The Thistle Archive

Played at Inchview Park, Whiteinch before 1,000 spectators. Losing the toss, the Thistle started the game against the wind. At the start, the Ayr pressed for a short time. Then the Thistle took up the running, and pressed. They had four corners in succession, but all were fruitless. Ultimately, Keay, by a splendid effort, scored the first goal for them amidst cheers. Five minutes later Loudon equalised. At half time the score was:- Partick Thistle, 1 goal; Ayr, 1 goal. The second half was started with great energy. Aided by the wind the Thistle pressed severely; Paul headed through a second goal for them. Nettled at this reverse the Ayr put on a spurt, and, through a mistake by Campbell, Cunningham scored, thus equalising the game once more. From then till close both teams strove hard for the winning point. Just before time the Thistle added a third goal from a scrimmage, Paul doing the needful. Result:- Partick Thistle, 3 goals; Ayr, 2 goals.

Glasgow Herald, 10th August, 1891

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