1895-08-03: Motherwell 1-8 Celtic, Friendly

 
Match Pictures | Matches: 18951896 | 1888-1919 Pictures

Trivia

  • First ever Motherwell v Celtic game at Fir Park
  • Two Celtic teams played on this day. Both first team quality. The other match was v Glentoran, both friendly matches.
  • A friendly before 5,000-6,000 spectators.
  • The first Motherwell goal scorer at Fir Park was inside right Thomas Smith from a William Galloway cross.
  • Ex-Celt Daniel Thomas moved to Motherwell from Hibs on 7th Aug 1895
 

Review

 

Teams

Celtic:
McArthur, Battles, King; Devine, McIleney, McManus; Morrison McFarlane; Martin; Crossan and Divers

Scorers:

Motherwell:
Haddow; Collins, Brand; Daly, Harding, McFarlane, Goldie,Smith; Lynch, Edgar, Galloway

Scorers:Thomas Smith

Referee:
Attendance:5-6000

 

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  • Match Report (see end of page below)

Pictures

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