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Matches

1893: Acas were the visitors when Motherwell opened their new ground at Dalziel Park.

1912: The club were represented at the Peebles Rovers 5-a-side tournament by Jim Watson, Adam Miller, Robert Robertson, Bobby McNeil and new signing Sam Anderson.

2002: The 2002-2003 season opened with an away win at Cowdenbeath by 3 goals to 1.

Events

1889: It was announced that for the forthcoming Four a side tournament to be held at Douglas Park the number of prizes would be increased from three to four. Entries to John Hendry, 98,Quarry Street. Entry fee of 6d per team.

Among the teams entered were Crusaders (Queens Park), Dumbarton, Clyde, Rangers, Cambuslang, Uddingston, Wishaw Thistle, Motherwell, Burnbank Swifts and Carfin Shamrock.

1891: At the half yearly General Meeting held in the County Hotel, President, Archie McIntyre welcomed a large attendance. The Treasurer reported a healthy balance of over £20. The recent juvenile tournament had shown a profit of £15-10s. This announcement came amid loud cheers. Mr Young resigned as Treasurer and Mr Robert Thomson was appointed to replace him with Mr William Robertson as his assistant.

The captains of the three elevens were announced as follows.

First X1; Charles Gordon, Vice Captain; James Williamson, 2nd XI; Frank S. Black, Vice Captain; John McGuire and the Douglas Park XI; Thomas Gordon. The Match Secretary for the Douglas Park XI was Mr Robert Prentice of Hope Street.

After some discussion re. improving the field and pavilion it was announced that fixture cards would be issued. Season Tickets, priced 2/6 are available from members.

1937: Rotherham enquire about William McGonagle. Robert Stewart named as the new trainer.

1946: Trial Teams.

"A" Team :Johnny Campbell; Jimmy McGurk and Matt Devine; Pat Daly; Wattie Rothera and Joe McLaughlin; Jimmy McGuigan and Hutton Bremner; Jack Steel; John Irvine and Archie Smith.

"B" Team: Jack Nimmo; John Bonomy and Wilson; Jimmy Lindsay; Cyril Johnstone and John Peddie; Eddie Paterson and Hugh Gilmartin; Davie Devlin; Albert McMaster and Farr.

The "B" team won 5-4. No note of scorers.

1953: Club severely censured and fined £10 by the Scottish League due to the withdrawal of the Reserve team from the "C" Division.

1997: The Sunday Post carried an article about John McGuiness the £10m Lottery winner who had been asked to join Accies Board by former Chairman, David Campbell. He said it was no longer possible that this would happen due to the recent Boardroom wrangles.

2002: There were now 2 Ally Grahams with the club, Alisdair Graham and Alistair Graham.

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