Dr Marshall (2)
B McPhail
Match Information
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: unknown - to be confirmed
Matchday: Thursday
Match Trivia
This looks a sweeping win, but the play was not so much against Third Lanark as you would think. They had the best of the first half after Rangers had opened in storming style. At the interval Rangers led by 2-1, but it was only slackness on the part of Jack and McKenzie that prevented Third Lanark being at least on level terms. In the second half Rangers had clearly the best of it, and they won well at the finish. It was intended by the Ibrox people that Smith should lead the home forwards, but he had developed a bad infuenza cold, so Sam English played instead. I was please to see him out. He scored a beautiful goal a bit of quick thinking and coolness. I was sorry Third Lanark could not be at full strength, for I know what Breslin can do on the wing. His absence was a loss. After Rangers opening burst, the Third Lanark forwards came on well, and in 12 minutes a goal fell to Cathlins warriors. Dewar veered to the right and let fly a great shot. Dawson saved it cleverly and cleared, but the ball was returned from left to right of the Cathkin front line, and Jack, on the run, shot a terrific ball, which Dawson could not reach. This was all right for old Third Lanark, especially as Dewar was cutting out a fine pace. But he was not getting the proper support, although he had one splendid try for goal after beating Gray and McAulay. The shot was going true when Simpson came from nowhere and headed away. Then the Rangers forwards came into action. A pretty piece of passing between Main and Marshall left McPhail was an easy scoring chance, but he hit the ball a terrific blow instead of kindly tapping it through. However, the equaliser came in the 32nd minute. Mortons hot hit Simpson and rebounded to Him. He then placed the ball to McPhail, who netted in the way he should have done before. Rangers got their second goal from the best bit of football in the whole game. The ball was sent from the left. Main ran in to meet it and headed forward to Marshall, who took it on the drop and returned it to Main. At once, Marshall took position for the nest pass, and when it came, he ran up to the ball and shot with great power past Redford, who had no chance. Now, if Third Lanark had only kept up the form they showed in the early part of the second half, they would have come off heroes. Dewar nearly score again if was Jack who spoiled him through eagerness. McPhail had been injured on the head in the first half and he did not resume until eleven minutes after the interval. During that time, Dawson showed what he could do. With McPhail on again, Rangers came on strongly and in 29 minutes, English scored a glorious goal after some passing with Morton. Marshall shot the fourth after an exchange of passing with Meiklejohn another sort of net-crasher, a great drive. There were good bits and bits not so good. The goals were all good. Dawson and Redford were splendid. I liked Wardens anticipation. Gray nipped in more than once to the rescue. McAulay and Simpson were both sound. Brown was the stylish half-back. He took the ball first-time without trouble. Simpsons head was well in the game. Meiklejohn went out for a shot, and he was not far off the mark. McFarlane worked hard to good purpose, and he placed well. Clark took much out of the ball. A quicker pass would help the forwards and conserve his energy. He could do it. McLellan pleased. Dewar and Jack played a splendid first half, and Lynas was frequently clever with his centres. McKenzie will come on. This was an ordeal for him. Marshall, Main and English were the strong men of the Rangers attack. Mains crossing of the ball was a treat. English positioned himself and Marshalls goals were both beauties. McPhails injury handicapped him, and I could dee that Alan Morton is still second to none at the corner-kicks.
