1896-05-18: Cambuslang Hibernian 1-4 Celtic, Friendly

Match Pictures | Matches: 1895 – 18961887-1900 

Trivia

  • The match was played at Westburn Park in Cambuslang
  • This was a charity game in aid of local Catholic charities; This was a charity match for the new building at St Bride’s Church/School
  • It was played on a Monday night, with a 7pm kick off
  • This match was played at Westburn Park, Cambuslang
  • Patrick Gilhooley was a Hibs player and he signed for Celtic afterwards.
  • The report from the Hamilton Herald & Lanarkshire Weekly News also confirmed that “McArthur” was Celtic goalkeeper Dan McArthur

Teams

Cambuslang Hibernian:

Coyle, Devlin, E Mount, McCue, Curley, Ferns, McMurray, McCowie, Steen, Leckie, C Mount

Goals: C Mount

Celtic:
Cullen, Meehan, Battles, James Orr, Tom Dunbar, Crossan, Morrison, Dan McArthur, John Coleman, Henderson, Divers

Goals: Coleman, Divers, Morrison, Orr

Att: Unknown
Linesman: Unknown
Referee: Jimmy Blessington (Celtic)

Articles

Official Site – Celtic Graves Society

Hamilton Herald and Lanarkshire Weekly News – Friday 22 May 1896
Scottish Referee – Friday 15 May 1896