1933-03-08: Celtic 3-1 Albion Rovers, Scottish Cup Replay

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Trivia

  • The three undecided ties in the fourth round, of the Scottish Cup were replayed yesterday, and the winners, Heats, Motherwell and Celtic join Clyde in the semi-finals. Motherwell had the biggest victory beating Kilmarnock 8-3.
  • The S.F.A. Referee’s Committee met and decided merely to censure Motherwell goalkeeper Alan McClory for his conduct when he was sent off against Rangers at Fir Park.
  • The way is clear for the semi-final of the English Cup, and by beating Sunderland by a single goal, scored during extra time, Derby County qualify to meet Manchester City. The attendance at Roker Park was 75,000—a record for a mid-week match in England.
  • A letter published in the Scotsman notes that The Royal Scots can claim to be the oldest regiment in the British Army and Masonic Lodges have been attached to The Royal Scots during the past two centuries (1732-1932) epitomising the history of Freemasonry in the Army since the establishment of the first Ambulatory Army Lodge in 1732.
  • A statement issued at Geneva by the Japanese delegation contains official intimation of the decision of the Japanese Government to withdraw its representatives from the League of Nations Assembly.
  • The US Ambassador in Berlin has protested to the German Foreign Minister about the increasing incidence of violence against US citizens of Jewish faith.

Review

Teams

CELTIC:
Wallace, Hogg, McGonagle, Wilson, McStay, Hughes, R. Thomson, A. Thomson, McGrory, Napier, H. O’Donnell.
Scorers:
Napier, (2); A. Thomson.

ALBION ROVERS:
Connolly, Waddell, Beath, Buchanan, Bruce, Walls, McPhee, Anderson, Renwick, Browning, Barclay.
Scorers:
Renwick.

Referee: W. Dawson (Leith).
Attendance: 23,810

Articles

  • Match Report (see end of page below)

Pictures

Articles

The Scotsman – Thursday, 9th March 1933, page 15

CELTIC NOT CONVINCING

There was a crowd of 24,000 at Parkhead, Glasgow. Two minutes after the start, Celtic were fortunate in not being a goal behind, when Wallace failed to catch a pass back from Wilson, and the ball seemed to be over the line before he got his hands on it. This escape sharpened Celtic up a bit, and after eight minutes, they took the lead, Napier scoring from a penalty kick. Seven minutes later McGrory presented A. Thomson with a fine opening, which the inside right took full advantage of, and put his side further ahead. This success appeared to give the home team plenty of confidence, and they proceeded to bombard Connelly's charge, without, however, adding to their score.

Rather unexpectedly, Rovers were the next to score, when Waddell kicked hard towards goal for Renwick to send the ball into the net with the back of his head.

The second half was not long in progress when Celtic went further ahead, Napier finishing a brilliant bit of play with a shot from 20 yards which beat Connolly.

The Rovers, although outplayed, kept on pluckily, and had hard luck on more than one occasion. McGonagle saved on the line when Wallace was well beaten. Had the Coatbridge forwards finished better there might have been a surprise, but they failed badly in front of goal.

Celtic although worthy winners, were not a good side, the old fault of over-elaboration being present. Their half-backs, particularly McStay and Wilson, were first class, and the backs were sound, but Wallace was not too certain.

The Rovers' defence was the best part of their team, the forwards being weak, only Renwick showing enterprise, but he had little support.

The Scotsman – Thursday, 9th March 1933, page 15

CELTIC NOT CONVINCING

There was a crowd of 24,000 at Parkhead, Glasgow. Two minutes after the start, Celtic were fortunate in not being a goal behind, when Wallace failed to catch a pass back from Wilson, and the ball seemed to go over the line before he got his hands on it. This escape sharpened Celtic up a bit, and after eight minutes they took the lead, Napier scoring from a penalty kick. Seven minutes later M'Grory presented A. Thomson with a fine opening, which the inside right took full advantage of, and put his side further ahead. This success appeared to give the home team plenty of confidence, and they proceeded to bombard Connelly's charge, without, however, adding to their score. Rather unexpectedly, Rovers were the next to score, when Waddell kicked hard towards goal for Renwick to send the ball into the net with the back of his head. The second half was not long in progress when Celtic went further ahead, Napier finishing a brilliant bit of play with a shot from 20 yards which beat Connolly. The Rovers, although outplayed , kept on pluckily, and had hard luck on more than once occasion. M'Gonagle saved on the line when Wallace was well beaten. Had the Coatbridge forwards finished bettor there might have been a surprise, but they failed badly in front of goal. Celtic although worthy winners, were not a good side, the old fault of over-elaboration being present. Their half-backs, particularly M'Stay and Wilson, were first class, and the backs were sound, but Wallace was not too certain. The Rovers' defence was the best part of their team, the forwards being weak, only Renwick showing enterprise. but he had little. support.

Celtic v Albion Rovers replay Mar 1933