1956-03-28: St Mirren 0-2 Celtic, League Division A

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Trivia

  • Fallon was out with a knee injury allowing Peter Goldie in. Boden still deputised for the absent Stein. Sharkey and Walsh both were out with Billy Craig coming in and Mochan restored at centre forward.
  • Hearts beat Raith Rovers 3-0 in the replayed Scottish Cup semi final to set up the final against Celtic at Hampden on the 21st April.

Review

Described as an uninspiring game. Alec Boden retired 25 minutes from the end with a thigh muscle strain.

Teams

St Mirren:
Lorney; Lapsley, Mallan; Neilson, Telfer, Johnston; McGill, Bryceland, Melrose, Gemmell, Callan.
Scorers:

Celtic:
Beattie; Haughney, Goldie; Boden, Evans, Peacock; Craig, Collins, Mochan Fernie, Tully
Scorers: Peacock (52), Mochan (74)

Referee: R H Davidson (Airdrie)
Attendance: 10,000

Articles

  • Match Report (see end of page below)

Pictures

Articles

Glasgow Herald 29/3/56

St Mirren v Celtic, League, Glasgow Herald 29/3/56