League · Division One
Celtic3–0Dundee Utd
Jimmy Johnstone 46′
Bobby Lennox 51′
Dixie Deans 83′
Lineups
Celtic
Dundee Utd
Celtic · Starting XI
- Evan Williams
- Jim Craig
- Jim Brogan
- Bobby Murdoch
- Billy McNeill
- George Connelly
- Jimmy Johnstone
- Kenny Dalglish
- Dixie Deans
- Tommy Callaghan
- Bobby Lennox
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Celtic · Substitutes
- Brian McLaughlin
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Celtic · Substitutions
- Not recorded
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Archie Knox for Pat Gardner?
Celtic · Manager
- Jock Stein
Dundee Utd · Manager
Match report
Just over 11,000 turned out in the sunshine for the last home game of Celtic's seventh championship year. It was a less than pulsating encounter, won comfortably by the home side. Tommy Traynor in for Ian Mitchell was the only change for United following their 2-0 win against Aberdeen. With the league already won, Celtic players were really just playing for a place in their cup final team. Dundee United on the other hand still harboured hopes of winning a place in the Texaco Cup next season. The first half lacked goals and also the edge of competition. the first…Read moreRead less
Just over 11,000 turned out in the sunshine for the last home game of Celtic's seventh championship year. It was a less than pulsating encounter, won comfortably by the home side. Tommy Traynor in for Ian Mitchell was the only change for United following their 2-0 win against Aberdeen.
With the league already won, Celtic players were really just playing for a place in their cup final team. Dundee United on the other hand still harboured hopes of winning a place in the Texaco Cup next season. The first half lacked goals and also the edge of competition. the first 45 minutes passed by with little to excite those in attendance. Murdoch and Connelly were most impressive for Celtic and controlled the midfield.
All of Celtic’s goals came after the interval, the first only a minute after. McAlpine was distracted by Deans and was unable to hold a cross by Brogan. The ball broke to Jimmy Johnstone, who showed quick feet to score from close range. Bobby Lennox doubled the Celtic lead soon after. McNeill rose high to a Johnstone corner and headed forward. Almost on the goal-line Lennox had the simple task of back-heading the ball into the net. The third did not come until seven minutes from time when Dixie Deans ran through to score after being played through by Johnstone. A tired performance by United with only Rolland and Cameron gaining pass marks.
With the league already won, Celtic players were really just playing for a place in their cup final team. Dundee United on the other hand still harboured hopes of winning a place in the Texaco Cup next season. The first half lacked goals and also the edge of competition. the first 45 minutes passed by with little to excite those in attendance. Murdoch and Connelly were most impressive for Celtic and controlled the midfield.
All of Celtic’s goals came after the interval, the first only a minute after. McAlpine was distracted by Deans and was unable to hold a cross by Brogan. The ball broke to Jimmy Johnstone, who showed quick feet to score from close range. Bobby Lennox doubled the Celtic lead soon after. McNeill rose high to a Johnstone corner and headed forward. Almost on the goal-line Lennox had the simple task of back-heading the ball into the net. The third did not come until seven minutes from time when Dixie Deans ran through to score after being played through by Johnstone. A tired performance by United with only Rolland and Cameron gaining pass marks.