1971-12-27: Raith Rovers 2-2 Celtic, Friendly

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Trivia

  • Pretty much of a Reserve team fixture this and reported as a second string side. However Jimmy Quinn who was on a run of games for the first team played, as did first team squad players Brogan, Vic Davidson, Danny McGrain, Jim Craig and Bobby Lennox.
  • Raith Rovers were managed by ex-Dunfermiline boss George Farm.
  • This was advertised as a Challenge Match. Lou Macari were ruled out of the starting line-up.

Review

Jimmy Quinn picked up a knock in the game after 13 minutes and was subbed by Steve Hancock

Teams

Raith scorer:

Goals: Robertson 30 75

Celtic:
Williams, Craig, Quinn (Hancock 13), Murdoch, McGrain, Brogan, McCluskey, Ray Franchetti, Ward White, Davidson, Lennox.
Scorers: Franchetti (60), Brogan (85)

Referee:
Attendance:

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