R. M’Pherson (Arthurlie)
What might be honestly termed the illustration of a fair field and no favour, Mr. M’Pherson’s name was added to the International players of that season through sheer force of ability. I saw him play in several matches that year, and his style and smart passing up from the left wing was justly admired. He was Mr. Kaye’s companion in this contest, and ably assisted that player to bring up the ball in several splendid runs. Since M’Pherson’s retiral from active duty, and also the fact of Mr. Turner, their famous goalkeeper, giving up the game, the Arthurlie have gone back a bit in football ability, but during two seasons they were able to have two nominations for International honours, as Mr. Turner kept goal against Wales in 1882. Possessing great speed and judgment, M’Pherson was a very neat and steady player, and for two seasons at anyrate, a star among all the Renfrewshire forwards.