12 October

Matches

1960: In front of 15,000 at Ibrox, Acas are defeated 5-1 by Kilmarnock in the Semi Final of the Scottish League Cup.

1987: The first ever official game played by Accies on an artificial surface when the Reserve side met Motherwell “A” at West End Park, Bellshill in a Reserve League West fixture. The match ended 1-1.

Events

1886: Half Yearly Meeting held in Rankin’s Hall at 8pm. A large attendance had been requested.

1937: The club received a letter from Mr James Grant of Glasgow in which he explained that he had attended the match on 25th September, thinking, when seeing the crowd entering Douglas Park, that it was the racecourse, he requested a refund of his entrance money, 2/-. It was not entertained.

1937: Blackpool FC offer former player, Phil Watson, in exchange for either Chris McNee or Bertie Harrison. No action taken. Manchester United asked for an option on Chris McNee.

1937: Jackson Elphick offer to install Foam Baths at a cost of between £40 and £80. No other club has such a facility. Being considered. However, it was later decided not to proceed with Foam Baths.

1943: Charlton Athletic granted permission to play John Cassidy. Two players, Matt Devine and William Darge, were POW, it was agreed to send them a parcel. Director John R. Allan offered £10.

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