55 YEARS AGO

Dundee United lost 1-0 to Glentoran of Northern Ireland in Detroit.

The Tangerines, on tour in the USA playing as Dallas Tornado, were missing goalkeeper, Donald Mackay (above), after he suffered an ankle injury in a midweek victory over Shamrock Rovers.

Clyde striker, Joe Gilroy, decided against playing for USA side Chicago Spurs.

The Scot was concerned about a possible ban as the club were playing in a league not sanctioned by FIFA.