1985-09-14: Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen, Premier Division

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Trivia

  • A perfectly observed minutes silence was held in memory of Jock Stein before the match who died on September 10th in Cardiff.
  • Celtic fans in state of shock after Stein's death.
  • Aberdeen manager Alex Ferguson takes over as Scotland caretaker manager.
  • Rangers played Clydebank at Kilbowie where a minute's silence was also observed.
  • The Daily Telegraph incorrectly reports that there were arrests made at Jock Stein's funeral.

Review

Teams

Celtic: Bonner McGrain Burns Aitken McGugan Grant Provan P McStay Johnston MacLeod McClair Subs: McAdam McInally

Scorers: McClair 32, 88

Aberdeen: Leighton McKimmie MitchellStark (Cooper) McLeish Miller Black Simpson McDougall Bett Hewitt (Weir)

Scorer: McDougall 85

Attendance: 39,000

Articles

  • Match Report (see end of page below)

Pictures

Articles

Aberdeen 2-1 Sep 85

1985 Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen

Celtic v Aberdeen Sept 1985

Paul McGugan Aberdeen 2-1 1985