Ardrossan Celtic was founded in 1901. Ardrossan Rovers had an A team. Ardrossan Sand Dabs played its first reported game since 1897. Ardrossan Winton Thistle played its first reported match and Ardrossan Good Templars was founded but no reports on games were found. A team 'now known as Ardrossan Rangers' played under that title for the first time since 1884.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 2 - CLAREMONT ATHLETIC 1
On New
Year's Day (1 January 1901), the Ardrossan Winton Rovers engaged Claremont
Athletic in a friendly. The day was fine but the ground was somewhat soft at
different parts and the players had therefore some difficulty in keeping their
feet. At the outset of the game, the Rovers assumed the offensive and
during the first half had the monopoly of the play. The visitors broke away
several times but could not effect an opening. During the first quarter of an
hour, the Rovers experienced very hard lines. Score they did, but the
point was disallowed, and on the play shown they ought to have at least a couple
of goals in hand before they were awarded the opening goal of the match which
was well taken. Up to half-time, the Rovers continued to have the best
of matters and before a ball was signalled, a second goal was bracketed, thus
placing the visitors two down at the change of ends. It was now felt that the
visitors would make up the leeway they had lost but this opinion was not realised.
In this half, the homesters were the better lot and repeatedly were they within
an ace of scoring. Their frequent attacks deserved happier terminations but
the opposing defence held them out. The visitors made a number of assaults on
the home citadel and from one of these they notched their final and only point
near the close of hostilities which might have been saved. In the closing minutes,
the Rovers pressed hard but all their attempts to augment their total
were rendered abortive. The game ended in favour of the Ardrossan lads
by two goals to one, although, on the day's play, they should have won by as
many more.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 4 January 1901
PROPOSED
NEW FOOTBALL LEAGUE
We have been requested to suggest the formation
of a new Junior League with a view of fostering the game in the respective local
districts and considering that there are now sufficient clubs to form such a
body, we see no reason why there should not be such an association as say the
Stevenston and District Juvenile League. The idea is a good one and we hope
to see it taking practical form without much delay. As there are leagues of
this kind in other districts, our local clubs experience some difficulty in
getting fixtures and by forming such a body as proposed, matters would be considerably
improved in that respect. The new league might consist of six clubs, say, Kilwinning
Rangers, Ardrossan Winton Rovers, Saltcoats Seaside Rangers, Ardeer Wanderers,
Ardeer Thistle and Auchenharvie Eleven and we feel sure the interest taken in
the doings of this club would become more pronounced. Any of the clubs named
who may be in favour of the new league can communicate with the secretary of
either Ardeer Thistle or Auchenharvie Eleven. In behalf of the venture, benefit
games by the clubs mentioned and these we take the liberty to place as follows
- Ardeer Thistle versus Kilwinning Rangers at Kilwinning, Ardeer Wanderers versus
Ardrossan Winton Rovers at Ardrossan and Saltcoats Seaside Rangers versus
Auchenharvie Eleven at Stevenston. We express the hope that the new league will
soon become a veritable fact and we ask the representatives of the clubs suggested
are asked to communicated at once as mentioned above.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 18 January 1901
ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS 0 - AUCHENHARVIE ELEVEN 5
The Auchenharvie Eleven paid a visit to Ardrossan on Saturday (12 January 1901)
and engaged the Winton Rovers in a friendly. We selected to play against
the wind in the first half and after twenty minutes had passed, we opened the
scoring. The Ardrossan lads, on the other hand, failed to find an opening
and as Auchenharvie failed to augment their score, only one goal separated the
teams at the change of ends. The second half started in favour of Auchenharvie
and in the opening minute, they raised their total to two goals and seven minutes
later, a third was registered. This was good business for the visitors but these
reverses seemed to take the heart out of the homesters for afterwards their
forwards were completely out of it. Auchenharvie now had matters pretty much
their own way and before hostilities ceased, no less than eight goals in all
were scored by them, three of which were disallowed. The game this ended in
favour of Auchenharvie by five to nil. The pick of the winners was Sanders,
the left back who played a capital game while his partner Stirrat was not far
behind him. Logan was the best half and the forwards all played well, Harris
being in fine shooting form, having no less that three of the five goals to
his credit.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 18 January 1901
This report appeared under the heading Notes From Heather
Park. Heather Park was the home ground of the Auchenharvie Eleven and the reporter
was probably a committee member which might explain phrases such as 'We selected
to play against the wind'.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS TO PLAY ARDEER WANDERERS
The Ardrossan Winton Rovers, through disappointments et cetera, have
not been engaged during the last two or three Saturdays but have fixed with
Ardeer Wanderers for tomorrow (9 February 1901) at Winton
Park, kick-off at 3 pm. The Rovers will be represented by the following
eleven - Bryan, Inglis, McMurray, Aitken, Bennett, Strachan, Findlay, Cochrane,
Fowler, Craig and Templeton. The Rovers have lost the services of their
clever centre-half through an injury which will keep him out of the team for
some time.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 8 February 1901
There was no match report in the following week's Herald.
COLLECTION
FOR FOOTBALL
Football is going strong in the neighbourhood just now. 'Please help the White
Rose to get a ball. Pence makes shillings makes pounds - signed by the club'
was the heading of a subscription sheet presented by a coming international
about three feet in height to householders.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 22 February 1901
ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS 9 - TROON PORTLAND 0
These teams met at Ardrossan last Saturday (16 February 1901). Troon kicked
off and play ruled in midfield for a little but gradually, the home men got
through the opposing defence and would have scored but for smart kicking on
the part of the Troon backs. The score was opened by the Rovers about
fifteen minutes from the start. Portland strove hard to equalise but the heavy
ground was against them. They forced a couple of corners, fruitless. Soon afterwards,
the Rovers again scored and quickly added a third. The Portland seemed
to loose heart after these reverses. The best effort at a breakaway on their
part was when Keenan and Black got past Inglis, the Rovers' right-back.
Black centred well and Wallace had a good try which the Rovers' goalkeeper
successfully met. The Rovers kept their somewhat lighter opponents penned
to their own half of the field till half time when the score stood five-nil
against Troon. The second half opened briskly but although playing uphill, the
Rovers still had the pull of their opponents and scored twice in quick
time. Again, Portland came away and Black had very hard lines in not scoring.
The Troon lads were feeling the effects of the heavy ground and they fell away
during the greater part of the second half. Towards the finish, some of the
forwards were showing more favourably. The game ended in the defeat of Portland
by nine goals to nil. For the losers, Stewart back, McLachlan half-back and
Wallace, Murchie and Black forwards were best. The winners played a good game
especially McMurray back and McKillop centre-forward.
A second report on the match is given below.
On Saturday last (16 February 1901), the Ardrossan Winton Rovers engaged
Troon Portland in a friendly at Winton Park.
There was a large attendance of onlookers and the homesters scored a somewhat
easy victory over the visitors. Considering that the Portland had been doing
some tall scoring lately, it was expected that they would give the Ardrossan
lads a hard run for victory but they were a disappointing lot from start
to finish. In the first half, the Wintonians fairly ran off with the
game, scoring no less than five goals before the interval was reached while
their opponents failed to secure a morsel of comfort. It was hoped that Portland
would succeed in improving matters during the second period but the half proved
to be as disastrous for them as the first. The Wintonians placed another
four goals to their credit and easily won the game which at times was characterised
by roughness by the meritorious score of nine goals to nil. Tomorrow, Saturday
(23 February 1901), the Winton Rovers expect to have the Barrhead Gateside
as visitors. The Rovers' team will be chosen form the following players
- Bryan, Inglis, McMurray, Aitken, Findlay, Allison, Bennett, McCulloch, Cochrane,
Fowler, Craig and Strachan.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 22 February 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 1 - BARRHEAD GATESIDE VICTORIA 3
Judging from the turnout of onlookers at Winton
Park on Saturday (23 February 1901), football is again becoming popular
in Ardrossan and the Winton Rovers are responsible for the enthusiasm
which has sprung up lately. Barrhead Gateside Victoria Eleven and something
like three or four hundred spectators assembled to witness the contest. Here
we may remark that, previous to the commencement to the match, our warm and
esteemed friend 'the Captain' gave it as his opinion that the Ardrossan boys
would beat the visitors but it didn't come off and perhaps our genial friend
was a little disappointed at the close. All the same, we confess the Rovers
deserved more goals than they got. The visitors were a tidy looking lot of players
and were warmly welcomed as they entered the arena which was in pretty good
condition. As the visitors' colours resembled those of the homesters, it was
deemed advisable to make a change so the locals appeared in other jerseys for
the day. The change of garment caused a little argument among the onlookers
of Irish ascent and it was some time before they recognised their own 'dear
bhoys' - but to the game. The visitors started operations and right away, they
piloted the sphere o'er the home lines. They continued to act aggressively for
a short space but the homesters relieved the pressure on their citadel and went
to the opposite end with a bang. The Rovers were now in evidence and
quite a number of tries were essayed. Their shooting, however, was invariably
erratic although as the game progressed, their efforts on one or two occasions
deserved happier terminations. Now and again, the current surged away in the
direction of the home fortress and on different occasions, the home custodian
had to be on the alert. Looking at the play of the respective sides, the Barrhead
lads worked better as a whole and appeared to be smarter on the ball. Nevertheless,
the homesters were doing most of the pressing work, their rear ranks standing
up fairly well to their task, among whom, Findlay in the trio caught the eye
of the crowd by his clever tactics. The right-half also put in some fine punts
only his placings were too strong. The Rovers continued to battle hard
for success but the Barrhead custodian held his trust intact. The game was being
well fought, corners falling to both sides. Breaking through the opposition
again, the Rovers' right-half got hurt and he had to retire. Barrhead
pressed forward and the home keeper averted disaster twice very cleverly. The
visitors, however, would take no denial and they succeeded in notching the initial
goal of the match. The first half was not well advanced and at this stage, the
injured Rover reappeared on the field. Although the locals contended to hold
their own with their opponents, they failed to leave any impression on the Barrhead
citadel but there was no doubt their play merited some success. With their one
goal lead, Barrhead were expected to make 'siccar' during the second half. The
opening phases of this part, however, did not point in that direction at any
rate. Right away, the Rovers attacked in the visitors' fortress in determined
style and had they only exercised a little more caution and judgement, 'Jack
might have been as good as his master' at this stage but fate and a good defence
robbed them of their chance. Barrhead at length cleared their lines and if the
homesters had the best play in the first half, the visitors could now claim
that honour. In the succeeding play, the home goal had several narrow escapes
but some time elapsed before the strangers managed to chronicle a second point.
The Rovers relieved the pressure on their goal at stated periods and
got within shooting distance but there was so little attack in their efforts
that one was inclined to think that 'pace had killed'. Later on, however, the
locals rallied and the Barrhead defenders were once more put to the test and
this time, finally beaten. This success put a different complexion on their
game but the hopes of the homesters and their supporters were soon blasted.
The visitors transferred the play and in pretty quick time, they registered
their third and last point with a good shot which the home custodian just missed
at the foot of the upright. The game which was a very agreeable one throughout
thus ended in favour of Barrhead by three goals to one. The visitors were the
better lot and perhaps deserved to win. Considering that the home team have
only been organised this season, they were not by any means disgraced by Saturday's
result. Steady perseverance in the game will bring its own reward, however,
and we hope to see an improvement all round ere the season close. The team is
composed of one or two clever players, among whom Findlay at half-back is one
while McMurray, Craig, Bennett and Cochrane are also players who may yet be
heard of, judging from the show each made on Saturday. Tomorrow (2 March 1901),
the Rovers go to Irvine to fulfil an engagement with Saint Andrew's Football
Club and will be represented by Bryan, Inglis, McMurray, Aitken, Allison, Bennett,
McCulloch, Cochrane, Fowler, Craig and Findlay. Saltcoats Seaside Rangers A
team will tackle the Winton Rovers A Eleven at Winton
Park the same day.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 1 March 1901
IRVINE SAINT ANDREW'S
3 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 3
The Rovers travelled to Irvine on Saturday (2 March 1901) and engaged
the Saint Andrew's Football Club in a friendly game. The Rovers team
played as selected with the exception of Allison who did not turn up and his
place was ably filled by Wallace. The Rovers started the game against
the wind. Saint Andrew's pressed them hard and after good defensive work by
the Rovers' backs, the Saints opened the scoring. Give-and-take play
followed and the Rovers had hard lines in not equalising, the smartness
of the Saints' goalkeeper frustrating their efforts. The Saints scored on other
two occasions and about ten minutes from half-time, Fowler notched the first
point for the Rovers. The goal cost the Rovers dear as Fowler
unfortunately got himself injured and had to retire. The second half of the
game was all in favour of the Rovers who soon made up the leeway and
had it not been for the splendid goalkeeping of the Saints' custodian, the Rovers
would undoubtedly have run up a large score. Shots were simply rained in on
the Saints goal but all met with the same fate, the goalkeeper saving times
without number. The Rovers pressed to the finish but could not increase
their total beyond that of the Saints. The ball used was a ridiculous article.
It was all out of shape and undersized. The players could not properly judge
their kicking with it and it was the means of a good few miskicks. Tomorrow
(9 March 1901), weather permitting, Irvine Thistle are due to play at Winton
Park and the Rovers team will be chosen from the following
- Bryan, Inglis, McMurray, Aitken, Allison, Bennett, Strachan, McCulloch, Fowler,
Cochrane, Craig and Findlay.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 8 March 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
1 - IRVINE THISTLE 2
Defeated but not disgraced - this phrase can very well be applied to the Winton
Rovers who were unlucky to lose by the odd goal on Saturday (9 March 1901)
after having had the best of the game with Irvine Thistle at Winton
Park. The game started with the visitors playing downhill but so
well did the Wintonians defend their citadel that the Jags were only
able to score on only one occasion and that from a corner. During this half,
the Rovers had numerous chances to score but lack of shooting power prevented
them from finding the net. With a little more sting in their shooting, they
ought to have led at the interval. In the second half, each team scored a point
and a very hard and interesting game ended in a win for the visitors by two
goals to one. The team that did duty for the Rovers was Bryan, Inglis,
McMurray, Aitken, Allison, Bennett, McCulloch, Fowler, McKillop, Craig and Findlay.
Tomorrow (14 March 1901), the Rovers journey to Troon where they will
engage Troon Portland in a friendly game. We expect the Ardrossan boys
to come out on top.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 15 March 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 3 -
TROON PORTLAND 0
Ardrossan can boast of another football club which promises to be a rival to
the Winton Rovers. The new combination will be known as Ardrossan
Celtic and on Saturday (9 March 1901) the 'bhoys' tried conclusions with
Troon Portland at Caledonian Park. The Celts won the match by three goals
to nil.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 15 March 1901
This was Ardrossan Celtic's first reported match.
ARDROSSAN FOOTBALL DERBY
Don't miss the local derby tomorrow, Saturday (23 March 1901) at Winton
Park. The Ardrossan Celtic and Winton Rovers have arranged
to contest their claim for the local championship.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 22 March 1901
ARDROSSAN FOOTBALL CLUBS
CENSUS
Someone suggests that a census of football clubs presently in existence in Ardrossan
be taken. There are many very juvenile teams playing in the locality and at
their matches, if they can only secure a respectable looking bonnet, they consider
themselves justified in collecting what would be gate money - if there were
gates.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 22 March 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
3 - STEVENSTON ELEVEN 1
The Rovers A team had a Stevenston Eleven at Winton
Park, Ardrossan on Saturday (16 March 1901) and the result was in
favour of the ground team by three goals to one. It was a very good game and
was contested on good terms. The Stevenston men did not appear to such advantage
as a combination as did the Rovers although there were some dashing individual
efforts. The Rovers were the younger lot but their passing and general
command of the sphere showed their superiority. At the end of the first half,
the score stood two-nil against Stevenston. In the second half, both sides scored
once. There are some clever players in Rovers' A team and at several
periods of Saturday's game, the exhibition was really pleasing, headwork and
combination being particularly noticeable. If the Rovers' first eleven
committee are not above taking suggestions, we would suggest that Fullerton
of the A team be tried at centre-half. He is well qualified, a good placer,
go-ahead style, smart with head and both feet and a hard worker.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 22 March 1901
BEITH BRITANNIA 1 -
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1
Ardrossan Celtic paid a visit to Beith on Saturday (16 March 1901) and
engaged Britannia in a friendly. The result of stiff game was a draw - one goal
each.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 22 March 1901
TROON PORTLAND 3 - ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS 2
The Rovers were beaten at Troon on Saturday (16 March 1901). They came
back with a very poor opinion of the style of football but with an excellent
opinion of the referee. The Portland won by three goals to two.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 22 March 1901
TROON PORTLAND 3 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 2
Winton Rovers journeyed to Troon last Saturday (16 March 1901) where
they engaged in a friendly with Portland, The Rovers, who were without
the assistance of a few of their regular eleven, had to retire defeated by three
goals to two.
Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston Standard, 23 March 1901
BEITH BRITANNIA 1 -
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1
Saturday last (16 March 1901) found the latest Ardrossan combination
at Beith where they engaged Britannia in what proved a well-contested game.
In the first half, Celtic played uphill and offered a splendid defence
to the local eleven, so much so that Beith only managed to pierce the defence
once. In the second half, the game continued fast and interesting and three
minutes from time Celtic brought off the equaliser. Thus the game ended
- a draw, one goal each. A feature of the game was the grand play of McLaughlin
at left half. The Beith wing could make nothing of him and his defence was superb.
Welsh played a good game in goals and saved at penalty. Today (23 March 1901),
Celtic play Winton Rovers on Winton
Park, when there should be a large crowd to witness the encounter
between the local juniors.
Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston Standard, 23 March 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
1 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 0
At Winton Park
on Saturday afternoon (23 March 1901), two Ardrossan teams, Celtic and
Winton Rovers, met in a friendly way. Rovers kicked off with the
sunshine in their eyes. That the game would be a hard one had been the general
opinion and a good crowd of spectators witnessing the match testified to the
general interest. The Celtic looked a likely lot in the 'new rig'. The
ball was not long in motion ere the Rovers came away well on the right
and the sphere was beautifully centred but the Celtic goalkeeper was
alert. For a time, play was somewhat even. The Rovers played better together
but the Celts were, particularly in the opening stages, commendably smart
on the ball and very eager. The difference between the teams was not very marked
during the first half. The teams crossed over with their respective records
unblemished and play was very brisk for a little after the restart. The Rovers
soon showed the benefits of experience by settling down
to the steady combination game. Again and again, the ball travelled with precision
to the vicinity of the Celtic goal and the shooting was very accurate.
The Celtic goalkeeper, Welsh, gave a first-class display, saving a succession
of shots in fine style. The Celtic left wing was most effective in attack
and made several dashing efforts but the wing was badly supported. After the
Rovers had come down upon the Celtic lines on half a dozen occasions,
McMurray scored, Welsh having little chance to save the shot about ten minutes
from the call of time. Excitement ran high and the spectators yelled at their
respective favourites as the ball was again set a-rolling. The Celtic
left wing again pressed but without avail. As quickly the Rovers transferred
the play and up to the finish, the tussle was hard and exciting. For the Celts
who lost by one goal, the goalkeeper was undoubtedly best. Welsh was severely
tested both during the first and second periods and had a less clever custodian
than he been between the uprights, the Celts would have been a badly
beaten lot. Particularly during the second half when the Celtic goal
was bombarded both rapidly and accurately, Welsh's saving deserved the round
of hearty applause he received from the spectators. He is worthy of guarding
the uprights for a better team than the Celtic. Tait, left-back and McLaughlin,
half, were also noticeable in the Celtic eleven. The Celts, with
a month or two of match playing ought to become a good eleven. A little more
of combination and a little less of neglecting the ball would pay better. They
have certainly in their eleven, the material for strong team. For the Rovers,
McCulloch put in some fine work. He plays the game as does Cochrane on the right.
Craig was very effective and so was Fullerton. The whole team showed fairly
well on Saturday and there was certainly an improvement, but not yet enough,
in front of goal. The change in the back division gave a good deal of assistance
to the front pack and the half-back line was good. Tomorrow (30 March 1901),
the Rovers will play Irvine Saint Andrew's at Winton
Park, Ardrossan while the Rovers A team will journey to Largs to
try conclusion with Largs Athletic. We understand the Rovers first eleven
and several officials have just been photographed.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 29 March 1901
ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS 1 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 0
Our local derby provided some excitement last Saturday (23 March 1901). The
weather was beautiful and the crowd was therefore of respectable dimensions.
The bould Celtic lost by one goal in the last ten minutes of play and
there was some yelling.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 29 March 1901
NEWS FROM WINTON PARK
Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the game advertised to take place at
Winton Park, Ardrossan was postponed. There
is a likelihood of the Rovers' making their first appearance in the city
tomorrow (6 April 1901) when they will be the guests of Clarement Athletic in
a return friendly fixture. Winton Park will
be occupied by the Rovers' A team who will have as their opponents the
Stevenston combination known as the Seamore.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 5 April 1901
CLAREMONT
ATHLETIC 2 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 3
The Winton Rovers travelled to Glasgow on Saturday last (6 April 1901)
and engaged a friendly game with Claremont Athletic. Owing to the heavy rain
and miserable condition of the ground, it was arranged to play thirty-five minutes
each way. Winning the toss, the Rovers elected to play with a slight
breeze in their favour. The home team kicked off and after a little open play,
the Rovers bore down on the home defence and McMurray scored the first
goal for them about five minutes from the start. The Athletics became a little
brisker after this reverse and made for the Rovers' goal but the backs
were all there and soon had the ball again down the field. After a lot of give-and-take
play, Findlay got command of the ball about thirty yards out and with an unerring
kick, he beat the ground goalkeeper with a swift shot making goal number two
for the Rovers. Half time found the scores unaltered. The ball was again
set in motion and the game became a shade harder. After ten minutes had slipped
away, the Athletics notched their initial goal, Bryan slipping in the mud. The
Rovers wakened up at this reverse and shortly afterwards Fowler was successful
in registering a third goal from a pass by Cochrane. The homesters next had
a look in, forcing a corner from which they headed through a second goal. In
the succeeding play, the Rovers had rather hard lines in not augmenting
the total, a shot from McMurray's toe on one occasion deserving a happier termination.
No further scoring was done by either side and the Rovers retired winners
of the match by three goals to two. Tomorrow, Saturday (13 April 1901), the
Rovers will try conclusions with Giffnock Football Club at Winton
Park. A good game is expected. The kick-off is at 3.45 pm.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 12 April 1901
ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS A TEAM 0 - STEVENSTON SEAMORE 2
On Saturday (6 April 1901), the Rovers' A team engaged the Stevenston
Seamore at Winton Park. Seamore youths emerged
winners by two goals to nil.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 12 April 1901
GOLD
BADGES COMPETITION
Under the auspices of the Stevenston Thistle Football Club, it has been arranged
to offer eleven gold badges for competition among juvenile clubs with a gold
badge to the secretary of the winning team. The idea is to play two games each
Saturday beginning at the end of the senior season and finishing with the final
tie and a day's amateur sports. Entry to the competition is free and players
must be entirely juvenile so junior trundlers need not apply. As juvenile teams
are pretty numerous in the northern district of Ayrshire this season, we expect
this competition will meet with every encouragement and we have authority for
saying that the Thistle's executive would like to receive applications from
Ardrossan Celtic, Ardrossan Winton Rovers, Saltcoats Seaside Rangers,
Stevenston Auchenharvie, Stevenston Wanderers, Ardeer Thistle, Kilwinning Rangers,
Dalry Athletic and also from teams in the Beith, Largs and Irvine districts.
We hope to hear of a large entry seeing that the juvenile combinations are going
strongly at present and we congratulate the Thistle officials in their efforts
to encourage the youths how to shoot.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 19 April 1901
ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS 1 - GIFFNOCK 0
We are told that 'nothing succeeds like success' and for the past few weeks,
the Ardrossan Winton Rovers have in some sense been experiencing the
truth of this good old proverb. On Saturday last (13 April 1901), the Rovers
had Giffnock Football Club as their guests and opponents at Winton
Park and again, as luck would have it, the locals again finished on the
right side of the fence making their third successive win this season. The visitors
turned up one or two short of their complement of players and the services of
local lads were solicited to fill the vacancies while on the other hand the
homesters tried several of their A team for the day. The ground was in good
condition and judging from the attendance of spectators, it is evident the popular
pastime is steadily finding favour with the 'elite' of Ardrossan, a goodly crowd
being present to witness the struggle for supremacy. From a junior point of
view, the game which was one of short duration was fairly well contested throughout
and at different periods was characterised by clever tactics. In attack and
defence, the Rovers, however, appeared to tube the better lot. They started
the game very auspiciously, scoring the opening goal of the match in the first
minute of the game. This was cleverly executed by 'wee' Reid and from the subsequent
play, it looked as if more were to follow. The Giffnock lads were averted further
disaster however, and ultimately assumed a defensive attitude. Several good
efforts were essayed by the visitors but these the home keeper cleverly repulsed.
Each goal was afterwards in turn assailed with the balance of play in favour
of the homesters but half-time was signalled without any alteration in the scoring
department. The second period of the game was contested on somewhat similar
lines to the first. No scoring resulted although in the course of hostilities
some certainties were effected which deserved happier terminations. If the visitors
were unfortunate in not breaking their 'duck', the homesters were equally so
in not augmenting their score of one goal. On each side, there were several
players of good merit and who will, we have no doubt, improve with experience.
Perseverance in the game will bring its own reward and we believe there is plenty
of enthusiasm among the Rovers to spur them on to greater renown in the
football field. Tomorrow, Saturday (20 April 1901), the Rovers will,
for the second time this season, oppose the Ardrossan Celtic lads when
the return local derby will be run off at South Beach. The last occasion the
teams met, the Rovers, it will be remembered, gained the verdict by a
single goal and it may be taken for granted that the Celts will make
a bold effort to square accounts on this occasion. It is stated that the Celts
will be strongly represented and a hard and exciting game if fully anticipated.
Now, Rovers, all together tomorrow. Let us have another win and so keep
up the success of the past weeks. The Rovers' team will be selected from
the following - Bryan, Inglis, Aitken, Bennett, Allison, Findlay, McCulloch,
McMurray, Reid, Craig and Strachan.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 19 April 1901
ARDROSSAN
FOOTBALL CLUBS
Ardrossan Sand Dabs 2 - Winton Rovers 3 on Wednesday night (17
April 1901). Saltcoats Seaside Rangers 2 - Ardrossan Celtic 1 last night
(17 April 1901). Celtic and Winton Rovers tomorrow?
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 19 April 1901
For the record, the results are headlined below.
ARDROSSAN
SAND-DABS 2 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 3
The game was played on 17 April 1901.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 19 April 1901
This was the Sand Dabs first reported match since 1897.
ARDROSSAN
SAND-DABS 2 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 3
The game with the Sand-Dabs last week (on 17 April 1901) was a hard enough
one and the Rovers had a good run for their win.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 26 April 1901
SALTCOATS
SEASIDE RANGERS 2 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1
The game was played on 18 April 1901.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 19 April 1901
SALTCOATS
SEASIDE RANGERS versus ARDROSSAN CELTIC
Last night, Thursday (18 April 1901) Saltcoats Seaside Rangers and Ardrossan
Celtic crossed swords at South Beach but so far we have not heard which
of the teams came out victorious.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 19 April 1901
The statement about not knowing the result appeared
in the same paper that gave the result as Ardrossan Celtic 1 - Saltcoats Seaside
Rangers 2!
SALTCOATS
SEASIDE RANGERS 2 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1
The Saltcoats Seaside Rangers and Ardrossan Celtic crossed swords last
week (on 18 April 1901) at South Beach. The game was the talk of the town and
a large gathering assembled to witness it, the Celtic bringing a big
following from Ardrossan. When the teams lined up, it was observed the Rangers
were without Maxwell while the Celts had out a strong representation,
in fact the strongest that has done duty for them this season. Play in the first
half was hard and fast and when the interval was reached, the Rangers were in
the ascendant by two to nil. The Celts scored early in the second half
and with only a goal between the teams, the excitement became intense. The crowd
broke over the line and the game had to be stopped for a little. No further
scoring resulted and a great game ended in a win for the Saltcoats team by two
goals to one. The Celts by consistent training should yet make a few
of the fancied ones sit up and by the run of the play, it is but fair to say
that a draw would have been a true verdict of the game. Kerr, Donohoe, Miller
and Hamilton shone for the Rangers while Welsh, Aitken, Tyre and Tait were best
for the Celts.
A second report on the match is given below.
The Celts' meeting with the Saltcoats Seaside Rangers last week did not
turn out so disastrously for the green-and-white as many predicted and not a
few hoped. The Rangers did not over-stress themselves in the first period of
the game. There was a good crowd of spectators. The Celts were all dissatisfied
with the result and felt confident regarding their chances in the meeting with
the Rovers on Saturday last (20 April 1901). Thanks mainly to McCulloch,
the Celts won Saturday's game by a goal and the two local combinations
are now on equal terms for supremacy. McLaughlin is one of the best in the Celtic
team but he neglected the ball a little on Saturday. The right wing acquitted
himself well and Tait on the left had some flying visits to the Rovers'
lines. A game to settle the supremacy question for the season ought to be played.
Warner Park (Stevenston) has been suggested as the venue but the bulk of the
spectators would not travel thither. The game might come off at Winton
Park when the Celts might be more apparent than on the sand. Both
local teams have reason to be satisfied with the measure of support accorded
them. It is questionable if two juvenile teams anywhere command such a concourse
of spectators as the Celtic and Rovers. In the interests of football
locally, it is hoped that the teams will meet on better ground before the season
closes. We understand the Celts have got a pitch behind the Caledonian
Railway Station.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 26 April 1901
It seems strange that the game was held at South Beach
when each team had its own home ground - Winton
Park for Winton Rovers and North Crescent
Park for Ardrossan Celtic.
ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS 1 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 2
A few weeks ago, on Winton Park, the Ardrossan
Celtic and Winton Rovers met for the first time and the Rovers
pulled off a one goal win. The return game took place on the South Beach on
Saturday afternoon (20 April 1901) under a sweat-raising sun and before a large
crowd of spectators. Neither of the teams was the same as on the first occasion
and particularly in the placing of the players, the Rovers at least cannot
be congratulated on the changes. Playing the first half with the strong sunlight
in their faces, the Rovers could not for a time compare favourably with
the Celts who made the pace and pressed strongly. Bryan was called upon
again and again and put in some very good work. The Celtic wings were
full of running and Bennett and Findlay had a hard task set them. The play,
however, was not all on one side though the want of a properly-lined pitch was
apparent all the time. After the Rovers had successfully repulsed the
attack and carried the war into the Celtic territory, a breakaway by
the Celts' forwards raised the excitement and from a fine drive from
the right, the left, lying close in near the post, jostled through the first
goal for the Celtic which was granted by the referee who did not seem
to notice the position to the scorer in relation to the Rovers' backs.
The excitement was great when the ball was centred and greater still when Reid,
the Rovers' centre who got some hard knocks at the commencement of the
game, cleverly worked the ball up through his opponents and scored with a neat
shot. That was the best taken goal of the game and deserved the cheer which
it raised. The Celtic were moving a bit faster on the sand than their
opponents but the opposing halves played a very hard if not the most useful
game. Half-time found the teams level with one goal each. In the second half,
the Rovers appeared to greater advantage but for the extreme flexibility
of the offside regulation, the scores at the close would have been different.
Play was transferred from end to end of the field with little spirit in it.
There was a lot of laxity and the Rovers showed more than the most of
it. Again and again, the Celtic right wing came away well and but for
Findlay, the best man on the field on Saturday's play, there would have been
more danger from their invasions. The Celtic left also worked spiritedly
on occasions. McKillop who appeared as centre for the Celts played the
right game. He worked his wings well but the halves did not support very effectively.
As a result of some good efforts by McKillop, their second and winning goal
was scored. The play finished Celtic 2, Rovers 1. The teams thus
stand level and it is understood that a deciding game will be played. The advantage
of a properly-lined pitch will commend itself to both teams, it is hoped before
the next meeting. On the play, for the nature of the ground, the better team
won. The Celtic wings were full of dash and their centre, an ex-Rover
be it noted, gave them plenty to do. The Rovers' forwards were inclined
to finer football but the sand was decidedly against that. The halves had the
hardest task. McMurray, who had been drawn into the back division owing to the
absence of Inglis, gave a very fine display. He, in some measure recalls 'Williams'
of the old Vics. Reid is a coming centre and was the cleverest player in the
twenty-two. The greatest obstruction to his progress seems to be lack of acquaintance
with the play of with his mates on either wing and a slight inclination to keep
the ball too long in the same locality. He has only played thrice for the Rovers
and it is hard indeed for any centre to get an understanding of his wings when
the said wings are never the same on two occasions. Verily, the shifting of
players for important games is an evidence of wisdom of a sort. McLaughlin of
the Celts is a good player and there is a lot of running in the right
wing, particularly in the ex-Troon Portland man. The backs, Tait and Donnelly,
were on the whole reliable. The Celts deserved their win on Saturday.
They looked a fast-going lot in the front rank and if speed should show well
on good ground. It is hoped that the deciding game will take place anywhere
than on the sand where there are neither proper lines for the regulation of
the play nor proper footing for the display of the finer work of football. Saturday's
match at South Beach excited a great deal of interest locally. The Rovers
lost the match but have by no means lost heart and are still confident that
they can beat the Celts at football. The Rovers' supporters are
inclined to kick at the constant changing of the team. The average spectator
believes that once the forwards were selected and placed, Reid who is a McColl
in miniature would make the front rank a smart one but then the average spectator
who has not attained to the dignity of a committee-man has no right to have
such opinions or beliefs. Tomorrow (27 April 1901), a Glasgow team which has
proved its mettle in several competitions this season will be the guests at
Winton Park. A good game can be counted on
should the weather be suitable. The strangers are expected to make a good show
and the Rovers a better.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 26 April 1901
ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS 1 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 2
Saturday last (20 April 1901), was an important day in football annals in the
district. Two events of much interest came off. Kilbirnie Rangers met Saltcoats
Seaside Rangers and after a good game the visitors went home victors by four
to two. Winton Rovers also met the Celtic and the game ended in
favour of the Celtic by two goals to one. The Celtic kept the
Rovers well to their goal and throughout the whole game had hard lines
in not scoring four or five goals. Reid's combination was useless on Saturday.
Rovers were played out in the first twenty minutes of the game and Celtic
outwitted them at all points with their hitching kick. Celtic got their
photos taken on Saturday by Mr W J Scott, Ardrossan, before the game and afterwards
drove to the ground in a brake with a few supporters. They look a splendid combination.
They go to Largs today (27 April 1901) to play Largs Neva so Celtic,
altogether, have another one. The team, we are pleased to learn, have at length
secured a field. They have christened it North
Crescent Park. It is behind the Caledonian Station. It will be opened some
night next week. Good luck to the lads. The Celtic and Seaside Rangers
seem to be going strong since they had their last match on Thursday night week
(18 April 1901) on the beach.
Ardrossan,
Saltcoats and Stevenston Standard, 27 April 1901
The photo taken on 20 April 1901 is shown above.
Players mentioned in newspaper reports around this time are Aitken, J Donnelly,
A Gillies, James Hunter, McCulloch, A McIntyre, D McKiernon, McKillop, A McKinnon,
T McLauchland, McLaughlin, R Pettigrew, H Reid, W Tait, J Taylor, Tyre and J
Welsh who was the goalkeeper. The shirt colours are green and white. All eleven
players are wearing the same strip, making it difficult to identify the goalkeeper.
This caused a problem for Winton Rovers in a match on 5 October
1901 in which the referee awarded a penalty against them because he thought
a player who handled the ball was not the goalkeeper. If you can name any players
in the photo, please contact the website author.
ARDROSSAN WINTON THISTLE 5 - SALTCOATS CALEDONIA ROAD 0
The doings of the Winton Thistle boys might be included in these notes.
On Saturday (20 April 1901), the Thistle met for the third time this
season a Saltcoats Caledonia Road team. The result of the game was five goals
to nil in favour of the Thistle. Over the three matches, the Thistle
have scored twenty-three goals and Caley Road one.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 26 April 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC DEFEAT AUCHENHARVIE
Ardrossan Celtic crowned their recent achievements by defeating Auchenharvie
last night (2 May 1901).
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 3 May 1901
FOOTBALL EPIDEMIC IN
ARDROSSAN
A football epidemic seems to have broken out in the locality judging from the
display of football posters which meet the eye these days.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 3 May 1901
THREE FOOTBALL MATCHES
IN ONE EVENING IN ARDROSSAN
There were three juvenile football matches in Ardrossan on Tuesday evening (30
April 1901) and one on Wednesday evening (1 May 1901). The local interest has
never been greater since the old Ensign
and the Victoria were running.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 3 May 1901
JUVENILE SALTCOATS TEAM?
The term 'juvenile' can scarcely be applied to the Saltcoats football team which
visited Winton Park
on Tuesday evening (30 April 1901). At any rate, the appearance of some of the
players was certainly not very juvenistic
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 3 May 1901
JUVENILE FOOTBALL COMPETITION
AT WARNER PARK, STEVENSTON
This competition, which is expected to begin after the close season, promises
to be a success. For the gold badges offered, no less than eleven clubs have
entered, namely Largs Neva, West Kilbride Amateurs, Ardrossan Celtic,
Ardrossan Winton Rovers, Saltcoats Seaside Rangers, Stevenston Auchenharvie,
Stevenston Wanderers, Ardeer Thistle, Irvine Saint Andrews, Troon Portland and
Kilwinning Rangers. As entry to the competition is free, the Stevenston Thistle
promoters will be glad to hear from clubs in the Dalry, Kilbirnie, Beith and
Dreghorn districts. No juniors will be allowed to take part in the competition.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 3 May 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
3 - CAMPHILL 4
An interesting match was witnessed at Winton
Park on Saturday (26 April 1901) which brought out a good attendance
of onlookers. The Rovers were slow in turning out their eleven and the
start was consequently a little behind time. The visitors, who are the south
side cup-holders, looked a smart lot and the tenor of opinion was that the Rovers
had a hard nut to crack. Once the ball was sent away on its uncertain mission,
however, there did not seem to be such a wide difference between the teams in
point of superiority, as was at first presumed, at least for time. The Rovers
played with a fresh easterly breeze slightly favouring them and during the first
ten minutes, the play was mainly of an open nature with an occasional attack
on the part of each side. The current eventually ran best with the Rovers
and without much more ado, they bracketed the initial point of the game. Only
a few minutes elapsed, however, till the visitors equalised matters easily through
their centre-forward, a point which Bryan, the local custodian, ought to have
saved. The play was hard up to half-time with the Rovers mainly in evidence
who scored a second point before the whistle sounded. The second half was equally
well contested and Camphill were the main aggressors. The visitors equalised
matters and in a short time, the Rovers replied with a third point which
was cleverly taken. Camphill continued to force the pace and the local defenders
had a busy time of it, Bryan making some clever saves. He, however, forfeited
the equalising goal through leaving his post and as the balance of play favoured
the strangers, there seemed a chance of victory for them. The Rovers
played well against the breeze and time and again assumed the offensive but
they failed to augment their total. Before the halt was signalled, Camphill
notched the leading goal and won an interesting match by four to three. The
local lads were unfortunate to lose the game in the closing minutes although
the visitors were the better team on the day's play. Their centre-forward who
at time made rings round the homesters fairly caught the eye of the crowd and
to him the result and to him Camphill's success was mainly due. With a less
capable player, the result might have read differently. For the Rovers,
Bryan lost a couple of goals which he might have saved one of which he alleged
to have slipped out of his hands. Neither of the backs was very effective though
Aitken excelled his mate. Bennett, Allison and Findlay displayed good work in
the trio and McCulloch, Reid and McMurray were perhaps the pick of the front
line, the latter going into the back division in the second half.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 3 May 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
3 - SALTCOATS SPRINGVALE 2
On Tuesday night (30 April 1901), the Rovers engaged Saltcoats Springvale
at Winton Park.
The visitors were a heavy lot and several of them did not forget to use their
weight. The Rovers emerged victorious by three goals to two. Tomorrow,
Saturday (10 May 1901), Irvine Saint Andrew's will try conclusions with Ardrossan
and another win for the local lads is anticipated.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 3 May 1901
LARGS NEVA 2 - ARDROSSAN
CELTIC 0
The Ardrossan Celtic lads played a visit to Largs on Saturday (26 April
1901) and engaged the Neva in a friendly bout. The 'Wearers of the Green',
we have to tell, were 'weighed and found wanting', Neva running out winners
by two goals to nil.
A second report on the match is given below.
Regarding the game at Largs between the Celtic and Neva, we may state
for the information of Largs and other people that there was no Ardrossan and
Saltcoats representative at the match.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 3 May 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1 -
SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS 0
The new pitch acquired by the Celtic club behind the Caledonian station
was formally opened on Tuesday night (30 April 1901) when the Saltcoats Seaside
Rangers gave the Celtic a hard run for victory. Several hundreds of spectators
turned out to witness the opening match. Some weeks ago, the Rangers defeated
the Celts at Saltcoats and the latter hoped to square accounts with their
opponents. The first half the game was keenly fought, the Celts doing
most of the pressing work but it was near the interval before their left wing,
with a fine shot, scored the first goal. Just before half time, the Rangers
had hard lines in not equalising, the shot colliding with the horizontal bar.
In the second half, the Rangers were the more aggressive party and their efforts
deserved success. Once they were awarded a penalty but the Celts' custodian
cleverly saved the effort and was warmly cheered. The Celts made frequent
incursions to the other end but McMurtrie held his trust safe. Welsh was equally
successful and the game ended in a win for the Celts by one goal to nil.
The new pitch is to the rough side and it perhaps affected the play of the Rangers
more than that of the Celts. The game, however, was good value for a
draw. The Saltcoats lads are a promising lot and their outside-left winger is
a player of no mean ability.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 3 May 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 4 -
WEST KILBRIDE 2
The Ardrossan Celtic lads were on the warpath last Saturday (4 May 1901)
again after defeating Auchenharvie the previous Thursday night (2 May 1901).
West Kilbride were the visitors to North
Crescent but it can hardly be said that they left a favourable impression
behind them as exponents of the game. In the first period, the Celts
who won the toss, played with the sun at their backs and it can be honestly
said that they were mainly in evidence during this stage of the game. The visitors,
it is true, made several raids on the home citadel but Welsh had a somewhat
remarkably easy time of it on the whole which means that the lads from the village
town were seldom dangerous. In fact, compared with the play of the Celts,
the visitors were a rather indifferent lot. All the same, it took the Celts
twenty minutes to register the first goal of the match, the visitors' custodian
making some good saves and stamping himself as one of the best players in the
eleven. But for him, the Celts would have had more than a single point
at this stage. However, four minutes later, the West Kilbride citadel was again
captured. The visitors followed up this success with a rush to the opposite
end and forcing a corner but they were driven back empty handed. The Celts
continued to be masters of the situation and just before half-time, McKillop
had hard lines in not raising his side's total, his effort meriting a better
reward. Half-time was called with Celtic leading by two goals to nothing.
With a freshening breeze and the sun favouring them, the West Kilbride showed
up to better advantage and for a time the Celtic defenders stood the
brunt of the battle which caused Welsh to be on the alert. He saved his trust
several times but on the long shot being propelled from the visitors' left,
the home custodian misjudged the ball and West Kilbride thus scored their first
goal rather easily. The Celts up to this point had made but little headway
but they eventually did so and closing in on the strangers' citadel after a
fruitless attack, McKillop came to grief and the game was stopped till he came
round. Long hard kicking brought the visitors repeatedly into home territory
but their parting efforts were generally wide of the mark. The Celts,
however, continued to break through the opposing lines and it seemed the strangers'
keeper was not to have such an easy time of it as his confrère had in
the first half. About twenty-five minutes from the resumption, the Celts
notched a third goal and victory seemed assured for them. They were playing
better together as a whole and in the subsequent passages, each custodian was
called upon to avert disaster. From a free kick, the Celts at length
registered a fourth goal and a little later, West Kilbride replied with their
second point. The Celts continued to assert their superiority and nearing
the finish, the visitors' custodian made a timely save. The game ultimately
finished in favour of the Celts by four goals to two who were the better
team throughout and deserved their win. The visitors, in several cases, were
of heavy calibre but there were too many miskicks on their side to lead them
to victory.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 10 May 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 4 -
'THE RANGERS' 2
On Wednesday evening (8 May 1901), the Celts scored another victory,
defeating a team dubbed 'the Rangers' by four goals to two. The game was a hard
one throughout but science was conspicuous by its absence. Feelings ran rather
high among the spectators and during the second half when the Celts had
the game in hand, one of the linesmen was attacked and injured which incident
interrupted the game. Spectators surely know by this time that hey have no right
to interfere with those concerned with the game and it is to be hoped they will
keep mind of this fact in the future.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 10 May 1901
EARLIER KICK-OFF AT
WINTON PARK
We are authorised to state that the football match announced to take place at
Winton Park tomorrow,
Saturday (11 May 1901) will start at three o'clock prompt instead of 3.45 pm.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 10 May 1901
STEVENSTON AUCHENHARVIE
4 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 2
The Ardrossan Celtic lads tasted the bitters of adversity at Stevenston
last night (9 May 1901) to the extent of six goals to one. Auchenharvie thus
avenged their defeat of four to two at Ardrossan.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 10 May 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
5 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS COMMITTEE 4
The Winton Rovers opposed a team selected from their committee last night,
Thursday (9 May 1901). The game, in view of the Rovers' tussle with the
Seaside Rangers on Saturday first (11 May 1901) afforded good practice and ended
in the defeat of the committee by five to four.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 10 May 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
8 - IRVINE SAINT ANDREW'S 1
The Rovers met Irvine Saint Andrew's on Saturday afternoon last (4 May
1901), when the following team donned the blue and white jerseys - Tait; Aitken
and McMurray; Bennett, Allison and Findlay; Cochrane, Anderson, Reid, Craig
and Thomson. The weather was a little warm for football. Rovers played
with the sun in their faces during the first half. At the beginning of the game,
it looked as though the Irvine lads, who were a very capable looking eleven,
were going to give a very hard game. The form in which they opened, however,
was not maintained and they were defeated by eight goals to one. The result
of the match should not be taken to indicate that the Saint Andrew's players
'fell soft' as they certainly did not. For the visitors, the goalkeeper was
perhaps best although it was apparent that he was not altogether sure of his
backs. The home eleven, as a whole, did fairly well and though it was perhaps
as light an eleven as the Rovers have turned out, it was rather more
effective than some of the others. Reid had five of the goals to his credit.
He played the centre-forward game somewhat better on Saturday and his parting
with the ball to the wings a little oftener was attended with good results.
The wings worked very well together. Craig and Thomson were correctly placed.
The latter had two of the goals. Anderson, who also had a goal to his credit,
and Cochrane always play well as partners. The half-back and backs put in some
good work and so did the new goalkeeper. The game was contested pleasantly all
through. After the match, a very pleasing little ceremony took place. This was
a presentation to Mr Hugh McMurray on his departure for Kirkcaldy. In the course
of the season, Mr McMurray has rendered excellent service to the Rovers
and has been, besides one of the best, one of the most promising players in
the eleven. Mr
Charles Price
made the presentation on behalf of the club, expressing the good wishes of all
towards the recipient. Mr McMurray suitably acknowledged the gift which took
the form of a beautiful set of gold studs and sleeve links. We hope to see Hugh
back in the Rovers on his return from the 'lang toon'. Tomorrow (11 May
1901), the Rovers meet the Saltcoats Seaside Rangers at Winton
Park and is good game is anticipated.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 10 May 1901
The opening sentence confirms that Winton Rovers initially
wore blue and white jerseys. The following season, the colour was light blue.
LARGS ATHLETIC 1 - ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS A TEAM 2
The Rovers A team also scored a victory on Saturday (4 May 1901). They
journeyed to Largs and engaged the Athletic in a friendly. The teams were very
well matched and a pleasant game ended in a win for the Ardrossan youths by
two to one. The young Rovers go to Stevenston tomorrow Saturday to play
Seamore and it is hoped they will add to their recent success by recording another
win.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 10 May 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1 -
SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS 0
The Saltcoats Seaside Rangers have been very busy during the past fortnight
having played no fewer than five games. The Celtic managed to overcome
them by one goal after a grand struggle on the new ground at Ardrossan (around
8 May 1901) and on Thursday (9 May 1901), Ardeer Thistle defeated a weak eleven
of the Rangers by five to one. On Saturday (4 May 1901), the Rangers had Windsor
Athletic from Glasgow and after a pleasant and well-contested game, the teams
cried quits with four goals each. The Glasgow lads were a clever lot and were
applauded time and again for their smart manipulation of the leather. The local
team, which included five reserves, did fairly well and some of the youngsters
are worthy of another trial. The Rangers are having a bad time with their players
just now, their three half-backs, Tait, Donohoe and Breckenridge and Miller,
centre-forward being presently on the injured list. This is unfortunate as Rangers
are due at Winton Park,
Ardrossan tomorrow (11 May 1901) but as they survived this hurdle in October
last, they have no fears that Rangers will put a team on the field capable of
making the homesters the whole ninety minutes. The Saltcoats lads will leave
Hamilton Street per brake about three o'clock.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 10 May 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
versus SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS
Tomorrow, Saturday (11 May 1901), the Ardrossan Winton Rovers and Saltcoats
Seaside Rangers will decide which town is to hold supremacy as regards football.
The game is fixed to take place at Winton
Park, the ground of the Rovers. The teams have played three
times this season, two of which resulted in a draw while Rangers won the other
one by four goals to one. Since the teams last met, both elevens have been strengthened
somewhat and the representatives should provide a rare struggle. The Saltcoats
lads have a much better record than their opponents and as they are a taller
and younger team than the homesters, they are fancied by not a few to again
come out on top. The Rovers, on the other hand, have been training hard
for the event and if their defence can hold the speedy Saltcoats forwards, they
will have more than an inside chance. Both elevens will be strongly represented
although we hear the Saltcoats Eleven will be weak owing to injuries. If the
teams line up as we anticipate, several interesting bouts will be witnessed,
prominent among which will be Kerr v McCulloch, Donohoe v Reid, Hamilton v Bennett,
Glen v Craig and Knox v Findlay. The kick-off is timed for 3.45 pm and given
good weather, a record gate should be the result. A neutral referee has been
selected and we trust that the 'knight of the whistle' will do justice to both
sides.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 10 May 1901
ARDROSSAN GOOD TEMPLARS
FORM A FOOTBALL TEAM
The football fever is still raging in this district and Ardrossan Good Templars
are among the latest victims. They have formed a Lifeboat Lodge team and it
is rumoured that Ardrossan tailors intend to follow suit.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 17 May 1901
NO CORRESPONDENT AT
FOOTBALL MATCH
A correspondent regrets that the local juvenile match which came off last Saturday
(11 May 1901) will not get justice in history as the best of the war correspondents
are still at the front or on holiday and as there wasn't a cinematograph around.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 17 May 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
0 - SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS 2
The local derby between the Saltcoats Seaside Rangers and Ardrossan Winton
Rovers attracted a large concourse of spectators to Winton
Park last Saturday (11 May 1901), the weather being exceptionally
fine. Much interest was taken in the match and while many no doubt hoped to
see the Rovers come out on top at the finish, there were others again
who felt pretty confident that the Rangers would win the honours on the field.
Looking at how the teams lined up, the Saltcoats lads appeared to be the taller
and abler lot and having had the greater experience at the game than their opponents,
it was only natural for one to presume that the fortunes of war would favour
the Rangers. Those who thought so were not in any way disappointed at the climax
of the game. Shortly after three o'clock, hostilities were commenced, the Rangers
playing with the sun in their eyes. At the outside, the visitors put on the
pressure which they maintained for several minutes and Tait in goal had ultimately
to avert disaster to the home citadel. After repeated failure to break through
the opposition, the homesters at length succeeded in reaching Saltcoats territory
and in turn the visitors' fortress had a narrow shave from being captured. For
the first quarter of an hour, matters proceeded favourably though on the fast
ground, the taller lads were probably more in evidence and as a result, the
homesters were not allowed to settle down properly to their game with a bounding
ball. The Rangers continued to have the best of the game but little defence
was offered on the part of the Rovers. Unfortunately, a couple of the
players came to loggerheads and a fight ensued which stopped the game for a
short interval. This incident marred the sport but after restarting it did not
prevent the Rangers from scoring first goal of the match which was no doubt
deserved on the play they had shown. The remainder of the play passed off without
any change in the scoring department and the Rovers, who certainly had
the worst of matters, were one point down when the interval was signalled. The
ground lads hoped to make up the little bit of leeway they had lost in the second
period but in a short time, the tide of misfortune again rushed in on them.
The Rangers were awarded a penalty kick and from this, the Rangers scored a
second goal. Matters were now worse than ever for the Rovers and it seemed
that defeat was to be their portion. Their opponents were proving themselves
to be the better lot but Knox had no need to leap at Tait in goal the way he
did which horse-like play caused a second fight and a second stoppage of the
game. Once more, hostilities were resumed and although the homesters made repeated
incursions to the other end, they could not break through the visitors' defence.
The Rangers continued to be masters of the situation to the finish but failed
to increase their score. Victory thus rested in their favour by two goals to
nil. The Rovers' defeat, however, is not a severe one and they need not
feel disgraced. They were beaten by a better eleven on Saturday but the day
will perhaps come when they will be able to turn the tables on their Saltcoats
brethren. Neither of the teams showed anything like good football but several
of the players may be mentioned. For the Rangers, the halves were prominent
all through while the backs, Glen and Kerr, showed to advantage. They were seldom
hard pressed and had practically free kicks. Knox, the outside-right, played
well but he would have helped his side better had he played more attention to
the ball and less to the man. C Hamilton was the mainstay of the front rank.
He and his namesake worked fairly well together on the left wing but their play
lacked finish. On the Rovers' side, Tait had a hard time of it in goal.
He was always on the alert, however, and saved his side several times from certain
disaster. The Rovers' new back in the person of Allan played an important
part in the home defence. He fully justified his selection and with a little
more experience, promises to become an acquisition to the team. At half-back,
Bennett and Findlay were perhaps the pick but the latter was unfortunate in
getting a nasty knock from Knox and play had to be suspended till he recovered.
The home forwards were a decided failure. Reid in the centre did not show his
usual form as besides being well watched by his opponents, the rough-and-ready
nature of the play completely spoiled any attempt at combination. The right
wing did not work so well as the previous Saturday although Anderson and McCulloch
had occasional runs. This deficiency was perhaps due to the absence of Cochrane
as Anderson and he play well together. McCulloch, it is thought, would be more
effective at half-back. On the whole, the game was a very disappointing one
and it is to be hoped when the teams meet again, the spectators will be treated
to something different from the unseemly scenes which characterised Saturday's
game. Players must learn to keep their temper.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 17 May 1901
A second report on the match is given below.
The great local derby on Saturday (11 May 1901) at Winton
Park ended in a win for the Rangers by two goals to nothing. The
Rangers were without Tait, Breckenridge and Maxwell, their places being filled
by Hamilton and Reid, two youngsters and A Hamilton a cousin of C Hamilton.
That the Rangers were the superior footballers, they clearly demonstrated and
it was a pity they did not make their victory more pronounced but the Saltcoats
lads preferred showing their opponents up rather than increasing their goal
total. For the Rangers, Williams had only to handle the ball on one occasion.
Glen and Kerr proved themselves an able couple of defenders. Donohoe at right-half
tackled well and it was seldom Craig and Thomson raised a guard against him.
Young Reid had the measure of the 'little dancing one' and also had time to
have a few good tries at Tait. Fleming looked after Anderson and McCulloch and
proved himself an able little fellow. Knox and Fraser were good on the right
and Findlay had a hard task set him to keep this pair in check. Miller made
a grand pivot. The two Hamiltons on the left were the best pair on the field,
the headwork of A Hamilton being much admired. The only players in the Rovers'
eleven who are worth mentioning were Anderson and Findlay but we shall leave
it to the Rovers' scribe to give and explanation of his team's poor display.
A third report on the match is given below.
The 'wearers of the green' were idle on Saturday (11 May 1901) after the flogging
they received at the hands of Auchenharvie the previous Thursday night (9 May
1901) at Stevenston. A number of Celts viewed the 'fite' at Winton
Park between the Rovers and Rangers but the form shown by
the contending teams did not in any way startle the Celts who had only
recently beaten both of the representations. The Celts, however, have
a fancy for one or two of the Rovers' team but so far as the writer has
learned, the Winton Parkers are not expected to change their colours
just yet. Tomorrow, Saturday (18 May 1901), the Celtic appear at Warner
Park, Stevenston to play their tie in the first round of the Juvenile Badge
competition. Their opponents are Ardeer Thistle and it goes without saying that
the Celts have a hard nut to crack.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 17 May 1901
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
- WINTON ROVERS' COMMITTEE MAKE TOO MANY CHANGES
We have received a letter from one under the nom de plume De Wet who evidently
thinks the Rovers' team is being spoiled by their committee. He says
I think it is a great pity that such a smart juvenile team as the Winton
Rovers should be broken up and spoiled by their committee. At the beginning
of the season, the Rovers had a far better committee than we have now.
There are at least three on the committee who are doing nothing else but shifting
players whenever they please. For instance, if a player plays a good game one
Saturday, he gets his place in the team the next game but should he fail to
come up to his standard in the latter, he is often out in the following match.
I hope the committee will in future endeavour to turn out the same team out
every Saturday instead of shifting players here and there and I think the following
could hold their own with any team that comes to play them - Tait, Aitken, Allan,
McCulloch, Bennett or Allison, Findlay, Cochrane, Anderson, Reid, Craig and
Thomson.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 17 May 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC TEAM
We understand the local Celtic team which is to take part in a competition
at Stevenston tomorrow (18 May 1901) will be selected from the following - J
Welsh, D McKiernon, J Donnelly, T McLauchland, R Pettigrew, A McIntyre, J(ames)
Hunter, A Gillies, H Reid, J Taylor, A McKinnon and W Tait. Brakes leave Ardrossan
for Stevenston about 3.30 pm.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 17 May 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 0 -
ARDEER THISTLE 3
The Celtic lads were at Warner Park on Saturday (18 May 1901) where they
met Ardeer Thistle in the first round of the Juvenile Badge Competition, promoted
by Stevenston Thistle Football Club. When the draw was made, one thought the
ballot turned out rather unkind to the Celts in their being pitted against
a team which has defeated the Kilwinning Buffs more than once this season. Of
only a few months' formation, one could hardly hope to see the Celts
survive their ordeal with Ardeer Thistle and the defeat of the former was a
thing which did not take the 'knowing ones' by surprise. The Celtic,
however, fear no foe and they took the field on Saturday determined to create
a surprise if possible but as we have already hinted, they died in the attempt,
the Ardeer lads winning the tie by three goals to nil, two of which were scored
in the first half and one in the second. Considering the gap which is supposed
to separate the teams in points of merit, the defeat of the Celts is
not a serious one and we congratulate the Ardrossan lads on the appearance
they made against a team which, should they avoid a certain combination, is
expected to figure in the final for the Gold Badges.
A second report on the match is given below.
On Saturday (18 May 1901), Ardeer turned out a very crippled team against Ardrossan
Celtic. Dr Fulton's assistance had again to be procured for three of the
players, namely Robb, Nicol and McAllister while Rodger was off, his place being
filled by McDermott. The game all through was very evenly contested, the Ardeer
forwards being inclined to take things easy with the result that the bulk of
the work was thrown on the half-backs. The game, which resulted in a win for
Ardeer by three goals to nil, calls for little comment excepting that Celtic
played surprisingly well while Ardeer were far below their usual form but this
is not to be wondered after a great game with the Buffs the previous night.
We understand the Celtic have protested against Robb who, they allege,
played a junior cup-tie but Ardeer feel quite safe regarding the eligibility
of every one of their players. Many who saw John Aird, Ardeer centre-half playing
on Saturday will be surprised to learn that he had a very narrow escape from
being drowned an hour or so before the game. While bathing, he was seized with
cramp. We understand Ardeer Thistle are to have an off day tomorrow (25 May
1901).
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 24 May 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON THISTLE
6 - BLUEBELL 1
ARDROSSAN WINTON THISTLE 5 - HARBOUR SWIFTS 3
The smart juvenile team known as the Winton Thistle beat the Bluebell
last Friday evening (17 May 1901) by six goals to one and on Tuesday evening
(21 May 1901), they accounted for the Harbour Swifts by five to three. In the
second game, Cook and Goodwin were best for the Thistle and McCarroll and McKay
for the Swifts.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 24 May 1901
WINTON ROVERS MAN PLAYS
FOR SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS
The Saltcoats Seaside Rangers engaged Barrhead Gateside Victoria eleven at South
Beach on Saturday (18 May 1901) before a good gathering of spectators. The Rangers
were without four of their usual team, the following doing duty - Williams,
Glen, Pllu, Donohoe, Reid, Findlay (Winton Rovers), Knox, Frazer, Miller,
Wilson and Fleming.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 24 May 1901.
This is the opening paragraph of a longer report. Saltcoats
Seaside Rangers won by three goals to two.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
3 - GALSTON BLUEBELL 3
On Saturday (18 May 1901), the Ardrossan Winton Rovers had Galston Bluebell
as their guests and opponents and a fair turnout of spectators witnessed the
game. On this occasion, there were several changes made in the Rovers'
eleven but the team as a whole did not give the utmost satisfaction. The Galston
lads looked a smart lot but after a start had been made, it was seen that they
would have a hard run for victory. The Rovers played with the sun and
a cooling breeze in their favour the first half and during the first ten minutes
scored a couple of goals on easy terms. It looked as if the Rovers were
bent on making a tall score but in the succeeding play, their efforts met with
less success. They, however, had a monopoly of the play but the Galston lads
were equal to every occasion till the last minute of the initial period when
the Rovers registered a third point. The visitors broke away at stated
periods and several times caused the home custodian to clear his trust but at
half-time, they stood pointless. With the change of ends, however, they no doubt
hoped to do better but it must be said that they succeeded very well. The wind
was freshening and the result was that the Bluebells were even more aggressive
than the Rovers had been. The second period was not long in progress
till the visitors registered their first goal and in as few minutes as it took
the Rovers to score their first two points, the visitors had a second
success. The homesters, in the subsequent play, got occasionally over the meridian
but when within shooting range, their efforts were always thwarted. Once three
of their forwards got behind the opposing backs and with only the custodian
to evade, they threw away a chance which should have won the game by hurriedly
placing the ball to the custodian's feet who cleared with a bouncing kick. The
visitors continued to have the best of matters but all their efforts to secure
the equaliser were futile till near the call of time when a penalty kick was
awarded them from which they scored. Shortly after, the whistle sounded with
the scores standing three goals each. Throughout, the game was contested on
friendly terms and might have been won by either side. The Rovers, who
at the outset started with ten players have been seen to better advantage than
they were on Saturday but this was perhaps in some measure due to the absence
of Aitken, Allison, Findlay and Craig. Tomorrow (25 May 1901), the Rovers
with play the Vale of Irvine from Galston at Winton
Park and we hope to see them bloss us better than they did last week.
It will be a good practice game for them in view of their coming Badge fight
at Stevenston next week with Kilwinning Rangers, one of the best juvenile teams
in the country.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 24 May 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 0 - SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS 2
Last night (23 May 1901), on Winton
Park, Ardrossan, the Winton Rovers and Ardrossan Celtic
met to decide the much-discussed question as to which is the better team. Twice
this season the teams have met and each had one win to its credit when they
met last night. The Rovers settled the supremacy question beyond dispute
by scoring a substantial win. The score was Rovers 1, Celtic 1.
The refereeing was good.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 24 May 1901
WINTON ROVERS GAME RAINED
OFF
A large number of the local football enthusiasts journeyed to Stevenston on
Wednesday evening (29 May 1901) to witness the tie between the Ardrossan
Winton Rovers and Kilwinning Rangers in the Badges competition. They came
back with limp collars and weighty jackets. The rain and mud proved too much
for the players and the game could not be finished. It comes off tomorrow (1
June 1901).
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 31 May 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1 -
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 4
The deciding game between Ardrossan Celtic and Ardrossan Winton Rovers
has been played and the Celts lost. The Celtic team has of late
been changed about a good deal and the shifting policy is a bad one. When the
teams met last week there was a very good crowd of spectators. Celtic
scored first through (James) Hunter who with Tyre was about the only Celtic player
who put in any of the god work. One of the Celtic backs had his leg hurt
and had to retire in the first half. Thus handicapped however, the Celts
maintained their position till half-time when the teams crossed over with a
goal each, Rovers having equalised soon after the scoring of the initial
goal. In the second half, the injured back reappeared but had to retire again
after kicking the ball once. Fullerton, who played a great game at centre-half
for the Rovers, scored the leading goal early in the second period. Play
became a little forcible occasionally and fouling was disgustingly frequent.
The referee, Murchie, Troon was very careful and did his work well. The Celts
did not settle down to their game at all. There was a tendency to leave their
places and the forward line did not show so effectively as we have seen it.
Indeed, it may be said that with the exception of Hunter's wing, the forwards
were disappointing. Tyre was the best of the half-backs. He is one of the best
in the team. McKiernon at back will, if kept in his position, become a very
good back. Welsh saved some good tries. His men were too close in front of him
when Fullerton drove the Rovers' second goal else Welsh would have had
a chance to save. There is enough of speed and spirit in the Celts to
make a fine eleven if only they would play the game. In this match, they did
not combine at all and individual effort is useless against footballers. A player
who cannot play as one of an eleven should be given a handkerchief and be told
to 'run the line'. It must be said that though heavily handicapped by the loss
of a man, the Celts did not play their usual game and were not in any
way up to the standard of their opponents in play. The captain should insist
on combination no matter how much 'feeling' may be engendered in the course
of the game and should insist on the ball being played, no matter how much a
player may long to take on an opponent. We have great hopes of the Celtic
next season. The Rovers won on play and all contributed to the win. The
half-backs deserved special mention for McCulloch, Fullerton and Findlay gave
the Celtic forwards no rope at all. McCulloch was in place and in his
element. The forwards gave more satisfaction than of late. Cochrane was knocked
out somewhat viciously. Breckenridge and Templeton were a hard left wing. Reid
is centre and allowed to remain on his feet occasionally and played a good game.
There were some earnest attempts made to suppress the little centre but he escaped
with comparatively slight damage. Anderson played to his mate consistently.
The final result was four goals to one in favour of the Rovers and the
Celts have Welsh to thank that it was not more. We hope to see both local
teams in next season's competitions and would impress on them the fact that
playing 'football' only and always will make the team come to anything and the
players rise in the game.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 31 May 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
1 - VALE OF IRVINE 1
On Saturday last (25 May 1901), the Winton Rovers played their last game
of the season at Winton
Park with Vale of Irvine from Galston. The Rovers lacked the
services of five of their players who defeated the Celts on Thursday
night (29 May 1901) and were thus weaker than they would otherwise have been.
There was a fair turnout of onlookers but they were not treated to a fine exposition.
The strong easterly wind was greatly to blame for this and the dust which came
from the pitch was an element which annoyed players and spectators alike. Under
such conditions, the play of the respective teams was much affected and the
fact that the game culminated in a draw was perhaps the best thing that could
have happened. The visitors played with the wind in their favour the first half
and for a time play was pretty much confined to the Rovers' end but the
home defence was good and the Galston lads failed in their repeated efforts
to force an opening. Several times the Rovers assumed the offensive and
getting in the vicinity of their opponents' stronghold, had hard lines in not
scoring, the ball on one occasion just grazing the bar. After this, play was
very equally divided, both sides being visited in turn but neither side managed
to gain the upper hand and the interval was reached with the teams on an equal
footing, no scoring being done. On play being resumed, it was thought that the
home eleven, with the wind now in their favour, would have matters pretty much
their own way and it seemed that this expectation was to be realised when, after
about ten minutes play, Templeton scored for the Rovers. This reverse,
however, had the effect of spurring on the Vale lads to greater efforts and
after a smart run by their forwards in the direction of the Rovers' goal,
a well-directed shot found its way between the posts. The visitors played surprisingly
well against the wind and on more than one occasion, the home custodian had
to look slippy but he always managed to save his charge. The Rovers again
put on the pressure and kept their opponents busy but the wind completely spoiled
the play of the respective sides. Towards the close, one of the home backs well
nigh game the game away through the sending the sphere in on his own lines but
no further scoring resulted. The game, which was of an interesting nature throughout,
thus ended in a draw, one goal each. We may mention that the Rovers had
the assistance of two of the Ardrossan Celtic players, (James) Hunter and Tait.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 31 May 1901
KILWINNING RANGERS 2
- ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 0 GAME
ABANDONED
The Juvenile Badge Competition, under the auspices of the Stevenston Thistle
Football Club, is steadily progressing though the ties which were arranged to
come off last Saturday (25 May 1901) at Warner Park had to be postponed owing
to the Kilmarnock Charity final tie. The teams which succeeded in clearing the
first hurdle of the competition are Irvine Saint Andrew's, Irvine Thistle and
Ardeer Thistle, their victims being Stevenston Cordite Rangers, Largs Neva and
Ardrossan Celtic. The last-named club, Celtic, protested against
one of the Ardeer players but we understand they failed to prove that Robb was
ineligible. On Wednesday evening last (29 May 1901), a first class trial of
strength was expected between the Kilwinning Rangers and Ardrossan Winton
Rovers. The former team is acknowledged to be one of the best combinations
in the shire and to expect a club of this season's formation was perhaps more
than their warmest supporters hoped for. The Ardrossan lads however,
met their opponents on the evening already stated and it must be admitted they
acquitted themselves very well though defeated by two to nil in an unfinished
game caused through a downpour of rain. It has been arranged that the undecided
tie between the Rovers and Rangers be played on Saturday first (1 June
1901) along with the Kilwinning Eglinton Thistle versus Saltcoats Saltcoats
Rosebank in which case the Dalry Athletic versus Longbar Rangers game will be
postponed.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 31 May 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 3 - ARDEER WANDERERS 2
Last Thursday night week (30 May 1901), the Celtic team engaged Ardeer
Wanderers at Ardrossan and a hard game culminated in favour of the Celts
by three goals to two. Having weighed themselves against the Celts, the
Wanderers may be better able to reckon up their chances with Beith Caledonia
tomorrow (8 June 1901) in the Stevenston Badge Competition.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 7 June 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
1 - KILWINNING RANGERS 0
JUVENILE BADGE COMPETITION AT STEVENSTON
Although the football season closed on 15 May last, juniors and juveniles in
different parts of the country have not yet 'ceased firing' and with reference
to the above competition, a few weeks more will be utilised in order to bring
it to a close - the final tie of which will, it is said, be played off at the
sports to be held under the auspices of the Stevenston Thistle Football Club
who are the promoters of the Badge Competition. A couple of ties were decided
on Saturday last (1 June 1901) and of the two, the one that created the most
interest was that between Ardrossan Winton Rovers and Kilwinning Rangers,
the Buffs. Previous to the meeting of these combinations, Kilwinning Eglinton
Thistle and Saltcoats Rosebank played their tie, the result of which went in
favour of the former by three goals to nil. It was after five o'clock when the
Ardrossan Rovers and Kilwinning Rangers stepped out on to the ground
to play their undecided tie and a goodly number of spectators were present to
witness the contest. These teams, it should be mentioned, had met on Wednesday
night (29 May 1901), but owing to heavy rains, the game had to be abandoned
with the Kilwinning club two goals up. On that occasion, the Ardrossan lads
had to play part of the game with but ten players, one of their number being
hurt and so the replay gave them a fresh opportunity to redeem themselves. The
Rangers having earned a reputation in juvenile circles and having a greater
experience at the game, it was only natural to presume that they would come
out on top. The Rovers, however, had the most support from the spectators
and not a few of these, after seeing Wednesday's exposition, were buoyed with
hope mixed with fear that the Ardrossan lads would create a surprise. Looking
at the teams as they lined up, the Ardrossan lads seemed to be the lighter lot
and this deficiency was at times perceptible in the course of hostilities. The
weather was showery and the strong southerly breeze prevailed when the Rovers
set the ball in motion against the element. The Rangers were quickly in evidence
and the Ardrossan defence was taxed to its utmost. Right well did they answer
to the calls made on them and the attacks made by the Buffs in the early stages
of the game went for nothing. The Rovers found it difficult to make headway
against such a breeze but ere ten minutes had gone, they roused the enthusiasm
of their admirers by breaking away on the left. Closing in on the Kilwinning
citadel as a body, the stalwart custodian ran out to avert danger and in the
scrimmage which ensued, the sphere found its way to Cochrane on the right who,
lying handy, cleverly placed the ball in the net. It was a gallant and successful
charge on the part of the 'light brigade' and well deserved the cheer that greeted
it. The Rangers, it was evident, didn't like it and they at once resumed the
offensive but only to be met again by a defence on the part of the Rovers
which proved a feature of the game. Shots and corners were all treated alike,
the play of Tait in goal and McMurray and Allan at back being exceptionally
good. The Rangers, however, continued to do nearly all the pressing, the Ardrossan
forwards being seldom over the meridian. The Rangers wrought hard for success
and once they netted the sphere but the referee disallowed the point, a decision
which did not meet the approval of some of the Buffs. Several of the attacks
made by the Rangers deserved a better fate and on these occasions, the Ardrossan
custodian, it must be said saved his charge somewhat miraculously. The first
period of the game passed off without any additional scoring and the Rovers
thus led at half-time by one goal to nil. If the one team had more luck than
the other on Saturday, it must be admitted that the Kilwinning lads shared this
at least. They had had the benefit of a strong breeze in the initial period
but in the second half this important factor in the game fell off somewhat and
it must be said the Ardrossan boys had the worst of the luck in that respect.
We could have wished the wind held out in the second half as it blew during
the first moiety of the contest and we would perhaps have seen the Buffs' defenders
harder tested than they were. The result of Boreas' failure to keep the breeze
blowing strongly was that play in the second half was of a well-balanced nature
and with only one goal in hand, the Rovers had no room to feel confident
of success. Another point would have made their supporters feel less uneasy
as the Rangers coped with the Rovers at every point and play was of an
interesting and at time exciting nature. As time progressed, the Rangers made
desperate efforts to equalise matters but they could not find the goal, the
Ardrossan defence being as reliable and effective as ever. Each goal was in
turn assailed but neither side could score. Coming again, the Rangers were awarded
a penalty kick and their chance to equalise now seemed to have come - but no.
Tait in goal saved the shot and the Rovers cleared their lines. The Rangers
were no doubt disappointed while Tail earned the plaudits of his admirers. The
Rovers next assumed the offensive but the big fellow between the sticks
was on the alert. Each goal continued to be attacked in turn and both underwent
some narrow shaves. Near the finish, it looked as if Ardrossan were again
going to do the trick, so persistent were their efforts, but danger was averted
and shortly after, the referee, Mr Aitken, announced that time had expired leaving
the Ardrossan Rovers winners of the tie by the narrow margin of one goal
to nil. We compliment the winners on their victory as from the time the teams
were drawn, it was generally expected that the Rovers would have no chance
with their opponents. Saturday's result was therefore a big surprise and to
none more so than the Buffs who were expected to run well into the final for
the Badges. Fate has decreed otherwise though, on the day's play, they did not
deserve defeat. The Rovers' win was a decidedly popular one. Those who
contributed most to bring it about were Tait, Allan and McMurray along with
the assistance of the trio among whom McCulloch was the most effective. Fullarton
also put in a lot of hard work but Findlay who was slightly injured did not
come up to his standard. The forwards were the weaker part of the team and of
the five, Anderson and Templeton were perhaps the most pronounced, though Cochrane
had the honour of scoring the goal which won the match. The Rangers are no doubt
a hardy lot of players and there are several of them who bid fair to earn distinction
in the football world yet. Though beaten on Saturday, they were not by any means
disgraced and it is pleasing to report that the game passed off pleasantly.
We are told that the Rovers have entered for the Badges to be competed
for at Kilwinning and who knows but they may have another opportunity of crossing
swords with the Buffs at and early date. Some of the supporters of Ardrossan
Celtic were present at Warner Park on Saturday. They fully expected that
their near and dear neighbours, the Rovers, would get a sound dressing
but it didn't come off. Moral - never prophesy until you are sure. For a young
team, the Rovers behaved well against the Buffs - better perhaps than
the Celts would have done. In connection with the attactions at Warner
Park last Saturday, we understand that several pounds were collected at the
gate. But for the fact that a large number of Stevenston people were on holiday,
the drawings would doubtless have been augmented. We have been informed that
the Buffs have enlisted the assistance of the Rovers' centre-forward
in the person of Reid to play with them in their Scottish Juvenile cup-tie which
is expected to come off at the Exhibition Grounds. Reid is a great favourite
at Winton Park.
Other three ties in the Stevenston Competition fall to be decided this week.
On Wednesday night (12 June 1901), Irvine Saint Andrew's, who got through the
first round, were to meet Auchenharvie Rangers in the second stage and on Saturday
first (8 June 1901), Troon Portland v West Kilbride Amateurs and Beith Caledonia
v Ardeer Wanderers play their first game in the competition.
A second report on the match is given below.
The Winton Rovers fairly upset calculations on Saturday (1 June 1901)
) in defeating the Kilwinning Buffs at Warner Park. The Ardrossan lads now wear
their best smile. We understand the Rovers and Celts have both
entered the Kilwinning Badge Competition and that the Rovers have been
drawn against the Buffs. It has been the subject of remark the meeting of these
teams again. There is no doubt the Buffs will do their best to avenge last Saturday's
unexpected reverse. The Celts, on the other hand, have been pitted against
Galston Ladyton Star and in the 'jookers', the Celts have a nimble lot
to face.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 7 June 1901
In this report, the net is mentioned for the first
time.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
A TEAM 2 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC A TEAM 2
On Monday night (3 June 1901), the Rovers and Celtic A teams crossed
swords at Winton Park,
Ardrossan. At the finish neither side could claim victory, the result being
a draw, two goals each.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 7 June 1901
KILWINNING RANGERS JUVENILE
TOURNAMENT
The draw in the first round of the above club's Gold Badge Tournament , eleven
a side, resulted as follows:
Linwood Thistle v Saltcoats Seaside Rangers to be played on 8 June
Kilwinning Saint Andrew's v Kilwinning Eglinton Thistle, 8 June
Ardrossan Winton Rovers v Kilwinning Rangers, 11 June
Hurlford Thistle v Abbeygate, 15 June
Auchenharvie v Kilbirnie Clinchers, 15 June
Dalry Athletic v Ardeer Thistle, 18 June
Kilwinning Rangers Reserves v Beith Caledonia, 22 June
Ardeer Wanderers v Beith Britannia, 22 June
Ardrossan Celtic v Galston Ladyton Star, 29 June
Galston Red Arrows v Irvine Saint Andrew's, 29 June
Referee - Tom Morrison, Fergushill
The competition has been left open till Saturday first, 8 June, and as entry
is free we hope to see a few more clubs take advantage of the tournament. Entries
should be addressed to Mr John Allan, Crown Inn, Kilwinning.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 7 June 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 3 -
SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS 4
On Thursday evening of last week (6 June 1901), Saltcoats Seaside Rangers and
Ardrossan Celtic crossed swords at Winton
Park, Ardrossan on friendly terms. The Celts, we are told,
were unlucky to lose the game by four goals to three.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 14 June 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1 - SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS 3
These teams met on Thursday evening (6 June 1901) to play off a championship.
Seaside kicked off against a very strong sun and at the outset, they were very
unfortunate, Celtic keeping them well to their own goal. Taylor notched
the first goal off a corner kick. After re-play the Celtic left-wing
had a run, putting the ball across to (James) Hunter then Hunter put it back again.
Tait scored the second goal for Celtic. Three minutes afterwards, Seaside
were awarded a penalty and got their first goal, Knox scoring. At half-time,
the score stood two each. Wind was against Celts in the second half but
they were very smart in getting to their opponents' goal and were very unfortunate
in not scoring. Kerr, doing good work at back, put the leather to Hamilton who
took a neat run and passed to Knox. Knox put into goal and Welsh saved brilliantly,
but Maxwell was too smart for him and put both ball and goalkeeper through.
Resuming play, Seaside came on again and notched another goal very easily. After
a bit of give-and-take play, Celts were awarded a penalty which Hunter
converted into a goal. That made the third goal for Celts. They had now
about seven minutes to go and the spectators looked to the Celts to bring
off the equaliser and just as the whistle blew, Tait put in at neat shot just
at the corner of the posts which ended the game, one to three in favour of Rangers
but in the opinion of those able to judge, the game was the best which has been
played on Winton Park
this season. The referee was Mr W Murchie, Troon and the following was the Celtic
team - Welsh; Pettigrew and Haggerty; McIntyre, McKillop and Maclachlan; (James) Hunter,
Gillies, Taylor, McKinnon and Tait.
Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston Standard, 15 June 1901
Sadly, this was the last game that Robert Pettigrew,
right-back, played for Ardrossan Celtic. Three days later, he was one of four
young men drowned off Ardrossan Harbour.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
1 - ARDROSSAN RANGERS 1
On Friday evening of last week (7 June 1901), the Ardrossan Rangers opposed
a representation of the Winton Rovers at Winton
Park. The Rovers were without several of their usual players
but nevertheless they kept the 'mixed eleven' pretty much to their own end for
the most part of the game. The result was a draw, one goal each. Why was the
'bonnet' not handed round?
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 14 June 1901
This was the first report on an Ardrossan Rangers game
since 12 May 1884.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
2 - LAMLASH 2
Ardrossan Winton Rovers journeyed across to Arran on Saturday afternoon
last (8 June 1901) and tried friendly conclusions with a Lamlash Eleven. The
game was an amusing one to the lads from the mainland who at half-time led by
two to nil. Lamlash were awarded two goals in the second half and the game ended
in a draw. One who was present at the above match says that the 'Highlanders'
have something to learn in the matter of football and had the Rovers
cared to exert themselves, the score might have been different. However, both
teams were satisfied with the result.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 14 June 1901
The reference to Highlanders may have been intended as Islanders.
KILWINNING
RANGERS 13 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 0
On Tuesday evening last (11 June 1901), Ardrossan Winton Rovers and Kilwinning
were the attraction in the Kilwinning Badges. It will be remembered the Rovers
defeated the Rangers the other week (on 1 June 1901) in the Stevenston competition
and Tuesday evening's meeting of the teams was especially interesting to the
supporters of the respective clubs. It may be remarked here that the narrow
win which the Rovers achieved against the Rangers at Stevenston was pretty
much a 'surprise packet' and it was generally felt that the Buffs would square
accounts with their opponents on Tuesday night. The Ardrossan lads lacked the
services of one of their best backs in the person of McMurray and Aitken, who
has been on the injured list for several weeks, was again brought into harness
while Anderson was also absent in the front rank. The game turned out to be
pretty much of a farce, the Rovers being completely outplayed. We did
not expect them to chronicle another victory over the Kilwinning lads but we
certainly looked for the Rovers to emerge from the contest with something
more creditable than a defeat of thirteen goals to nil. The Buffs, it may said,
have thus avenged the narrow reverse sustained at Stevenston with a vengeance.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 14 June 1901
This was the worst defeat to date of any Ardrossan
club.
KILWINNING RANGERS 13
- ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 0
In the first round of the Gold Badges, Buffs met with Ardrossan Winton Rovers
on 11 June 1901 when they recorded a stunning 13-0 win. Interestingly, only
a week previous to this massacre, the two clubs had locked horns in the Stevenston
Thistle Seniors Badges tournament at Warner Park, Stevenston where Winton ran
out 1-0 winners. Some turnaround in form!
Amongst The Ruffs And Tuffs - The History of Kilwinning Rangers
Football Club by Jim Cochrane
KILWINNING RANGERS 12
- ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 0
Winton Rovers and Kilwinning Rangers (Buffs) met on Wednesday evening
(11 June 1901) at Kilwinning when to all appearance, the former got very severely
buffed indeed, losing the game by no less than twelve goals. Further comment
on the play is needless. The Rovers will have to look to their laurels.
Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston Standard, 15 June 1901
There is a discrepancy among the above three reports
over whether Winton Rovers lost 0-13 or 0-12 to Kilwinning Rangers on 11 June
1901. Regardless,it was the worst defeat for Rovers' to date.
ARDROSSAN CELTIC versus
SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS
Last night, Thursday (13 June 1901) the above teams arranged to play a benefit
match on the Celtic's ground at North
Crescent but we are unable to give the result in the column this
week. The proceeds of the game were in aid of the relatives of the four young
men who were drowned off the Harbour last Sunday afternoon (9 June 1901).
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 14 June 1901
NEW JUVENILE LEAGUE?
There is some talk of a Juvenile League being formed in the district and we
think the idea is a good one. There is a sufficient number of juvenile clubs
in the towns of Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston and Kilwinning to warrant the
formation of such a league and we hope the matter will not be allowed to drop.
With such clubs as the Kilwinning Rangers, Ardeer Thistle, Auchenharvie Rangers,
Ardeer Wanderers, Saltcoats Seaside Rangers, Ardrossan Winton Rovers
and Ardrossan Celtic all in the swing, an interesting juvenile competition
would be the result. Let us hope a move will be made at once with the venture
and we feel sure the standard of juvenile football will improve in the district.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 14 June 1901
BOATING DISASTER AT
ARDROSSAN - FOUR YOUNG MEN DROWNED
The report with the above headline ended with the paragraph
below.
Robert Pettigrew was a member of the Celtic Football Club and he will
be sadly missed. Only on Thursday night of last week, he played right-back for
his team in their match with Seaside Rangers. Greer was one of the committee
of the same club and took a great interest in its affairs. He also took considerable
interest in boating and was one of the joint owners of the boat. With commendable
promptitude and thought, the members of the Celtic Club have organised
a series of benefit matches, the proceeds to be given to the relatives of the
whole of the four young men drowned. It may also be stated that several of the
other clubs in the district have generously placed their services at the disposal
of the Celtic. The first of the matches took place on Thursday night
(13 June 1901) between Celtic and Seaside Rangers. The others will be
announced in due course. Up till the hour of going to press, no trace of the
bodies had been found.
Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston Standard, 15 June 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 4 -
SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS 0
The first of a series of benefit matches organised by the Celtic Club
in aid of the relatives of the four young men drowned on Sunday (9 June 1901)
took place on Thursday evening (13 June 1901) when Celtic met Seaside
Rangers on Winton Park.
Out of respect to the late members of their club, all the Celtic players
wore black bands on their left arm. Seaside, owing to their match the previous
evening with Ardeer Wanderers were in indifferent form and the game ended Celtic
four, Seaside nil. The game was witnessed by a large number of people.
Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston Standard, 15 June 1901
STEVENSTON BADGES QUARTER-FINALISTS
Eight clubs are left in the running for the Badges and these are as follows
- Ardeer Thistle, Auchenharvie Rangers, Ardrossan Winton Rovers , Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle, Saltcoats Seaside Rangers, Irvine Thistle, West Kilbride Amateurs
and Dalry Athletic or Longbar Rangers. These clubs, we understand, have been
pitted thus - Ardrossan Winton Rovers v West Kilbride, Ardeer Thistle
v Auchenharvie Rangers, Kilwinning Eglinton Thistle v Irvine Thistle and Saltcoats
Rangers v Dalry Athletic or Longbar.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 21 June 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 4 - SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS 0
The ups and downs in football were once more demonstrated last week (probably
on 15 June 1901) when Ardrossan Celtic in a benefit match beat down Saltcoats
Seaside Rangers to the tune of four goals to nothing. The result was somewhat
surprising and especially when it was remembered that in a previous meeting,
the Celts succumbed to the Rangers by the odd goal. Perhaps the Saltcoats
youths regarded the object of the last match with the Celtic of more
consequence than the result though by this remark we do not wish to cast any
disparagement on the Celts' victory. The Rangers' defeat, however, can
in some measure be excused when it is said that the night before meeting the
Celts, they had been engaged playing their tie with Ardeer Wanders in
the Stevenston Badge Competition. in the Stevenston Badge competition. A game
on two successive nights is too much for any of our juvenile combinations. The
crowd that witnessed the above match was a large one, perhaps the largest that
has witnessed a football match in the town this season. One whom we believe
to be closely identified with the Seaside Rangers, the local champions, says
that they were not seen at their best, being inclined to take matters rather
easily. This is the second occasion during the past month that Ardrossan teams
have defeated strong juvenile combinations in the county and we express the
hope that they will keep up the form shown on these occasions. The Rangers,
it is believed, are the only team in the county who do not go in for training
and taking this into consideration, they have had a most successful season.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 21 June 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1 -
ARDROSSAN RANGERS 0
Last Saturday again (15 June 1901), another benefit match was played at North
Crescent and a team now known as the Ardrossan Rangers which
latter eleven include several capable players. The strong north-west breeze
contributed to spoil the game which ended in favour of Celtic by one
goal to nothing.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 21 June 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 0 -
ARDEER THISTLE 3
Other two benefit matches were announced this week to take place at North
Crescent, Ardrossan. The first of these took place on Tuesday evening
(18 June 1901) between Ardeer Thistle and Ardrossan Celtic. The weather
was fine and there was a good attendance of onlookers. Ardeer, who were generally
expected to finish on the right side, started the game and right away they forced
the Celts on the defensive, the parting effort going safely beyond the
home lines. Kicked-off from goal, Ardeer again attacked and this time the Celtic
goal had a narrow shave, a corner resulting which the homesters cleared. By
strong kicking, the Celts worked their ways into Ardeer territory but
their visit was a short-lived one. The play was of a brisk and fast nature and
Ardeer once more having assumed the offensive, a free kick just outside the
twelve-yards mark placed the Celtic goal in danger. The kick taken was
hard one but the sphere passed through a forest of legs untouched and the point
did not count. The Celts changed the scene of operations cleverly and
several times were dangerous in their attacks but could not break through the
opposing defence. It was an interesting game to watch and if the Ardeer lads
appeared to be the better lot all over, one could not help from admiring the
plucky way in which the Celts stood up to their evident superiors. After
some open work, Ardeer forced the pace strongly for some time and on one occasion
at least had hard lines in not scoring, Welsh luckily saving his charge at this
stage. Now and again, the Celts attempted to relieve the pressure on
their citadel but Ardeer's halves and backs gave them little chance. Welsh and
company had their work cut out for them for a time but they came out of the
ordeal with a clean sheet though several times with a slice of luck on their
side. The Celts, however, broke away at last and if success did crown
their efforts, their intentions were nevertheless good. Three times, almost
in succession, the Celts shot correctly but the Ardeer custodian was
equal to each occasion. From this point to the interval, play was fairly well
divided, each goal being in turn assailed. During the last five minutes, the
Celts made strenuous efforts to find an opening and while on the offensive,
half-time was announced by the referee, no scoring having resulted although
on play, we would say Ardeer deserved success. The second period was resumed
by the ground lads and Ardeer were again the first aggressors, the ball being
sent past. With what breeze their was, Ardeer were expected to make 'siccar'
this half and for the first quarter of an hour, the current ran strongly against
the Celtic lads. The home defenders had their hands full and at length,
the home custodian was beaten with the initial goal of the match. This point
was no doubt deserved by Ardeer but the fact that it took an hour's play to
secure it said something in favour of the home defence. This far, the Celtic
had comparatively little of the second half but immediately after the restart
from the meridian, they made their presence felt and to say the least, they
had decidedly hard lines in not equalising matters, the visitors' custodian
being considerably lucky in averting disaster. After some desultory work in
which Ardeer had the pull, a second goal fell to the visitors which might have
been saved and victory was now assured for them. Although to all appearances
a beaten team, the Celts continued to play gamely and several times looked
like scoring, the Ardeer custodian once saving from a free kick almost under
the crossbar with a number of players encircling him. The Ardeer lads held the
upper hand of their opponents to the finish, previous to which they registered
a third goal, a spectator punting the ball into play after it had passed between
the uprights. The game thus ended in favour of Ardeer by three goals to nil.
The Ardeer lads are a capable juvenile eleven, the best in fact we have seen
at Ardrossan and they deserved their victory. Though beaten, the Celts
must not take their defeat sore to heart. They acquitted themselves fairly well
against a team which is reckoned to be one of the best in Ayrshire juvenile
circles. Perseverances in the game will bring its own rewards and by another
season we may have better things to say regarding the Celts in their
engagements with Ardeer Thistle. It is but fair to mention that Mr Murchie of
Troon who acted as referee, gave general satisfaction and, speaking for ourselves,
we may state that we have rarely seen a better 'knight of the whistle'. Mr Murchie
promises to take a high position among this much-abused body of beings.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 21 June 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
4 - WEST KILBRIDE AMATEURS 1
The first of the four Stevenston Badges quarter-final matches was played on
Wednesday evening last (19 June 1901) and although the Rovers still had
fresh memories of the heavy reverse they sustained the previous week at Kilwinning,
they fancied themselves good enough for the Amateurs of West Kilbride. This
opinion was borne out by the result, the Rovers winning the tie by four
goals to one. The victory places the Ardrossan youths in the semi-final of the
competition.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 21 June 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
TO PLAY ARDROSSAN CELTIC
Last night, Thursday (20 June 1901) the other benefit match was between the
two local elevens, Winton Rovers and Celtic. The last occasion
these teams met fairly whipped their near and dear rivals and we presume the
Celts had made up their minds to square accounts with the Winton Parkers.
The game will likely prove a stiff one and as we understand the Rovers
were engaged the previous night playing their tie in the Gold Badge Competition
at Stevenston, one could hardly expect to find them in the pink of condition
the following evening. The chances then seem to be in favour of the Celts
scoring a victory. It is to be hoped the weather will favour the occasion and
as the object of the game is a laudable one, we hope to see a large turnout
of spectators. The result of the game we are unable to give in this column.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 21 June 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
IN SEMI-FINAL OF STEVENSTON BADGES COMPETITION
Last Thursday week (20 June 1901), the benefit match arranged to come off at
North Crescent,
Ardrossan betwixt Celtic and Winton Rovers was unfortunately brought
to an untimely finish. Dissatisfied at the refereeing, the Rovers left
the field when the game was only about twenty minutes old. It is no doubt hard
for a team to submit to what they consider unfair and illegitimate and especially
when such tactics are encouraged by the decision of a referee. This the Rovers
were not prepared to do at the game in question but nevertheless, even though
a strong rivalry exists, the object of the game, we think, ought to have found
more sympathy with the contending parties. The result of the abrupt termination
was that the 'gate' was forfeited and this would in all likelihood been worth
collecting as the gathering of spectators was large and atheistic.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 28 June 1901
'The result of the abrupt termination was that the 'gate'
was forfeited' implies that admisssion money may not have been paid on entry
but that a collection would be taken part way through the game or on exit.
ARDROSSAN CELTIC MEET
GALSTON LADYTON START IN KILWINNING BADGE COMPETITION
The Celtic lads are keeping themselves in fettle for their tie on the
Kilwinning Badge Competition which is fixed for 29 June. Their opponents on
the date will be Galston Ladyton Star.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 21 June 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
IN SEMI-FINAL OF STEVENSTON BADGES COMPETITION
In connection with the Stevenston Thistle Football Club Juvenile Badge Competition,
a couple of ties were decided last Saturday (22 June 1901). One of these turned
out to be somewhat one-sided at the finish but the other had a different issue.
Irvine Thistle and Kilwinning Eglinton Thistle played their tie and throughout
the game the lads from the Ancient and Royal Burgh had the best of matters and
at the close emerged easy winners by seven goals to two. Irvine Thistle along
with Ardrossan Winton Rovers have thus reached the semi-final stage of
the competition. After tomorrow, Saturday (29 June 1901), the semi-finalists
in the competition will perhaps be Ardrossan Winton Rovers, Irvine Thistle,
Ardeer Thistle and Longbar Rangers and of this lot the two last-named clubs
would ensure a good final but all depends on how the draw goes.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 28 June 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC BEAT
GALSTON LADYTON STAR
Ardrossan Celtic met Galston Ladyton Star last Saturday (22 June 1910)
in the first round of the Kilwinning Fives ties, a week earlier than the date
fixed. We are pleased to report that the Celts gave a good account of
themselves and succeeded in emerging victorious.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 28 June 1901
Although it was reported that Ardrossan Celtic won, the
score was not given.
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 0 -
KILWINNING RANGERS 6
The Celtic team arranged for another benefit match to come off at North
Crescent on Tuesday evening last (24 June 1901), when the Kilwinning
Rangers, better known as the Buffs made their bow to an Ardrossan crowd. The
weather was fine and there was a good turnout of onlookers. The visitors were
late in turning up and only two thirty-fives were played. A start was made about
a quarter to eight and in the opening phases of the game, the Celts came very
near scoring, the effort bringing them a corner which was speedily cleared.
The Rangers now took up the running and ere the first five minutes of the game
had passed away, they registered the initial goal. It is unnecessary to give
details of the play during the early period - suffice it to say the Rangers
matters being decidedly the superior lot and before half-time was signalled,
another two points were added to their total. The Celts, however, played
gamely but here was comparatively little attack in their efforts and as a result
they were three goals in arrears when a halt was signalled. The second period
was a little better contested though the visitors held the whip hand of the
locals. In the course of hostilities, Celts at times pressed pretty hard
and on one occasion had hard lines in not scoring from a penalty. The Rangers
on the other hand placed other three goals to their score and won the game easily
by six to nil, a result which might have been greater had they taken advantage
of every opportunity. All round the visitors were the superior eleven and the
homesters will have to adopt a different style of play before they can hope
to master a team like the Buffs. There is no doubt lots of go about the Celts
but their general play had too much recklessness about it to carry them on to
victory. A little more attention to judicious passing instead of random kicking
would perhaps raise them higher in the estimation of their admirers as was the
case last Tuesday night. One of these was heard to say "The Rangers would
have taken twenty goals off them had the game been played at Kilwinning."
while a second party caused some fun by the remark "The Celts could
beat the Rangers better at tipping buckets than at football.". The goalkeeping
for the Celts was very indifferent and at the very least, three of the
six balls which the custodian lost might have been saved. We, however, congratulate
the Celts on the efforts they are making to raise funds on behalf of
the relatives of the four young lads who were lately drowned off Ardrossan.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 28 June 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
GENERAL MEETING
The Winton Rovers hold a general meeting on Monday evening first (1 July
1901) in the Good Templars' Hall, Ardrossan All interested are invited.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 28 June 1901
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
- COMPETITION WANTED FOR SECOND CLASS JUVENILES
Sir
Seeing that football is still in full swing among juveniles and especially gold
badge competitions as given by Stevenston Football Club and Kilwinning Rangers
Football Club, I think the same advantage should be given to the second class
juveniles in the surrounding districts who are not far behind in this kind of
sport. Perhaps some local gentleman or local football club will see their way
to encourage the youths in their highly interested sport. In my opinion, badges
could be offered to this class of juveniles for competition and sports might
be held at the finish. Winton
Park could be selected for the venue which is well-suited for an
occasion of this kind. Such clubs as the following could be invited to take
part in the competition - Ardrossan Winton A, Ardrossan Celtic A,
Saltcoats Rosebank, Saltcoats Caledonia, Saltcoats Seaside Rangers A, Stevenston
Ardeer Athletic, Stevenston Seamore and Largs Athletic, thus making a fine display
of juvenile combinations. Hoping that some interested parties will take the
matter up,
I am yours et cetera
Highly Interested
Ardrossan
25 June 1901
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 28 June 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 1 - WEST KILBRIDE AMATEURS 0
Benefit matches are all the rage in Ardrossan at present and two of these attractions
came off last week. At Winton
Park on Thursday
night (27 June 1901), West Kilbride Amateurs and Winton Rovers engaged
each other and victory resulted in favour of the former by one goal to nil.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 5 July 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 4 -
TROON PORTLAND 0
Another benefit match took place at North
Crescent on Saturday
(28 June 1901) betwixt Troon Portland and Ardrossan Celtic. The Celts
ran out winners of the game by four goals to nothing.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 5 July 1901
ARDROSSAN SAND DABS
2 - SALTCOATS SAVAGES 2
This week again another benefit match was played on Tuesday evening (2 July
1901) at Winton
Park. A large
crowd of spectators assembled to watch the Saltcoats Savages and Ardrossan
Sand Dabs do their ninety minutes. Both teams were a somewhat mixed lot
and play was more robust than scientific. At the close the teams cried quits
with two goals each.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 5 July 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
TO MEET BARRHEAD GATESIDE VICTORIA IN BENEFIT MATCH
We understand a benefit match has also been arranged to take place tomorrow
Saturday (6 July) at Winton
Park. The contending
teams will Barrhead Gateside Victoria and Ardrossan Winton Rovers.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 5 July 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
FIRST GENERAL MEETING
The first general meeting in connection with the Ardrossan Winton Rovers
Club was held on Monday evening last (1 July 1901) and there was a large
attendance of members and friends. It was stated that since the month of December
last, the club had played thirty-four games of which sixteen were won, twelve
lost and six drawn while a small balance remains in the hands of the treasurer.
The prospects for the club for next season are cheering.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 5 July 1901
Thirty-four games in seven months gives an average
of more than one game a week.
ARDEER THISTLE 5 - ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS 0
The first of the semi-finals in the Stevenston Badges Competition was arranged
to come off last night, Thursday (4 July 1901) between Ardeer Thistle and Ardrossan
Winton Rovers and on Monday evening first (8 July 1901), Longbar Rangers
and Irvine Thistle will contest their claim for a place in the final.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 5 July 1901
ARDEER THISTLE 5 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 0
In juvenile circles, the game of football is still pursued despite the tropical
weather. The finalists for the Stevenston Gold Badges have now been discovered
and in Ardeer Thistle versus Longbar Rangers, we have a couple of capable junior
elevens. The Ardeer lads, as was mentioned last week, defeated Ardrossan
Winton Rovers in their semi-final (on 4 July 1901) by a substantial majority
and on Monday evening last (8 July 1901), Longbar Rangers accounted for Irvine
Thistle.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 12 July 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC EXCURSION
On Saturday last (5 July 1901), a goodly company of the members and friends
of the Ardrossan Celtic Football Club had their first annual excursion.
Leaving Ardrossan in the morning per char-a-banc, the party drove to the county
town and there spent an enjoyable day, the weather being all that could be desired.
The drive to and from Ayr was pleasant and the trippers arrived home late in
the evening, all voting the trip a decided success.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 12 July 1901
According to Wikipedia, 'A char-a-banc is a horse-drawn
vehicle or early motor coach, usually open-topped, common in Britain during
the early part of the twentieth century. It was especially popular for sight-seeing
or 'works outings' to the country or the seaside, organised by businesses once
a year. The name derives from the French char à bancs meaning carriage
with wooden benches, the vehicle having originated in France in the early nineteenth
century.'.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
2 - BARRHEAD GATESIDE VICTORIA 4
On Saturday last (6 July 1901), a match was played at Winton
Park, Ardrossan
between Barrhead Gateside Victoria Eleven and Winton Rovers in the presence
of a good turnout of onlookers. This was the second visit of the strangers at
Winton Park and it will perhaps be remembered they scored a victory over
the local lads on the first occasion. The first period of the game was well-contested
though the Rovers did most of the pressing work. A good defence, however, prevented
them from scoring for some tine and it was not until thirty minuts had elapsed
that Barrhead registed the initial point. The homesters, hwever, were not long
in equalising matters and, continuing to force the pace, a second goal was registerd
by them. Before half-time was signalled, McKillop who played centre-forward
for the Rovers, got a severe kick on the leg which necessitated his retiral
and before the second period was resumed, he was assisted off the field. This
unfortunate accident to McKillop meant that the Rovers would have to do battle
with ten players during the second half and then leading by two to one at the
restart, the chances of victory seemed to be against them. Allan, in the rear
rank, was shunted forward and in adopting the one back system of play, the second
half was, in some measure, spoiled, Barrhead were more aggressive this period
and in a short time, matters were equalised. A third goal was registered, the
home custodian making no effort to save, being under the impression that the
opposing player was offside. He was not the only one who thought so but the
referee allowed the point. The Ardrossan lads did not allow their opponents
to have a monopoly of the play. Time and again, they closed them on their opponents'
citadel but could not force an opening and as time advanced, Fullerton of the
homesters retired hurt at which point, Barrhead registered a fourth goal. With
only nine players, the ground lads fought gamely for success for several minutes
when Fullerton returned and on at least one occasion, Fingland had very hard
lines in not scoring with a hard shot which was luckily saved by the visitors'
custodian. The closing stages of the game were characterised by several of the
players nagging at each other and it was evident temper was being ruffled but
nothing occurred to mar the game which was played to a finish and ended in favour
of Barrhead by four to two. Taking all things into consideration and the play
shown by the respective sides, the Rovers did not deserve such a reverse. Immediately
after the game finished, two of the players who had been 'chewing the rag' with
each other came to blows but before many of these had been exchanged, the combatants
were separated. This, however was not the only case of rowdyism as before the
first period of the game was finished, two able-bodied marred the pleasure of
the day by engaging in the Sullivan art. It is to be hoped we have seen the
last of these unseemly exhibitions at Winton Park and for the sake of
the juveniles who chase the leather there, we express the hope that players
and spectators alike will in future endeavour to promote a spirit of rivalry
totally different from the incidents which unfortunately characterised last
Saturday's proceedings.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 12 July 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC BEAT
SALTCOATS ROSEBANK
On Tuesday evening (9 July 1901), at North
Crescent, a match
took place between Saltcoats Rosebank and the Ardrossan Celtic. The visitors
were not attired in club colours and football under these conditions was no
doubt unpleasant. The Celts retired winners of an indifferent game.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 12 July 1901
Although it was reported that Ardrossan Celtic won, the
score was not given.
RECENT BOATING DISASTER
- ALL BODIES FOUND
There is a certain sad satisfaction in the fact that the bodies of all the lads
drowned off Ardrossan last month (on 9 June 1901) by the capsizing of a sailing
boat have now been recovered. have now been recovered. On Tuesday (9 July 1901),
the body of Robert Pettigrew, aged 21, was found floating in the bay off Troon.
The remains were conveyed to Ardrossan and interred the same day. The difficulty
of gauging currents off Ardrossan has been shown in connection with this accident
. Of the four bodies, one was recovered inside the Harbour, one at Brodick,
another on the North Shore and the last at Troon. Practical sympathy has been
shown towards the bereaved. The Ardrossan Celtic Club with whom both
Grier and Pettigrew were connected has brought off a series of benefit matches.
The Ardrossan Winton Rovers have also exerted themselves in the same
direction and the cyclists made a splendid effort last Friday (5 July 1901).
Tomorrow (13 July 1901), the South Beach Cricket Club play a benefit match on
Winton
Park, Ardrossan.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 12 July 1901
Robert Pettigrew played right-back for Ardrossan Celtic
three days before he was drowned.
LATE DROWNING ACCIDENT
AT ARDROSSAN
All the bodies of the lads drowned at Ardrossan in connection with the boating
accident on 9 June have now been recovered. The last of them, Robert Pettigrew,
was found in Troon Harbour on Tuesday afternoon (9 July 1901) by a fisherman.
The body was conveyed the same day to Ardrossan where it was interred.
Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston Standard, 13 July 1901
Robert Pettigrew played right-back for Ardrossan Celtic
three days before he was drowned.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
A TEAM TO PLAY ARDROSSAN CELTIC A TEAM
The rivalry between local juvenile teams shows little abatement and this evening,
Friday (12 July 1901), the Rovers A and Celtic A elevens will,
we are told, cross swords at Winton
Park. Last week,
these teams drew with each other at North
Crescent. We
think it is high time the juveniles were allowing the grass to grow on their
respective pitches. Football in such weather as we are now enjoying is sheer
madness and should be stopped at once
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 12 July 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
A TEAM 2 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC A TEAM 0
On Friday evening of last week (12 July 1910), the Celtic A and the Rovers
A met on the latter's pitch and played a return friendly. Victory rested
in favour of the Rovers by two goals to nil. The Celts had the
assistance of one or two of their first string.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 19 July 1901
PAVILION AND CUSHIONED
SEATS WANTED AT WINTON PARK
The only thing now wanted at Winton
Park, Ardrossan
are a pavilion for the footballers and a few cushioned seats for some of the
spectators of cricket matches.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 19 July 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC BEATEN
IN FIVE-A-SIDE COMPETITION
It was proposed to run a five-a-side football competition for juniors and first
class juveniles to suit Glasgow visitors and local enthusiasts. The competition
was started on Tuesday evening (16 July 1901) and several ties in addition to
musical performances were played. Among the competitors were several local fives
representing Ardrossan Winton Rovers, Ardeer Thistle, Ardeer Wanderers,
Kilwinning Rangers et cetera. The Ardrossan lads, who were a pick-up lot, had
the best of the game with a team of visitors but they were 'snuffed out' all
the same. We understand the Ardrossan Celtic had also a couple of fives
entered but as this club had to play an eleven-a-side tie at Kilwinning on Tuesday
evening (16 July 1901), they were unable to appear at Stevenston on the same
night. However, as the competition continues the Celts will, we learn, take
part therein while Winton Rovers, it is said, intend to send another
representation. Local juveniles appear to be as eager on the game as ever.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 19 July 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 0 -
IRVINE SAINT ANDREW'S 5
In connection with the Kilwinning Club's Gold Badge Competition, Ardrossan
Celtic and Irvine Saint Andrew's played their ties on Tuesday evening last
(16 July 1901). It was half expected that the Celts would come out on
top but they disappointed their friends. The game ended in favour of the Irvine
team by five goals to three.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 19 July 1901
CRICKET
AT WINTON PARK
Many years have passed away since a match at cricket was played at Ardrossan
but we had the pleasure of witnessing a game at Winton
Park, the local football ground. The cricket
shown was perhaps not of a high standard of excellence but the fact that there
are lovers of the game in the district is evident and by perseverance, Ardrossan
may yet be able to boast of a club of some merit.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 19 July 1901
WANTED - A JUVENILE
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Some time ago, a suggestion was made in these columns about the formation of
a local juvenile football league but up to the present, nothing has been heard
as to whether steps have been taken in that direction. Seeing that the football
season is fast approaching, we think an effort should be made at once to have
such an association instituted. The interest in this class of football would,
we have not doubt, be greatly increased during the coming season were such a
body formed and the clubs associated therewith would also be expected to fare
better financially. That there are sufficient clubs in the surrounding districts
to form a juvenile league, we have only to mention Kilwinning Rangers, Ardeer
Thistle, Auchenharvie XI, Ardeer Wanderers, Saltcoats Seaside Rangers, Ardrossan
Winton Rovers, Ardrossan Celtic and West Kilbride Amateurs and we
see no reason why local juvenile combinations should be behind their rivals
in other districts in this respect. In the above eight clubs, the pick of the
respective districts is represented and the combinations such as this would
tend to raise the standard of juvenile football. It is therefore hoped that
someone will take action in the matter and call a meeting of club representatives
on an early date. It is needless to say that more than ordinary interest would
be attached to the meetings of the clubs named under league auspices than could
be expected from the common friendly and, in addition to this, the fact that
say eleven gold badges were to be presented to the team winning the championship
with the highest number of points would be an incentive to the respective elevens
to secure the coveted trophies. By way of providing badges for the champion.
we should suggest that clubs forming the league play benefit matches in the
course of the season and in this way the funds of the association would be strengthened.
We express the hope that a meeting of all those favourable to the formation
of a juvenile league would be held at an early date and may what might justly
be termed the North Ayrshire Juvenile Football League may become an accomplished
fact. Who will lead the way?
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 26 July 1901
LORD EGLINTON APPROVES USE OF WINTON PARK
While dealing with juveniles, we understand the secretary to Ardrossan Winton
Rovers had written to Mr Allan Stevenson with the view of acquiring the
private use of Winton Park
for football. The following reply has been received.
14
Cathcart Street
Ayr
30
July 1901
Mr James Wallace
Secretary
Winton Rovers Football Club
94 Glasgow Street
Ardrossan
Dear Sir
I have your letter of 20 July as to the use of the ground at Winton Street School
for football. Your club, I understand, played on this ground last year and there
will be no charge this season. There are other clubs interested in it and if
you are all agreeable, the ground can be improved as you may agree among yourselves
but you will always keep in view, the possession is during Lord Eglinton's pleasure.
Yours truly
Alan Stevenson
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 2 August 1901
PROPOSED MEETING TO
FORM NEW FOOTBALL LEAGUE
With reference to the suggestion made last week as to the formation of a Juvenile
Football League Association, we understand there is a feeling in different football
quarters that such a body is just the thing that is needed but though there
seems to be a general desire that an Association of this kind should at once
be formed, we have not heard whether steps have been taken to hold a meeting
of those interested in the matter and unless something is done in that direction,
we are afraid the suggestion will go to the wall. After conversing this week
with one or two interested in the formation of such a league and who are closely
identified with several of the clubs named in our last issue, it was ultimately
suggested that we, in the interests of juvenile football, intimate in these
columns a suggestion 'that a meeting of those favourable to the formation of
a Juvenile Football League be held on Saturday first (3 August 1901) at 4 pm
in the Royal Temperance Hotel, Saltcoats (shown below as Lloyds and Ladbrokes
in Hamilton Street in 2012). We willingly give this notice publicity free of
charge and in doing so express the hope that representatives of the clubs mentioned
in our columns last week will at least endeavour to be present and further that
previous to the proposed meeting, several of the representatives will also kindly
attend to the necessary arrangements. That some gentlemen will lead the way
we have no doubt and it is to be hoped the consensus of opinion will be favourable
to the formation of a juvenile league embracing the districts of Kilwinning,
Stevenston, Ardrossan, West Kilbride and Largs. Since writing the above, we
have received a letter from a representative of Ardeer Thistle in which he asks
us to intimate that a meeting for the above object will be held on Monday evening
(5 August 1901) but as Saturday afternoon is considered more suitable our Ardeer
friend, we trust, will kindly oblige by turning up at tomorrow's meeting as
above mentioned.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 2 August 1901
INAUGURAL MEETING TO
FORM NEW FOOTBALL LEAGUE
On Saturday afternoon last (3 August 1901), a meeting of those favourable to
the formation of a Juvenile Football League was held in the Royal Temperance
Hotel, Saltcoats. There was a gratifying attendance of club representatives
and others, upwards of thirty being present. When the proposal was made to form
such a body, it was thought that the league district would only have extended
from Kilwinning to Largs but the feeling of the meeting that was that Irvine
should also be included and accordingly, the new league will consist of ten
clubs, namely, Largs Neva, West Kilbride Amateurs, Ardrossan Winton Rovers,
Ardrossan Celtic, Saltcoats Seaside Rangers, Auchenharvie XI, Ardeer
Wanderers, Ardeer Thistle, Kilwinning Rangers and Irvine Saint Andrew's. The
following gentlemen were appointed as office bearers - President: Mr Paterson,
Kilwinning Rangers; Vice-President: Mr Tyre, Largs Neva; Treasurer: Mr Aitken,
Ardrossan Celtic; Secretary: Mr Leckie, Ardeer Thistle. A representative committee
was also elected, a meeting of which will be held on Friday next to consider
and decide other matters for the proper conduct of a new league. It is expected
that fixtures for the season will be arranged by the end of the present month.
Altogether, the meeting was a harmonious one and the North Ayrshire Juvenile
Football League may be considered as successfully launched.
A second report is given below.
We were pleased to see such a cheering turnout of representatives from the different
juvenile clubs at the meeting held in Saltcoats last Saturday afternoon (3 August
1901) for the purpose of forming a juvenile league and the earnest and friendly
way in which the meeting was conducted. The meeting was convened for the purpose
of hearing opinion on the proposal but in addition to this, office-bearers and
committee were appointed and we have no doubt the juvenile legislators will
look after the necessary arrangements at their first meeting. Much depends on
the committee for the success of the newly-formed body. The clubs have signified
their intention to become members of the league and in the event of any of these
withdrawing, we would suggest that Dalry Athletic, the Ayrshire juvenile champions,
be asked to fill the vacancy. We wish the new league every success and with
Messrs Paterson and Tyre as president and vice-president and Messrs Aitken and
Leckie as treasurer and secretary, we have every confidence that the new league
will turn out to be a success.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 August 1901
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
- BENEFIT FUNDS
8 August 1901
Sir
Some time ago, the Ardrossan public subscribed liberally to the Celtic Football
Club and the Cycle Club in their laudable object in raising money for the
benefit of the relatives of the boys drowned off the Harbour. Perhaps the secretaries
of the above clubs would kindly furnish the public through your valuable paper
with the information as to the amount or disposal of the money or what they
intend doing with it.
Yours et cetera
Citizen
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 August 1901
WINTON ROVERS GO TO
COODHAM
The Ardrossan Winton Rovers, we are informed, intend to do a trip to
Coodham tomorrow (10 August 1901). We have heard it said that these same Rovers
will run a strong eleven this season but time will tell. The team will play
in light blue this season. The Rovers have had a neat membership card
printed and we learn that a substantial membership has already been secured
which augers well for their success in the coming season. The office-bearers
are: honorary presidents - Bailie James Goodwin, Dr Macdonald and Mr William
Stevenston; honorary vice-president - Mr George McKellar; and the usual retinue
of club officials.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 August 1901
Playing in light blue was a change from the blue and
white of the previous season.
ARDROSSAN CELTIC'S SEASON
STARTS
The local Celtic are also preparing for the fray and tomorrow (10 August
1901), we understand, they will commence hostilities for the season on North
Crescent Park. Since their formation, the Celts have been
indulging in the practice of changing their players pretty often and what will
be the ultimate result of this policy, we can only wait and see.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 August 1901
ARDROSSAN PLAYERS PLAY
FOR SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS
This popular young team has again got into harness and a successful season is
being looked forward to. Unfortunately, the club is inconvenienced somewhat
through the want of private ground but the newly-formed committee are doing
everything in their power to have this difficulty surmounted. There were rumours
were floating around lately were turning out for the Winton Rovers but
we are informed that the players in question will turn out again for the 'White
Brigade'. J McMurtrie, goalkeeper, as we understand, decided to retire from
the game but has promised to assist his old love if need be. F Frazer has decided
to become junior and will turnout for Beith Gateside Thistle. C Hamilton goes
over to Ardeer Thistle and it is said that D Donohoe will also play for the
Stevenston team. All the other players are available and the eleven will be
chosen from the following: Stewart (late Ardeer Rangers) - goalkeeper; Glen
and Kerr, backs; Tait, Reid, Fleming, McDonald (Springvale) - half-backs; Knox,
Brannan (Ardrossan Celtic), Miller, Maxwell and McDermott (Paisley) forwards.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 August 1901
WINTON ROVERS GO TO
COODHAM
The Ardrossan Winton Rovers Football Club had an excursion to the Coodham
Estate of Saturday last (10 August 1901). 'De Wet' was pretty much in evidence
during the day but they seem to have enjoyed themselves nevertheless.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 16 August 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
MEET DALRY ATHLETIC
The juvenile footballer is once more on the warpath and the first game of the
season on Winton Park
takes place tomorrow (17 August 1901) when the Winton Rovers will have
Dalry Athletic, Ayrshire Juvenile Cup holders, as their visitors and opponents.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 16 August 1901
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
- BENEFIT FUNDS
Sir
In reply to the letter on the above subject, I may inform Citizen, if he is
a regular reader of this paper, he would have seen that the Cycle Club duly
furnished the public with the amount drawn by them in the recent parade in the
issue of 12 July 1901. For Citizen's information and all other suspecting Citizens,
the treasurer of the Cycle Club has already handed over a good portion of the
drawings in equal share to each relative of the boys drowned off the harbour
and the remainder will be handed over to them in due time. I think the committee
of the Cycle Club have done their duty in this cause so far and I have no doubt
they are quite capable of finishing their work without the assistance of Citizen.
I may also inform Citizen that both the Saltcoats and Stevenston public gave
liberally to the cause in question as well as Ardrossan.
One Who Knows
14 August 1901
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 16 August 1901
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
- BENEFIT FUNDS
Sir
In reply to the letter in last week's issue, I beg to state that the monies
raised under the auspices of the Ardrossan Cycle Club while in fancy dress parade
on Friday 5 July were fully rewarded on their Christian errand by the Ardrossan,
Saltcoats and Stevenston public generally who handsomely responded to the call
in a most liberal and benevolent manner thereby exhibiting their sympathy for
the cause. On Friday 12 July, the collection was duly advertised in the Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald. Apparently, Citizen has either overlooked or lost sight
of same. Regarding the distribution of the money, a committee was appointed
whom I feel certain will judiciously dispose of same while it lasts. Already,
a goodly portion has been given to each of the relative members of the deceased.
Berlin
17 August 1910
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 16 August 1901
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
- BENEFIT FUNDS
Sir
Last week, a letter appeared in these columns signed Citizen relating to the
funds subscribed at Ardrossan in behalf of the parents of the four young men
recently drowned outside the Harbour. We have received the following letter
from the secretary of Ardrossan Winton Rovers.
Received from Ardrossan Winton Rovers the sum of £2 13s 31/2d being
drawings of two games played on Winton
Park in behalf of the parents of four young men who were drowned
at Ardrossan some time ago. The above sum was added to the Cycle Parade Fund.
Robert Shaw
Treasurer
Ardrossan Cycle Club
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 16 August 1901
MEETING OF NORTH AYRSHIRE
JUVENILE LEAGUE TONIGHT
A meeting of the North Ayrshire Juvenile League will be held tonight, Friday
(16 August 1901) in the Station Temperance Hotel, Saltcoats. The secretary of
the association has received a letter from Largs Neva stating that they will
not enter the league this season. This means the election of an office-bearer
in place of vice-president Tyre who represented Neva. It is said that Auchenharvie
have 'shut shop'. The reason given for taking such a step is that they have
lost their ground.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 16 August 1901
WINTON ROVERS MEET DALRY
ATHLETIC TOMORROW
Tomorrow (17 August 1901), the ball will be set a-rolling on Winton
Park. Dalry Athletic, Ayrshire Juvenile Cup holders to witness the
local lads perform against the champions. One or two faces are likely to be
seen in the ranks of the Rovers and there is sure to be a 'dark horse'
in the forward line.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 16 August 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
7 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS A TEAM 3
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 23 August 1901
No date was given for this match. It was probably played
between 19 and 22 August 1901.
WINTON ROVERS TO PLAY
WARNER XI
Warner XI from Stevenston will oppose the Winton Rovers in a friendly
game on Winton Park
tomorrow (24 August 1901). The kick off is at 4 pm.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 23 August 1901
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
- BENEFIT FUNDS
Sir
I thank One Who Knows for the partial information he has given in reply to my
queries. He did not, however, mention that the sum collected and in the hands
of his committee has been augmented by the contributions from the local football
clubs. The Rovers have been good enough to state the amount handed in
from them to the Cycle Club. Perhaps One Who Knows would kindly inform me if
I am right in assuming that the Celtic Football Club have done the same.
My object in making these enquiries was simply to ascertain facts official and
suggest that an earlier distribution of the funds would have been very much
appreciated and welcome. The Cycle Club et cetera have well merited public commendation
in their worthy cause.
Citizen
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 23 August 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
3- DALRY ATHLETIC 1
As mentioned in last week's issue, Dalry Athletic, the juvenile champions of
Ayrshire, were the guests and opponents of the Ardrossan Winton Rovers
(on 17 August 1901), the occasion being the opening game of the season. Despite
the unfavourable nature of the weather, there was a fair sprinkling of local
enthusiasm. There were one or two new men in the Rovers' team, particularly
Welsh, Celtic, in goals and Gillies, Celtic, at right-half. Findlay
occupied the position of right-back while McDonald, a Glasgow juvenile, and
Porter of West Kilbride Amateurs played inside-right and outside-left respectively.
From the start of the game, it was evident that there would be a hard tussle
for supremacy and Welsh was early tested but was found to be in the best of
form, saving one or two likely things. Dalry kept pegging at it, however, and
out of a miskick on the part of one of the home backs, they managed to beat
the home custodian after about fifteen minutes play. Shortly after this, the
rovers, by forced the Rovers on the defensive determined play and Templeton
was instrumental in notching the equalising goal. Half-time was signalled without
any further scoring and the teams thus crossed over on level terms. The second
period opened well for the ground lads who, though playing with ten men - Allan
being forced to retire at the interval through a hurt - made the champions play
all they knew to keep them back but the homesters would take no denial and from
a good shot, Reid put his team one up. Shortly afterwards, the same player all
but did the trick again, his parting kick grazing the bar. The visitors now
made strong efforts to get on equal terms but Welsh and Findlay stood up to
their work bravely and defied all attempts at scoring. Getting away on their
let, the Rovers, through Porter, bracketed a third point with a very soft shot
which ought to have been saved and thus the game finished in favour of the home
team by three goals to one. Considering the state of the field, it was a well-contested
game though of short duration. For the Rovers, all did well while the
centre, right-wing and left-back were the most prominent for the visitors. Mr
Paterson of the Kilwinning Rangers and president of the newly-formed North Ayrshire
Juvenile League refereed the match and gave every satisfaction.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 23 August 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 3 -
WARNER XI 0
The Celts at North
Crescent, like their near and dear brethren at Winton
Park, have of late been preparing for the season's campaign and it
is to be hoped an improvement will be shown on last season's performance. Last
Saturday (17 August 1901), they journeyed to Stevenston and met the newly-formed
Warner XI at Warner Park. The homesters are a new setup and as a result, the
Celts were not severely stretched. The Ardrossan lads emerged the winners
of the game by three goals to nil. Several of last season's Celtic players
have gone over to the Rovers, including their custodian, but the vacancies
caused in the team will no doubt be readily and let us hope capably, filled.
We wish the Celts every success and as the club is associated with the
newly-formed league, the interest in juvenile football this season is expected
to be specially interesting.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 23 August 1901
FIRST COMMITTEE MEETING
OF NORTH AYRSHIRE JEVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The first committee meeting of the North Ayrshire Juvenile Football League was
held last Friday (16 August 1901) in the Station Temperance Hotel, Saltcoats.
Mr Paterson, president, occupied the chair and all the clubs were represented
with the exception of Largs Neva and West Kilbride Amateurs. The secretary,
Mr Leckie, read a letter he had received from the Largs club stating that said
club did not intend to enter the league this season, After consideration, it
was unanimously agreed to allow Kilwinning Eglinton Thistle whose representative
was present from the to take the place of the Largs club. Owing to the withdrawal
of Largs Neva, the meeting had to appoint a new vice-president in room of Mr
Tyre of Largs. Mr Maule of the Saltcoats Seaside Rangers was appointed vice-president
of the association. It was reported that the Ardeer Wanderers would play under
the name of the Warner XI. A sub-committee consisting of the president, vice-president,
treasurer and secretary was appointed to draw up rules for the governing of
the league, same to be submitted to a committee meeting to be held tonight,
Friday (23 August 1901) for consideration. By way of contributing to the success
of the new juvenile league association, a suggestion has been made to the effect
that at the end of the competition a match be played between the champions and
an eleven picked from the other clubs forming the league, the drawings to go
to the league.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 23 August 1901
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
- BENEFIT FUNDS
Sir
In reply to the letter in your issue of 23 August, on the above subject, I may
inform Citizen that the Celtic Club also handed over a contribution to
the parade fund on 13 August and, no doubt, the secretary of the Celtic Club
will furnish the public with a full report. Regarding the distribution of funds,
I think that the committee of the Cycle Club did not lose much time as the first
payment was made thirteen days after the parade so it seems Citizen's information
has not been very reliable or he would not have raised such a question. Hoping
this may now satisfy all concerned.
I am et cetera
One Who Knows
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 30 August 1901
WINTON ROVERS MEET ARDROSSAN
CELTIC TOMORROW
Saturday (31 August 1901) is to be a big day at Winton
Park. The Ardrossan Celtic meet the Winton Rovers in
the first match of the new juvenile league.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 30 August 1901
SECOND MEETING OF NEW
FOOTBALL LEAGUE COMMITTEE
The North Ayrshire Juvenile League Committee held a meeting in the Station Temperance
Hotel, Saltcoats on Friday evening last (23 August 1900), Mr Paterson, president,
in the chair. All the clubs were represented with the exception of Warner XI
and Irvine Saint Andrew's. Mr Maule, Saltcoats Seaside Rangers, intimated that
his club was defunct which necessitated his retiral from the committee and also
the appointment of a vice-president in his place. Mr Greene, Winton Rovers,
was unanimously elected vice-president. The secretary read a letter from Dalry
Athletic seeking admission to the league and, after some discussion, it was
agreed to allow them to take the place vacated by the Seaside Rangers. The rules
drawn up by the sub-committee were then submitted by the secretary. It was agreed
to start the games in the league tomorrow, Saturday (31 August 1901). Another
meeting of the committee will be held in the usual place tonight, Friday (30
August 1900) at 7 pm.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 30 August 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
5- WARNER XI 1
Another victory was scored last Saturday (23 August 1901) at Winton
Park by the Rovers, this time at the expense of Warners XI
of Stevenston. The game was friendly one and was pleasantly contested but it
must be said the play on the whole was rather lob-sided. The visitors looked
a capable lot as they stepped on to the arena but the homesters were the tidier
and smarter team and the victory they scored was, on the day's play, merited.
It was a decisive win and the visitors must admit their custodian in the course
of hostilities saved them from a heavier reverse. When the half-time signal
was given, the Rovers led by three goals to nil and Reid shot a penalty
kick into the strangers' custodian which he was good enough to negotiate. Little
attack was shown in the play of the Warner team and their defence was consequently
taxed pretty severely at times. The home keeper, Welsh, was not put to the test
though he had to be on the lookout on more than one occasion. The second half
opened well for the visitors and early was the home custodian beaten by a shot
which proved to be their first and only goal. The play which followed went decidedly
in favour of the Rovers, the Warner lads being confined to their own
end rather tightly. Some good shots were effected but no further scoring resulted
until another penalty was awarded the Rovers which Findlay converted
into goal number four. The Warner team made little headway and all over were
a beaten lot. The Rovers continued to outplay their opponents and another
point was added to their total which was well played for and well taken too.
The visitors' goal visits to the home end were few and Welsh's post was a sinecure
when compared with his confrere. The game ended in favour of the Rovers
by five goals to one. The general opinion is that the Rovers are an improved
lot this season and we express the hope that they will continue to go forward
in that direction and especially when in front of goal. Chances were lost on
Saturday which might have had happier terminations. Though defeated, the Warner
XI, a new get-up, were not seriously disgraced and with a month or two of steady
practice, the Rovers will perhaps find them a different lot to deal with
yet. Tomorrow (31 August 1901), the first match in connection with the new North
Ayrshire Juvenile League will be played to Winton
Park when the Celtic and Rovers will contest their
claim for the league points. This game is expected to arouse the enthusiasm
of the juvenile world, a stubborn fight being anticipated between the locals.
It will be interesting to watch which of the two is to take the first step towards
the championship.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 30 August 1901
Up to this date, in phrases such as 'The Rovers continued
to outplay their opponents and another point was added to their total', a point
means a goal. With the North Ayrshire Juvenile League competition due to start
soon, a point should refer to the award for the result of a game with two points
for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss. In succeeding reports, point
sometimes still refers to a goal and sometimes to the result award.
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 2 -
PALERMO SECOND XI
The Celtic lads found employment and friendly interest on Saturday (23
August 1901), their opponents being second Palermo from Springburn. This was
the Celts first game of the season on their home pitch. The homesters
were one or two short of their regular eleven and Tait, late Winton Rovers,
took up his position between the sticks. After a very pleasant game, the visitors
retired winners by three goals to two. The Palermo are a very clever juvenile
combination and spoke in high praise of the treatment they received. The Celts
are sure of a hearty welcome when they visit Springburn. In the opening game
of the Juvenile League, the Celts engage their near and dear neighbours,
the Rovers, at Winton
Park tomorrow (31 August 1901). We expect a hard game and may the
better team win.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 30 August 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 1 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 4
The first game under the auspices of the new Juvenile League was played at Winton
Park, Ardrossan (on 31 August 1901) between Celtic and Winton
Rovers and created not a little stir among the partisans of the respective
teams. In the Celtic ranks, some new faces appeared. There was 'Highet'
between the uprights, the well-known and capable custodian of the late Seaside
Rangers and Knox, ex-Seaside donned the Celtic colours. Steed,
Wilson and Brannan were also strangers. In the Rovers' goal was Welsh,
late-Celtic while Kerr and Tait of the late Seaside Rangers were in the
back and half-back division respectively. The teams were: Celtic - 'Highet';
Steed and Haggerty; Tyre, S Brannan and T McLaughlin; (James) Hunter, Knox, Taylor,
Wilson and Keenan. Rovers - Welsh; Kerr and Allan; Tait, Fullerton and
Findlay; Anderson, Gillies, Reid, Templeton and MacDonald. A large crowd lined
the 'touch'and on the Rovers' winning the toss and electing to play with
sun and wind in their faces, Taylor kicked off for Celtic. Coming away
strongly, the Celts were soon down on the Rovers' goal seemingly
determined to make the most of the advantage which the sun and wind gave. They
were not long in finding an opening, the ball being put smartly through while
Welsh was receiving some hearty attention from his old friends. During the greater
part of the first half, the Celts were seldom away from the Rovers'
end. Occasionally, the blue jerseys came away together but it was not till after
the Celts had again scored through Wilson and the last fifteen minutes
of the first half that the Rovers began to show up better. The Celtic
supporters cheered on their pets more enthusiastically and a lead of two goals
looked rosy. Shortly after half-time, the Rovers scored. The goal was
well-deserved, Reid who scored, having on several previous occasions, banged
in some hard shots which with a little luck would have counted. Up till the
close of the first half, the Rovers played to equalise but failed to
do so and the teams crossed over with the score Celtic 2 Rovers
1. In the second half, the Rovers kept the Celtic well down to
their own side of the field but when the lads from Crescent
Park did break away, they were very successful, banging in number
three from about eighteen yards out. Undoubtedly, the Celtic were playing
the winning game but it was not a pretty game. The first half had been marked
by nothing more than an extraordinary number of fouls. Referee Paterson was
very forbearing, however, and though the Celtic centre-half was cautioned
several times for suspicious attentions to Reid, the Rovers' centre,
the game proceeded comparatively smoothly. In the second half, there was still
less football. Towards the close, an incident occurred which is to be hoped
for the sake of football will not recur on any local football field. Fair-minded
spectators will have no difficulty in allocating the blame and what occurred
is well-known. There was a wretched display of the 'noble art' between two of
the players and the crowd broke in and then occurred a series of rough and tumble
encounters. The players were ordered from the field and after they have been
punished by the association, it is hoped one of the committee at least will
consider the matter seriously. Any player who adopts tactics which may cripple
his team in an important match should be allowed to lie off - permanently. Saturday's
scene was simply disgraceful. Order having been restored, the game was again
set a-going. Rovers again attacked and again the Celtic relieved
the right wing carrying the ball up the field and clinching matters in fine
style. Some other Celts had been attending to Welsh who was assisted
from the field at this point. Kerr, who played a fine game went into goal, and
Allan played back alone and played well. The Rovers had the better part
of the play till the finish and, but for some good work by the ex-Seaside goalkeeper
and the hardest of hard lines, the scores would have read differently. Rovers
finished with nine men and it looked at one time as though they would have to
finish with eight, Reid receiving a kick on the breast which staggered him a
bit. For the Celts whose weight and bustling play paid, the best men
were the goalkeeper, the right-back and Hunter on the outside-right. The centre
played a good game. For the Rovers, who seemed unable to infuse much
vim into their play, the best of the day were the centre-half, Fullerton and
the backs. The inside-right and centre played a plucky game and in the closing
stages of the game, Tait put in some good work. The score was the same as that
in the last match between those teams, only then the Rovers happened
to come out on top. A great deal of bad feeling has been engendered and a section
of the spectators is to blame and as the teams meet again on the Celtic
ground, it is hoped that any warning against the interference of spectators
or forceable tactics will be remembered.
A comment on the match is given below.
The match at Winton Park,
we regret to say, was characterised by rowdyism and interest in the game was
spoiled before the finish. Judging from the horse-like play of some of the Celts,
they seemed to have made up their minds to win the coveted points by foul or
fair means.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 6 September 1901
The
players ordered from the field for fighting were probably T McLaughlin, Celtic,
and T Anderson, Winton Rovers who were suspended for fighting, the former for
a month and the latter for a fortnight at a meeting of the North
Ayrshire Juvenile League on 28 September 1901.
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE MEETING
At a meeting of the above association held last Friday evening (30 August 1901),
the following fixtures were arranged.
7 September
Dalry Athletic v Irvine Saint Andrew's
14 September
Ardeer Thistle v Warner XI
Eglinton Thistle v Ardrossan Winton Rovers
Ardrossan Celtic v Auchenharvie
Kilwinning Rangers v Dalry Athletic;
Irvine Saint Andrew's v West Kilbride Amateurs
21 September
Dalry Athletic v Warner XI
Winton Rovers v Ardeer Thistle
Auchenharvie v Kilwinning Rangers
West Kilbride Amateurs v Ardrossan Celtic
Irvine Saint Andrew's v Eglinton Thistle
The games will be played on the grounds of the first-mentioned clubs.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 6 September 1901
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (30 August 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
2
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
||
Warner
XI
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
4
|
2
|
||
Auchenharvie
XI
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
5
|
0
|
||
Irvine
Saint Andrew's
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
||
Ardrosan
Winton Rovers
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
0
|
||
West
Kilbride Amateurs
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
MEET VALE OF IRVINE AT GALSTON
Tomorrow (7 September 1901), the Ardrossan Winton Rovers will journey
to Galston to cross friendly swords with Vale of Irvine. It will be remembered
the Vale lads drew with the Rovers at Ardrossan so the latter may expect
another tough fight for honours.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 6 September 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC MEET
HURLFORD THISTLE
Fresh from their decisive victory over their near and dear neighbours, the Rovers,
Ardrossan Celtic will try friendly conclusions with Hurlford Thistle
at North Crescent
on Saturday first (7 September 1901).
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 6 September 1901
STEVENSTON ROSEBANK
2 - QUEEN'S PARK 2 AT WINTON PARK, ARDROSSAN
Stevenston Rosebank journeyed to Ardrossan on Wednesday night (4 September 1901)
and met Queen's Park on Winton
Field and a hard game ensued. The game ended in a draw, two goals
each. Rosebank scored a third goal which the referee disallowed.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 6 September 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 2 -
HURLFORD THISTLE 3
The Celtic lads had Hurlford as their guests and opponents last Saturday
(7 September 1901) at North
Crescent. The game was a friendly one and possibly on that account
the Celts had not out quite the same brigade as stormed Winton
Park the previous week. In Hurlford Thistle, it was felt that the
Celts had engaged a team which would give them a hard ninety minutes
and at the close very likely hold the winning card. This was proved to the letter
and the Celts must frankly admit that on Saturday's play, the Hurlford
boys were the better lot. The Celts were no doubt eager enough but in
their eagerness, they occasionally spoiled themselves and more attention to
the nicer points of the game would perhaps have produced better results. In
the first half, the Celts played with the assistance of an easterly breeze
which contributed to place the sphere frequently in touch. The opening passages
favoured the homesters and for the first five minutes, the visitors had to defend.
It was at this point that Hurlford made their first dangerous attack on the
home goal. However, and on being awarded a foul, they converted it into the
initial goal of the match by capturing Tait's charge. The play which led up
to this first success of the visitors was very clever and with such an auspicious
start so early in the game, there were those present who felt convinced the
Celts were sure to get their licks but the play which followed saw the
home lads once more in evidence though they failed to turn a corner into good
account. Hurlford again got away and this time, they experienced hard luck in
not supplementing their total. The breeze softened a little and Hurlford were
making their presence felt more than ever but the Celts held them at
bay and getting away, W Tait sent a good shot into the hands of the visitors'
custodian which might have had a happier termination for the homesters who on
a subsequent occasion had another bit of luck when they propelled the sphere
against the bar. Hurlford then took up the running and for some minutes, they
had hard luck in not supplementing their score, their play deserving such. Forcing
back their opponents, Celts got in once more and at thirty minutes, equalised
matters though the Hurlford custodian struck the ball out but the referee granted
the goal on the ground that the ball had been through ere it was punted clear
by the keeper. The remaining fifteen minutes play was equally divided in the
course of which a Celt got injured and play was stopped. Resuming, a
corner was forced by the homesters, the outcome of which was a second goal for
Celtic and at the interval, they led by two to one. Hurlford opened the
second period best and after a goal had been disallowed them, they equalised
two each, ten minutes from the restart, the ball being neatly headed past Tait
from a free-kick. Five minutes later, Hurlford took the lead by registering
a third point. Celtic now pressed their opponents hard for a time and
it looked as if they were to succeed in scoring matters, so persitent were their
efforts. On one occasion, it seemed they had accomplished their task but hard
luck was their only reward. Hurlford again took up the running and some ten
minutes from the finish they had a couple of corners in succession but these
proved abortive. Play was once more stopped to allow a Hurlford player time
to revive. The remaining minutes were fought out keenly and no further scoring
resulted and the game ended in favour of Hurlford by three goals to two. The
Celts oppose Auchenharvie tomorrow (14 September 1901) at North
Crescent Park in league interests and we hope to annexe the points
too.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 13 September 1901
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL
Only one league fixture was trundled off last Saturday (7 September 1901),
namely Dalry Athletic v Irvine Saint Andrew's which took place on the ground
of the former. Both teams were evidently in a good scoring mood and at the close
the verdict rested in favour of Dalry by six goals to five. Dalry now head the
pack with the full complement of points for two matches and the result of their
meeting with Kilwinning Rangers tomorrow will be watched with some interest
by their supporters. The Irvine lads who occupy the most humble position in
the league race for the present have been a trifle unlucky to lose their first
two games which have cost them four points but we expect to see them bloss up
very soon. The Juvenile League matches down for decision tomorrow are as follows:
Ardeer Thistle v Warner XI
Eglinton Thistle v Ardrossan Winton Rovers
Ardrossan Celtic v Auchenharvie
Kilwinning rangers v Dalry Athletic
Irvine Saint Andrew's v West Kilbride Amateurs
According to fixture, Ardrossan Winton Rovers should meet Eglinton Thistle
at Kilwinning but we understand the match will be played at Winton
Park tomorrow (14 September 1901) owing to the ground of the Eglinton
club being engaged for the day.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 13 September 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (7 September 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Dalry
Athletic
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
11
|
9
|
4
|
||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
2
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
||
Warner XI
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
||
Auchenharvie
XI
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
5
|
0
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
0
|
||
West
Kilbride Amateurs
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
||
Kilwinning Rangers
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
6
|
8
|
0
|
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION CUP DRAW
The above association met in Kilmarnock on Saturday last (7 September 1901).
The draw in the first round of the cup competition resulted as follows:
Irvine District
Dalry Athletic v Ardrossan Winton Rovers
Ardeer Thistle v Vale of Dusk
Largs Neva v Ardrossan Celtic
Bartonholm Britannia v Kilwinning Rangers
Eglinton Thistle v Auchenharvie XI
Springside v Longbar Rangers
Vale of Garnock v Irvine Saint Andrew's
Troon Portland v Warner XI
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 13 September 1901
This is the opening paragraph of a longer report.
VALE OF IRVINE
4 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 3
The Ardrossan Winton Rovers journeyed to Galston on Saturday last (7
September 1901) and engaged the Galston Vale of Irvine in a return friendly.
Welsh, the Rovers' custodian, was unable to take up his place between
the posts and a substitute had to be got. If anything, the Rovers had
the best of play in the initial half although the show made by either team was
anything but good. At half-time, the scores stood two to one, the homesters
scoring their point from a penalty kick. In the second period, the Vale lads
were awarded another penalty from which they equalised. The Light Blues
again took the lead but in the subsequent play, the Vale scored on two other
occasions and ran out winners of an uninteresting game by four goals to three.
The refereeing was far from satisfactory, his decisions on several occasions
being altogether unfair. His arguments with several of the players did not by
any means tend to improve matters. However, the Rovers enjoyed a pleasant
day's outing and it is to be hoped they will play to win tomorrow (14 September
1901) and thus secure their first brace of league points.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 13 September 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 4 -
AUCHENHARVIE 1
Ardrossan Celtic had Aucheharvie XI at North
Crescent Park (probably on 14 September 1901) on North Ayrshire League
interests and once more, the 'wearers of the green' asserted their superiority.
Early did the Celts open the scoring and when this was followed by a
second success, they maintained the lead throughout. Auchenharvie managed to
secure a single point but against this the Celts added other two goals
and won the game handsomely by the substantial score of four goals to one. That
the Celts have started well in their first two league matches goes without
saying. They have won the full complement of points in each game and they played
a strong go-ahead game on Saturday and they well deserved their victory. Auchenharvie's
form was a little disappointing and this was perhaps in some measure due to
the fact that they were not so well represented as they might have been. We
have since heard it mooted that Auchenharvie had lodged a protest against Celtic
playing a certain player but we cannot vouch for the truth of this. Tomorrow
(21 September 1901), the Celts are expected to find employment in Ayrshire
cup interests. The luck of the ballot has decided they will travel to Largs
where they will cross swords with the Neva lads. We, of course, hope to see
the Celts clear the first hurdle safely and well.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 20 September 1901
In the phrase 'Auchenharvie managed to secure a single
point', the point referred to a goal. In this and suceeding accounts, reporters
used the word point to refer both to a goal and the award for the result of
a game with two points for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss, despite
the fact that they were reporting on league games.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
3 - KILWINNING EGLINTON THISTLE 3
Previous to the start of the league match at Winton
Park last Saturday (14 September 1901), the consensus of opinion
was that Ardrossan Winton Rovers would win the full complement of points
at the expense of Kilwinning Eglinton Thistle but the crowd who attended that
match was never more disappointed at the display given by the Rovers
than on this particular occasion. It is true the teams robbed each other of
a point, the game having ended in a draw of three goals each but on the run
of the game, the Rovers, we do hesitate to say, ought to have won the game easily
had they displayed something like form when attacking. That they were not beaten
latterly was in great measure due to the fact that they scored from a penalty.
In the first half, the Rovers had to play against a light easterly breeze but
this did not in any way prevent them from forcing an attack and so well did
they maintain the pressure that good results were expected to follow soon. For
the first five minutes, Eglinton were not in it but on making their first real
attack on the home goal at this stage, they never halted until they had Welsh
beaten with the initial goal of the match, a performance too which was accomplished
without much ado. Having got a lesson on the art of scoring, the Rovers again
took up the running but it took them a good quarter of an hour's play before
they succeeded in equalising matters, the visitors' custodian being a barrier
against success. So far the play had been of a somewhat one-sided nature, the
Eglinton lads showing little attack and on that account the home custodian got
little to do compared with his confrere at the other end. The Rovers
had the best of matters up to half-time but for lack of courage and gameness
at goal, they could not force another opening and the teams cried quits with
each other at the interval. Judging from the play evinced by the Eglinton lads
among whom there were several who belonged to the 'light brigade', the chances
were that the Rovers would yet come out on top but the play of the latter
in the first half was not a whit better than in the first. The homesters, no
doubt, had a monopoly on the game but they have yet to learn how to take a goal.
However, success ultimately came there way and it was now felt that the homesters
were on the road to victory. Eglinton had made comparatively little headway
up to this juncture though once or twice they did get dangerously near and in
the subsequent few minutes, they again got in on the home lines, finishing up
equalising matters much to the surprise of the Rovers' friends. Eglinton
may not have had the best of the play but this at least, can be said in their
favour - they were much smarter in scoring when they got within range than the
Rovers were though Welsh's goalkeeping was certainly not the best. Time
was drawing to a close and with the teams level, it was a question how the game
would end. The Rovers still continued to be to the more aggressive party
but picking up courage, the Eglinton lads broke away repeatedly to the other
end only to be sent back empty-handed. During a bit of pressure on the part
of the homesters, a penalty kick was awarded them and from this, McMurray put
the Rovers again in the ascendant but Eglinton had not shot their bolt.
They at length broke away and hardly ever halted until they had Welsh beaten
a third time which was cleverly executed. The game had now reached the last
few minutes of time and a draw was evident and so it ended though on the day's
play, Rovers should have won it with a few clear goals. Tomorrow (21
September 1901), the Rovers will be engaged in cup interests with Dalry
Athletic and there is a likelihood of some new faces being seen in the ranks.
On last Saturday's form, several of the Rovers need a rest. Brakes will
leave Templars' Hall (shown below as the Gospel Hall in 2002) at two o'clock.
The return fare is one shilling.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 20 September 1901
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE
FOOTBALL
Owing to Ayrshire Juvenile Cup-ties having to be played on Saturday first (21
September 1901), the North Ayrshire league fixtures for this date will have
to be postponed. The fixtures were Dalry Athletic v Warner XI; Winton Rovers
v Ardeer Thistle; Auchenharvie v Kilwinning Rangers; West Kilbride Amateurs
v Ardrossan Celtic and Irvine Saint Andrew's v Eglinton Thistle. The
ties, we understand, will be played off on the following Saturday, 28 September.
The West Kilbride Amateurs, having withdrawn from this competition, Irvine Saint
Andrew's were without a league match last Saturday (14 September 1901). As the
league now consists of nine clubs, this means that one of these will have to
stand down and as it will be seen that Ardrossan Celtic meet the Amateurs
at West Kilbride next week, the former will have to arrange for another match
owing to the latter's withdrawal. Seeing that a number of the North Ayrshire
teams are doing their best to build up capable elevens, we think the Association
should consider at their next meeting the propriety of allowing players to play,
say, two games with one club and thereafter be eligible to play for a second
club when eligibility shall cease.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 20 September 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (14 September 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
14
|
0
|
4
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
8
|
2
|
4
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
11
|
12
|
4
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
||
Warner XI
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
8
|
2
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
7
|
1
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
1
|
||
Auchenharvie
XI
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
9
|
0
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
6
|
8
|
0
|
||
West
Kilbride Amateurs
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
TEAM FOR DALRY
Winton Rovers, Ardrossan go to Dalry tomorrow (21 September 1901). The
team is McMurtrie; McMurray and Kerr; Tait, Fullarton and Findlay; Harris and
Gillies, Reid, Templeton and Hattie.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 20 September 1901
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE ASSOCIATION
Tomorrow Saturday (21 September 1901), Ayrshire Juvenile clubs will be in full
swing, the occasion being the first round of the Juvenile Cup competition. The
ties are as undernoted.
Dalry Athletic v Ardrossan Winton Rovers
Ardeer Thistle v Vale of Dusk
Largs Neva v Ardrossan Celtic
Bartonholm Britannia v Kilwinning Rangers
Eglinton Thistle v Auchenharvie XI
Springside v Longbar Rangers
Vale of Garnock v Irvine Saint Andrew's
Troon Portland v Warner XI
Hurlford Rovers v Vale of Irvine
Stewarton Victoria v Riccarton Thistle
Kilmarnock Portland v Dunlop
Carmel Lads v Hurlford Thistle
Galston Blueball v Darvel Thistle
Ladyton Star v Hazlebank
Woodside Victoria v Common Thistle
Mauchline Greenlea v Burnton Lads
Cumnock Thistle v Maybole West End
Cumnock Celtic v Auchenharvie Primrose
From the above list, it will be noticed that all the North Ayrshire league clubs
are concerned in this competition and we expect the majority of these clubs
on the right side of the fence in tomorrow's engagements.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 20 September 1901
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE
FOOTBALL
According to the original fixtures, Ardeer Thistle and Winton Rovers
were down to play at Ardrossan but as Celtic and Saint Andrew's will
contend for the points at North
Crescent Park, the above match will take place at Wandhouse Field
instead. The league fixtures for tomorrow (28 September 1901) will then be as
under, games to be played on the grounds of the first-named clubs.
Ardeer Thistle v Ardrossan Winton Rovers
Ardrossan Celtic v Irvine Saint Andrew's
A meeting of the league will be held tonight, Friday (27 September 1901) in
the Station Temperance Hotel, Saltcoats.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 27 September 1901
This is an extract from a longer report.
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (21 September 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
14
|
0
|
4
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
8
|
2
|
4
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
11
|
12
|
4
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
||
Warner XI
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
8
|
2
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
7
|
1
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
1
|
||
Auchenharvie
XI
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
9
|
0
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
6
|
8
|
0
|
||
West
Kilbride Amateurs
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
LARGS NEVA 1 - ARDROSSAN
CELTIC 4
Nothing succeeds like success and for the past few weeks, this good old maxim
has been proved to the letter in the case of the Ardrossan Celtic lads.
Finished over the late league victories, the Celts journey to Largs last
Saturday (21 September 1901) and met the Neva of that favourite watering resort
in the first round of the Ayrshire Juvenile Cup ties. The Celts had again
one or two changes in their eleven and it must be said they came out of their
engagement with credit, defeating the Neva boys by four goals to one. We congratulate
the Celtic representatives on their success and express the hope that
Dame Fortune will not forsake them when the second round of the ties comes up
for settlement. Tomorrow (28 September 1901), the Celts will find employment
in North Ayrshire league interests on their own pitch near the sea. Irvine Saint
Andrew's will be the visitors and the Celts hope to annexe the coveted
points.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 27 September 1901
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE CUP
The first round of the ties in this competition took place last Saturday (21
September 1901) under excellent weather auspices and the following are the results
of some of the ties which have come to hand.
Ardrossan Celtic 4 - Largs Neva 1
Vale of Garnock 5 - Irvine Saint Andrew's 1
Ardeer Thistle 4- Vale of Dusk 1
Kilwinning Rangers 5 - Bartonholm Britannia 1
Dalry Athletic 4 -Ardrossan Winton Rovers 2
Eglinton Thistle 4 - Auchenharvie XI 4
Hurlford Rovers 2 - Vale of Irvine 2
It will be noticed that the two last-named ties have ended in a draw and a replay
is therefore rendered necessary in each case. Auchenharvie and Vale of Irvine
have thus improved their chances as the ties now fall to be played on their
grounds. The same may also be said with regard to the Warner XI who cried quits
with their opponents, Troon Portland. We understand Ardrossan Winton Rovers
have lodged a protest in connection with their tie with Dalry Athletic on the
ground that the latter's pitch was not properly marked off. With reference to
this tie, it might also be mentioned that both teams had good reasons to lodge
complaints against the referee who had charge of the game. It is to be hoped
the association will in future appoint men better able to referee a cup-tie
than the one seen a Dalry last Saturday. We have received a few notes on several
of the Juvenile Cup ties and these we give below under their respective headings.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 27 September 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
A TEAM 3 - STEVENSTON SEAMORE 2
The attraction at Winton
Park last Saturday (21 September 1901) took the form of a friendly
match between the Rovers A team and Stevenston Seamore. The game terminated
in favour of the Rovers by three goals to two.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 27 September 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 2 - IRVINE SAINT ANDREW'S 1
The Ardrossan Celtic found employment in league interests at North
Crescent Park on Saturday (29 September 1901) and succeeding in adding
two points to their record at the expense of Irvine Saint Andrew's. The result
was a close one and the Celts must admit they never were nearer losing
one of the two points than on this occasion. The Irvine lads won the choice
of ends and agreed to face a strong wind in the first half. With the element
in their favour, the Celts after kick-off were early in the vicinity
of the visitors' stronghold and a shot from the left collided with the Irvine
goal. This was a narrow shave to begin with but the Celts held at it
and on a shot being propelled by their right-half, the visitors' custodian failed
to hold the sphere which struck the bar underneath and went through. This was
an auspicious start for the Celts as little more than a minute of the
game had gone. The locals continued to have the best of matters for a little
but in a short time, the Irvine lads began to have a say in the game and a shot
at the home goal led many to believe that the game was not to be as one-sided
as it at first appeared. In the course of hostilities, the visitors played up
gamely against the breeze and were frequently dangerous when attacking while
the Celts had also occasional look-ins. Looking at the play of the respective
sides, the Irvine lads, considering the breeze they had to contend against,
were showing the better work and the Celts, though one goal up, had evidently
found their match. After thirty minutes play, the Irvine lads started a fine
run and never halted until they equalised matters, a point which they well deserved.
The remaining minutes of the game passed off without further scoring and the
teams cried quits with one goal each at the interval. With the breeze favouring
them, it was fully expected Saint Andrew's would make things hum in the second
period but their play fell off considerably leading one to infer that the first
half had done its work. The Celts on the other hand, played a strong
game and monopolised the play to the finish. Attack followed attack for the
first quarter of an hour and the Celts experienced hard lines in not
supplementing their total. At this stage, Irvine made their first real attack
this half but they threw away a nice opportunity to take the lead. The Celts
drove their opponents to their own end and continued to outplay them but the
visitors' custodian was seemingly not to be beaten again and as time advanced,
a draw seemed evident. The play of the Irvine forwards showed no improvement
and they had their goalkeeper and their defensive sections to thank for keeping
the scoring down. The Celts made persistent efforts to pull of the game
and this they were successful in doing at the last minute of time. Irvine may
have thought themselves unfortunate to lose the game at the time they did but
on the play shown by the Celts during the second stage, the visitors
had good reason to consider themselves lucky in getting off with a two to one
defeat. Tomorrow (5 October 1901), the Celts will again find employment
in league interests but must act the part of visitors on this occasion. Their
opponents will be the Stevenston Warner XI.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 4 October 1901
ARDEER THISTLE 4 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 0
Dame Fortune, we regret to say, still refuses to smile on the efforts of the
Rovers and another league falls to be chronicled against them. They were
the victims of Ardeer Thistle (on 29 September 1901), though not to the extent
of four goals to nil as one of the four was nothing more nor less than a present
from the referee, the ball being sent outside the post. To be beaten then by
practically only three goals is not so great as was at first anticipated but
we are prone to believe that Ardeer, one of the best juvenile combinations in
the shire, had it a bit stiffer than they perhaps bargained for. If the play
of Ardeer was value for the score stated above, they will surely forgive us
when we say that the play of the Rovers also deserved some success and
this fact of itself should encourage the Winton lads in their future
engagements. We express the hope that the day is not far distant when the Rovers
will rise to a league occasion and so keep pace thereafter with their near and
dear brethren who chase the leather at North
Crescent Park. On Saturday first (5 October 1901), the Rovers
will have Auchenharvie XI as their guests at Winton
Park and as this is the only league match in town, we hope to see
a good crowd of onlookers present.
A second
report on the match is given below.
The first league game between Ardeer Thistle and Ardrossan Winton Rovers
took place at Wandhouse Field on Saturday last (29 September 1901). There was
a large turnout of spectators, a goodly number of whom accompanied the Rovers.
Both teams were strongly represented. In the first half, Ardeer had the best
of the play and at the interval led by two goals to nothing. In the second half,
the Rovers played much better but could not score whereas the Thistle
added another two goals to their credit and won by four to nil. The third goal
was undoubtedly a mistake on the part of the referee as the ball grazed the
outside of the post. Still, the Rovers were a beaten team before this
and it was foolish for their supporters to rush on to the field and clamour
for no goal. 'Chums' met in the first half when Harris's foot came into contact
with Frew's head and in the second half when the reverse was the order. No damage
was done, however. In the Rovers' team, the outstanding player was Barr
in goal who played a great game and could not be blamed for any of the goals
scored against him. McMurray and Kerr also played well at back. The visitors
had three good tacklers at half-back in Tait, Fullerton and Findlay but we consider
they bang the ball too much to give their forwards a proper chance. The forwards
were disappointing but perhaps this was due to the strong kicking of the half-backs.
Ardeer played their usual game in the first half but in the second portion of
the game, they seemed to take things much easier.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 4 October 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (28 September 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
18
|
0
|
6
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
10
|
3
|
6
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
11
|
12
|
4
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
||
Warner XI
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
8
|
2
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
11
|
1
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
1
|
||
Auchenharvie
XI
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
9
|
0
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
7
|
10
|
0
|
||
West
Kilbride Amateurs
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE ASSOCIATION MEETING
Tomorrow, Saturday (5 October 1901), a meeting of the Ayrshire Juvenile Association
will be held at Kilmarnock when the next round of ties will be drawn. Among
other matters to be brought before the meeting is the Winton Rovers'
protest against Dalry Athletic not having their ground properly marked at the
recent cup-tie.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 4 October 1901
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE LEAGUE MEETING
On
Friday evening last (28 September 1901), a meeting of this association was held
in the Station Temperance Hotel, Saltcoats under the presidency of Mr Paterson,
Kilwinning Rangers. With the exception of Kilwinning Eglinton Thistle and Irvine
Saint Andrew's, all the other clubs were represented. A protest by Auchenharvie
against F Haggerty of Celtic was withdrawn, no proof being forthcoming. T McLaughlin,
Celtic, and T Anderson, Winton Rovers, were suspended for fighting,
the former for a month and the latter for a fortnight. In the course of the
evening, the secretary, Mr Leckie, intimated that Major-General Sir Archibald
Hunter (shown right in about 1898), Dr Fulton, Stevenston and Mr Reid, Saltcoats
had consented to become honorary patrons of the Association. We have since been
authoritivey informed tht the secretary of the League had received the sum of
10/- from Mr George Sinclair, Stevsenston who has also agreed to become an honorary
patron of the Associatiion. The following matches were arranged to be played
on Saturday first (5 October 1901).
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers v Auchenharvie
Dalry
Athletic v Ardeer Thistle
Warner
XI v Ardrossan Celtic
Kilwinning
Rangers v Irvine Saint Andrew's
All games are to be played on the grounds of the first-named clubs.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 4 October 1901
T
McLaughlin, Celtic, and T Anderson, Winton Rovers who were suspended for fighting
were probably the players referred to in these sentences from the report on
the Winton Rovers v Celtic match of 31 August 1901. 'There
was a wretched display of the 'noble art' between two of the players and the
crowd broke in and then occurred a series of rough and tumble encounters. The
players were ordered from the field.'.
This is an extract from a longer report.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS
TO PLAY AUCHENHARVIE XI
At Winton Park
tomorrow (5 October 1901), under league auspices, Ardrossan Winton Rovers
will try conclusions with Auchenharvie XI of Stevenston commencing at 3.15 pm.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 4 October 1901
WINTON ROVERS SUPPORTER SAYS COMMITTEE TOO LARGE
Four league matches were arranged to take place last Saturday (5 October 1901)
but only three of these were played. The three league games were fought and
won and contrary to expectations, Auchenharvie XI captured their first two points
at the expense of Winton Rovers. The Rovers have been somewhat
unfortunate in several of their league engagements at home and some of their
supporters are inclined to believe that little improvement can be expected so
long as the players are shunted and changed week after week. We are in receipt
of a letter from one who signs himself 'A Supporter' of the Rovers and
who wishes to draw attention to the management of the club. He says: I myself
and a few more earnest supporters say, as we have before, there are far too
many on the committee. I don't think it requires thirteen to select a team.
Five of a committee would be quite sufficient. No wonder the team has been beaten
so often this season. We cannot expect them to win if the committee is to continue
shifting players about as they like but there are a few in committee who would
be better out of it as they know absolutely nothing about football. As an earnest
supporter of the club, I would like to see the following team represent the
Rovers every Saturday for some time - Welsh; McMurray, Kerr; Tait, Fullerton,
Findlay; Harris, Gillies, Reid, Templeton and Hattie. Try and keep them playing
together and there will be no fear of them.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 11 October 1901
The letter confirms that the Winton Rovers team was
chosed by a committee rather than a manager.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 3 - AUCHENHARVIE
XI 5
When the Winton Rovers are likely to rise to a winning eleven, it is
hard to say. Week after week, they have been unluckily bowled over and on Saturday
(5 October 1901), they again tasted the bitters of adversity at the hand of
Auchenharvie XI. The occasion was a North Ayrshire League match too and a couple
of points have once more been forfeited by the locals. When this run of ill-luck
is going to stop, goodness knows but one thing at least is certain - the Rovers'
friends are getting pretty well tired witnessing defeat after defeat. The ground
on Saturday, owing to heavy rains, was in on the greasy side and in the first
period of the game, Auchenharvie playing with the wind in their favour had the
best of matters for a time, scoring the initial goal of the match in the first
quarter of an hour. The Rovers who had previously made headway against
the element once more encroached on the visitors' territory and ultimately succeeded
in equalising matters, a point which the Auchenharvie lads seemed to dispute
but which the referee had no hesitation in granting. In the subsequent play,
the Rovers made repeated encroachments on their opponents' stronghold
though the current did not run best with the Auchenharvie lads. Nothing further
was done in the scoring line, however, till the last quarter of an hour had
been entered upon during which the visitors placed two more goals to their credit
and the homesters were two goals were two goals in arrears when the 'breather'
was announced. With the breeze favouring them, it was now expected that the
Rovers would make more than the leeway they had lost and for fully ten
minutes, Auchenharvie had their hands full. Once the homesters left-wing seemed
to score with a fast shot but the point was disallowed. Auchenharvie had made
little or no way up to this stage but subsequently they did, causing the home
custodian to look to his colours. For a short time, play remained open with
an attack now and again on the part of the ground lads but no opening could
be found by them. Again, the visitors got over the meridian and as their centre-forward
made tracks for Barr, the home keeper, the latter rushed out and averted disaster
but in colliding with his opponent, Barr unfortunately seriously injured himself.
Barr retired from the field while play was proceeding and Kerr, his back, dropped
into goal. At this point, Auchenharvie had returned to the attack and Kerr used
his hands in negotiating a try. The referee at once awarded Auchenharvie a penalty
kick from which McKechan notched goal number four for his side. This was indeed
hard on the Rovers and especially under the circumstances which reduced
their team to ten players but no notice was given to the referee of the change
that had just been made. With ten players, the Rovers however held more
than their own to the finish and in the last six minutes of time, they certainly
put on a different complexion on the game by registering a couple of goals in
some three minutes. There was still time for them to draw the game but just
when it was hoped this would be the result, Auchenharvie broke away and never
halted on their mission till Faulds put the fifth point between the home uprights.
The game thus ended in favour of Auchenharvie by five goals to three.
A comment
on the match is given below.
The goal which the referee awarded the Winton Rovers in the first half
of the game with Auchenharvie, it was believed by some, went past the wrong
side of the post. Several of the Auchenharvie team held the same opinion.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 11 October 1901
The referee
was unaware of a change of goalkeeper. This suggests that the goalkeeper wore
the same strip as his team-mates. In the photograph of Ardrossan Celtic above,
all eleven players are wearing the same strip, making it difficult to identify
the goalkeeper.
WARNER XI 1 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 4
That the Celts quite enamoured their supporters on Saturday (5 October
1901) may be taken for granted and the victory they achieved against the Warner
XI at Stevenston has raised them higher in the estimation of their followers
and two points better in the league competition. The game throughout was of
a brisk order but when the climax was reached, the Celts were in the
ascendant by four goals to one. The success that has attended the Celts
in their league matches has surprised some of the clubs who engaged them and
it is quite possible a few more surprises are to come. So far, they have not
lost a single league match. Four of these have been played and won and, as a
consequence, the Celts hold the premier position at present in the race
for the championship. How long this is to continue, we are not prepared to success
an opinion but the successes achieved by Celtic should at least stimulate
them in their future engagements, league or otherwise. On Saturday first (12
October 1901), we expect to see the Celtic boys tested as they have never
been before this season and should they come out of their league tussle with
Kilwinning Rangers at North
Crescent Park, another surprise will be created.
A comment
on the match is given below.
In winning the full compliment of points at Warner Park, the Ardrossan Celtic
lads have still an unbroken league record. Which of the eight league clubs is
to the be first to break the spell? Echo answers - Which?
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 11 October 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (5 October 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
14
|
4
|
8
|
||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
23
|
4
|
8
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
15
|
17
|
4
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
10
|
12
|
2
|
||
Warner XI
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
12
|
2
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
4
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
7
|
16
|
1
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
1
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
7
|
10
|
0
|
||
West
Kilbride Amateurs
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
LADY OF WINTON PARK PREDICTS A WIN
The 'Lady Of Winton
Park' has predicted a win for the Rovers tomorrow, Saturday
(12 October 1901). Springside will be the visitors.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 11 October 1901
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION MEETING
A meeting of the above was held in the Royal Hotel, Kilmarnock on Saturday last
(4 October 1901), President Leckie of Ardeer Thistle presiding. A protest was
read from Winton Rovers against Dalry Athletic being awarded the tie
on account of the latter's ground not being properly marked. After hearing evidence
from both parties, the tie was ordered to be replayed at Dalry on Saturday first
(18 October 1901). The referee was severely admonished by the chairman for stating
that there was no encroachment and on being asked again, remarked that if there
was, it was by Ardrossan spectators. The draw with referees in the second round
of the Cup competition resulted as follows.
Irvine
District
Troon
Portland or Warner XI v Dalry Athletic or Winton Rovers - referee Mr
McBeth
Kilwinning
Rangers v Auchenharvie XI or Eglinton Thistle - referee Mr Adams
Longbar
Rangers v Ardrossan Celtic - referee Mr Henderson
Ardeer
Thistle v Vale of Garnock - referee Mr Aitken
Irvine Thistle get a bye. The ties are to be played on 19 October on the grounds
of the first-named club.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 11 October 1901
This is an extract from a longer report.
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION MEETING
A meeting of the North Ayrshire Juvenile Association will be held tonight, Friday
(11 October 1901) in the Station Temperance Hotel, Saltcoats.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 11 October 1901
IRVINE AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
A meeting of this Association was held last Friday night (4 October 1901) in
The Coffee House, Irvine. The principal business was the playing of the final
tie between Ardeer Thistle and Cronberry. Two grounds were proposed, namely,
Warner Park, Stevenston and Mauchline. On a vote being taken, Warner Park was
selected. It was agreed to offer Stevenston Thistle £1 for the use of
their field on Saturday 26 October. A wish was expressed by the Association
that the North Ayrshire Football League would have no fixtures on that date.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 11 October 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1 - KILWINNING RANGERS 1
The attraction at North
Crescent Park last Saturday (12 October 1901) - Kilwinning Rangers
v Celtic - was perhaps the most interest league event in which the members
of the latter club have as yet been engaged and the general public opinion was
that the Buffs, as they are commonly termed, would be the first to break Celtic's
league record. The result of the game, however, turned out much better for the
Celtic lads than was at first anticipated and the fact that it culminated
in a draw says something in favour of the Celts when one takes into consideration
the name their opponents hold in the juvenile football world. A strong wind
prevailed when hostilities began and winning the choice of ends, the Celts
took advantage of the element in the first half, a decision which enabled them
to have a better share of the game than they perhaps otherwise would have had.
The homesters, however, were not allowed to monopolise the play as the Rangers,
by clever and better combining tactics than the ground lads, repeatedly got
in the vicinity of the home citadel. The Celts played pluckily if not
pretty football and by strong kicking were frequently in front of the Buffs'
stronghold which was ably guarded while at one point, Brannan at half-back essayed
a long-range shot which went neatly into McGavin's hands. The Rangers now and
again were breaking away in good style but nothing occurred until about thirty
minutes had elapsed when a penalty kick was awarded the Rangers but this the
Celtic custodian, in the person of Steed,
negotiated safely. The Rangers were not to be denied, however, and in a short
time, they succeeding in registering the initial goal of the match. Celts
again brought the sphere into the visitors' territory and a corner was subsequently
forced which was well placed and out of which a penalty was awarded to Celtic
- a decision which the Rangers seemed to object against. The kick was at length
taken but the opportunity passed away pointless. Half-time was drawing near
but ere it was signalled a high shot was propelled underneath the bar out of
McGavin's reach and at the interval the teams stood level with one goal each.
With the change of ends, it was now fully expected that the Rangers would win
the game in a canter, the breeze having modified somewhat but the result of
hostilities in this half turned out otherwise. The Celtic defence had
their hands full though now and again their forwards broke away to the opposite
end in spirited fashion which helped to relieve matters but on these occasions,
they were invariably pulled up before becoming dangerous. It is unnecessary
to enter into details - suffice it is to say the Rangers monopolised the play
in this half - and now and again the home goal underwent some narrow shaves
but the Celtic defenders stood nobly to their posts and baffled the best
attempts of the invaders. Steed
and company served their side well this half and but for them the Celtic
colours would doubtless have been lowered more than once. The second period
passed off without either team scoring and a draw of one goal each was the result
of an interesting 'fite'. On the day's play, however, the Rangers were the better
team but we, nevertheless, complement the Celtic in dividing the coveted
points. Tomorrow (19 October 1901), the Celts will find employment in
Ayrshire Juvenile Cup interests and it goes without saying that they will have
to put their best foot forward on this occasion. Their opponents will be the
Longbar Rangers, a team of good parts, but all the same we wish the Celtic
lads every success in their mission of warfare at Longbar.
A second
report on the match is given below.
Writing on the Kilwinning Rangers v Ardrossan Celtic league game, a Rangers
supporter says:
The Rangers lost the toss and had to face the sun and wind. A little late, Lundie
set the ball in motion but the visitors could not make much headway, the wind
spoiling all their efforts. The Celtic put on the pressure and it was
only the grand defence of the Rangers that kept them from scoring. The Kilwinning
lads were also having an occasional breakaway but nothing satisfactory resulted.
At this stage, the referee was spoiling the game by penalising players when
it was unnecessary, both teams playing a very fair game. He did not appear to
know much about the game and if he is a sample of a league referee, the sooner
they sell them the better it will be for the league. Should he ever be appointed
to referee a match in which the Rangers are concerned, they will protest against
him. The Rangers next had a good run up the field and when in close proximity
to the Celtic goal, the referee awarded a penalty kick against the homesters.
Nobody appeared to know what was the infringement. Kerr took the kick but the
goalkeeper got the ball away clear. Celtic came away after this and were
unlucky in not scoring, the ball rebounding off Kerr into McGavin's hands who
cleared his trust. The referee, however, awarded the home team a penalty kick.
At this point, the referee ordered one of the Kilwinning players off the field
for striking him but afterwards allowed him to remain and finish the game remarking
that he had been rather hasty in his decision. On the Celtic taking the
kick, the ball struck the post and rebounded into play and Kerr cleared. Watt
on the left and had a good run up the field and crossing at the right moment,
Lynch opened the scoring. From the kick-off, the Celtic broke away and
one of their half-backs sent in a splendid shot which went under the bar and
beat McGavin. Shortly afterwards, half-time was sounded with the teams on a
level footing, one goal each. On the resumption, the Rangers, with the aid of
the breeze thought they had the game all their own way but they soon found out
their mistake as the Celtic responded gamely to the shouts of their supporters
and kept the Buffs from scoring. The feature of this half was the clever display
of the Celtic goalkeeper who, time after time, cleared his lines and
sent the visitors back empty-handed. The referee now seemed to have lost control
of the game and simply standing in the centre of the field, he allowed the players
to kick and hack each other without ever granting a foul. At this point of the
game, Bannerman charged Knox and they both fell over the goal-line. As the Kilwinning
player was rising, he was kicked by one of the spectators. There was not much
manliness in this and the Celtic can very well do without a supporter
of that kind. Towards the finish, the Rangers made a gallant attempt to win
the game but it was not to be and a well-contested game ended in a draw of one
goal each. The Rangers give the Celtic credit for the game they played
and don't blame them for the bad temper introduced to the game. The fault lay
with the referee as he was not qualified to take charge of a game of marbles,
let alone a game of football.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 18 October 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 4 - SPRINGSIDE 1
The Winton Rovers were without a league fixture last Saturday (12 October
1901) and they had a Springside juvenile team as their guests and opponents
at Winton
Park in a friendly encounter. Shortly after time, Reid kicked off
for the Rovers and the forwards immediately made tracks for their opponents'
goal but they were met by a good defence and play was transferred to the opposite
end. Favoured with a light breeze, the Springside lads did most of the pressing
at first and several times hovered dangerously near the Rovers' stronghold.
They were gradually forced back, however, and a good run by the homesters right
wing, Gillies and Hattie, almost brought success to their side. Both teams were
playing a good game and play was of a give-and-take nature during the most part
of the first half. Each goal was in turn assailed but neither side could find
an opening and half-time was reached with the teams on an equal footing, no
goals having been scored. Previous to this, Kerr had to retire owing to a slight
injury which left the Rovers with ten men but he reappeared after the
interval. The second half commenced briskly for the Rovers who, with
the wind in their favour, practically hemmed in their opponents and after several
good tries at goal, the outside-left ultimately succeeded in scoring the first
goal of the game. Thus encouraged, the Rovers again assumed the offensive
and an exciting scrimmage in front of the Springside goal resulted in a second
point being registered, Hattie again being responsible. From the kick-off, the
Springside lads made a determined effort to break through the home defence but
the Winton half-backs were invincible and again the sphere was carried
into Springside territory. Shortly after this, Hattie again beat the Springside
custodian with a good shot, the 'long 'un' having no chance to save and thus
goal number three was added to the Rovers' total. The Springside forwards
at length managed to break away and getting on the vicinity of the Winton
goal a hard shot found its way between the posts. McMurtrie made a good attempts
to save but the ball slipped through his hands and the score now stood at three
to one in favour of the home team. The Rovers again put on the pressure
and a fourth goal fell to their lot, Reid being instrumental in scoring this
point. The game continued of a one-sided nature until the finish and ended in
a win for the Rovers by four goals to one.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 18 October 1901
NORTH AYRSHIRE LEAGUE
A meeting of the North Ayrshire Juvenile League was held in the Station Temperance
Hotel, Saltcoats last Friday evening (11 October 1901). With the exception of
Irvine Saint Andrew's, all the clubs were represented. There was no business
of importance. Ardrossan Celtic have still an unbroken league record
while the Kilwinning Buffs were very near winning it last Saturday (12 October
1901). The consensus of opinion was that the Buffs would win the match but 'it
didn't come off' thanks to the plucky defence offered by the Celts. Ardeer
Thistle are the Celts' closest attendants and the former are expected
to take up the running for league honours at an early date. What say the Celts
to this? Six of the nine North Ayrshire juvenile clubs will be engaged in Ayrshire
Junior Cup interests on Saturday (19 October 1901), namely Ardrossan Celtic,
Winton Rovers, Ardeer Thistle, Auchenharvie XI, Kilwinning Rangers and
Dalry Athletic. Of the three remaining clubs, Kilwinning Eglinton Thistle, Irvine
Saint Andrew's and Warner XI, we understand Warner XI and Eglinton Thistle will
play a league match tomorrow (19 October 1901). The secretary of the North Ayrshire
League, Mr Leckie, acknowledges with thanks receipt of ten shillings from Mr
William Guthrie, Ardrossan. Mr Guthrie has also agreed to become an honorary
patron of the League. The 'Lady of Winton
Park' was quite right in predicting a win for the Winton Rovers
last Saturday but the Rovers would no doubt been better pleased had a
couple of 'pints' been placed to their league register by the victory they scored.
'Twas only a friendly.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 18 October 1901
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (12 October 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
5
|
4
|
0
|
1
|
15
|
5
|
9
|
||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
24
|
4
|
8
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
15
|
17
|
4
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
10
|
12
|
2
|
||
Warner XI
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
12
|
2
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
4
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
7
|
16
|
1
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
1
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
4
|
0
|
4
|
0
|
7
|
18
|
0
|
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
The second round of the Ayrshire Juvenile Cup ties falls to be played tomorrow,
Saturday (19 October 1901) and some interesting games are expected. The ties
are as follows:
Kilwinning Rangers v Auchenharvie XI
Longbar Rangers v Ardrossan Celtic
Ardeer Thistle v Vale of Garnock
Common Thistle v Maybole West End
Auchinleck Primrose v Burnton Lads
Galston Ladyton Star v Kilmarnock Portland
Hurlford Thistle v Vale of Irvine
Galston Bluebell v Stewarton Victoria
In the first round of this competition, Warner XI and Troon Portland played
off their undecided cup-tie at Irvine last Saturday (12 October 1901) and victory
rested in favour of the former by three goals to two. The Warner XI now meet
the winner of the protested tie between Dalry Athletic and Winton Rovers
in the second round. The protested tie, which was postponed last Saturday (12
October 1901) on account of an Ayrshire Junior Cup tie at Dalry, will be played
tomorrow (19 October 1901).
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 18 October 1901
IRVINE AND DISTRICT JUVENILE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
The annual general meeting of the Irvine and District Juvenile Football Association
was held in the Coffee House, Irvine last Saturday evening (12 October 1901).
The election of office bearers resulted as follows: president - Mr Aitken, Ardrossan
Celtic; Mr
Price - Ardrossan Winton Rovers; treasurer - Mr Paterson,
Kilwinning Rangers and secretary - Mr Sam Duff, 13 Fullarton Street, Irvine
(neutral). It was agreed that last year's final for the cup between Ardeer Thistle
and Cronberry Eglinton be played at Kilwinning on the ground of Kilwinning Rangers
on Saturday 26 October. Mr R Paterson, Kilwinning Rangers will act as referee
and Mr Craig, Dalry Athletic and Mr McCaig, Irvine Thistle will be the respective
linesmen.
The draw in the first round for the competition resulted as follows
Kilmarnock District
Kilmarnock Academicals v Hurlford Rovers
Hurlford Thistle v Darvel Thistle
Dunlop v Kilmarnock Hazelbank
Galston Ladyton Star v Carmel Lads
Stewarton XI v Galston Bluebell
Irvine District
Vale of Garnock Strollers v Auchenharvie
XI
Ardrossan Winton Rovers v Kilwinning
Rangers
Irvine Saint Andrew's v Beith Caledonia
Troon Portland v Dalry Athletic
Springside v Vale of Dusk
Longbar Rangers v Largs Neva
Ardrossan Celtic v Ardeer Thistle
Bartonholm Britannia v Irvine Thistle
Cumnock District
Darnconner v Cumnock Thistle
Auchinleck v Burnton Lads
Dates of ties are left until 26 October when entries close.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 18 October 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC TEAM
The Ardrossan Celtic team for Saturday (19 October 1901) is Steed;
Haggerty, McKiernan; MacIntyre, Brannan, Keenan; (James) Hunter, Knox, Taylor, Wilson
and Maxwell. That team drew with
the Buffs.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 18 October 1901
In Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald reports, William's Steed's surname was repeatedly spelt
Stead but his birth, marriage and death certificates have the spelling Steed.
DALRY ATHLETIC 5 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 1
On Saturday last (19 October 1901), the Winton Rovers again tasted the
bitters of adversity when they journeyed to Dalry and played off their protested
Ayrshire cup-tie with Dalry, the present holders of the trophy. The Dalry ground
was in a deplorable state, the result of heavy rain which had preceded the match
and it was with difficulty that spectators, let alone players, could keep their
feet. Prompt to time, the teams lined and Reid set the ball a-going for the
Rovers who at the outset assumed the aggressive but were soon repulsed
by the home defence. The Dalry forwards gradually reached the Rovers'
end and on more than one occasion, it was only by good defensive play on the
part of the Winton back division combined with Welsh's alertness that
saved the situation. Play was by no means one-sided as both goal keepers got
their share of work to do. After about half an hour's hard if not pretty football,
the Rovers were successful in opening the scoring department, a fine
individual effort by Reid culminating in the downfall of the Dalry citadel.
The homesters made determined efforts to equalise but the interval was reached
with the Rovers leading by one goal. It should be stated here that twenty
minutes from the start of the game, Kerr was unfortunate in twisting his knee
which necessitated his retiral from the field and the Wintonians had
to play with ten men during the remainder of the game. On play being resumed
after the interval, Dalry at once attacked the Rovers' stronghold and
ere many minutes play had gone, they succeeded in scoring the equalising goal.
From the kick-off, they again took up the running and shortly afterwards, goal
number two fell to their lot. Several times the Rovers carried the sphere
into Dalry territory and with a little luck, they might have managed to equalise
matters. Dalry continued to play a winning game until the finish and added three
more goals to their total before the whistle sounded time. Dalry certainly won
on their merits although throughout the game, science was conspicuous by its
absence for which the slippery ground, no doubt, more than anything else, was
responsible. Nevertheless, we are inclined to think the difference in the score
would not have been so great had the Rovers not been handicapped by the
loss of Kerr from the back division. The Winton lads have been rather
unfortunate in one way or another this season as on each of the three occasion
of the three occasions they have played Dalry, the have finished with ten men.
The Rovers will have and 'at home' tomorrow (26 October 1901) when they
play Irvine Saint Andrew's in a league fixture. As this is the only league game
in town, a good attendance is looked for. The kick-off is at 3.30 pm. Now, Light
Blues, make an effort to capture the points at stake. The Rovers' A team
had Irvine Victoria as their opponents at Winton
Park last Saturday (19 October 1901) and after a one-sided game,
the young Wintonians came out winners by seven goals to two.
A comment
on the match is given below.
The protested tie between Dalry Athletic and Ardrossan Winton Rovers
having culminated in the defeat of the latter, Dalry Athletic will meet the
Warner XI at Stevenston in the second round of the cup competition. Previous
to the start of the game between Dalry Athletic and Winton Rovers, we
understand the former club lodged a protest against the Association ordering
the tie to he afraid. We are afraid such a protest will be thrown out.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 25 October 1901
LONGBAR RANGERS 2 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 0
In the second round of the Ayrshire Juvenile Cup competition, Longbar Rangers
and Ardrossan Celtic met at Whitestanes Field, Longbar on Saturday (19
October 1901) before a good crowd of spectators. The weather was showery and
the ground very soft. J Crossan kicked off for the Rangers but the visitors
quickly returned and made tracks for Steel, the ball going over the line. (James) Hunter
and Knox for the Celtic next gave the home defence some trouble but Davidson
at length relieved and sending the ball right down the field, McGinley got round
McIntyre, slipped the ball to J Crossan who in turn passed to Darroch but that
player mulled a good chance. Another item of interest was afforded by Knox of
the Celtic who, with a long drive, gave Steel a fright but the ball went
skimming over the bar. Darroch next had a try at the other end but Steed
had no difficulty in clearing and Taylor followed up with a sprint till Davies
cleverly nicked the ball from the visitors' toe. Brannan then tried a long shot
and Hunter seconded the effort but he was pulled up for offside and from the
free kick, the brothers Crossan endangered the Celtic goal. A strong
drive by Hynd winded Haggarty and play was suspended for a few minutes. Half-time
came without any scoring, the play being about equal. The second half opened
briskly. McGinley getting away on the left, sent the ball across the Celtic
goal and the backs clearing, Knox cleverly got to the Rangers end and shot wide
to the great joy of the home crowd. J Crossan next put in a fine piece of work
getting right through the Celtic forwards then half-backs and passing
to McGinley, that player let fly at Steed
but one of the backs stopped the ball with his hand. From the penalty, McGinley
opened the scoring and after this success the homesters put new life into their
efforts while the visitors strove hard to equalise. Davidson of Longbar at this
stage was the best back on the field and made a grand defence. Another run on
the home left resulted in McGinley scoring number two for the Rangers. The visitors
played with great dash to the finish, Knox and Hunter being most prominent in
the attack but they made no impression on the home defence and a keenly contested
game resulted in favour of the Rangers by two goals to nil.
A comment
on the match is given below.
Those who tipped Ardrossan Celtic to win last Saturday (19 October 1901)
against Longbar Rangers must have felt a little disappointed when the true result
arrived. Though defeated by two goals to one, the Celts, however, were
not by any means disgraced considering that the tie was played at Longbar and
we are told that the Celtic lads have lodged a protest against the encroachment
of spectators. A replay may be ordered by the Association but we still hold
to the opinion that Celtic will be 'caught, weighed and found wanting'.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 25 October 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (19 October 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
5
|
4
|
0
|
1
|
15
|
5
|
9
|
||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
24
|
4
|
8
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
15
|
17
|
4
|
||
Warner XI
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
16
|
4
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
10
|
12
|
2
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
4
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
7
|
16
|
1
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
7
|
8
|
1
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
4
|
0
|
4
|
0
|
7
|
18
|
0
|
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS RESERVES 7 - IRVINE VICTORIA 2
On Winton
Park last Saturday (19 October 1901), the Winton Rovers Reserves
met Irvine Victoria XI in a friendly game. The Rovers won by seven goals
to two. Prominent among the home players were Anderson and McMillan, Barclay
who played a fine game at centre, Stevenson and Thomson. Considerable interest
was taken in the match and the performance of the Reserves was satisfactory
to the Rovers' supporters.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 25 October 1901
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION MEETING
A meeting of the North Ayrshire League Association will be held on Monday evening
first (28 October 1901) instead of tonight (25 October 1901).
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 25 October 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 4 - IRVINE SAINT ANDREW'S 1
Splendid football weather prevailed on Saturday last (26 October 1901) and a
good crowed of spectators lined the touch at Winton
Park, Ardrossan to witness the league game between Irvine Saint Andrew's
and Winton Rovers. Several of the Winton Parkers were having and
off day and subs had to be found to fill the positions vacated by Welsh, Kerr,
Tait, Findlay, Bennett and Reid. Losing the toss, the Rovers kicked off
. They were first to assume the aggressive and after several exciting tries,
Hattie banged the sphere within five minutes from the start. Restarting from
the meridian, the home forwards again came away and ere other five minutes had
fled, the Irvine custodian was beaten a second time but the referee disallowed
the point on the plea of offside. Saint Andrew's, from the relevant free-kick,
made an effort to extricate themselves and made for the Rovers' end but
the home backs easily cleared and the Rovers again returned to the attack.
The forwards, led by Hattie, came away in a body and once more the Thistle citadel
was captured, the keeper having little or no chance to save - Hattie again.
The visitors occasionally got in the vicinity of the Winton stronghold
but there was a want of method in their attack and they were seldom dangerous.
The Rovers added a third goal in the course of the first half and at
the interval led by three to nil. On the resumption of hostilities, the home
team seemed to slacken down a bit and the play of the forwards was not characterised
by the dash they displayed in the opening stages of the game. On the other hand,
Saint Andrew's wakened up and for a time, the Rovers' defence had their
work cut out for them. The visitors were awarded a penalty kick but 'Jock' McEwan
saved the shot amid the cheers of the Winton supporters. After this,
play opened out a bit and both ends received their share of attention. The Irvine
lads at length had their efforts rewarded, a long shot finding its way between
the home uprights, McEwan evidently thinking that the ball was going past. This
reverse had the effect of spurring on the Light Blues, the Irvine defence
being kept lively. The Rovers' quintet made several good lines and keeping
up the pressure, they did not relax their efforts until they had beaten the
Irvine custodian a fourth time. Darkness was fast setting in and it was difficulty
that the spectators followed the game but no further scoring was effected by
either side and the game ended in favour of the Rovers by four goals
to one. Although it cannot be said that the game was altogether one-sided, still
on the day's play the Rovers were undoubtedly the better team. A 4-1
result was a very fair index of the play and the Winton supporters have
reason to be pleased with the performance of the 'mixed eleven' last Saturday.
A comment
on the match is given below.
The Ardrossan Winton Rovers secured the full complement of points for
the first time on Saturday (26 October 1901) at the expense of Irvine Saint
Andrew's. The result was a little surprising as the Rovers team included
several new faces drawn from the A eleven. The victory scored by the Rovers
too was superior to that recorded by Celtic against the Irvine lads.
On that occasion, it will be remembered, the Celts only managed to secure
the verdict in the last minute of time by two to one while the Rovers
emerged winners on Saturday by four to one. How's that for form?
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 1 November 1901
KILWINNING EGLINTON THISTLE 1 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 0
The Celtic had rather hard luck last Saturday (26 October 1901) in forfeiting
their first league two points and Kilwinning Eglinton Thistle claimed the honour
of being the first to smash the Celtic's league record. The Ardrossan
lads will perhaps come up smiling tomorrow (2 November 1901), however.
A comment
on the match is given below.
The Ardrossan Celtic fell before our other juvenile team, the Eglinton
Thistle by one goal to nil. This, like Ardeer Thistle, was the Celts'
first defeat in the league. Kilwinning Rangers are now the only undefeated team
in the North Ayrshire League. Who will be the first to break their record?
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 1 November 1901
Unusually, there was no full report on the game. The comment
is from the Kilwinning football reporter.
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (26 October 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
6
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
15
|
6
|
9
|
||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
5
|
4
|
1
|
0
|
25
|
6
|
8
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
3
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
6
|
2
|
5
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
15
|
17
|
4
|
||
Warner XI
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
16
|
4
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
8
|
8
|
3
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
5
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
11
|
17
|
3
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
3
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
10
|
12
|
2
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
5
|
0
|
5
|
0
|
8
|
22
|
0
|
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS A TEAM 6 - SEAFIELD 2
The Rovers A team did their ninety minutes at Celtic
Park last Saturday (26 October 1901) with a juvenile combination
known as the Seafield. The result was Rovers A 6 - Seafield
2.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 1 November 1901
It is interesting to note that a Winton Rovers team
played on the ground of their rivals, Ardrossan Celtic.
The Seafield team may have been a reincarnation of Ardrossan
Seafield, Ardrossan
Seafield Athletic or Ardrossan
Seafield Strollers but there is no evidence.
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS TO PLAY SALTCOATS SEASIDE
RANGERS
Brewery Field will be opened tomorrow Saturday (2 November 1901) when these
local rivals Winton Rovers and Seaside Rangers will cross swords in a
friendly encounter. During the week, the Saltcoats lads have been fully engaged
in getting their house in order and at the time of writing, their field is in
good condition. The teams are very evenly matched although the Rovers
have yet to score their first team over the Seaside lads. The Saltcoats team
will be the best at the disposal of the committee and the following eleven is
expected to run the Rovers hard for premier honours - J McMurtrie, A
Glen, A Allan, J Tait, D Donachie, J Fleming, D Norwood, J Bell, F Frazer, A
Stevenson and A Torrance. It is hoped that the game will be contested in a friendly
spirit and that the rowdy scenes which characterised the last meeting of the
teams will be absent. The kick-off is timed for 3.15 pm.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 1 November 1901
The reports above and below contradict each other.
SEASIDE RANGERS WILL NOT PLAY WINTON ROVERS
Seaside Rangers do not meet Winton Rovers tomorrow (2 November 1901).
Fereneze of Barrhead will be the guests at the Brewery.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 1 November 1901
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION MEETING
A meeting of the North Ayrshire League Association was held on Monday evening
(28 October 1901) in the Station Temperance Hotel, Saltcoats at which all the
clubs were represented excepting Warner XI and Irvine Saint Andrew's. The league
matches arranged to come off tomorrow Saturday (2 November 1901) are as follows
- Ardrossan Celtic v Dalry Athletic; Irvine Saint Andrew's v Bartonholm
Britannia; Auchenharvie XI v Ardeer Thistle and Eglinton Thistle v Warner XI.
The referees for the above games in the order given are - Mr Stranigan, Kilwinning;
Mr Aitken, Ardrossan Celtic; Mr Paterson, Kilwinning and Mr Coulter,
Bartonholm.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 1 November 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1 - DALRY ATHLETIC 1
The league match at Ardrossan
Crescent Park, Ardrossan Celtic v Dalry Athletic (on 1 November
1901), drew forth a good crowd of spectators and regret was expressed that the
game be left unfinished on account of darkness. It was early seen that the game
was to be a brisk one and that the teams were apparently well-matched in point
of strength. During the first half, Celtic were just the more aggressive
party and threw away chances which should have brought them success but for
lack of skill near goal, these were lost. Dalry made repeated attacks on the
home goal and on nearly every occasion, their parting efforts were dangerous.
The home custodian who made a couple of really fine saves held his trust intact,
a remark which is also applicable to the Dalry keeper. Neither team scored in
the first half which spoke well for the respective defences. Resuming the second
period, Celtic began well and after one or two determined attacks, a
shot from Knox was guided between the Dalry uprights five minutes from the kick-off.
Encouraged by this success, the homesters moved into their work with a will
but at length, the Dalry lads worked their way in the opposite direction and
the Celts were subjected to some heavy pressure. For a time, Dalry forced
the pace but they fought in vain and give-and-take play ensued for a space.
Frequent passes were made by the visitors to their outside-right who seemed
to be the pot-shot of the team but these, as a rule, came to nothing. However,
when twenty-five minutes had gone, Dalry were awarded a goal and the teams stood
level. It was now becoming difficult to follow the ball and it was just a question
which of the teams would come out on top. Dalry continued to hold their own
but about ten minutes later, the Celtic gave it piping hot to the visitors
and certainly looked like scoring. The outside element cheered the homesters
lustily and a corner was forced but Dalry came out of the ordeal with a clean
sheet and on the sphere reaching the meridian, the referee sounded his whistle
ten minutes before time with the score standing one goal each.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 8 November 1901
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL
Four North Ayrshire League matches were expected to have been decided last Saturday
(2 November 1901) but two of thse were rendered null and void. In the case of
Ardrossan Celtic v Dalry Athletic, the game was stopped ten minutes before
time on account of darkness with the score standing at one goal each. As to
the Kilwinning Eglinton Thistle v Warner XI fixture, we have been informed that
it took the form of a friendly. By Saturday's results, Ardeer Thistle now head
the league with ten points, being one point better than Ardrossan Celtic
for the same number of matches played. Owing to the local clubs being drawn
to play at Ardrossan, we understand the Winton Rovers and Kilwinning
Rangers have agreed to play the first game at Kilwinning. This is a wise arrangement.
The Celtic lads will oppose Ardeer Thistle at North
Crescent Park, Ardrossan and we expect to see a good crowd of spectators
present. The Celts will have to be on their best playing form on Saturday
(9 October 1901) and even then we fear they may be 'weighed and found wanting'.
The luck of the ballot for tomorrow's tiles has turned out rather unkind to
the Winton Rovers and Celtic teams as in Kilwinning Rangers and
Ardeer Thistle, they have to face perhaps the best juvenile combinations in
the shire. We understand the protest lodged by Ardrossan Celtic against
the encroachment of spectators at the recent Ayrshire Juvenile Cup tie with
Longbar Rangers was thrown out by the Association on Saturday night, being informally
lodged. The Saltcoats Seaside Rangers made a start last Saturday by engaging
Barrhead Fereneze in a friendly. The seasiders were defeated though one could
hardly say they were disgraced seeing that their opponents rank as juniors.
One wondered if several of the Saltcoats team had been engaged playing rugby
lately judging from the way in which hands were used. Last week, a correspondent
wrote us saying the Winton Rovers were to open Brewery Park last Saturday
but it is evident our informant was not 'in the know'. The Rovers, however,
managed to get on a fixture with Kilmarnock Hazelbank. The Kilwinning Buffs
failed to bring the Scottish Junior Cup to Ayrshire, Dumbarton Corinthians defeating
them in the final at Saracen Park on Saturday.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 8 November 1901
In the last sentence, reference was made to the Scottish
Junior Cup. It should have been the Scottish Juvenile Cup.
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION MEETING
A meeting of the North Ayrshire League body was held on Monday evening (4 November
1901) last under the presidency of Mr Paterson, Kilwinning. McLaughlan of the
Kilwinning Rangers was suspended until the eighteenth of the month for striking
the referee at the recent league game with Ardrossan Celtic and McLaughlan
of Eglinton Thistle, a relation of the above, was censured for kicking the ball
away after it had been placed by the referee. The incident took place at the
Eglinton v Celtic match.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 8 November 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (2 November 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
6
|
5
|
1
|
0
|
31
|
7
|
10
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
6
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
15
|
6
|
9
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
3
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
6
|
2
|
5
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
15
|
17
|
4
|
||
Warner XI
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
16
|
4
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
8
|
8
|
3
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
5
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
11
|
17
|
3
|
||
Bartonholm Britannia
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
11
|
18
|
2
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
6
|
0
|
6
|
0
|
9
|
26
|
0
|
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 4 - KILMARNOCK HAZELBANK 0
The Ardrossan Winton Rovers were to have played Saltcoats Seaside Rangers
on the latter's ground last Saturday (2 November 1901) but owing to some misunderstanding,
the did not take place. The Rovers, however, managed to arrange a fixture
with Kilmarnock Hazelbank and these teams met at Winton
Park. In the opening stages of the game, the visitors had the best
of matters, the Rovers being forced to act on the defensive. As time
advanced, the homesters gradually took the upper hand and crossed over leading
by three to nil. In the second half, the Killie youths had one or two likely
runs but they were sent back pointless and in the course of play, the Rovers
added a fourth goal. The ground lads continued to press and looked like augmenting
their total but the game was stopped before time owing to darkness with the
score standing Rovers 4, Hazelbank 0. The home backs, Carmichael and
McMurray, played a consistent game all through and repeatedly broke up the combination
of the Killie forwards, Welsh only handling the ball about half-a-dozen times
throughout the whole game. Tomorrow (9 November 1901), the Blues travel
to Woodwynd Park in order to play their Irvine and District Cup tie with Kilwinning
Rangers. The Rovers have a stiff job before them but we hope they will
give a good account of themselves against the Buffs.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 8 November 1901
IRVINE AND DISTRICT JUVENILE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
The juvenile teams entered for the above competition will play their first game
on Saturday (9 November 1901) in the initial round and some good games are expected.
This competition, it may be stated, is conducted on the home-and-away principle
and the ties as drawn are undernoted.
Kilmarnock District
Kilmarnock Academicals v Hurlford Rovers
Hurlford Thistle v Darvel Thistle
Dunlop v Kilmarnock Hazelbank
Galston Ladyton Star v Carmel Lads
Stewarton XI v Galston Bluebell
Irvine District
Vale of Garnock Strollers v Auchenharvie
XI
Ardrossan Winton Rovers v Kilwinning
Rangers
Irvine Saint Andrew's v Beith Caledonia
Troon Portland v Dalry Athletic
Springside v Vale of Dusk
Longbar Rangers v Largs Neva
Ardrossan Celtic v Ardeer Thistle
Bartonholm Britannia v Irvine Thistle
Cumnock District
Darnconner v Cumnock Thistle
Auchinleck v Burnton Lads
Since the above draw was made, we understand several other clubs have entered
the competition and have been drawn against each other.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 8 November 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC AND WINTON ROVERS PLAY TOMORROW
There is to be a football match tomorrow (16 November 1901) on the ground of
Ardrossan Celtic, the Winton Rovers and Ardrossan Celtic
the contestants. Most of the spectators - and there will be a crowd - will fancy
and desire an exhibition of football.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 15 November 1901
KILWINNING RANGERS 5 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 2
On Saturday last (9 November 1901), Ardrossan Winton Rovers and Kilwinning
Rangers met at Woodwynd Park, Kilwinning and played their first game in the
Irvine and District cup competition. Hattie was absent from the Rovers'
front rank and Steadman from the A team was introduced at inside-right. Rangers,
winning the toss, elected to play downhill with the wind in their favour first
half and prompt to time, Reid kicked off for the Rovers. The Rangers
end was first to receive a visit but they cleared without much difficulty and
with a good run, the homesters got within shooting range of Welsh who save one
or two hards shots and the ball was ultimatedly sent past. The Rovers
next took up the running, making tracks for the opposite end and after a brief
scrimmage in front of the Rangers' citadel, Simpson scored the initial goal
of the match for the visitors about five minutes from the start. This early
success of the strangers made the Buffs look a little more lively and although
met by a stubborn defence, they were soon hovering dangerously near the Winton
goal. A shot from the Rangers left wing found its wasy 'twixt the uprights.
This shot Welsh in goal was ready for but McMurray unfortunately tipped the
ball as it passed him which put the costodian off his guard and the teams were
level. During the reminder of the first half, the Rangers had if anything the
best of matters, adding two points to their total. On the other hand, Rovers
spoiled chances which, had they excercised a little more judgement, might have
had happier terminations. The interval was reached with Rangers leading by three
to one. Resuming the second half, the Buffs were first to assume the aggresive
but in Carmichael and McMurray, they found a pair of backs pretty hard to beat.
They returned to the attack however, and after several tries, succeeded in registering
a fourth goal. The Rovers' custodian maintained that he had forced the
ball round the outside of the post but the referee, although about midfield
when the incident happened, had no hesitation in awarding the point. Notwithstanding
the fact they were three goals in the minority, the Winton Parkers played
gamely and even after the Rangers had added a fifth point, play was by no means
lop-sided. The untiring efforts of the Light Blues were at length rewarded
and with about twenty minutes to play, the Buffs led by five to two. In the
last five minutes of the game, the Rovers pressed their opponents pretty
hard and with a reasonable share of the luck might have reduced the homesters'
lead. They latterly forced corner but no sooner was this taken than the whistle
sounded time with the score standing five to two in favour of the Rangers. Considering
the state of the ground which was in a somewhat soft and slippery condition,
the game was well-contested throughout and we do not think the Rovers
deserved to lose by three clear goals. At one stage, during a scrimmage, the
Rovers declared they had the ball a foot through the goal and several
of the spectators were of the same opinion. We certainly do not consider a referee
to be in a good position to pronounce a decision in a case of this kind when
standing about thirty yards away. As the fixtures in this competition, are home
and home, the Rovers will again have an opportunity of trying their mettle
against the Scottish Juvenile Cup finalists tomorrow week (23 November 1901)
at Winton
Park. The Rovers will pay a visit to their Celtic friends
at North
Crescent Park tomorrow (16 November 1901). They will endeavour to
capture the coveted league points.
A second
report on the match is given below.
As the game between, Kilwinning Rangers and Ardrossan Winton Rovers was
referred to under Echoes From Winton
Park, we have reluctantly kept out our Kilwinning friend's notes
on the game. We trust he will not take amiss out first failure to give his welcome
notes publicity. As some talk has arisen as to the teams which represented the
respective clubs on Saturday, we give the names as supplied as supplied by our
Kilwinning representative. Rovers - Welsh, Carmichael, McMurray, Bennett,
Findlay, McGill, Harris, Steedman, Reid, Templeton and Simpson; Rangers - Pomeroy
Lynch, Lindsay, Muirhead, Paterson, Rae, Muir, Bannerman, Lundie, Wales and
Watt. From the above, it will be noticed that the Buffs had three reserves out
for the day. When the game stood at two to one in favour of the Rangers, the
Rovers supporters let themselves be heard cheering on their pets and
remarking that it wouldn't be a thirteen to zero result this time and our correspondent
adds the Rovers responded gamely. He did not notice the 'Lady of Winton
Park' at Woodwynd on Saturday. She might have been there to encourage
the Rovers but we hope to see her at the return game as they will need
all the encouragement they can get to beat the Buffs.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 15 November 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS A TEAM 3 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC A TEAM 2
The Rovers and Celtic A teams were the occupants of Winton
Park last Saturday (9 November 1901) and after a somewhat 'muddy'
display of football, the Winton Reserves retired winners by three goals
to two.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 15 November 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 2 - ARDEER THISTLE 2
Despite the unfavourable weather of Saturday last (9 November 1901), something
like a record crowd of spectators assembled to North
Crescent Park to witness the first contest between Ardrossan Celtic
and Ardeer Thistle for the Irvine and District Cup honours. The event brought
out the supporters of each club in full force and the inclemency of the weather
did not seem to affect the enthusiasm of the crowd in any way. A steady breeze
accompanied with rain did not hold out very cheery prospects of a fine display
of football being given and these were not by any means improved by the state
of the pitch which was soft and muddy. Both teams had out their best available
elevens and on the Celts winning the choice of ends, they decided to
play with the elements in their favour in the first half. The first quarter
of an hour was played at a rattling pace and while the current ran best with
Celtic, the Thistle lads by clever tactics made repeated attacks on the
home goal. It was evident, however, the Celts were anxious to make the
most of the advantage they enjoyed and the Thistle custodian got several shots
to negotiate but fifteen minutes from the start, the Celts registered
the first goal of the match amid some enthusiasm, (James) Hunter being the marksman.
Ardeer thereafter put in some pressure and on different occasions, the ground
custodian had to avert disaster. While on home territory, play had to be stopped
owing to an injury to one of the Celts which, however, did not necessitate
his retiral from the field. The pace by this time seemed to have toned down
a bit with an incursion now and again on the part of the Celts. Nothing
noteworthy occurred until a penalty was awarded the Ardeer lads but this they
threw away much to the chagrin of their admirers. In the succeeding play, Celtic
wrought hard to improve their total and several times looked as if they would
succeed but up to half-time, their efforts to beat down the opposing defence
were unavailing and Celts were only one goal up at the interval. With
the change of ends, it was now felt that Ardeer would pull the game off but
Celtic were first to get into evidence but their visit was a short-lived
one. Forced back, Ardeer now put on the pressure and after a dangerous shot
was repulsed by the Celts, a foul was given against them about thirty
yards out. Robb took the kick which went sailing over the heads of the players
and was finally headed through by Duff, placing the teams on level terms five
minutes from the resumption. Starting from the meridian, the Celts immediately
forged ahead and in quick time took the lead again by bracketing a second goal.
This was good work when it is said they were playing against the elements and
it no doubt surprised a particular section of the crowd but the ground lads
did not maintain the lead long as Ardeer, a few minutes later, equalised matters
through McAllister. The play which subsequently followed was chiefly of a one-sided
nature, the Celts being hard pressed to the finish. Their defence, however,
stood the test nobly, Steed, making
one or two miraculous saves. Time after time, it looked as if Ardeer's efforts
were to be crowned with success but hard luck was their only award and the game
ended in a draw, two goals each. The results reflects some credit on the Celts
but they will perhaps realise when we say that Ardeer were the better team and
ought to have won. All round, they are a better balanced combination and will
be hard to beat. It is to be hoped, however, the Celts will display more
judgement in the return meeting and there will not be such a wide difference
between the teams as many remarked last Saturday.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 15 November 1901
ARDROSSAN MAN PLAYING WELL FOR QUEEN'S PARK
W Fullarton of Queen's Park continues to catch the eye of the city critics.
His play often came in handy on Saturday (9 November 1901) when the Queen's
goal was in danger. The Ardrossan stalwart is steadily making a name for himself
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 15 November 1901
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL
The fact that most of the North Ayrshire League clubs were engaged in Irvine
and District Cup interests contributed to keeping up interests in the doings
of the respective teams, however. Not the least interesting of these were the
ties played at Ardrossan and Kilwinning in which Celtic and Winton
Rovers were respectively concerned. Their opponents were Ardeer Thistle
and Kilwinning Rangers, two of the best juvenile combinations in the country.
The Ardrossan teams were both expected to go under but it must be said each
of these gave a fairly good account of themselves. The Rovers, it is
true, were in arrears at the finish but when the score is viewed in the light
of past results, an improvement is perceptible. The Rovers, we are told,
had the misfortune by the referee's decision to be robbed of a point which even
some of the Buffs admirers admit should be allowed the visitors. As regards
the Celtic lads, they stood up gamely against Ardeer the fact that the
game ended in a draw upset calculations. Nevertheless, the Celts who
were lucky in escaping defeat must frankly confess that the Jags were their
superiors in point of play. Tomorrow, Saturday (16 November 1901) all of these
were to have been played in the hunt for points but so far as we are aware,
only three of the following five fixtures are likely to be played.
Ardrossan Celtic v Winton Rovers - referee Mr
Stranigan, Kilwinning
Auchenharvie XI v Bartonholm Britannia - referee Mr Young,
Kilwinning
Warner XI v Dalry Athletic - referee Mr Anderson, Kilwinning
Ardeer Thistle v Kilwinning Eglinton Thistle - referee Mr
Craig, Dalry
Irvine Saint Andrews v Kilwinning Rangers - referee Mr Aitken,
Ardrossan Celtic
The last two fixtures are likely to be postponed. This is owing to the unfinished
Irvine and District Cup tie between Eglinton Thistle and Vale of Irvine. Tomorrow
is the day set apart for deciding the third round of the Ayrshire Juvenile Cup
ties and in which the Kilwinning Rangers have been drawn to play Galston Bluebell.
In the event of the above cup-ties being played, Ardeer Thistle and Irvine Saint
Andrew's might arrange to play their return league match on the ground of the
latter.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 15 November 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (9 November 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
6
|
5
|
1
|
0
|
31
|
7
|
10
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
6
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
15
|
6
|
9
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
3
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
6
|
2
|
5
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
15
|
17
|
4
|
||
Warner XI
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
16
|
4
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
8
|
8
|
3
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
5
|
1
|
3
|
1
|
11
|
17
|
3
|
||
Bartonholm Britannia
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
11
|
18
|
2
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
6
|
0
|
6
|
0
|
9
|
26
|
0
|
ARDROSSAN CELTIC 2 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 3
Not since the days of the old Ardrossan
Seafield has so much interest been manifested in football as is the case
at present and the fact that Ardrossan boasts two rival combination is mainly
responsible for the enthusiasm and rivalry which exist throughout the town and
district. On Saturday (16 November 1901), these teams had occasion to cross
North Ayrshire League swords for the second time this season and as the Celts
managed to run off with the points at Winton
Park, the Rovers hoped to square accounts with their opponents
at North
Crescent Park. On the other hand, the Celts felt pretty confident
of success and, no doubt, this opinion was based on the fact that they had drawn
with Kilwinning Rangers and Ardeer Thistle on the same pitch but many are the
disappointments at the nice little game called football and it goes without
saying that the Rovers sprung a surprise on their Celtic brethren
on Saturday. The event drew out a large concourse of all sorts and conditions
of men not to speak of the youthful portion of the community and the enthusiasm
which characterised the outside element was in striking contrast to the rivalry
evinced by the contending teams. We regret to say, however, that the conduct
of some of the spectators was disgraceful and for which one or two drunks were
responsible. We beg to call the attention of the Celtic executive to
this fact and trust some effort will be made in future to have intoxicants kept
under better control if not removed from the pitch. If the popular game is to
flourish in the district, it cannot be expected to do so if responsible patrons
are to be assaulted by drunks as was the case last Saturday. We therefore express
the hope that both the Celtic and the Rovers' executives will
do their utmost to keep down the evil. In referring to the game, we first of
all have to say that the ground was in good condition and on the teams facing
each other, the Celtic looked the abler lot but the Rovers smarter
in appearance. The Celts won the toss and the Rovers had to face
a strong wind the first half. On Reid kicking off for the Light Blues,
the excitement of the outside element immediately made itself apparent and was
maintained more or less to the finish of hostilities. In giving a summary of
the play, it is needless to say that both teams fought with grim determination
and the outcome of the first five minutes work saw Simpson score the initial
goal of the match for the Rovers. This was an auspicious start and the
admirers of the Wintonians did not forget to cheer their pets to the
echo. This reverse nerved the Celts to make up a little bit of leeway
they had lost and the raids they several times made on their opponents' citadel
were highly dangerous but a good defence on the part of the Rovers prevented
disaster. With the breeze favouring the Celts, it was expected they would
be the more aggressive party but now and again the Rovers' quintet, backed
by a good trio, among whom Findlay was the most conspicuous, broke away over
the meridian only to have their progress barred on these occasions by the opposing
defender. At length, Celtic were awarded a penalty for McGill striking
the sphere with his hands and the equalising point was now assured. (James) Hunter took
the kick and sent the ball home but for infringing the rule, the kick had to
be retaken and this time Welsh saved the effort. Hard lines, Celtic.
Both teams continued to fight gamely and, now and again, faulty play was noticed
which the referee failed to check. Fouls were frequent and in this respect,
the Rovers seemed to suffer most. It was an interesting game to watch
and on the Celtic left wing getting away with a run, the sphere was sent
across to the right and Hunter who looked offside beat Welsh with the equaliser.
The referee, however, allowed the point. In the play which followed, the Rovers
held their own and several times got in the vicinity of Steed
by clever tactics but nothing further in the scoring line occurred till near
the call of half-time when the Rovers again attacked the Celtic
citadel and this time Reid cleverly send the ball safely and surely between
the uprights thus placing the Light Blues in the ascendant by two to
one at the interval. Little time as lost in restarting and with the wind against
them in the second half, victory for the Celts did not look so rosy as
they anticipated. On the play shown, the chances were that the Rovers
would come out of the ordeal and this opinion proved to be correct. The Celts
began by encroaching on their opponents' territory and finally sent the ball
over the Rovers' line into touch. Kicked off, the Rovers now put
on the pressure but the Celtic defence held them at bay for several minutes.
Latterly, Dow registered goal number three. To be a couple of points in arrears
was a thing the Celts never dreamed off and the Rovers were beating
them down at their own game too. To regain lost ground, the Celts struggled
gamely but as gamely did the Rovers repulse them empty-handed. Subsequently,
Hattie of the Rovers hurt one of his legs but resumed again and while
the Light Blues were doing the pressing work, Hattie was next ordered
off the field by the referee leaving the Rovers with only ten players
to finish the greater part of this half. This decision of the referee caused
much comment and dissatisfaction among the spectators and not a few were more
impressed than ever that the referee was favouring the Celts. On that
score, we will remain silent but we are quite prepared to say if the referee
considered himself justified in ordering Hattie off the field for his act, he
certainly had good grounds for using his powers in the same direction with regard
to the play of one or two of the Celts. That by the way. At this stage,
a heavy squall of wind and rain burst on the scene, rendering the ground somewhat
soft in the vicinity of the Celtic goal. The ground lads were having
the worst of matters but the visitors could not break through the opposition.
The squall abated and at length Celtic opened out to the meridian. Good
play on their part latterly allowed Maxwell to get in and on Welsh running out
to avert disaster, he fell and Maxwell practically walked home with Celtic's
second goal. With the game now stands in at three to two, the Celts played
hard to draw the game but the Rovers thought short-manned, would not
allow and again took up the running. They failed to augment their total however
but at the close were returned winners of a hard and exciting game, a result,
it may be noted which gave general satisfaction.
A second
report on the match is given below.
We thank Mr _________ for his notes on the above game 'as seen through green
glasses' but as these fail to give a fresh idea of the run of play, there is
no need rehearsing the game. However, we give one or two of the notes. It is
ten weeks since the teams last met and on that occasion, Celtic won by
the handsome majority of four goals to one. When the teams lined up, it was
seen that the Celts had almost a different eleven to face, there being
no less than seven changes in the Rovers' ranks against two in Celtic's.
As regards the penalty kick, it should have been taken a third time as the referee,
while watching the players, failed to notice the Rovers' custodian run
forward too soon and stop the ball. It was hard lines on the Celts after
scoring with their first try to lose the second time but they had just to suffer
and say nothing. It was rather hard lines on the Rovers to have Hattie
ordered off the field but the referee seemed to think he was the offender. The
Celts sustained their first league reverse on their own ground and when
it is said they were under strength and had a strengthened eleven to oppose,
the defeat is not a severe one. The Celts hope to have another opportunity
of meeting the Rovers before the season closes and on that occasion,
they think they can turn Saturday's result in their favour.
A comment
on the match is given below.
A trio of league matches were fought and won last Saturday (16 November 1901)
and two points were added to the Winton Rovers, Auchenharvie and Eglinton
Thistle records. These they got at the expense of Celtic, Bartonholm
and Irvine Saint Andrew's, the first pair being worsted by three to two respectively
and the latter by five to nil. The downfall of the Celts is the first
of the kind on their own pitch. It was a sore pill to swallow and neither they,
nor their admirers, relished it. The Rovers, however, had need of the
points and as the Celts won the first two at Winton
Park, there is no use crying over the two they forfeited on Saturday.
The Rovers' victory, it need hardly be said, was a decidedly popular
one and the fact that it was ably accomplished after leaving ten men for the
greater part of the second period raised the Light Blues in the estimation
of their supporters. Hattie of the Winton Rovers has been reported for
rough play.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 22 November 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (16 November 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
6
|
5
|
1
|
0
|
31
|
7
|
10
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
7
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
17
|
9
|
9
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
3
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
6
|
2
|
5
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
13
|
8
|
5
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
6
|
2
|
3
|
1
|
14
|
19
|
5
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
15
|
17
|
4
|
||
Warner XI
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
16
|
4
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
5
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
14
|
20
|
4
|
||
Bartonholm Britannia
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
6
|
4
|
2
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
7
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
9
|
31
|
0
|
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL
We beg to remind our readers of the match which takes place tomorrow (23 November
1901) at Wandhouse Field, Stevenston between Ardrossan Celtic and Ardeer
Thistle. The occasion is an Irvine and District Cup tie, the first game having
ended in a draw. The kick-off is fixed for three o'clock prompt. Would J Baird
kindly mention one or two of the centres that the Rovers went to to look
after players. We heard him make a remark to that effect on Saturday night.
'Tha' is so!'. Remarks such as these, not to speak of the private letter JB
is said to have received regarding the Rovers, show an amount of petty
spleen and for the sake of the two local clubs it is to be hoped the Celtic
admirer in the person of JB will endeavour to show a better spirit of rivalry
in future. There is no need burking the fact both Celtic and Rovers
have, since their formation, been doing their best to strengthen their representations
but for JB to say that the Rovers were going to all centres for players
is an utter falsehood. 'Tha' is so!'. Owing to the Ayrshire Juvenile Cup tie,
Kilwinning Rangers v Galston Bluebell, taking the form of a friendly, these
teams will again face each other tomorrow. This means that the Winton Rovers
will have to wait a week before they can play their return Irvine and District
Cup tie with the Kilwinning Buffs.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 22 November 1901
This is an extract from a longer report.
IRVINE AND DISTRICT JUVENILE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
The second and deciding games in the first round of this competition come up
for settlement tomorrow (23 November 1901). The ties in the respective districts
are as undernoted.
Kilmarnock District
Hurlford Rovers v Kilmarnock Academicals
Hurlford Thistle v Darvel Thistle
Dunlop v Kilmarnock Hazelbank
Carmel Lads v Galston Ladyton Star
Galston Bluebell v Stewarton XI
Irvine District
Vale of Garnock Strollers v Auchenharvie
XI
Ardrossan Winton Rovers v Kilwinning
Rangers
Irvine Saint Andrew's v Beith Caledonia
Troon Portland v Dalry Athletic
Vale of Dusk v Springside
Largs Neva v Longbar Rangers
Ardeer Thistle v Ardrossan Celtic
Irvine Thistle v Bartonholm Britannia
Eglinton Thistle v Vale of Irvine
Cumnock District
Cumnock Thistle v Darnconner
Burnton Lads v Auchinleck
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 22 November 1901
ARDEER THISTLE 5 - ARDROSSAN CELTIC 1
The Irvine and District Cup time between Ardeer Thistle and Ardrossan Celtic
(on 23 November 1901) was expected by many to turn out to be a hard game but
the reverse proved to be the case as the result shows. When the Celts
appeared, it was seen they were without two or three of their usual team. In
the first half, Ardeer had matters pretty much their own way and at half-time
led by five goals to nil. On resuming, it was noticed that one of the Celts
had retired. From a fine shot by the outside, the visitors scored their first
goal. Play in this half was greatly spoiled by the Celts playing one
back time after time, the Ardeer forwards being repeatedly pulled up for offside.
Ardeer however, managed to score but this point, too, was disallowed on the
plea of offside. No more scoring resulted and Ardeer emerged the winners of
a poor game by five goals to one. The Celts may be considered unlucky
in losing the services of their right-half as it was their offside game which
kept down the scoring. The second half was not far gone when McAllister of Ardeer
twisted himself and was of little use afterwards. We may state that Ardeer Thistle
have got a wire rope round their field and have been speculating in goal nets
which they used for the first time on Saturday against Celtic. The road
to the field has been repaired, a splendid footpath now being made with pipes
to take away the water which used to gather at this point. The furrows in the
field have also been filled in and everything is being done to make the pitch
one of the best in Ayrshire. Tomorrow (30 November 1901), Ardeer Thistle have
Bartonholm Britannia at Wandhouse in a North Ayrshire League match.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 29 November 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (23 November 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
6
|
5
|
1
|
0
|
31
|
7
|
10
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
7
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
17
|
9
|
9
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
3
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
6
|
2
|
5
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
13
|
8
|
5
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
6
|
2
|
3
|
1
|
14
|
19
|
5
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
15
|
17
|
4
|
||
Warner XI
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
16
|
4
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
5
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
14
|
20
|
4
|
||
Bartonholm Britannia
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
6
|
4
|
2
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
7
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
9
|
31
|
0
|
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL
According to fixtures arranged at a recent meeting of the North Ayrshire League
body, all the clubs were to be in the hunt for points tomorrow (30 November
1901). This, however, cannot be owing to cup-ties. Kilwinning Rangers have a
return Irvine and District tie to play with Winton Rovers at Ardrossan.
We are officially informed that only two league matches will be played tomorrow
namely Ardeer Thistle v Bartonholm Britannia and Dalry Athletic v Warner XI.
Messrs Paterson, Kilwinning and Aitken, Ardrossan Celtic, have been appointed
to referee the above matches in the order given. Bartonholm v Ardrossan Celtic
was fixed for tomorrow but we are told the Celts desired to have the
match put off. It is hardly fair to Bartonholm that the Celts should
be allowed to put off their league fixture and arrange to play a friendly with
Saltcoats Seaside Rangers as our Saltcoats scribe states in his notes. We understand
the Celtic custodian (William
Steed) is to be married tonight, Friday (29 November 1901) and that members
of the club have presented him with a marble clock on the occasion of his marriage.
The Celts, like several other aspiring teams made their exit from the
Irvine and District ties on Saturday. They dropped rather heavily too but it
is only fair to add they lacked the services of several of their regular players.
Winton Rovers were disappointed last Saturday through Barrhead Gateside
Victoria failing to turn up at Winton
Park. The Rovers, however, will have their hands full tomorrow
with the Buffs as their guest and opponents for Irvine and District Cup honours.
A meeting of the North Ayrshire League Committee was to be held last night,
Thursday (28 November 1901) in the Station Temperance Hotel, Saltcoats.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 29 November 1901
ARDROSSAN CELTIC MEET SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS
To satisfy the discontented ones in last Friday's issue (22 November 1901),
the Saltcoats Seaside Rangers will engage Ardrossan Celtic on Saturday
first (30 November 1901) in a friendly.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 29 November 1901
ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS SECOND ELEVEN 2 - IRVINE VICTORIA 3
The youthful Irvine Victoria XI seem to be in good-going order. They had another
victory on Saturday (30 November 1901) defeating the Winton Rovers second
eleven by three to two. The Rovers seem to have fallen away the second
half as at the interval they were leading by two goals to nil. Better luck next
time, Rovers.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 6 December 1901
ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS 1 - KILWINNING RANGERS 9
The Kilwinning Rangers travelled to Ardrossan on Saturday (30 November 1901)
and engaged Winton Rovers in Irvine and District Cup interests. In the
first game at Kilwinning, the Buffs only won by five goals to two and it was
thought the Rovers would give them a hard game at Ardrossan and win the
game if not the tie. The Buffs, therefore, left nothing to chance and turned
out their strongest eleven. The teams were: Rovers - Welsh, Thomson,
McMurray, Bennett, Findlay, McGill, Dow, Anderson, Reid, Templeton and Simpson.
Rangers - McGavin, Lindsay, Kerr, McLachlan, Muirhead, Rae, Lynch, Bannerman,
Lundie, Wales and Watt. The referee was Mr J Lyle, Kilmarnock. The Rangers commenced
operations against the wind and carried the ball well into their opponents'
territory. McMurray relieved and the Rovers had a look-in but the sphere
was sent past. From the goal kick, the Buffs' forwards got into their stride
and on Bannerman shooting, one of the Rovers' backs fisted the ball inside
the dreaded line. A penalty was awarded and from this, Watt scored the first
goal of the match for the Buffs. The Rovers afterwards tried hard to
equalise but the Rangers' back division gave them little chance, sending the
homesters back time after time empty-handed. The Buffs' forwards broke away
repeatedly and as the Rovers' backs were making some bad miskicks, Welsh
in goal had to look to his colours. Although contending against the breeze,
the Buffs were playing a fine game, forcing a couple of corners in quick succession
but nothing eventuated from these. The Rovers again assumed the aggressive
and a chance opened up to their right wing but Kerr stepped in and relieved
matters. Shortly after, the Buffs forwards initiated a run and Bannerman rushed
through goal number two. Things were beginning to look serious for the Rovers
- two goals down and playing with the wind in their favour. At length, the homesters
came away with a rush and on Kerr kicking the sphere, he sent it against one
of the Rovers' forwards and it rebounded over the bar but to the surprise
of all, the referee awarded a goal. Half-time was shortly after signalled with
the score standing two to one in favour of the Rangers. Turning round, Reid
resumed matters for the Rovers without losing any time and on Muirhead
picking up the pass, he sent the ball to Watt who had a fine run down the field
and who finished with a shot which just missed the mark. From the goal kick,
Bannerman got on the ball and getting past the backs let drive, scoring number
three for the Rangers, Welsh having no chance to save. The Buffs took advantage
of the wind shooting at long range and but for Welsh would have had additional
success in the next few minutes. Welsh was getting little support in goal and
he could not keep the Buffs at bay himself so after twenty minutes play, McLaughlan
put on number four with a long shot which Lundie supplemented with a fifth.
There was only one team in this half and that was not the Rovers. The
Buffs fairly ran through their opponents and before the call of time, added
four points to their total. The game thus ended in favour of the Rangers by
nine to one and over the two games won the tie by fourteen to three.
A second report on the same match is shown below.
Seeing that our Kilwinning correspondent has given a short description of the
match played at Winton Park on Saturday (30
December 1901), it is unnecessary to enter into details again. One or two remarks,
however, may be made and the first of these is that the result of the game surprised
both elevens. The initial period of the game was decidedly the better half and
if one team were oftener in the attack than the other, it was the Rovers
but when in front of goal could make nothing of the opposing defence. Though
playing against the wind, the Buffs displayed clever tactics and had a good
share of the play in the first half but if the point that was awarded the Rovers
for the ball going round the outside of the upright was an error of judgement
on the part of the referee, we have no hesitation in saying that the second
goal got by the Buffs was due to offside play. With the change of ends, odds
could now have been given on the Buffs. In this half, they simply outplayed
the Rovers who could hardly do anything well and when Findlay left the
field, matters were not improved as the wind had freshened considerably. Once
this half, the Rovers did experience very hard lines when the ball almost
grazed the foot of the upright. Welsh in goal could not be blamed for all the
balls he lost. He saved a number of certainties very cleverly and would perhaps
have negotiated other shots had he been given more room. The backs rendered
him little support when the pinch came and were otherwise unsteady while the
halves were not by any means effective. As to the forwards, more cuteness and
dash together with a better understanding on the part of the halves might produce
better results. It is only fair to mention that the Rovers lacked the
services of two of their best players, Hattie in front and Carmichael at back
and Anderson and Thomson of the A team filled the vacancies. The defeat is the
worst sustained this season by the Rovers and their admirers were sadly
disappointed.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 6 December 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (30 November 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
7
|
6
|
1
|
0
|
34
|
7
|
12
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
7
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
17
|
9
|
9
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
5
|
3
|
2
|
0
|
21
|
20
|
4
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
3
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
6
|
2
|
5
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
13
|
8
|
5
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
6
|
2
|
3
|
1
|
14
|
19
|
5
|
||
Warner XI
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
16
|
4
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
5
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
14
|
20
|
4
|
||
Bartonholm Britannia
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
9
|
13
|
2
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
7
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
9
|
31
|
0
|
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The friendly at North Crescent Park
between Ardrossan Celtic and Saltcoats Seaside Rangers had a close result,
the Celts winning the verdict by a single goal. The Saltcoats lads are a promising
lot of players. The return Irvine and District Cup game at Winton
Park turned out to be pretty much of a farce, the Kilwinning Rangers having
a runaway victory. The Winton Rovers made a somewhat poor stand and one
of their number, evidently sick of the business, left the field in the second
half and allowed the team to fight it out short-manned to the bitter end. The
play of the Rovers was somewhat indifferent and when it is said they
were but three goals in arrears by the result of the first game at Kilwinning,
their severe downfall on Saturday at home showed a great falling off in form.
Our Kilwinning friend says the referee came in for a lot of abuse after the
game and had to be guarded to the clubhouse but the referee was not safe there
either, he says, as one man had off his coat and wanted to fight the referee
or any of the Kilwinning men. We can say nothing regarding these incidents as
we do not make it a practice to follow teams to the clubhouse after the match.
The referee, our friend states, got away after the crowd dispersed. Auchenharvie
will engage Ardrossan Celtic tomorrow (7 December 1901) in a North Ayrshire
League fixture and as the Celts won the points at Ardrossan, the Stevenston
lads hope to capture the next two. The Winton Rovers will find employment
in the same interests with Bartonholm Britannia and it is hoped the Rovers
will be seen in better form at Winton Park
than they were last week or they will have to put up with another reverse.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 6 December 1901
This is an extract from an longer report.
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION MEETING
At a meeting of the North Ayrshire League Association held last week, A Hattie
of the Winton Rovers was suspended for one month for rough play and Ballantyne
of Auchenharvie XI for misconduct and striking the referee on the face, lies
off for two months. The Association is evidently bent on punishing defaulting
players but in the case of Hattie, we think they have been too severe. Moreover,
it is not good enough for a referee to order a player off the field, have him
reported for rough tactics and to allow other equally as guilty to pass unnoticed.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 6 December 1901
ARDROSSAN
CELTIC 1 - SALTCOATS SEASIDE RANGERS 0
Saltcoats Seaside Rangers visited Ardrossan last Saturday (30 November 1901)
and engaged Celtic at North Crescent
Park. It was the desire of the Celtic officials that the game be
played at Ardrossan being a benefit match. The Rangers started with the wind
in their favour and at once attacked the Celtic goal. It was owing greatly
to the erratic play of their forwards that there was no scoring as time after
time, the ball was sent past when it could have been otherwise. On one occasion,
a foul was given against the Celts and had there been lines, a penalty
would have been awarded the visitors. During this half, the Rangers' custodian
had an easy time of it, the Celtic visits being few. There was no scoring
at half time. On resuming, the Celts now forced the pace but the Rangers
defence played a grand game and Glen in goal answered to the calls made upon
him. Ultimately, however, the Celts scored through (James) Hunter. It is not
for us to decide but we give it as our opinion that it was an offside goal,
Hunter being between the uprights when he scored. This reverse seemed to arouse
the Seasiders for they at once settled down and gave the Celts something
to do. Visiting the Celtic end, they forced a corner but it passed unrewarded.
Miller had a fine run on the right and gave Kerr a chance which he put behind.
From this point to the finish, the Celts wrought hard to increase their
total but Glen and company were mainly responsible for their non-success. Time
was announced with the scores standing at one to nil in favour of the Celtic.
The Rangers were Glen, Bell, Allan, Tait, Reid, Fleming, Miller, Kerr, Stewart,
Stevenson and Duguid. The custodian selected to play for the Rangers on this
occasion did not turn out and Glen took his place. He gave a good account of
himself. The Rangers forwards could be arranged better. The Celtic defence
was up to its usual standard.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 6 December 1901
The phrase 'had there been lines' implies that the park
did not have the usual line markings.
ARDROSSAN
MAN PLAYS FOR QUEEN'S PARK
In the great game between Queen's Park and Celtic on Saturday (7 December 1901),
the centre-half of the Queen's, Mr W Fullarton, Ardrossan, was prominent in
breaking up the attack of the Celts who were defeated by the amateurs.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 13 December 1901
WINTON
PARK VANDALISED
Though some men or youths tore down and smashed the goalposts and barricades
on the Winton Rovers' pitch on Wednesday night (11 December 1901), the
act need not be take as signifying their disapproval of football. It may, however,
be taken as indicating that there are some specimens of a peculiarly mean stamp
of scoundrel knocking about Ardrossan.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 13 December 1901
ARDROSSAN
WINTON ROVERS 7 - BARTONHOLM VICTORIA 1
Bartonholm Britannia were the visitors to Winton
Park, Ardrossan (on Saturday 7 December 1901) where they played the first
of their league fixtures with the Winton Rovers. The following eleven
donned the light blue jerseys - Welsh, Carmichael, Thomson, Bennett, Findlay,
McGill, Cochrane, Dow, Reid, Steedman and Simpson. Despite the inclemency of
the weather, there was a good attendance of spectators. Bartonholm won the toss
and elected to play the first half with the wind in their favour. Five minutes
after the advertised time, Reid set the ball a-rolling for the Rovers
and the Bartonholm citadel was the first to receive a visit but the visitors
cleared their lines and on transferring the play to the other end, the Rovers
had to defend their stronghold. For about fifteen minutes, play was of a give-and-take
nature although on both sides, scraggy football was shown. The locals, however,
gradually settled down and a good piece of combination brought play into Bartonholm
territory where Steedman, taking up a pass from the right, opened the scoring
department for the Light Blues. Restarting from the meridian, the visitors
played determinedly to get the equaliser but it came not thanks to the sound
defence of Welsh and company. Both ends received their share of attention but
the play continued to be of an uninteresting character until shortly before
half-time when the Rovers again invaded their opponents' stronghold and
after a brief scrimmage, they scored goal number two. On the interval being
reached, the teams immediately crossed over and with the breeze in their favour,
the Rovers were soon hovering around the visitors' goal. Five minutes
had elapsed and the 'Holm custodian was beaten for a third time which was followed
with a fourth goal a little later. With four goals to the bad and the wind against
them, matters were looking rather gloomy for Britannia who were being practically
hemmed in by their opponents. However, they at last managed to extricate themselves
and breaking through the Rovers' defence succeeded in scoring their first
and only goal, the result of a stinging shot which completely beat Welsh. The
Rovers now took the game in hand, keeping up a persistent attack on their
opponents' citadel until the end of the game which finished in favour of the
Winton Parkers by seven goals to one. The above score gives a pretty
fair idea of the play as the Bartonholm lads were completely outplayed. It should
be stated here, however, that they had to play short-manned for some time in
the second half, one of their number being forced to retire owing to an injury
but he was able to make his appearance again after being attended to. We doubt
if the Rovers received much benefit from this, however, as the visitors
adopted the one back policy during the absence of the injured player and in
consequence, the Winton forwards were pulled up repeatedly for offside
when a goal seemed certain. The Rovers played the winning game throughout,
the forwards showing better judgement at goal and in the open than they have
displayed in previous games but still there is room for improvement and before
that can be brought about, they must learn to keep their places better. Dow
and Reid were the pick of the forwards while Carmichael was the mainstay of
the defence.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 13 December 1901
The phrase 'the teams immediately crossed over' implies
that there was no half-time break.
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
following table shows the position of the respective clubs in this competition
up to and including last Saturday (7
December 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
7
|
6
|
1
|
0
|
34
|
7
|
12
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
7
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
17
|
9
|
9
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
6
|
4
|
2
|
0
|
24
|
21
|
8
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
7
|
3
|
3
|
1
|
21
|
20
|
7
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
7
|
5
|
5
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
5
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
16
|
14
|
5
|
||
Warner XI
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
16
|
4
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
5
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
14
|
20
|
4
|
||
Bartonholm Britannia
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
7
|
14
|
2
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
7
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
9
|
31
|
0
|
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Four league matches were played last Saturday (7 December 1901) but two of these
were stopped before the prescribed hour and a half. The games left unfinished
owing to darkness were Auchenharvie XI v Ardrossan Celtic and Irvine
Saint Andrew's v Ardeer Thistle. When these games were stopped, the first two
clubs stood level with one goal each and Ardeer were leading the Irvine lads
by five to one. These games will likely be replayed and on that account, the
figures opposite the respective clubs are the same as appeared last week. Dalry
Athletic and Ardrossan Winton Rovers were the only clubs that added two
points to their respective registers last Saturday and the latter worsting Bartonholm
Britannia at Ardrossan by seven to one. After their previous week's reverse,
Ardrossan Winton Rovers redeemed themselves in the eyes of their supporters
by the substantial win they scored against Bartonholm. If their recent big defeat
was a big surprise, the Rovers' big victory was none the less so.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 13 December 1901
STEVENSTON
SEAMORE 2 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS A TEAM 3
The Rovers A Team also had a win on Saturday (7 December 1901). They
journeyed to Wandhouse Field and defeated Seamore in a friendly by three goals
to two.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 13 December 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
above league table is the same as appeared in our last issue as no games were
played on Saturday last (14 December 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
7
|
6
|
1
|
0
|
34
|
7
|
12
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
7
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
17
|
9
|
9
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
6
|
4
|
2
|
0
|
24
|
21
|
8
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
7
|
3
|
3
|
1
|
21
|
20
|
7
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
7
|
5
|
5
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
5
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
16
|
14
|
5
|
||
Warner XI
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
16
|
4
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
5
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
14
|
20
|
4
|
||
Bartonholm Britannia
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
7
|
14
|
2
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
7
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
9
|
31
|
0
|
WINTON
ROVERS GOALPOSTS REPLACED
Being without a fixture owing to Eglinton Thistle's undecided cup-tie, Ardrossan
Rovers and their officials found employment in erecting two new sets of
goalposts et cetera in place of the ones which some evil-disposed person or
persons broke down last week. Such dastardly conduct is condemned on all hands
and it is just a pity the guilty ones were not caught in the act. Suspicion
rests on certain parties, however, and time alone will perhaps reveal them to
the general public.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 20 December 1901
TOMORROW'S
NORTH AYRSHIRE JUVENILE LEAGUE GAMES
The North Ayrshire League games down for decision tomorrow (21 December 1901)
are Ardrossan Celtic v Warner XI and Eglinton Thistle v Winton Rovers.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 20 December 1901
NEW
YEAR'S DAY FOOTBALL FIXTURES
Many of the local football teams, including Winton Thistle, have fixtures
for New Year's Day.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 27 December 1901
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
The
above league table is the same as appeared in our last issue as no games were
played on Saturday last (21 December 1901).
Played
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Drawn
|
Goals
For |
Goals
Against |
Points
|
|||
Ardeer
Thistle
|
7
|
6
|
1
|
0
|
34
|
7
|
12
|
||
Ardrossan
Celtic
|
7
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
17
|
9
|
9
|
||
Dalry
Athletic
|
6
|
4
|
2
|
0
|
24
|
21
|
8
|
||
Ardrossan
Winton Rovers
|
7
|
3
|
3
|
1
|
21
|
20
|
7
|
||
Kilwinning
Rangers
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
7
|
5
|
5
|
||
Kilwinning
Eglinton Thistle
|
5
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
16
|
14
|
5
|
||
Warner XI
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
16
|
4
|
||
AuchenharvieXI
|
5
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
14
|
20
|
4
|
||
Bartonholm Britannia
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
7
|
14
|
2
|
||
Irvine Saint Andrew's
|
7
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
9
|
31
|
0
|
NORTH
AYRSHIRE JUVENILE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Contrary to expectations, no league games were played last Saturday (21 December
1901) and two reasons can be given for the state of things. The first of these
is that in the case of Eglinton Thistle v Ardrossan Winton Rovers fixture,
the former club was unable to fulfil the fixture as advised from the fact that
Blacklands Park, Kilwinning was engaged by the senior club. The second reason
refers to the Ardrossan Celtic v Warner XI fixture which should have
been decided on the former's pitch but owing, it is said, to the Warner club
being unable to muster a full team, the Celtic had to remain idle. Ardrossan
Winton Rovers had a double disappointment last week. Their league fixture
with Kilwinning Eglinton being off, the young 'Furnacemen' agreed to play a
friendly at Winton Park but the latter failed
to turn up. Conduct of this sort, we think, demands an explanation. The league
games down for tomorrow are Ardrossan Celtic v Bartonholm and Auchenharvie
XI v Winton Rovers.
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 27 December 1901
ARE
ARDROSSAN TEAMS AFRAID TO GO TO SALTCOATS?
We may here state that there are two teams about a mile or thereabouts to the
west of Saltcoats who had promised the Seaside their first open date. We understand
both teams had an off-day last Saturday (21 December 1901). The Seaside brought
this under the notice of one of the teams in particular. That team so far condescended
as to invite the Seasiders to come and play on their ground for or no account
would they come to Saltcoats which was a piece of unparalleled magnanimity considering
Seaside have played them three times already on their own pitch. This applies
to both teams in question. Is it that the finances would not stand the strain
of visiting Saltcoats or, what is perhaps nearer the mark, are they afraid to
come to Brewery Field?
Ardrossan
and Saltcoats Herald, 27 December 1901
This paragraph was written under the heading Seaside
Ripples by a Saltcoats Seaside Rangers correspondent.