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Match Information
Attendance: 5000
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Matchday: Tuesday
Match Trivia
Frank Branscombe Benefit Match. Frank Branscombe, the Partick Thistle left winger had no reason to be dissatisfied with the crowd that turned out to his benefit match last night at Firhill. £75 was drawn in cash, and when the ticket money is added the net return should exceed £110. The weather was idea, and an exceptionally keen game was witnessed. The sides were fairly representative, and with young players anxious to shine, play was fast. Neil Harris scored the only goal of the game in the first half with a splendid shot. The young Firhill centre was much in evidence in this game. The Rangers were not so aggressive as their more lively opponents. The Thistle were much quicker in combination, and the whole line shot freely. All the good goalkeeping was practically on the one side, for Colquhoun was rarely tested. The Thistle delighted their supporters with their nippiness in attack. I was pleased with the display of several of the young players on trial. Marshall at left back partnered Adams splendidly for the Thistle, and is not likely to be allowed to go elsewhere. Adams was the best back afield, and lay well out to intercept Bennett and Paterson, who proved the Rangers best wing. Another clever youngster was McCaig at right half for Thistle. The Bellshill youth, like Neil Harris in the centre of the attack, has already won his place in the League team. He is full value for his rapid promotion. A nippy tackler and splendid player, McCaig looks the sort that will play many a good game for the Thistle. The veteran centre-half Alex G Raisbeck, honoured his club-mate by turning out for the Thistle. Raisbeck was seen at his best, and was more than a match for Parker, whose left foot still troubles him to the extent of keeping him out of the game. Parker could not risk a shot with the left. Gardiner proved most adaptable at left half, where he prevented Pollock repeating his feats in the McNair benefit match at Parkhead. I saw enough to satisfy me that the Partick attack this season will be better than any line that has worn the club colours since the Thistle appeared at Firhill. Hamilton was fast on the right, and centred and shot well. In the absence of McTavish, who was hurt at Falkirk, Branscombe operated at inside right. His best passes went out to McIntyre on the left. The quick changes these recurring movements developed were turned to profitable account, as McIntyre had more shots at Glenn than any other forward. Stevenson also did well. I believe Neil Harris will turn out the best centre Partick have had since Sam Kennedy returned to Girvan. He is an opportunist, and takes the pop at goal first time. His slip passes were not the least attractive feature of his centre game. In John Glenn, the burly Londonderry goalkeeper, the Rangers have picked up as most promising recruit. On last night’s display he can be entrusted safely with the position in an emergency when the League team require his services. He is exceptionally safe with his hands, and knows when to go out for a ball. He had not a few brilliant saves. I was also charmed with the strong left back Ferguson, more especially with the skill he showed as a tackler. He is a sturdy little fellow, and kicks cleanly. Campbell was dour in defence, and did not unduly risk himself. Menzies promises well as a right half, and is a good size. Waddell forced the game more than his colleagues at half-back. Galt played fairly for a first appearance. None of the Ibrox forwards bettered Benentt, who was keen as usual in the effort to work a goal. R Brown is a versatile player. He essayed the extreme right position. I like him as a half-back. The game was thoroughly enjoyed by the crowd, and provided good sporting match.
