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Trivia
- The Glasgow Herald reports that 200 demonstrations took place on National “Unemployed” Sunday. The largest, with 15,000 being at Trafalgar Square London where speakers protested the government’s proroguing of parliament. LINK
- Also in the Herald reports from Ireland where the “Irregulars” caused a train crash and attacked the Free State army barracks in Mill Street, County Cork.
- In foreign news there are calls in the United States for the removal of occupation troops based in Germany.
Review
Despite taking an early lead, a disappointing Celtic side lose at home to Aberdeen
Teams
CELTIC: Shaw, Murphy, McStay , Gilchrist, Cringan, McMaster, Connolly, Cairney, Cassidy, McFarlane, McLean
ABERDEEN: Blackwell, Hutton, Forsyth, Grosert, Milne, Robertson, Middleton, Thomson, Connon, Rankin, Smith
Referee: T. Dougray (Bellshill)
Attendance: 8000
Goals: Cassidy (1-0), Rankin (1-1) (55), Thomson (1-2) (75)
Articles
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Articles
Match report from The Scotsman, 8th January 1923
CELTIC SURPRISED
On a soft pitch a fine game was witnessed at Celtic Park, Glasgow, where Aberdeen triumphed over Celtic after being a goal down. Celtic began well, and in the early stages looked as if they would win easily. Blackwell, in the Aberdeen goal, had several fine saves before he was beaten by Cassidy. Up to the interval Celtic did most of the attacking, but a resolute Aberdeen defence kept them from increasing their lead. When the second half was resumed, Aberdeen, who had been very poor in the first half, developed a strong game, and within then minutes the scores were levelled, Rankin beating Shaw, following a free kick. Celtic fell away now, and the visitors were masters of the situation. The Celtic half-backs could not hold the sprightly Aberdeen forwards, and with fifteen minutes to go Thomson again beat Shaw with a fine drive. Hutton, Milne, and Smith were outstanding for the Aberdeen men, and in a disappointing Celtic side McStay, Cringan, and McLean were best. Attendance would be 8000
The Glasgow Herald – Jan 8, 1923
Aberdeen Defeat the Champions
Rangers’ position at the top and their prospects in the Championship race were further strengthened by the defeats sustained by Dundee and Airdrieonians……
Of the better-placed competitors, Aberdeen, in addition to Rangers, maintained form and position, the Northern club defeating Celtic at Parkhead. The balance of play was with Celtic in the first half, and they had a lead of one goal, scored by Cassidy, but after Aberdeen equalised in the second half, the play of the Champions, who were without Gallagher, McAtee and McNair, deteriorated, and Thomson ultimately scored the winning goal for the visitors. Aberdeen had Cannon at centre forward, and as they appear now to have that position adequately filled, the Pittodrie team must be regarded as one of the strongest Scottish Cup candidates.