1953 Scottish League Cup final explained

1953 Scottish League Cup final
Event:1953–54 Scottish League Cup
Team1:East Fife
Team1score:3
Team2:Partick Thistle
Team2score:2
Date:24 October 1953
Stadium:Hampden Park
City:Glasgow
Attendance:38,529
Previous:1952
Next:1954

The 1953 Scottish League Cup final was played on 24 October 1953, at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 8th Scottish League Cup competition. The final was contested by East Fife and Partick Thistle. East Fife won the match 3–2, thanks to goals by Frank Christie, Charlie Fleming and Ian Gardiner.[1]

Match details

EAST FIFE :
GK Johnny Curran
FB Don Emery
FB Sammy Stewart
RH Frank Christie
CH Willie Finlay
LH Danny McLennan
RW Jackie Stewart
IF Charlie Fleming
CF Jimmy Bonthrone
IF Ian Gardiner
LW
Manager:
PARTICK THISTLE :
GK Tom Ledgerwood
FB Jimmy McGowan
FB Bobby Gibb
RH Willie Crawford
CH Jimmy Davidson
LH Andy Kerr
RW Johnny McKenzie
IF Bobby Howitt
CF Willie Sharp
IF Alex Wright
LW Jimmy Walker
Manager:
David Meiklejohn

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Notes and References

  1. http://partickthistleahistory.wikifoundry.com/page/ET+Match+Report+1953+LCF Christie's Classic Counter Captures Cup