1981-10-24: Hibernian 1-0 Celtic, Premier League

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Trivia

  • Celtic's first game since John Doyle's tragic death five days previously.
  • A minutes silence is abused by a small number of Hibs fans.
  • Trouble breaks out in the big enclosure afterwards.
  • Nicholas misses a penalty.

Review

Celtic were missing the experienced trio of McGrain, McAdam and Provan. However they did not seen settled which was understandable after the sudden death of team mate Johnny Doyle in midweek.

The fans sang in praise of Doyle throughout the game.

Teams

Hibs:
McArthur Sneddon Turnbull McNamara Paterson Duncan Callachan Rae Murray Flavell MacLeod
Subs: Rodier Brazil
Scorer: MacLeod pen 45

Celtic:
Bonner Moyes Reid Aitken Garner MacLeod Nicholas Sullivan McGarvey Burns McCluskey
Subs: Conroy W McStay

Attendance: 18,000
Referee: DM Galloway

Articles

  • Match Report (see below)

Pictures

Articles

Hibs 0-1 Oct 81 Report

1981 Hibs 1-0 Celtic report