27th Sep, 2024 10:00

The Beautiful Game | The Sporting Auction

 
Lot 1769
 

RANGERS F.C. VS. CELTIC F.C., SCOTTISH CUP FINAL RE-PLAY CREPE PAPER SOUVENIR
17TH APRIL 1909

printed with match details, team pictures and player names, framed and under glass

Note: An infamous tie, the initial final ended 2–2 on 10 April, prompting this replay. When the game ended 1–1, the initial assumption was that extra time would follow, but competition rules only provided for that in the event of a second replay. When it became clear to the crowd that extra time would not be played, and fuelled by rumours that the results were manipulated to increase ticket revenue, the crowd invaded the pitch. In the ensuing disorder, the goalposts were torn down, parts of the pitch were ripped up and the wooden pay-boxes were set alight. Mounted police and the fire brigade also came under attack and in total there were over 100 injuries.

Both clubs requested the SFA not schedule a second replay and subsequently, the trophy and medals were withheld. Queen's Park F.C., the owners of Hampden, were paid £500 in compensation by the SFA, who ordered both competing clubs to pay an additional £150 each.

the paper 37cm x 37cm

 

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Sold for £550
Estimated at £400 - £600


 
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