English (2)
J Simpson
Match Information
Attendance: 30000
Referee:
Matchday: Monday
Match Trivia
Over 20,000 people turned out at Dalymount Park, last night to give a warm welcome to Rangers in their exhibition game with Dolphin. Expectations of RangersÂ’ victory were realised, but the game was not one about which to rhapsodise. Rangers seemed strangely restrained, and seldom got moving smoothly in front. This of course, plays tribute, and deservedly to Dolphin, but an early injury to Morton upset the machine. Brilliant flashes there were, but unfortunately only flashes. McPhail initiated practically every advance and was the complete footballer. Archibald was practically neglected, and English clever at times, scored twice, but did little else. Simpson was splendid at centre-half; his partners less noticeably outstanding, but what they missed, the backs took care of. Dawson was very sound. The less experienced Dolphin more eager than polished, had a sterling rearguard. Forward, they missed the scheming Tony Weldon, once of Airdrie, and the altered attack never knit. Somers, the son of Peter, of Celtic, and himself once of Tynecastle, was occasionally very good, but McCarney, badly served, stood out. Visions of a sensation arose within ten minutes. Dolphin opened with great gusto, and from a free kick, Lennox sent a beautifully judged shot into the net past a wall of defenders. Dolphin were territorially on top till near the interval, when English shot at Slater after a mazy run. Stevenson then shone, and the best shot of the game struck the crossbar. McPhail meandered towards the bye-line before placing to English to head the equaliser. Rangers dominated in the second half but lacked finishing power. Ten minutes from time, however, pressure brought them corners, from which Simpson and English scored. Spirited Dolphin attacks followed, but they petered out as many of Rangers did earlier, through lack of penetration
