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Matches

1892: In a tournament at Biggar, Acas defeated Royal Albert and Wishaw Thistle.

1906: The first recorded pre season trial took place with Maroons beating the Red and Whites 3-2.

1988: With Rangers as opponents, Accies return to the Premier League. The First Division Championship flag is unfurled before a capacity attendance of 10,500.

Events

1951: Bobby Shearer signed from Burnbank Athletic. Ian Jeffrey signed from Whitburn Juniors. 2,000 programmes to be published for each match.

1957: Malky McClure signed on a months trial.

1969: There was press speculation about Airdrieonians being interested in Jim Small.

1997: Left sided central defender, Martin McIntosh, was transferred to Stockport County for a fee of £80,000.

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