Meiklejohn
J Morton
Match Information
Attendance: 15000
Referee:
Matchday: Thursday
Match Trivia
Over 10,000 spectators witnessed the friendly game at Windsor Park yesterday afternoon between Glasgow Rangers and Linfield. The home team were assisted by several members of other local clubs. Miss McCullagh, daughter of Sir Crawford and Lady McCullagh, kicked off. The Scots dominated play at the outset, and at no period of the game were they really extended, although on one or two occasions their goalkeeper was called upon. In one instance Linfield netted, but just previously a Linfield player had been whistled up for handling. The Scottish cup winners gave a delightful exposition of the dribbling code, their combination and understanding of one another’s play being wonderfully good. Just at half-time Meiklejohn opened the scoring with a fast drive from twenty yards out, Harland having no chance; and after twenty minutes’ play in the second half another goal was notched by Morton. Linfield could not penetrate the defence, and the visitors won comfortably and deservedly by 2 goals to nil
Subsequently the teams and officials and a number of guests were entertained to dinner in Ye Olde Castle Restaurant by Sir Crawford and Lady McCullagh. The toast to the King was honoured with enthusiasm, Proposing the toast of the Glasgow Rangers team, Sir Crawford extended a hearty welcome to the premier Scottish team, and congratulated them on their success that day. They were, he understood, finalists for the Scottish Cup, which they had first secured many years ago, and if rumour was correct, they were going to win it again. In that task they had the best wishes of the sporting public of Belfast for their success (Applause.) Mt John MacPherson, a director of the Rangers club, in response, returned thanks for the unbonded hospitality which they had experienced at the hands of their friends. He was delighted to know that in Belfast they had such a fine sportsman as Sir Crawford McCullagh. It would be a pleasure for his club to come over at any time and assist Irish football in any way they could. In conclusion he proposed the toast of the Linfield Football Club. Mr Arthur McDermott, who responded, said they were proud to have the Rangers with them. It was just 23 years since the famous Glasgow club was so kind as to visit them first, and from that time Linfield had progressed most satisfactorily, especially from a financial standpoint. Mr McIntosh, secretary of the Everton Club, expressed pleasure as again being in Belfast, where he was always sure of a cordial welcome. He hoped his club would see their way to visit the city before the season was finished (Applause). The scarf pins which had been provided by Mr D Emerson for the winners of yesterday’s match were handed over to the Glasgow Rangers players by Mr TH Chambers. Mr T Moles MP, proposing the toast of ‘Our Host’, referred to the many public duties which had been preformed by Sir Crawford in an accomplished manner. Sir Crawford had been Lord Mayor of the city during the trying period of the war and was esteemed alike as a public-spirited citizen and as a good sport (Applause). In responding Sir Crawford said nothing gave him greater pleasure then to see his friends enjoying themselves. He had endeavoured to maintain the best traditions of the city and could not have succeeded but for the devotion of his many friends. Concluding, Sir Crawford said he appreciated the goodwill and esteem of his fellow citizens more than any honour that could be conferred upon him (Applause). On behalf of the Linfield Football Club Mr Chalmers presented Sir Crawford with the ball which had been used in the match that day. During the evening songs were contributed by Messrs, James Woods, JT Gibb and FE McKee. The visitors left later on the return journey
