H McCreadie 25
Lambie
Guililand 30
J McPherson
H McCreadie 75
J McPherson
Match Information
Manager: No Permanent Manager
Attendance: 12,000
Referee: Mr James Robertson
Matchday: Thursday
Match Trivia
These teams met on Hampden Park before fully 12,000 spectators, to play off their tie in the third round of the Glasgow Cup competition. The weather was dull and showery, and the ground was heavy owing to the recent rains. The Queen’s were without Sellar, and this caused a rearrangement of their front rank, W Berry being taken in to partner Gulliland on the right, while Waddell was shifted to the left along with Lambie. The Rangers kicked off at 3.25, the Queen’s playing against a breeze from the south. The first real bit of play came from the Rangers left wing, McPherson and Barker, the latter finishing up a good effort by shooting a little wide of the mark. From the kick off the Queen’s at once raised the siege and Waddell and Lambie were loudly cheered for a capital run which resulted in two corners, which came to nothing. Lay continued fast and exciting, Gulliland and Berry putting in some beautiful work, beating Mitchell. Gow however came to the rescue, and their further progress was stopped. Continuing to play up with surprising vigour and precision, the Queen’s once more stormed the Rangers goal, a quick low shot from the foot of Gulliland just being blocked in time. A foul against the Rangers for tripping up Berry while he was on the ball enhanced the chances of the Queen’s, but the Rangers cleared their lines only, however to witness the Queen’s returning to the attack in as persistent style as ever, when Lambie sent in as shot which was conceded a corner, but all to go avail s from the corner flag the same player cantered the ball over the bar. So far the Queen’s were having all the lay, and a shot from Lambie was about to go through when Drummond headed the ball over his own goal. Nothing resulted from the corner, which followed. A fine pass from Gulliland resulted in Lambie sending in a shot, which the crowd though had gone through, but the ball went past the post. By a fine pass, taken part in by all the Rangers forwards, the ball was brought dangerously near the Queen’s goal, but the final effort was wide of the mark. Another fine pass by Berry and Gulliland resulted in the latter sending in a swift centre, which Hamilton might easily have converted into a goal; only he was in an awkward position to turn himself. All this time the Rangers goal had several marvellous escape. The Rangers did not seem to be able to settle down to a good combined game, contenting themselves by acting chiefly on the defensive. Another corner to the Queen’s – the fifth up to this stage, and the game had gone 20 minutes – resulted in Gulliland cantering to Gillespie, who in turn passed to Lambie, who had hard lines, the ball hitting the cross bar and going over. Immediately following this H McCreadie started a run, and outdistancing Sillars, sent in a long slanting shot which went through scoring the first goal for the Rangers amidst applause after 25 minutes play. Gillespie made little effort to stop the ball progress evidently thinking that it would roll behind. This success urged on the Rangers to increased efforts, and Barker and McPherson beat Arnott on the run. However Sillars came to the rescue, but had to concede a corner, from which Clark sent in a shot, which was very nearly going through. A tremendous shout announced that Lambie had equalised for the Queen’s. It was chiefly due to the exertions of Gillespie, who blocked a run to the Rangers, and the ball finding its way to Lambie, the left winger had no difficulty in slipping it past Haddow. With the game equal both teams played for all they were worth, and each goal had a narrow escape. The Rangers however were the most conspicuous, and their forwards at times fairly puzzled the Queen’s defence. Marshall sent in a terrific shot, which Gillespie was in the fortunate position to fist away. From a throw in by Gulliland, Robertson sent the ball right into the mouth of the goal, but Haddow was there and saved. Returning to the attack, Gulliland scored the second goal for the Queen’s after 30 minutes play. The point was disputed by the Rangers, but amidst tremendous cheering the referee allowed it. Fine concerted passing was altogether out of the question by the heavy nature of the ground, but still there was some clever things done. A splendidly judged movement by the Rangers resulted in their equalising. Barker passed to McPherson, who with an open goal, made no mistake. The Rangers were now feeling that they had the upper hand of their opponents, and were playing with a determination and understanding which severly taxed the capabilities of the Queen’s backs. At halftime the score stood – 2 goals each. With the game equal in the first half a good tussle was expected to the second. Hamilton at once led off, and single-handed dribbled the ball right down, shaking off one or two opponents and was only robbed of the ball by Drummond, who rushed in at the right time. A minute later a long pass by Gulliland from the right gave Lambie an excellent chance, but in his anxiety to get the ball through he banged it past the post. Afterwards from a pass by Stewart, Lambie commenced a brilliant dribble along the left, and just as he was shaping for the Rangers goal he was called to a halt for offside, a decision, which evoked derisive, shouts from the spectators. The game had to be stopped a minute owing to A McCreadie being injured, but he soon recovered, and play continued as fast as ever. The Rangers forwards were in splendid fettle, and at times fairly outplayed the Queen’s backs, but they were unfortunate in front of goal. Some capital play was witnessed on either side, Lambie and Berry being conspicuous on the one, and Drummond on the other. A grand piece of play by Lambie nearly resulted in the ball going through. Stewart tried a long shot, which deserved better success. A foul against the Queen’s close in goal led up to play, which called forth enthusiasm such as, has seldom been witnessed on a football field. Time after time amidst the most intense excitement, the Rangers forwards completely stormed the Queen’s citadel, and time after time, just as everybody expected the ball to go through, Gillespie fisted out and fairly baffled as determined efforts as nay forwards could put forth. The cheering was intense as at length the Queen’s relieved themselves of the short but sharp work in front of Gillespie, and Lambie coming away with a grand run along the right, finished up by sending the ball right into Haddow’s hands. The goal was cleared, but the Queen’s returning in a most determined style, kept up a pressure equally as severe as was witnessed at the other end a minute or two previously. The Rangers goal had most marvellous escape, and the Queen’s experienced just as hard lines – probably harder – as did the Rangers. From a corner kick taken by Gulliland, Robertson sent in a magnificent shot, but the whistle had blown for a foul and hostilities were stopped. After had an hour play H McCreadie from a pass right across the Queen’s goalmouth sent the ball through, scoring the third point for the Rangers. The Queen’s forwards made strenuous efforts to get away, and once or twice Hamilton. From excellent passes from the wings, had a clear field, but he was well watched by Drummond and Gow, who never allowed him any scope, first the one then the other being successful in clearing. From a good corner kick J McPherson, with a fine overhead screw scored the fourth goal for the Rangers, and as time was drawing nigh, it was felt it was all over with the Queen’s, and the spectators began to leave the field. The Queen’s tried hard to make up for lost ground, but all to no purpose, and a minute from the call of time an unfortunate accident befell McPherson, who however, with a little attention came round. An excellent game resulted – Rangers 4 goals: Queen’s Park 2 goals.
