1896-05-21: Celtic 0-1 Hibernian, Friendly

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Trivia

  • Benefit match for ex Celtic & Hibernian Goalkeeper Charlie Kelly.
  • Played at Celtic Park
  • He sadly died two years later from the dropsy in 1898, RIP.
  • “Foy” played for Celtic, but not sure who this is at present.
  • Celtic’s third match in the week.
  • “A champion goalkeeper in his day for both of the Irish combinations”

Review

Teams

Celtic:
McArthur, Meechan, Doy; Orr, Dunbar, Battles; “Foy”, Morrision, Martin, Henderson, Crossan,  Morrision

Scorers:

Hibernian:

McColl, Robertson, McFarlane; Brolin, Traynor, Murphy; Murray, Kennedy, Paterson, Smith, Dougal

Scorers: Traynor (3minutes)

Referee: –
Attendance: 1000

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  • Match Report (see end of page below)

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