J McPherson
Dick
Unknown (2)
Match Information
Manager: No Permanent Manager
Attendance: unknown - to be confirmed
Referee: unknown - to be confirmed
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
In beautiful weather, and before a large concourse of spectators, St Mirren and Rangers met on Saturday afternoon in a League match at Westmarch ground Paisley. Exactly on four o’clock the St Mirren made their appearance in the arena, being shortly afterwards followed by the ‘Light Blues’. Both teams appeared to be in fine fettle. Kerr set the ball in motion for the Rangers, and from the start great excitement being to be evinced in the game. The Saints forwards headed by Fyfe dashed away towards Haddow, who was compelled to fist out. This brilliant show was received with great enthusiasm by the Westmarch Club followers. The strangers retaliated smartly, and A McCreadie assisted by Dick got the leather well out of danger. Then away came Wylie, Shaw and Fyfe and the latter parted with a long shot, which Haddow had some difficulty in getting out of danger. Play then slackened somewhat, till at length the ball was gradually got down into the home territory, and a corner in favour of the Rangers caused some trouble amongst the home defence. Another raid on the part of the St Mirren forwards followed, and what looked almost a certain goal was spoiled by Brash kicking high over the bar. However after a fine passing run by Brown, Brash, Fyfe and McLean, the latter player sent in a difficult shot, which Haddow failed to stop, putting the home team in the ascendancy thus early. Halftime was now fast approaching, and the Rangers did not seem likely to better their position. But they kept up determined play, and towards the close made several fine efforts at their opponenets goal. Just before the interval McLean, from a splendid piece of work, put on the second goal for the St Mirren. The end of a most exciting half found the Saints still leading, the scorers being – Saints 2 goals: Rangers 0. Both teams were heartily cheered by their supporters on making their reappearances. St Mirren restarted the game, but the Rangers immediately put them on the defensive. Pretty even play was carried on for some time after this. The Rangers played with more spirit than they did in the first half, and H McCreadie, Kerr and Barker kept the St Mirren half’s in hot water for a time. Then the home team got away, and Wylie put in a long shot, which however sailed wide of the mark. Then Haddow was again called on to save a shot from Brash, which gave him some, little trouble. Then a brilliant run, which ultimately looked rather favourable, was initiated by Barker, but a fluke on the part of Kerr caused the point to be lost. Dick then made a good individual trial, which however was carried over the bar. A quarter of an hour of the second half had now gone, and still the Rangers had not wiped out the lost although several hard efforts were made to do so. Ultimately, in the midst of a scrimmage, McPherson beat Patrick, thus securing first goal for Rangers. This success for the Rangers infused great spirit into the play. The St Mirren were for the most part kept on the defensive, and the Rangers seemed set on gaining still further advance. As the result of a beauty by McPherson. Dick put on the equalising point. Most exciting play followed this advantage, both teams putting in splendid efforts. Kerr, H McCreadie and Dick continued to play well for Rangers, while Shaw and McLean were the pick of the others. No further scoring took place, and the game ended in a draw of 2 goals each.
