| Match Pictures | Matches: 1925 – 1926 |
Trivia
- With Rangers losing to Hearts this result puts Celtic back on top of the table.
- The Glasgow Herald reports the sinking of the US navy submarine S51 with the loss of 33 crewmen after it was in collision with the S.S. City of Rome off Block Island. LINK
- An advert in the Glasgow Herald informs us that for £1,100 we can buy a new Rolls Royce 20 HP with front brakes supplied for an extra £85.
- Again in the Herald, Ramsay McDonald calls for the expulsion of Communists from the Labour Party.
Review
Teams
CELTIC: Shevlin, W McStay, Hilley, Wilson, J McStay,
McFarlane, Connolly, Thomson, McGrory, McInally, McLean
Scorers: McGrory, McInally, McLean
FALKIRK: Ferguson, Scott, Charlie Harris, Gowdy, Townsley, Hugh Todd, John Murray, Mulhall, Dougal, Hunter, Daniel Paterson
Scorers: Townsley
Referee: T. Small (Dundee)
Attendance: 20,000
Articles
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Pictures
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Articles
The Glasgow Herald, Sep 28 1925
Meantime Celtic have regained the leadership, another fine display by the Parkhead forwards against Falkirk at Celtic Park enabling them to maintain their unbroken run of home victories. Falkirk, as customary, distinguished themselves in defence, in which Townsley was dominating, and the brilliant Falkirk pivot also scored the only goal obtained by his side. McInally, who gave another first class performance, was the inspiration of the Celtic attack, and it is already abundantly clear that the club acted wisely in re-engaging this talented forward.
Celtic had the better of play in the first half when they scored three goals against none by Falkirk. After 16 minutes play McGrory opened the scoring. The home forwards were somewhat unsteady in front of goal but the team played confidently, and two minutes from the interval McInally beat Ferguson and a minute later McLean scored the third goal. In the second half Falkirk gave a better display, and in 18 minutes Townsley pierced the Celtic defence. Celtic and Falkirk pressed alternatively to the finish, but there was no further scoring.
The Scotsman, Sep 28, 1925
CELTIC BRILLIANCE.
Playing brilliant football, the Celtic, at Parkhead, Glasgow, beat Falkirk by three goals to one. The game thrilled the 15,000 spectators, and from start to finish it was the keenest of fights. The footwork of both sides was good, but the Celtic got the bigger percentages of their passes to go right, and they were generally superior in front of goal. That was the reason they won. Falkirk ought to have counted first, but Mulhall missed a good opening. McGrory opened the scoring for the Celtic. McInally followed with a second goal, and then McLean got a third. The first two were particularly fine efforts. Falkirk strove hard to work down the deficit, but were handicapped by the strong breeze they were playing against. Following the change over, Falkirk made a better show. Their team play improved, but the inside forwards were slow in shooting, and allowed the Celtic defence to recover. Eventually Townsley, who played strongly for the losers, scored with a long drive. The Celtic revived, and towards the close were pressing hard, but could not score again. They were worthy winners, and gave an impressive display.