Dead miner played for Celtic
ONE of the dead, Donald Weir from Kilsyth, had previously had an Old Firm football career.
Inside-forward Donald Weir signed for Celtic in November 1948.
Donald had to wait until the following April to make his Hoops debut, a 2-1 home league defeat to Third Lanark.
A mainly reserve player, his greatest Celtic moment came with a top drawer goal against Rangers on September 23, 1950. Celtic won 3-2.
Donald was freed in May 1952 after seven appearances and two goals. He then had spells with Portadown and Forfar.
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