The Thistle Archive

PARTICK THISTLE v RUGBY ROVERS – Teams representative of these Association and Rugby clubs played, last night, at Meadowside, Partick, a benefit match in aid of the Partick Jubilee Nurse Fund. Unfortunately, the weather was unfavourable, and the attendance limited. The game started in a very lively fashion, and the Rovers, who played with the wind, kept the home backs busy. Lack of earnestness on the part of the Rugbyites lost several points. The Thistle were more eager, and Houston scored the only goal in the first half. In the second half, the Thistle had the best of matters, and goals were got by Brydson (three) and Drummond (two). Throughout the game there was more fun than football, and the spectators were highly amused. The best men on the Rovers side were T. Hendry, R. T. Neilson, J. H. Couper and T. C. Dunlop. Result:– Partick Thistle, 6 goals; Rugby Rovers, 1 goal.

Glasgow Herald, Thursday, 5th May, 1898

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