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Matches

1907: Acas beat Wishaw Thistle 4-1 in the Qualifying Cup, Andrew Sharp ex Accies was with the visitors.

Events

1937: Due to call offs for the above Scottish League versus Irish League trial, the Scottish League asked for Bobby Wallace and Jacky Cox. Wallace being unfit, John Scott was accepted instead, Bobby McNeil again to act as trainer. It was reported that Chris McNee did all that was asked of him without much support in the recent match in Ireland.

1954: Bobby Cunning transferred to Rangers at a fee of £2,500. Peter Armit purchased from Stenhousemuir. Willie Young and £225 going to Ochilview. Jim Ritchie freed.

1974: In a match at Cliftonhill, Pat Smyth of Rovers and Eddie McShane of Accies were sent off for fighting. They were only on the field for less than two minutes. When they later appeared before the Referees Committe they were severely censured.

1995: It was reported that the previous week three companies, Bishopbriggs Holdings, who were owed £45,000, Cadzow Distributors, £12,500 and Greystone, £450,00, had asked the Court of Session to impose an administration order on the club. The Chairman, David Campbell stated that funds to cover these amounts had been lodged with the court. The club recently had their assets frozen and have yet to receive the £70,000 from the previous season’s Scottish Cup tie against Rangers and the £135,000 set by a Tribunal for the transfer of Peter Duffield to Airdrieonians.

1995: Crawford Baptie was resigned until the end of the season.

1999: Former Swedish Internationalist, Robert Prytz joins the club as a Coach.

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