13 April

Matches

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1885: A Special General Meeting at 8.30pm. Notice in pavilion.

1903: The first recorded Benefit Match for an Acas player was played when Motherwell were the visitors on behalf of Alex “Sandy” Cowan who had made his club debut on 14th January 1899 in 6-4 win over Ayr FC. Sandy was the first player to appear in 100 Scottish League matches for the club. Normally played as a left half. The match itself was witnessed by 1,000 spectators and ended with a 2-1 home win.

1953: Chairman John Y. Robertson thanked everyone for their help and support in the club gaining promotion.

1954: Discussion on ground capacity. 32,500 mentioned. John Y. Robertson a candidate for League Management Committee.

2002: An Amateur International Match, Scotland against the Republic of Ireland goes ahead at the ground.

2002: While on loan to Blantyre Victoria, reserve goalkeeper, Stewart Thomson, was hit in a shooting incident during the match against Shotts Bon Accord at Castle Park, Blantyre.

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