9 March

Matches

1907: The League match against Partick Thistle was abandoned as a result of the weather after 75 minutes with Accies 2-1 in front. A new goalkeeper was seen, W.Davy an amateur previously with Alloa Athletic. At centre forward, Tom McGraw had been one of the scorers, he too was making his Acas debut after being signed from Common Thistle, a team from the Kilmarnock area.

Events

1883: The Annual Ball was held. The Committee had decided not to hold a soiree and concert. Nearly a hundred young ladies and gentlemen turned out and dancing was kept up until an early hour. Mr J.Muir’s quadrille supplied the music and Mr G. Smith acted as MC.

1885: The AGM took place in Gibson’s Halls at 8.30pm. Mr A. Lightbody was in the chair. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were read and unanimously approved, showing the club to be in a good financial position.

The following office bearers were elected for the ensuing season; President, A. Hamilton, Esq., Motherwell; vice president, Mr Jas. Wilson; captain 1st eleven, Jno. Queen; vice captain, Jas. Downs; captain 2nd eleven, Jno. McGhie; captain 3rd eleven, Thos. Weir; match secretary, Wm. Prentice; financial secretary, R.White; treasurer, Alex. Binning. Committee---Thos. Hamilton, Robt. McGhie, Andw. Bain and Jas. Wilson. This being all the business a vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring office-bearers and to the chairman for presiding, which terminated the meeting.

Patrons of the club will be glad to learn that they have been successful in the securing the South Avenue for this season, the scene of many a well contested game.

1937: It was agreed to contact Mr Curtis, manager of Brentford FC about the possibility of supplying the opposition for a benefit match for Davie Wilson.

1953: The club were represented at a meeting in Glasgow to discuss a four leagues set up. To be left for further meeting.

2004: An article in the club programme advised that a video expert was required to record home matches strictly for training and coaching purposes only.

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