Source: The Scotsman, 25th February 1924
MILLER'S FIRST GOAL.
At the end of 17 minutes Miller delivered a hard drive which Walker was only able to knock away to the right, and Miller, following up, neatly turned the hall into the net to give Aberdeen the lead. Subsequently the exchanges favoured Aberdeen, and a little more steadiness in front of goal would have enabled them to increase their lead. Mooney and Walker were both injured in their efforts to stem the tide but they were able continue. Occasionally the visitors right and left flank forwards raided Aberdeen territory, but the home team easily retained their narrow lead at the interval.THREE GOALS ?ONE COUNTER.
Aberdeen made the pace hot in the opening stages of the second half, and Miller shot over off a fine pass forward by Jackson. Subsequently the East Stirling right wing made play, and Jackson twice cleared when Christie threatened. A clever piece of play by Miller resulted in his sending the ball across the visitors' goal, and Smith dashed in to find the net, but an offside decision nullified the point. Nippy play by the Third Leaguers kept the Aberdeen defence busy for a time, and Blackwell had to save from Christie, but with 20 minutes of the period gone Aberdeen increased the lead. Davidson let Grant away, and the winger lobbed the ball in front of goal, and Miller, catching it as it dropped, scored with a terrific shot. Secure in their two-goal lead, Aberdeen took matters easy after this, but the East Stirling forwards did not lack enterprise, and several times the home backs and Jackson were hard pressed to repel their attacks. Aberdeen frequently pressed home the offensive, but they were weak in front goal. In the closing minutes the home attack roused itself into a more vigorous offensive, and came near increasing their lead. Smith placed the ball well a from corner kick, and Rankin headed into the net only to have the goal disallowed, evidently for his having pushed an opponent aside in his effort to reach the ball. Aberdeen were comfortable victors, and obviously won with something in hand. The winners were sound. Hutton, Forsyth, and Jackson showed up well in defence, and Grant, Miller, and Smith were the most effective Forwards. East Stirlingshire were well served by W. Walker in goal and Orrock and Goodwin at back, but their outstanding player was their big centre-half. Christie, Anderson, and Stoddart were most prominent in a set of worrying attackers. The receipts, tax excluded, amounted to £520.Source: Press & Journal, 25th February 1924