McILVENNY, Harry (1902)

Overview

Joined Accies from St Bernard's in 1902. In a match at Douglas Park on 23rd September 1902, he left the field ten minutes before the end of the match so that he could catch his train. Accies beat Ayr 4-1, he scored once.

Along with John Curran he moved to Partick Thistle in 1904. In 1906 he was one of three Accies players who were chosen in the Second Division side to meet the First Division in a benefit game at Arthurlie.

Originally with Parkhead Juniors, then signed by Celtic in September 1895. Then came a loan spell with Dumbarton followed by a move to Burnley in 1896. Once again he was taken on by Celtic,6th November 1896. Then came New Brighton in 1897, Victoria United, Belfast Celtic and St Bernard’s. His spell there lasted nearly two years.

As mentioned above he then joined Accies where he was a prolific scorer which saw him move up a League to Partick, remaining there for only a few months he was encouraged back to Celtic Park once again, however at the close of the season he was released to spend another season at Douglas Park.

His final club was Ayr FC and from there he decided to call it a day in 1907. A very popular performer with the Accies support.

Harry’s death was recorded in January 1934.

Debut on 16th August 1902 in a Scottish League fixture away to Motherwell.

Scottish League 57 Appearances 39 Goals (1 Hat trick)

Scottish Cup 6 Appearances 5 Goals

Scottish Qualifying Cup 14 Appearances 8 Goals

Lanarkshire Cup 7 Appearances 4 Goals (1 Hat trick)

Accies Career

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