Munro 12
McBain pen 34
Morton 58
Match Information
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Tom Dougray (Bellshill)
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
Thrill upon thrill abounded at Muirton, where Rangers sustained their first reverse of the season. The Ibrox team fought hard, terribly hard, in the second half to save a point, and it was ‘do or die’ methods on the part of Penman and White, together with McBain and Swallow, that was responsible for Page’s defence being pierced on, but one occasions. Saints’ success was deserved, inasmuch as the Light Blues, with white shirts on for the day, never troubled Page. In the first half, indeed, Sam’s time was mainly occupied in by-kicks. McBain and company settled to a nice game right off the reel, and one could always see the opening goal coming. It was Pocock, who planted a beautiful up-the-middle pass to Munro, and although Hamilton came out, the big centre safely piloted the sphere home. Thirsting for more, Saints continued to keep Rangers defending for all they were worth. After Toner had beaten Muirhead and Gray un turn, Dixon upset the Irishman, and Tom Dougary had no option but to give the full award, of which McBain took advantage with a smashing shot. Saints troubled began when Lafferty got the worst of a bout with Fleming and after ten minutes he hurtled along as best he could on the left wing, Toner taking up the half-back position. Rangers’ goal was a thing of real beauty. Fleming got a curling ball over to the left, and Morton, judging his distance to a nicely, headed as bonnie a goal as one could wish to see. Rangers then put on steam, and it appeared as if the equaliser was bound to come. Page held a teaser from Cairns, and another low drive from Fleming was equally well fielded. In a break-away Munro, after wondering the defence, let goa regular whizz-bang which Hamilton in some remarkable fashion palmed away for a corner. Rangers fought a good fight but were pipped on the post. Saints’ success was all the more remarkable in consequence of Jamieson’s illness. All three lines had to undergo drastic alterations, and the changes came off with a bang. Page was very safe. White, pitch forked into the defence, was as good as any of the other three defenders. Penman and Swallow attended effectively to Morton and Cairns, the right-half worrying the little fellow no end, and McBain without being showy, was a resourceful middleman, and until his injury, Lafferty was perhaps the best half afield. The forwards-struck it rich in the final period and were a source of continual danger. Given an inch of rope, Munro was always a trier, and a good one at that. Pocock and Black were serviceable inside supports, and Toner, playing his first serious test since his injury last season, was practical and incisive. All through Hamilton was a rare keeper, but Gray and Manderson were inclined to fluster under pressure. Muirhead was perhaps the most consistent half, but Shaw struck a good game in the second period. The attention paid by McBain to Marshall threw the Rangers line out of order. Cunningham was easily the best forward.
