Having faltered during the Depression, and again with the forced entry into the war after Pearl Harbor, the country was now morally victorious and economically untouchable.
Having faltered at this stage of the competition exactly a year ago against Albion Rovers, a second victory over United at Fir Park this month would have been a welcome tonic for the managerless Lanarkshire side.
In a typical scenario, Partridge, his London broadcasting career having faltered, is hosting a graveyard-shift radio show in Norwich.
Three days after having faltered at Ibrox once again, they got back on course last night with a much-needed victory that arrived courtesy of two sublime goals at Firhill.
And Marbury, his face grim with resolve, stepped up his game in the tight second half, after having faltered in the second half in each of the previous three games.
Liverpool host League Two Carlisle United in the third round of the Capital One Cup on Wednesday seeking a first win in six matches and having faltered in the first of four successive home games, against Norwich City.
