RG Campbell (2)
Kennedy
Campbell
Match Information
Attendance: 7,000
Referee: Mr Wilson (Broxburn)
Matchday: Wednesday
Match Trivia
The Rangers got a special hearty reception yesterday at Meadowside in recognition of their brilliant New Year victory over the Celts. With a strong westerly wind in their favour in the first half the Thistle showed nice combination in the outfield, but through lack of control of the ball at close quarters they only managed to beat Newbigging once through Kennedy twenty minutes after the start. The Rangers forwards beat up skilfully against the wind and Campbell and Smith had a number of fine tries to beat Howden. Several of Smith’s express deliveries were a shade wide of the mark, and one of Campbell’s got about a foot over the line before the Partick custodian managed to scrape it out. The referee was on the spot, and allowed the Rangers’ claim for a goal, the team’s crossing over level. The general impression was that the home men had lost their chance, but immediately on resuming Sommen put in a fine sprint on the right, and Craig missing the centre, Campbell gave Newbigging no chance. As in the first half, Rangers equalised within five minutes, Campbell again being the scorer after Howden had fallen in stopping a hot drive by Spiers. The subsequent play of the ground eleven particularly the forwards, must have surprised those who had only a paper acquaintance with their recent doings. Time and again the Partick vanguard fairly made rings round their redoubtable opponents, and with decent finishing, should have added to their score. While the Rangers seemed a bit state, Partick must be credited with a fine performance, and their improved form will install confidence into the team for their approaching cup struggle with Dundee. Kennedy gave a sample of his best work and the inside wing players were also clever. McGregor being about the best forward a field. Gray’s footwork was excellent and his judicious slipping ahead to Kennedy very effective. Sommen put in some fine dashes, but his tactics were often faulty. Gibson put in grand tackling against Kyle and Smith, and his bouts with the latter were quite refreshing to witness. The others members of the defence did well. Stark was again the outstanding player in the Ibrox defence, Henry was the steadier of the backs, and Newbigging saved his charge smartly. Dickie and Kyle were the best of the forwards, who shaped better against the wind than with it
