5 November

Matches

1898: The first known hat trick by an Acas player in the Scottish League was by Charlie Clark in the game versus Port Glasgow Athletic at Douglas Park. The visitors won 5-4.

1938: Aberdeen beat Accies 5-0 at Pittodrie, on the same day at Douglas Park Aberdeen Reserves won 8-0.

1991: Michael Monaghan made his debut in goal for the club in the Semi Final of the B & Q Cup at home to Raith Rovers following a serious injury to regular netminder, Allan Ferguson four days previously at Firhill.

Events

1911: The roof of both stands were blown off due to high winds. The roof of the main stand landed in Beckford Street. It was estimated that it would take £100 to repair the damage.

1943: It was intimated that Alex Herd had been chosen to play for Scotland against an RAF XI the next day. St Mirren offered £225 for Gibby McKenzie. He went to Morton for £375.

1946: Johnny Campbell and Pat Daly asked to be placed on the transfer list. Refused.

1969: Meeting held to appoint a Part Time Manager. Six applicants were interviewed, Tommy Ewing selected.

1997: Lawyers acting for former Chairman, David Campbell, have placed a mandate on proceeds arising from a land deal vital to the new stadium scheme. This action was taken as Mr Campbell is due £1m from the new Board as this was loaned to Accies when he was Chairman. When asked for his comments on the matter, Jim Watson replied, “I never speak to the press.”

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