8 November

Matches

1952: Reserves beat HMS Lochinver XI at Douglas Park by 8 goals to 1. John Mooney scores 5.

1986: The new South Stand, an extension to the main stand, was opened by Provost Sam Casserly of Hamilton District Council. Celtic were the visitors.

Events

1938: John Thomson asks for free transfer. Declined.

1986: The club tried to sign Sammy McIlroy from Manchester City on a short term deal. The 32 year old Irishman who had been capped 82 times did not come to Hamilton.

1992: Two former Accies, Jamie Fairlie and Willie Pettigrew were in the Avon Villa side which met Avonbridge at the Jock Stein pitch at Hillhouse in the Over-35 Senior Association Cup Final. In the Avonbridge side was Jim O’Donnell who also wore the hoops.

1997: A Race Night and Dance was held in Hillhouse Civic Centre as part of the Benefit Year celebrations for Allan Ferguson and Chris Hillcoat.

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