Hyslop
A Smith (2)
J McPherson (2)
J Miller
Johnstone
Match Information
Manager: No Permanent Manager
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: unknown - to be confirmed
Matchday: Monday
Match Trivia
Quite a large crowd turned out at Ibrox Park to see the return League match between the Rangers and Partick Thistle. The weather was not of a very favourable description, a rather thick mist tending somewhat to obscure the play. Both teams were well represented and from the start the game was fast and interesting. The Rangers opened in sensational style, the ball being taken right from the kick-off down to within 15 yards of the Thistle goal, at which point Hyslop shot, and the first goal of the match was scored. Four minutes later Miller beat Spence for the second time, and thus early the Partick players seemed to be in for a big beating. To make matters worse W Johnstone (of Third Lanark fame), who was playing at inside right in the Thistle’s front line, got hurt shortly afterwards, but happily his retrial was of brief duration. The Rangers continued to infuse much dash and daring into their work, and the Thistle defence was very sorely tried indeed. After half an hour’s play A Smith concluded a clever bit of play by Neil by driving the ball at a great pace into the net, Spence having no chance to save. Hyslop had to leave the field for a few minutes with a damaged ankle, but even against ten Rangers the Thistle though they played with rare pluck, could make little impression. A brilliant run by Gibson was capped by a brilliant goal from the foot of A Smith, and at half-time the Rangers had a clear lead of four goals. Hyslop was unable to come out in the second half, but despite his absence the Rangers more than held their own. The Thistle however, worked with tremendous energy and determination, and the spectators witnessed numerous keen bouts between their forwards and N Smith and Drummond. Dickie was not over-bothered with work, but the shots that came his way were smartly dealt with. The Rangers four forwards got innumerable opportunities to score, but for a long time Spence defied their best efforts. At length McPherson neat the Thistle custodian for the fifth time, after which the Thistle were awarded a free kick, and Johnstone scored their first and, as it proved only goal. In the closing minutes of the game McPherson put on the sixth goal for the Rangers, and though the Thistle made Herculean attempts to reduce the leeway they had to retire beaten by six goals to one. That the Thistle were outclassed by the Rangers no unbiased spectators can gainsay, but the plucky and earnest manner in which they stuck to their work commanded the admiration of all present. Near goal the Thistle forwards were very weak, and seemed to have a very wholesome respect for Smith and Drummond. A Smith and Miller led on the Rangers attacks in splendid style, but a lot of their work went for nothing owing to Hamilton being in a very merciful mood. Gibson, Neil and Oswald were in wonderful form at half-back, and in comparison the Thistle trio cut a poor figure. Smith and Drummond were rarely beaten, and with Dickie presented a defence that was well-nigh impregnable. The Thistle backs worked hard and unselfishly, but were obviously unable to cope with the tactics adopted by the Rangers forwards. Spence did many smart things in the Thistle goal, and could not be blamed for any of the shots that found their way past him.
