1924-02-02: Morton 1-0 Celtic, League Division 1

MORTON WIN VALUABLE POINTS

Celtic’s visit to Greenock provided one of the keenest games seen at Cappielaw this season, and brought out a splendid attendance, fully 12,000 being present. Morton had Blair at centre in place of Skinner, and Buchanan, right back, figured in the attack, McNab being still an absentee. W. McStay was missing from the Celtic team, McGhee , a young player, being brought into the middle line. It was Celtic’s game in the first half. The forwards, quickly settling, worried the Greenock defence, and Edwards saved cleverly from Cassidy and McLean. Morton fought valiantly, the half-backs excelling as spoilers. With the advantage of the wind Morton made the second half a thrilling affair, and their dash and shooting gave the opposition many anxious moments. McKay had one great effort which deserved to count. Tightening their hold upon the game, the home club had at length their award. Allan, who had changed places with Buchanan, adapted himself well to his new position on the right wing, and eight minutes from time, from one of his centres, Brown headed through. Excitement prevailed in the closing stages, and for a time the result hung in the balance, but Morton, holding their slender lead, retired worthy winners.

The Glasgow Herald – Feb 4, 1924

MORTON’S VICTORY

The League competition in Scotland was resumed on Saturday, but apart from the engagements in which the clubs struggling to reach safety were concerned, the games afforded little attraction. The most notable victories were returned by Morton and Hamilton Academicals, two of the threatened members, who each improved their position and prospects by fine performances. Against Celtic at Greenock, in the first half of the game Morton gave little indication of prevailing over their noted opponents, whose forwards played clever football. The vigilance of the home goal-keeper, however, frustrated Celtic’s numerous scoring efforts and enabled Morton to cross over on level terms, and a marked improvement in the play of the local side after the interval turned the balance of play against the visitors. The absence of their regular centre half, W. McStay, reduced the effectiveness of their intermediate division, and Morton’s forwards played with freedom and tenacity upon the last line of the opponent’s defence, which held out until eight minutes from the end, when McKay headed through the winning goal. On their second-half pressure Morton merited success.