The Thistle Archive

These teams engaged in a friendly match at Whiteview [sic], Whiteinch, the ground of the Thistle. Both teams were fully represented. The Rangers kicked off half an hour late. Play was then transferred to the Rangers left, and Robertson scored the first goal for the Thistle. The game for some time was confined to the Rangers territory, the Thistle putting on a severe pressure. The visitors, however, pressed hard, and bore down on their opponents' goal, where Mackie equalised the game. After this, the Thistle broke away, and Soutar [sic] put the ball through. The result at half-time was - Thistle, 2 goals; Rangers, 1. In the second half the Rangers equalised after two minutes play. The excitement was now intense, and each men played with increasing vigour. From a tussle in mid-field, the ball was passed down to the Rangers goal, where McLean put it through. This was repeated ten minutes later by the Thistle. The result was:- Partick Thistle, 6 goals; Rangers, 2 goals. Sir Andrew McLean, Baillie, Caird and Alexander witnessed the match from the grandstand.

Glasgow Herald, 6th May, 1889

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