How could Cowlairs have beat Petershill in the 1880 Scottish Cup when the Peasy weren't founded until 1897?
How could Cowlairs have beat Petershill in the 1880 Scottish Cup when the Peasy weren't founded until 1897?
Looks like another club.Might have been another club using the same name. Or he has made a mistook?
Always thought Dundee Hibernian become Dundee Utd and therefore was a continuation.
Always thought Dundee Hibernian become Dundee Utd and therefore was a continuation.
Interesting article which does suggest it’s a continuation.Interesting article and graphic on this link.
1909: DUNDEE HIBERNIAN | Football | Hibs History | Hibernian Historical Trust | UK
The Hibernian Historical Trust map the historical events that are key to the rich heritage of Hibernian Football Club. For more information on Hibs, contact us today.www.hibshistoricaltrust.org.uk
The Volunteers might have an interesting, if short, history.I found another little article about Bathgate FC in case any West Lothian Bears are interested.
There does not seem to be any relationship between Bathgate FC (folded in 1932) and junior side Bathgate Thistle (formed 1937). Thistle play at Creamery Park which used to host some Rangers reserve games in the 1990s.
Bathgate - Then and Now
16 January 2016 ·
Mill Park – the home of Bathgate F.C. from 1903 to 1932
Earliest record of an organised football match in Bathgate was reported by the West Lothian Courier in April 1879 – “A match took place on the ground of the Bathgate Club between Clarkson and the home team when victory fell to the strangers by four goals to none”
Several clubs were formed in the following decade including – The Volunteers, Durhamtown Rangers, Bathgate Athletic, West Lothian Thistle and Bathgate Rovers. Bathgate Rovers was the most successful defeating Falkirk in the 1891/92 Scottish Cup.
The problem of too many clubs chasing too few resources forced most of them out of business. In July 1893, in an attempt to pool resources in the town, a public meeting was called and a new club called Bathgate Football Club was formed. The club colours were maroon and the club took over Old Boghead Park from the recently defunct cricket club.
In 1903, the club leased ground at Russell Row (now bottom end of Waverley Street) from Daniel Stewart’s Hospital (purchased Balbardie estate in 1861). The following year a limited liability company was formed with a share capital of 500 £1 shares.
The club was invited to join the Central League - the most senior outside the Scottish League and then in 1921 most of the clubs from the Central League were invited to form a new Scottish League Second Division. Bathgate joined neighbours Armadale, Broxburn and Bo'ness in this new league.
In February 1922, Bathgate defeated First Division Falkirk 1-0 in the Scottish Cup. The attendance record for the Mill Park was set at this match – 10,000.
In January 1923 in the Scottish Cup, Bathgate drew 1-1 with Queen’s Park at Hampden in front of a crowd of over 60,000. (Bathgate lost the replay 0-2 the following week)
In 1932, Bathgate Town Council acquired the ground for housebuilding – the last match played at the Mill Park was against the Civil Service Strollers on Saturday 16th April 1932 – Bathgate won 2-1 and won the Edinburgh and District League title. Bathgate Football Club was disbanded – the stand went to Stenhousemuir and Marmion Road occupies most of the original pitch area.
Sources: Bathgate Book Various 2001
Bathgate Thistle Junior Football Club
– a history Ian Anderson 1993
West Lothian’s Scottish Cup History Gus Martin 2015
Also keep in mind Renton also top team in the earlier league set up. Not much written about them.Nothing to do with Dumbarton, we dont like these boys out here. We are 4 miles up river where the water is much cleaner. In answer to your question yes.
I played for the mighty Renton in the centenary game v West Brom youths back in 1988. This was to mark 100 years since the " village" were world champions. how time flies.Also keep in mind Renton also top team in the earlier league set up. Not much written about them.
I have a book by Robin Banks called, how to get richForgotten: Scotland’s Former Football League Clubs By Robin Holmes
Forgotten: Scotland’s Former Football League Clubs
Forgotten: Scotland’s Former Football League Clubs – Author, Robin Holmes “This book tells the story of the Scottish football clubs that once played in the Scottish Football League.www.followfollow.com
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Great read as you mentioned Mark, at a time when Scottish football was run by gentlemen not shysters
The Germans ended up bombing the grandstand. I think that was what ended Kings Park.
Interesting to read that a team from Duns featured in the Scottish Cup, as recently as the 70's. Was there a couple of years ago, and to put things into context, Berwick would be their local mega city! A nice wee quaint village.
Im a Bonhill lad originally, used to love going to Milburn, my Papa played for Dumbarton in the 20's/30's, a wee sttory passed down, he said Milburn had the best pitch in Scotland, Dumbarton who had a tottie patch at Boghead bought the pitch, after a couple of seasons it was bought from them by Rangers who installed it at Ibrox.Yes they play at Milburn Park just next to the Leven. When I walk past the park I take a peek in and look at the pitch and small terracing and just for a minute imagine it in it's heyday playing in the top flight and welcoming The Rangers like true gentlemen not like today's corrupt cabal who are ruining our game.