7 August

Matches

1997: Drawn against the holders, Rangers, in the Second Round of the Coca Cola Cup, the match was played at Fir Park, Motherwell as Cliftonhill, Accies home for the season, was unsuitable. A crowd of 8,866 saw the visitors win 1-0.

Events

1943: A practice match was played against 86th Regiment of the Royal Artillery which Accies won 3-0 with this side; Michael Ryan; John Shreave and Jimmy McGurk; Gibby McKenzie; Jock Whiteford and George Wright; Harry Thomson and George Hope: Willie Robinson; Morton Dempster and Davie Wilson. Scorers not known.

1944: It was decided to advertise for a new groundsman. Tom Jarvie asked for a benefit after 10 years or a free transfer. The Board did not entertain either. Willie Telfer of St Mirren was granted training facilities. James T. Forgie appointed Chairman.

1961: It was decided to extend the covered enclosure.

1976: A successful Open Day held.

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