October 3, 1898 Barney Battles, the ex-Celtic, ex-Dundee player, arrived in Glasgow yesterday for the purpose of rejoining the Celts, who are so badly off
Tag: St Bernard’s
Liverpool loses out on William Walker
Friday, August 26 – 1898 An interesting case of “signing on”is that of William Walker, who, it will be remembered, left the Leith Athletic for
Ex-Liverpool players reinstated as amateurs
Friday, August 5 – 1898 Among the players reinstated as amateurs were Duncan McLean, James Cleland, and B. Crossan, who have all played for the
Robert Neill’s knee breaks down
September 7, 1897 Robert Neill, the Rangers’ new centre-half back, was injured at Edinburgh when playing against the St. Bernards on Saturday. At first the
Get to know Barney Battles
August 13, 1897 Bernard, or, to be more familiar, Barney Battles is a native of Glasgow, and first saw the light in the Springburn district
George Allan in the Scotland squad
Saturday, April 3 – 1897 Scotland v. England. George Allan (Bo’ness and Liverpool) is the surprise selection of the eleven. In 1895 this player took
Trio linked with Liverpool
Thursday, April 1 – 1897 The Bolton “Football Field” says: Pugh (Wrexham), Fraser (St Bernards), and Kennedy (Hibernians) for Liverpool next season. Is this right?
Scotland v Ireland 5-1 (International: March 27, 1897)
March 27, 1897 International: British Championship, at Ibrox Park (Glasgow). Scotland – Ireland 5-1 (4-0). Attendance: 15,000. Referee: Mr. James Cooper (English FA). Scotland (2-3-5):
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (March 27, 1897)
March 27, 1897 * Has Jimmy Ross kept his word and made Liverpool work hard for their victory? * Liverpool have been kindness itself to
Home Scots v Anglo Scots 1-2 (International trial: March 22, 1897)
March 22, 1897 Match: International match: Scotland international trial, at Tynecastle. Home Scots – Anglo Scots 1-2. Attendance: 5,000. The Home Scots Eleven: John Patrick
Wales v Scotland 2-2 (International: March 20, 1897)
March 20, 1897 International: British Championship, at The Racecourse (Wrexham). Wales – Scotland 2-2 (1-1). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. Tom Armitt (English FA). Wales (2-3-5):
The great English clubs 1896-7
August 25, 1896 All the leading Association teams are now in practice for the opening of the season of 1896-7, which will be inaugurated in
English League v Scottish League 5-1 (Inter League: April 11, 1896)
April 11, 1896 International: Inter League, at Goodison Park. English League – Scottish League 5-1 (1-1). Attendance: 21,820; gate receipts: £528. Referee: Lieutenant Simpson; linesmen:
Sketch: Duncan McLean
March 21, 1896 Duncan McLean, St. Bernards F.C. (Source: Dundee Evening Telegraph: March 21, 1896)
Scottish League v Irish League 3-2 (Inter League: February 15, 1896)
February 15, 1896 International: Inter League, at Celtic Park. Scottish League – Irish League 3-2 (1-0). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. J. Marshall (Third Lanark); linesmen:
Old war horses in Scottish Cup tie
December 6, 1895 The Wanderers will introduce Rob Roy, of Callander, to their patrons at Clepington Park. As this is the first time that the
John Curran is not a first-class man
December 2, 1895 …while Leighton is not a first-class man. Nor is John Curran, the transfer from Liverpool, equal to Tom J. Robertson in ability…
Football transfers
July 29, 1895 Forwards: Alex Bell, from Parkhead to Bury; John Aitken, from Dumfries to Newton Heath; George Allan, from Leith Athletic to Liverpool; Sammy
Bobby Foyers transferred to Newcastle United
May 20, 1895 The managers of the Newcastle United Football club, who are at present searching for talent throughout Scotland, have succeeded in securing the
St. Bernard’s v Renton 2-1 (Scottish FA Cup Final: April 20, 1895)
April 20, 1895 Match: Scottish Cup, Final, at Ibrox Park, kick-off: 16:00. St. Bernard’s – Renton 2-1 (2-1). Attendance: 13,514; gate receipts: £675 17d. St.
Scottish League v English League 1-4 (Inter League: April 13, 1895)
April 13, 1895 International: Inter League, at Celtic Park (Parkhead). Scottish League – English League 1-4 (1-2). Attendance: 30,000. Referee: Mr. J. Marshall (Third Lanark);
English League v Scottish League 1-1 (Inter League: April 21, 1894)
April 21, 1894 International: Inter League, at Goodison Park. English League – Scottish League 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 28,300. Referee: Mr. Robert Irvine (Ireland). English League
Hearts v St. Bernard’s 3-3 (Rosebery Charity Cup Final: May 27, 1893)
May 27, 1893 Match: Rosebery Charity Cup Final, at Powderhall, kick-off: 16:00. Hearts – St. Bernard’s 3-3 (0-3). Attendance: 10,000. Heart of Midlothian (2-3-5): Jock
Wales v Scotland 0-8 (International: March 18, 1893)
March 18, 1893 Match: International, British Championship, at the Racecourse Ground (Wrexham). Wales – Scotland 0-8 (0-5). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. W.H. Stacey (Sheffield); linesmen:
Edinburgh v Glasgow 2-2 (Inter City: October 22, 1892)
October 22, 1892 Match: Inter City, at Logie Green. Edinburgh – Glasgow 2-2 (0-0). Attendance: “Large”. Referee: Mr. R. Harrison (Ayrshire); linesmen: Messrs.: J.S. Gilchrist
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