtic, one goal.

Teams

Celtic Team:-
Cullen, Reynolds, Doyle, Gallacher, Maley, Kyle, Cunningham, Flannigan, McCallum, McMahon, Campbell

Scorers:- Campbell

Rangers Team:-
Haddow, Scott, Muir, Marshall, A. McCreadie, Mitchell, D. McPherson, Kerr, J. McPherson, H. McCreadie

Scorer:- H. McCreadie
Ref:

Articles

Glasgow Herald 9th May 1892

1892-05-09 Glasgow Herald

1892-05-09 GH

The Scotsman 9th May 1892

1892-05-09 The Scotsman