Match ended 0-0
Match Information
Attendance: 4000
Referee:
Matchday: Monday
Match Trivia
James Young Benefit Match. In honour of James Young, the Celtic captain, who is now in his ninth season with the club, the Rangers appeared at Parkhead last night, when the popular right half-back was accorded a benefit. About 3,000 spectators put in an appearance, and were rewarded by witnessing a pleasantly contested game. In these friendly matches it is usual for the leading clubs to give some of the younger players a chance to distinguish themselves, and both teams showed a few experimental placings, although the sides were thoroughly representative. George Waddell appeared at centre half for the Rangers, and did not disgrace himself, his shooting from long range being a feature of his play. Excepting Bowie, none of the Ibrox League forwards were included, but the line, as a whole exhibited nice football. Brown, the outside left, who was the shining light in the ranks of Galston before joining the ‘Light Blues’ was the most attractive of the lot, his sprinting and long shots into goal revealing his a player of League class. Gibson, his partner, gave him every support. Parker, the ex-Ashfield centre, if not unduly prominent, did fairly well against Loney, who seemed much the better for his opening game against Falkirk. Goodwin the ex-Ayr right winger, was well nursed by Bowie, who did not over-exert himself. Had it been a competitive game, it would have been otherwise with him. Gordon played his usual stylish game at right half, his dribbling being as ornate as it was effective. Galt, too, revealed himself in good form, even if there was the suggestion of ‘friendly’ game in his display, and behind the pair, Law and Richmond, saw to it that at close quarters nothing was given away. Lock had less saving to accomplish than Adams, the hame goalkeeper. Both were able for all they got, Adams bringing off not a few excellent saves. To enable them to watch the trial of a new back from Perth – McCormack, of the St Leonard’s – McNair figured in the left position. The new-comer shaped well, and kicked freely with either foot. On the whole he showed excellent judgment, and promises well. Young, Loney and Dodds – the usual First League trio – steadied the forwards, who, with Nichol of Aberdeen, in the centre, at times took the ball up the field in nice style. Usually the shooting was from long range. Nichol is available for friendly games, but his League transfer has not yet arrived at Parkhead, mush as the Celts desire it. No scoring took place, thanks to the greater energy of the respective defenders. The public never look for much excitement in a friendly game, and they were not disappointe
