In August 1902 Partick Thistle were ready to return to the First Division and face the top clubs in Scotland. The Evening Times and Daily Record previewed their chances.
There will not be many changes to last season, and no expensive transfer fees have been incurred, as was the case when last promoted, on which […]
The story of Partick Thistle’s 1901-02 season has now been published on this site. Read about the financial problems at the club, the pursuit of Port Glasgow Athletic to the championship, and the league reconstruction that was required to secure promotion at the end of the season.
Details of the Partick Thistle AGM in 1902 and the financial statement for the 1901-02 season.
Prior to the start of the 1901-02 season, which saw Partick Thistle back in the Second Division, the Evening Times offered their preview of the season ahead.
John Proudfoot was a centre-forward who played for several seasons, making his debut against Dundee Wanderers at Inchview on 11/08/1894, when he scored two goals.
Season 1900-01 has been added to the site. Another First Division challenge. Top clubs threaten to break away from Scottish League. Club overspends on players. Tragedy befalls top player. And more…
Robert Campbell won an FA Cup winners medal while with Bradford City in 1911. Campbell began his career at Meadowside, playing over 200 games for Thistle.
Stuart Deans recently discovered the original architects plans for Meadowside, at the Mitchell Library.
Thistle moved to Meadowside in 1897 after announcing plans to leave Inchview in November 1896.
Read more about Thistle’s early grounds here.
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