S Archibald 10
G Henderson 20
Match Information
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: T Small (Dundee)
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
It could not be said on a fair analysis of the play that the Rangers were value to run out winners by a margin of two goals. East Fife made Rangers travel all the way for Victory. From start to finish the game was run on high gear. Right away play was fast and interesting, and the Ibrox men were evidently out to get in the first blow, but East Fife were always ready with a Roland for an Oliver, and the visitors’ defence got something to think about. Disaster fell on East Fife ere ten minutes had gone, it came from Morton’s square, which Archibald clinched with a first time effort. It was a misunderstanding on the part of the backs that allowed Henderson to register the second goal. A goal was overdue to the Methil men, when Wright went out on his own, tricked Manderson and surprised Robb with an express delivery. There was hot stuff going at this stage. East Fife, launching an intensive attack. Rangers defence became heavily engaged, and Robb had his hands full, his backs being none too convincing in clearing. Wright came frequently into prominence, and a movement which he initiated almost culminated in a count. Still, the home lot had no success in clinching matters at the crucial moment, due largely to lack of leadership. It was otherwise with Rangers. They were also on the alert. With a good slice of luck at close range a third goal was driven home by Archibald, the custodian merely touching the ball in its flight to its billet. Rangers were indeed fortunate in crossing over with three goals in their pockets. East Fife went out in the second session to reduce the leeway and put up a great fight. It was only Robb’s brilliance that saved Rangers’ charge from failing. The custodiam was always right in position to meet a fusillade from the Fife forwards. East Fife continued to fight gamely to the close, and with luck and more cohesion a different story might have had to be told if Rangers had not had the game in hand before the interval. Neish and Duncan were the two weak men in the Methil team. The halfs were the mainstay and defended well, and also assisted in the attack. The two youthful lads, Wrigth and Nairn, were the heroes of the front line. Robb was almost invincible, but his backs were nothing to boost about. Dixon and Meiklejohn were the men who mattered in the middle division, while forward the stars were Henderson, Archibald and Morton.
