A Brown
Goodwin <45
Parker >45
J Bowie
Match Information
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: T Dougray (Nitshill)
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
Against the Amateurs at Ibrox Park the Rangers were without Reid, Bennett and Smith of their usual forward line, and the fact that they practically monopolised the attack and won by such a substantial margin is indicative of the strength of the Ibrox reserves in this department. All the three substitutes performed splendidly and each had the satisfaction of scoring. The rangers lost no time in settling to business, and although McKenna, was beaten by Brown three minutes from the start he had previously cleared his charge more than once. With the breeze behind them the Light Blues maintained an almost constant pressure on the Queen’s goal, and the only relieving feature of the Amateurs’ display was the excellent work of the defence at this stage. Pursell, Craigie and McKenna were prominent, Pursell punting well against the strong wind, and Craigie striving hard to get his forwards set going. The latter were very disjoined in their efforts and Lock for the most part was spectator and that at a distance. The Rangers were a trifle erratic in their finishing, and it took them half an hour to get their second goal, through Goodwin. Parker had some good attempts to score, and McKenna especially distinguished himself by one save from the old Ashfield player, and another from Bowie, who’s try was a splendid one. Law received an ovation for a great hash ahead, in which he beat several opponents and finished with a shot which rebounded from the cross-bar. Facing the breeze the Rangers were just as aggressive as in the first half. A good deal of the finishing came the way of Hogg, who was going great guns in the open, but was a bit off in his marksmanship. Eventually he managed to head against the post, and Parker, catching up the rebound, slipped on a third goal. Bowie had the fourth with a very smart effort, and Gordon emulated Law’s performance in the opening period, his parting shot being thwarted by the upright. The Queen’s forwards rarely threatened danger, Lock only having to handle once or twice. It was a most one sided game, and excepting the fine work of the defence for about an hour and occasional smart footwork by McFie and Ramsay they were outclassed. Bowie was at the top of his form against his old clubmates, and was the best of a strong going Ibrox forward line. Brown did capital work as substitute for Smith, carrying the ball up the wing at a fine pace and rarely failing to get in his centre. He was well supported by Goodwin, who showed fine manipulation and resource. Parker spread the play with much judgment, and was dangerous at close quarters. With the least bit of luck he would have counted more than once. Hogg contributed some of the brightest flashes of play in the game. The Rangers were very solid in defence, Gordon was very sprightly in the middle line, while Law and Campbell were seldom in difficulties, the former playing a particularly strong game. On the Amateur’s side McKenna added to his reputation as a custodian, his saving being one of the features of the game
