1975-01-29: Finn Harps 4-4 Celtic, Friendly

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Trivia

  • A largely second string and those not currently in the first team side. The team was overseen by Sean Fallon who was originally from Sligo.
  • On January 29th 1975 Jimmy Johnstone captained Celtic as they drew 4-4 at Finn Harps in a fundraising game for the Burtonport disaster appeal. The appeal had been launched after six men died in the sinking of the trawler Evelyn Marie.
  • Played in Ballybofey Co Donegal in aid of the Burtonport disaster fund, when 11 trawlermen were lost at sea in two incidents, before what is described as a large attendance.
  • Was played with the fervour of a cup tie and unfortunately in incessant heavy rain in the second half.
  • Drama near the end when Harps’ Hutton fires a penalty at Hunter in 87 minutes and then gives a penalty away and is sent off for protesting ! Roddy MacDonald’s kick is then saved by Harps’ keeper Murray.
  • Jimmy Johnstone was Celtic captain on the day.

Review

Teams

Finn Harps:

Goals:- Ferry (6), Carlyle 2 (30,73), Bradley (33).
Sent Off:- Hutton.

Celtic:
Hunter, McNamara, P McCluskey, (G McCluskey), Glavin, MacDonald, Welsh, Johnstone, McLaughlin (Iain Gourlay), Lynch, Davidson, Lennox.
Goals:- Johnstone (18), McLaughlin (23), Lennox (77), Davidson (82).

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1975 Finn Harps 4-4 Celtic