Lynn 1
Wales >45
Match Information
Attendance: 2,500
Referee: Mr Walker (Falkirk)
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
Ibrox Park presented quite a deserted appearance, and with such cheerless weather there was an entire absence of enthusiasm. The Rangers took the field mines the services of N Smith, Neil, McPherson, Speedie and Hamilton, while the Cathkin people introduced WG Stewart of Queen’s Park. A little spice was imparted to the game about thirty seconds from the kick-off. Lynn accepted a pass from Douglas and banged the ball into the net. This was all the scoring in the first half during which the Rangers had decidedly the better of the exchanges. A Smith was much in evidence during this period, while on the other wing Graham and Campbell kept the Third defence on the run. Numerous splendid shots were sent into Raeside, but the Cathkin custodian saved in grand style. For the first twenty five minutes of the second half play, was also in favour of the ‘Light Blues’, but without any tangible result. Drummond showed great cuteness in playing his opponents off-side, but he paid the penalty when Wales, from about midfield got clear away, and Buchanan scored from Dickie’s save. The game was now practically lost to the Rangers, but they made a big effort to retrieve themselves, and Raeside had to save half-a-dozen shots from short range hard after one another. This he cleverly accomplished, much to the disgust of the Rangers forwards who after this effervescence simmered down. The teams were much more evenly matched than the score would indicate, and the play was in consequence fairly interesting through out. Both goalkeepers got plenty to do, and Dickie, as well as Raeside performed well, although the latter shone most. The Rangers owe their defeat largely to the want of a capable centre, Cameron mulling several fine chances. In the first half A Smith showed much of his usual skill, but after the interval he was pretty safely held by Cross and Barr. Sharp did not pair over-well with him. Campbell and Graham were very tricky and smart on the right wing, but occasionally seemed to get somewhat mixed. They exchanged position after the interval. Gibson was easily the best of the halfback line, Robertson falling off in his play towards the close. Crawford was neat and artistic as ever. Football of the type he displays is a treat to witness. The winners play was characterised more by dourness and determination than cleverness. Barr and Thomson were in splendid kicking fettle. Smith was the most effective of the middle line, who all put in a power of work. McCue used his weight freely; Buchanan and Wales were of most service in the attack. The former played with rare dash, and from some of his individual centre bursts he experienced very hard lines. WG Stewart might have got more of the ball. He made a very fair appearance, but his speedy runs on the wing were conspicuous by their absence. The victory will help to revive enthusiasm out Cathkin way.
