28th Apr 1979 Hibernian 1 Partick Thistle 0 (SFL Premier Division - game 31)
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Eddie Turnbull Manager(s) Bertie Auld man-bertie-auld.jpg born in Scotland 41y, 1m, 5d
Gibson was sent off for a back-heeled kick at a player (42). Even with 10 men Thistle had more chances than full-strength Hibs but a cross by ex-JAG Duncan eluded Rough and was knocked in. Some wild tackling saw Rough need treatment and some angry Thistle players confronting the culprit.



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