1940-09-07: Celtic 0-0 Rangers, League Southern Division

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Trivia

  • Bombing of London begins, looked upon as a sign that the Germans have realised that they cannot get the better of the RAF Spitfires. Invasion less likely, but still not impossible
  • Further Irish flag controversies, see article below.

Review

Good game of football with Celtic the better team but unable to get the ball past Jerry Dawson in the Rangers goal. Large crowd with many people in uniform and carrying gas masks.

Bombing of London begins, looked upon as a sign that the Germans have realised that they cannot get the better of the RAF Spitfires. Invasion less likely, but still not impossible


Teams

Celtic:
Johnstone, Hogg and McCulloch; Geatons, Waddell and Paterson; Kelly, Conway, Crum, Gillan and Murphy
Goals:

Rangers:
Dawson, Gray and Shaw; McKillop, Woodburn and Thomson; Waddell, Gillick, Smith, Marshall and Johnstone
Goals:

Referee:Unknown
Attendance:45,000

Articles

  • Match Report (see end of page below)

Pictures

  • Match Pictures

Links

Articles


Daily Record 5 September 1940; Irish Flag Controversy

Daily Record 5 September 1940; Irish Flag Controversy