1971-08-09: Blackpool 4-3 Celtic, Friendly

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Trivia

  • Played at Bloomfield Rd, Blackpool with a 7:30pm kick off.
  • Celtic fielded a side comprised entirely of under 23 players against Blackpool's first team.
  • Blackpool were managed by Bob Stokoe who had previously been in charge at Carlisle Utd.

The governemet instituted internment without trial in Northern Ireland.

Blackpool v Celtic 1971

Review

Highlight of the game is when Vic Davidson scores with a tremendous 30 yard shot.

Teams

Blackpool:
Burridge Hatton Bentley Booth Allcock Suddaby Ainscow Green James Suddick Burns
Scorers: James 2 (34, 47), Ainscow (62), Suddick (88)

Celtic:
Lally, McGrain, Quinn, Hay, Connelly, Cattanach, McCluskey, Dalglish, Macari, Davidson, Wilson
Scorers: Davidson (55), Dalglish (78), Davidson (90)

Referee: C Fallon (Blackpool)
Attendance:

Articles

  • Match Report (see below)

Pictures

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1971 Blackpool 4-3 Celtic

1971 Blackpool 4-3 Celtic report