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Donald Sloan to coach Distillery
August 7, 1909 The Irish Association mean to improve football in that country. They recommend the eight League clubs to appoint a coach. Already two
Scottish League v Irish League 5-0 (Inter League: January 29, 1898)
January 29, 1898 International: Inter League, at Carolina Port. Scottish League – Irish League 5-0 (5-0). Attendance: 8,000; gate receipts: £230 14s. 9d. Referee: Mr.
Queens Park v Celtic 4-0 (Glasgow League: May 3, 1897)
May 3, 1897 Match: Glasgow League, at Parkhead. Queens Park – Celtic 4-0 (2-0). Attendance: 10,000. Queens Park (2-3-5): “Robertson”, John L. Ritchie, John Gillespie,
Glasgow Rangers v Celtic 2-1 (Glasgow Cup Final: November 21, 1896)
November 21, 1896 Match: Glasgow Cup, Final, replay, at Cathkin Park. Glasgow Rangers – Celtic 2-1 (0-1). Attendance: 14,500. Referee: Mr. R. Robertson (Partick Thistle).
Glasgow Rangers v Celtic 1-1 (Glasgow Cup Final: November 14, 1896)
November 14, 1896 Match: Glasgow Cup Final, at Cathkin Park. Glasgow Rangers – Celtic 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 15,000. Referee: Mr. R. Robertson (Partick). Glasgow Rangers
Celtic v Queen’s Park 2-1 (Glasgow Charity Cup Final: May 16, 1896)
May 16, 1896 Match: Glasgow Charity Cup, Final, at Ibrox Park; kick-off: 16:00. Celtic – Queen’s Park 2-1 (1-0) aet, 1-1. Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr.
English League v Scottish League 5-1 (Inter League: April 11, 1896)
April 11, 1896 International: Inter League, at Goodison Park. English League – Scottish League 5-1 (1-1). Attendance: 21,820; gate receipts: £528. Referee: Lieutenant Simpson; linesmen:
Scotland v England 2-1 (International: April 4, 1896)
April 4, 1896 International: British Championship, at Parkhead (Glasgow), kick-off: 16:00. Scotland – England 2-1 (2-0). Attendance: 51,345; gate receipts: £3,244. Referee: Mr. Humphrey Jones
Scottish League v Irish League 3-2 (Inter League: February 15, 1896)
February 15, 1896 International: Inter League, at Celtic Park. Scottish League – Irish League 3-2 (1-0). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. J. Marshall (Third Lanark); linesmen:
Neill and Walker selected for the Scottish League XI
January 27, 1896 The Scottish Football League met at Glasgow yesterday and selected the following powerful team to oppose Ireland at Glasgow on February 15:
Celtic v Queens Park 6-3 (Glasgow Cup Final: November 16, 1895)
November 16, 1895 Match: Glasgow Cup, Final, Ibrox. Celtic – Queens Park 6-3 (3-1). Attendance: 24,000; gate receipts: £714 17s. Referee: Mr. James Baillie (St.
Liverpool v Celtic
September 4, 1894 The usual adverse luck which has up to the present followed the footsteps of the Liverpool club was in no way varied
Liverpool v Celtic 2-1 (Friendly: September 3, 1895)
September 3, 1895 Match: Friendly, at Anfield, kick-off: 17:45 Liverpool – Celtic 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. J. Lewis. Liverpool (2-3-5): Matt McQueen, Tom
Celtic v Queen’s Park 2-1 (Glasgow Charity Cup Final: May 12, 1894)
May 12, 1894 Match: Glasgow Charity Cup, Final, at Ibrox Park. Celtic – Queen’s Park 2-1 (0-0). Attendance: 12,000. Celtic (2-3-5): Dan McArthur, Jeremiah “Jerry”
English League v Scottish League 1-1 (Inter League: April 21, 1894)
April 21, 1894 International: Inter League, at Goodison Park. English League – Scottish League 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 28,300. Referee: Mr. Robert Irvine (Ireland). English League
Will William McCann play for Liverpool F.C.?
March 20, 1894 It is stated in Scotch football circles that Jack Reynolds and Willie Groves, of Aston Villa, have signed for next season for
Scottish League v Irish League 6-0 (Inter League: January 27, 1894)
January 27, 1894 International: Inter League, at Celtic Park. Scottish League v Irish League 6-0 (1-0). Attendance: 3,000. Referee: Mr. J. Marshall (Third Lanark); linesmen:
Celtic v Glasgow Rangers 5-0 (Glasgow Charity Cup Final: May 27, 1893)
May 27, 1893 Match: Glasgow Charity Cup, Final, at Celtic Park, kick-off: 15:30. Celtic – Glasgow Rangers 5-0 (5-0). Attendance: 5,000. Celtic (2-3-5): Joe Cullen,
Celtic v Blackburn Rovers 2-2 (Friendly: April 15, 1893)
April 15, 1893 Match: Friendly, at Celtic Park. Celtic – Blackburn Rovers 2-2 (2-1). Attendance: “Small”. Referee: Mr. Allison (St. Mirren). Celtic (2-3-5): Joe Cullen,
Queens Park v Celtic 2-1 (FA Cup Final: March 11, 1893)
March 11, 1893 Match: Scottish Cup, Final, replayed, at Ibrox, kick-off: 15:30. Queen’s Park – Celtic 2-1 (2-0). Attendance: 13,239. Referee: Mr. Harrison (Ayrshire). Queen’s
Celtic v Queens Park 1-0 (FA Cup Final: February 25, 1893)
February 25, 1893 Match: Scottish Cup, Final, at Ibrox Park (Paisley Road), kick-off: 15:30. Celtic – Queen’s Park 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 30,000; gate receipts: £1,700.
Glasgow Rangers v Celtic 3-1 (Glasgow Cup Final: February 18, 1893)
February 18, 1893 Match: Glasgow Cup, Final, at Cathkin Park. Glasgow Rangers – Celtic 3-1 (1-0). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. Hay (Dumfries). Glasgow Rangers (2-3-5):
Hearts v Leith Athletic 2-1 (Rosebery Charity Cup Final: May 28, 1892)
May 28, 1892 Match: Rosebery Charity Cup Final, at Logie Green. Hearts – Leith Athletic 2-1. Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. J. McLaughlin (Celtic). Heart of
