1907–08 In Scottish Football
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The 1907–08 season was the 35th season of competitive
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in Scotland and the 18th season of the
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. This season also saw the first playing of the Scottish Consolation Cup.


League competitions


Scottish League Division One

Celtic won the title ahead of Falkirk and Rangers. A 1–0 win at Rangers' home Ibrox in an
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match on 25 April 1908 meant that they could not be caught by either pursuer. In the close season, the Celtic goalscorer
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switched to Rangers, one of very few player moves directly between the rivals. Champions: Celtic


Scottish League Division Two


Other honours


Cup honours


National


County


Non-league honours

Highland League Other Senior Leagues


Scotland national team

Scotland were joint winners of the 1908 British Home Championship with England. Key: * (H) = Home match * (A) = Away match * BHC = British Home Championship


Other national teams


Scottish League XI


Notes


See also

* 1907–08 Aberdeen F.C. season


References


External links


Scottish Football Historical Archive
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