Thistle Beats The Rose (1929)

Football match between English and Scottish leagues Glasgow, (looks like Hampden Park) Scotland. Full titles read: “THISTLE BEATS THE ROSE - for first time since 1914... 2-1 ! Enormous crowds see thrilling football duel between “Teams of all the talents“ from Scottish and English Leagues.“ L/S’s of Scottish and English teams running on to the pitch from the tunnel. Large crowds of people stand in overcoats, caps and scarves (it looks very cold) on the terraces. L/S of the two team captains standing in the centre circle with the referee. They shake hands and toss a coin to decide kick-off. Various shots of the match in progress. Scotland, in the dark shirts (?) seem to be having the better chances against England. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reu
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