23 February

Matches

2002: The attendance at the home match versus Cowdenbeath was 1,284, the lowest of the season. Part of the reason was that Teletext had advised that the match was off due to the weather. It was estimated that the club had lost somewhere in the region of £2,000 as a result as a crowd of 1,700 or 1,800 was anticipated.

Events

1885: The Hamilton Advertiser reported that the Annual Assembly of the club held on that date was a great success. The grand march, in which between 30 and 40 couples took part was led off just before 11pm. It was the early hours of the morning when the company dispersed. Mr John Queen made an efficient MC, while the music, which was supplied by Mr Bain’s band (6 in number), was a long way in advance of anything yet secured.

1888: The Hamilton Advertiser carried a notice to say that Acas would be playing against Drumpellier on the South Haugh on 25th February and at the same time a 5 mile handicap race would be taking place on the Haugh.

1937: The Alliance League Committee have arranged a Select side to play at Pittodrie against Aberdeen "A" on 27th February. Two of Accies players, Jimmy Jack and William Davidson have been selected. James Dougan has been appointed trainer to the side and the team will play in Accies colours.

1983: A record fee of £20,000 was paid to Motherwell when Brian McLaughlin was signed.

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