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| Full name | Airdrieonians Football Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nickname(s) | The Diamonds The Waysiders |
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| Founded | 1878 as Excelsior F. Football club names are a part of the sport 's culture reflecting century-old traditions This is a of lists of the use of Nicknames in football (soccer. C. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dissolved | 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | Excelsior Stadium Airdrie Lanarkshire Scotland (Capacity 10,171) |
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| Chairman | n/a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | Scottish First Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001-2002 | Scottish First Division, 2nd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Airdrieonians Football Club, more commonly known as 'Airdrie' were a Scottish professional football team from the town of Airdrie, in the Monklands area of Lanarkshire. The Excelsior Stadium is the home of Airdrie United FC of the Scottish Football League First Division and previously of Airdrieonians for whom it Lanarkshire ( Siorrachd Lannraig in Gaelic) officially the County of Lanark, was formerly a county of Scotland. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. The following is a list of Association football stadia. They are ordered by their capacity, that is the maximum number of spectators that the Sponsorship On July 20, 2007, it was announced that Scottish Football League would be sponsored by Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru Sponsorship On July 20, 2007, it was announced that Scottish Football League would be sponsored by Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Lanarkshire ( Siorrachd Lannraig in Gaelic) officially the County of Lanark, was formerly a county of Scotland.
The club became defunct at the end of the Scottish Football League 2001/02 season, despite the team finishing as runners-up in the SFL First Division to Partick Thistle and therefore only narrowly missing out on promotion to the Scottish Premier League. Founding members The Scottish League's first season of competition was in 1890-91. Runner-up is a term used to denote a participant which finishes in second place in any of a variety of competitive endeavors most notably sporting events and Beauty pageants Founding members The Scottish League's first season of competition was in 1890-91. Sponsorship On July 20, 2007, it was announced that Scottish Football League would be sponsored by Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru Partick Thistle Football Club are a Scottish professional football club from the city of Glasgow. The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Premier League or SPL
During their one hundred and twenty four year existence the "Diamonds", as they were nicknamed, won the old Scottish Division Two three times, the Spring Cup once and the Scottish Challenge Cup on three occasions. History Before 1975 the Second Division (sometimes also called Division B was the second highest level in the Scottish system The Spring Cup was a Scottish football tournament played in 1976 Scottish Challenge Cup finals Performance by club The club also competed in four separate Scottish Cup finals; winning the competition in 1924. The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, usually known as the Scottish Cup, is the national football cup competition of Scotland
Airdrieonians were the first club in the Scottish League to fold since 1967, when Third Lanark went bankrupt. Founding members The Scottish League's first season of competition was in 1890-91. Third Lanark Athletic Club are an Association football club that originally existed from 1872 to 1967 based in Glasgow Scotland. Meadowbank Thistle disappeared in 1995, but were relocated and reformed as Livingston. MtfcbadgeJPG|thumb|right|Meadowbank Thistle FC club badge]] Livingston Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Livingston, West Lothian MtfcbadgeJPG|thumb|right|Meadowbank Thistle FC club badge]] Livingston Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Livingston, West Lothian
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History
Formation & Early Years
The team was founded in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire in 1878 as Excelsior Football Club, changing its name to Airdrieonians in 1881. Airdrie ( Gaelic An Àrd Ruigh / An Àrd Àirighe) is a town within North Lanarkshire, Scotland. North Lanarkshire ( Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath in Gaelic) is one of 32 Council areas in Scotland. The club enjoyed its most successful era in the 1920s following the signing of Hughie Gallacher from Queen of the South F.C. in 1921. Hugh Kilpatrick "Hughie" Gallacher ( 2 February 1903 – 11 June 1957) was a Scottish football player in Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries in south-west Scotland Airdrie finished in second place in the Scottish League Championship four years in a row in between 1923 and 1926 as well as winning the Scottish Cup in 1924. The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, usually known as the Scottish Cup, is the national football cup competition of Scotland Following this victory, in early summer 1925, the club visited Norway and Sweden, and made a big impression. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Translations of local newspaper reports, and some photographs of the tour, are still available [1]. Gallacher was on board until 1925. It was while at Airdrie in 1924 that the future member of the Wembley Wizards won his first international cap. "Wembley Wizards" is the name given to the Scottish national team which defeated England at Wembley Stadium in 1928 by 5 goals to 1 in a comprehensive
Post war era and beyond
Airdrie spent much of the post war era "yo-yoing" between the top flight and Second Division. History Before 1975 the Second Division (sometimes also called Division B was the second highest level in the Scottish system They reached the Scottish Cup Final in 1975, losing 3-1 to Celtic, and also the Texaco Cup Final of 1972, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Derby County. The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, usually known as the Scottish Cup, is the national football cup competition of Scotland The Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the east end of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The Texaco Cup was an Association football competition that involved clubs from the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland which had not qualified for European Derby County Football Club is a professional football club based at Pride Park Stadium in Derby England.
Alex MacDonald Era
During the 1990s, with Alex MacDonald at the helm, Airdrie, having been members of the Premier Division in the 1991/92 and 1992/93 seasons, were regularly considered challengers for promotion and recognised as one of the bigger clubs in First Division. The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, usually known as the Scottish Cup, is the national football cup competition of Scotland Alexander MacDonald (born March 17, 1948 in Glasgow) is a former Scottish professional footballer who played for St The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Premier League or SPL Sponsorship On July 20, 2007, it was announced that Scottish Football League would be sponsored by Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru MacDonald also guided the Diamonds to two Scottish Cup finals. Alexander MacDonald (born March 17, 1948 in Glasgow) is a former Scottish professional footballer who played for St The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, usually known as the Scottish Cup, is the national football cup competition of Scotland The first appearance coming on 9 May 1992 when the club faced Rangers in front of 44,045 strong crowd at Hampden Park. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. Hampden Park in Glasgow is Scotland 's National stadium. Its primary use is as the home to Queen's Park F Unfortunately for Airdrie on this occasion however, a goal each from Mark Hateley and Ally McCoist earned the blue half of Glasgow a 2-1 victory and sent the MacDonald's side home empty-handed. Mark Wayne Hateley (born 7 November 1961 in Derby Derbyshire) is a retired English Association football player who played as a Centre-forward Alistair ' Ally' Murdoch McCoist, MBE (born September 24, 1962 in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire) is a Scottish Glasgow (ˈglæzgoʊ is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom Alexander MacDonald (born March 17, 1948 in Glasgow) is a former Scottish professional footballer who played for St When the Diamonds returned to the national stadium three years later for their second attempt at Scottish Cup glory they would this time face this time face the other half of the Old Firm in the form of Celtic. The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, usually known as the Scottish Cup, is the national football cup competition of Scotland The term Old Firm refers to the rivalry between the Scottish football teams Celtic and Rangers, both based in Glasgow The Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the east end of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. But MacDonald and Airdrie would once again fall at the final hurdle as they lost 1-0 to a Pierre van Hooijdonk goal. Alexander MacDonald (born March 17, 1948 in Glasgow) is a former Scottish professional footballer who played for St Petrus ("Pierre" Ferdinandus Johannes Stevenson van Hooijdonk (born on November 29, 1969 in Steenbergen, Noord-Brabant) is a Notably, this match took place on 27 May 1995; a mere seven years before the club went out of business
Europe
Though there was due heartache caused by the club's defeat in the 1992 Final, Airdrie fans still had something positive to think about as they left Hampden that day. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The 1991&ndash92 Scottish Cup was the 107th staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition Hampden Park in Glasgow is Scotland 's National stadium. Its primary use is as the home to Queen's Park F
With Rangers having won the Premier Division and therefore qualified for the Champions League it meant Airdrie, as 1992 Scottish Cup runners-up would represent Scotland in the 1992-93 Cup Winners' Cup. Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Premier League or SPL The 1991&ndash92 Scottish Cup was the 107th staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain.
This would be the club's first appearance in any European competition in their history.
Airdrie were drawn against Czech side Sparta Prague in the First Round and the first leg of the tie was to take place at Broomfield. The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, Broomfield Park was the home of Airdrieonians Football Club. The ground was sold to Supermarket chain Safeway The Diamonds would lose this encounter 1-0 and then go on to taste defeat in the Czech capital with the scoreline reading 2-1 in Sparta's favour. The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, The club consequently lost the overall tie by an aggregate score of three goals to one and were eliminated from the competition.
Airdrie's only goal in the tie, subsequently the club only in any European competition, was Kenny Black, who later went on to become manager of Airdrieonians' reincarnation Airdrie United. Airdrie United Football Club is a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.
Stadium
For most of its history, Airdrieonians played at Broomfield Park in Airdrie town centre. Broomfield Park was the home of Airdrieonians Football Club. The ground was sold to Supermarket chain Safeway Broomfield Park was the home of Airdrieonians Football Club. The ground was sold to Supermarket chain Safeway The final game at Broomfield took place in May 1994 after which the ground, having been sold to supermarket chain Safeway, was demolished to make room for their new store. Broomfield Park was the home of Airdrieonians Football Club. The ground was sold to Supermarket chain Safeway Customer divider barjpg|thumb|In supermarkets sellers periodically change prices for classes of goods in response to market conditions rather than negotiating the price of each good The club's intention was to make use of the funds generated from the sale to build a new ten thousand capacity, all-seated stadium and therefore make the club eligible for entry into the top tier of Scottish Football should they win the First Division. The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Premier League or SPL Sponsorship On July 20, 2007, it was announced that Scottish Football League would be sponsored by Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru The plan was fraught with problems, however, and acquiring planning permission for the new ground proved difficult. As a result of this Airdrie went on to groundshare with Clyde at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld for four seasons with the club eventually moving into its new home, the Shyberry Excelsior Stadium, in time for the 1998/99 season. Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Broadwood Stadium is an Association football Stadium situated in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Cumbernauld ( Gaelic: Comar nan Allt) is a New town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The Excelsior Stadium is the home of Airdrie United FC of the Scottish Football League First Division and previously of Airdrieonians for whom it Airdrieonians played their home games there until they were liquidated in 2002.
It is arguably this stadium re-location and the difficulties generated by it that was Airdrie's first step towards oblivion. The mismanagement of the entire situation by the club's board, as well as North Lanarkshire Council's lengthy delay in granting planning permission caused Airdrieonians' financial situation to reach critical level. North Lanarkshire ( Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath in Gaelic) is one of 32 Council areas in Scotland. This was not helped by the low attendances at Excelsior Stadium following the completion of the move which, obviously, would be directly related to the quality of football on display - the poor nature of this having much to do with the Diamonds lack funds available to be spent on the team. The Excelsior Stadium is the home of Airdrie United FC of the Scottish Football League First Division and previously of Airdrieonians for whom it
The minimum stadium capacity for entry into the Scottish Premier League has since been reduced from ten to six thousand following the controversy arising from the Falkirk's 2003 denial of promotion (despite a proposed groundshare of New Broomfield with Airdrieonians re-imbodiment Airdrie United) and the possibility of the situation repeating itself with Inverness Caledonian Thistle the next year. The Excelsior Stadium is the home of Airdrie United FC of the Scottish Football League First Division and previously of Airdrieonians for whom it The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Premier League or SPL Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Falkirk, playing in the Scottish Premier League after winning promotion from Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Excelsior Stadium is the home of Airdrie United FC of the Scottish Football League First Division and previously of Airdrieonians for whom it Airdrie United Football Club is a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the city of Inverness. Ironically Falkirk would have been relegated at the end of the 2002/03 season after finishing ninth in the First Division, but their status in this league was preserved because of the demise of Airdrieonians. Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Falkirk, playing in the Scottish Premier League after winning promotion from Sponsorship On July 20, 2007, it was announced that Scottish Football League would be sponsored by Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru
Such a change came far too late to benefit Airdrie who had long since gone out of business, due to what could be said was merely an inevitable consequence of their trying to comply with the rules put in place at the time regarding admission to Scotland's top football league, which have since been recognised by the league to be completely unfeasible.
Death of Joey Rowan
Airdrieonians' demise was personified by the sudden and unexpected death of Joey Rowan, the club's sole remaining director. Rowan had a long and intimate association with the club and was son-in-law and advisor to Airdrieonians' long term benefactor Jake Dalziel (recognised by having the main stand named after him). Rowan, already a popular figure with the club's supporters due to his passion, candour and trademark ponytail, gained even more respect by remaining with Airdrieonians and incurring substantial personal losses whilst trying to steer the club away from liquidation despite the fact that the rest of the board had resigned amid finger-pointing and acrimony in an attempt to avoid reproach and financial liabilities. He is considered the club's last great hero for his selfless sacrifice and unyielding loyalty.
Steve Archibald Attempted Takeover
In February of 2000, following the decision by the club's board to allow more private investment, Steve Archibald put forth a bid for Airdrieonians Football Club. Steven Archibald (born 27 September 1956 in Glasgow) is a retired Scottish footballer and manager. During the 2000/01 football season Archibald, while constantly at odds with Airdrie liquidators KPMG brought in many foreign players who quickly became popular with the fans. Steven Archibald (born 27 September 1956 in Glasgow) is a retired Scottish footballer and manager. KPMG is one of the largest Professional services firms in the world The former Scotland and Barcelona star's reign at Airdrie came to and end early in 2001 when KPMG terminated their deal with him citing that Archibald had not kept up to date with payment of fees as their reason. The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Fútbol Club Barcelona ( Catalan fudˈbɔɫ ˌklup bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish ˈfutβol ˌkluβ baɾθeˈlona known familiarly as Barça (Spanish ˈbaɾsa Catalan KPMG is one of the largest Professional services firms in the world Steven Archibald (born 27 September 1956 in Glasgow) is a retired Scottish footballer and manager.
Success in Face of Demise
Apart from Airdrie's prominent record for a club of their size in the Scottish Cup the Diamonds were also notably successful in the Scottish Challenge Cup which they won in both 2000/01 and 2001/02, the two seasons immediately prior to their liquidation. The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, usually known as the Scottish Cup, is the national football cup competition of Scotland Scottish Challenge Cup finals Performance by club An interesting fact about these victories is that they were achieved under two different chairmen and managers and with radically altered teams. The first triumphant side was made up of Steve Archibald's extremely popular 'Spanish Armada'; the talented set of players Archibald had brought in when he held preferred bidder status for Airdrieonians F. Steven Archibald (born 27 September 1956 in Glasgow) is a retired Scottish footballer and manager. Steven Archibald (born 27 September 1956 in Glasgow) is a retired Scottish footballer and manager. C. whose attacking, entertaining football had steadily won over the New Broomfield crowd. The Excelsior Stadium is the home of Airdrie United FC of the Scottish Football League First Division and previously of Airdrieonians for whom it Despite their aforementioned prowess, however, the side performed relatively poorly in the league finishing a disappointing 8th and therefore only narrowly avoiding relegation to the Second Division. History Before 1975 the Second Division (sometimes also called Division B was the second highest level in the Scottish system Confirming their potential the core of this squad went on, following Steve Archibald's leaving the club, to play for Premier League sides with striker and goalkeeper David Fernández and Javier Sánchez Broto both eventually signing for Celtic while midfielders Jesus Sanjuán and Antonio Calderón went on to play for Kilmarnock
The next year when the club won the competition with Ian McCall's assortment of free transfers, loan signings and the very few players from the previous season who remained at Airdrie beyond Archibald it seemed possible that Airdrie's long run of problems could be reaching their end; The club were chasing promotion and the financial conflict behind the scenes looked liked being resolved, but it was not to be. Steven Archibald (born 27 September 1956 in Glasgow) is a retired Scottish footballer and manager. The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Premier League or SPL This page is about the footballer for the pilot see Aeroperú Flight 603. Francisco Javier Sánchez Broto (born August 25, 1971) is a Spanish former football Goalkeeper. The Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the east end of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. Jesús García Sanjuán (born August 22, 1971 in Zaragoza) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a midfielder Antonio Calderón Burgos (born June 2, 1967 in Cadiz) is a Spanish former footballer who played club football in Spain and Scotland Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Ian Holland McCall (born September 30 1964 in Dumfries, Scotland) is a former Scottish footballer and currently the manager Steven Archibald (born 27 September 1956 in Glasgow) is a retired Scottish footballer and manager.
Liquidation & Re-Incarnation
The club finally went out of business officially on 1 May 2002 due to its overwhelming debts. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The final match played by Airdrieonians Football Club was an away game against Ayr United at Somerset Park. Ayr United FC are an Association football team currently playing in the Scottish Football League. Somerset Park is a football stadium located in Ayr, South Ayrshire. The match was abandoned by the referee after a crossbar was broken during a protest pitch invasion, and was never replayed.
After the club went out of business, a local fan, Jim Ballantyne, attempted to gain entry to the SFL with a team by the name of Airdrie United Football Club, effectively a direct replacement of Airdrieonians (similar to the way that Fiorentina re-established themselves as Florentia Viola following their own collapse under crippling debt). Jim Ballantyne is the current chairman of Scottish Association football team Airdrie United. Founding members The Scottish League's first season of competition was in 1890-91. Airdrie United Football Club is a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Airdrie United's initial bid for league status was rejected, however, as the member clubs had already accepted the application of Gretna Football Club, who were then playing in the English UniBond League. Airdrie United Football Club is a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway that was founded in 1946 and dissolved England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland History The Northern Premier League (NPL was founded in 1968, as the northern equivalent of the Southern League, decades after the other two leagues at what
In desperation, Ballantyne opted to buy control of Clydebank, another Scottish football club experiencing extreme financial hardship and, with SFL approval, the club's name was changed to Airdrie United, the team relocated to Airdrie and the strip was altered to the famous diamond style of Airdrieonians. Clydebank Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the town of Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire. Founding members The Scottish League's first season of competition was in 1890-91. Airdrie United Football Club is a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. Airdrie United are predominantly viewed as a continuation of Airdrieonians, with the majority of the same supporters attending Airdrie United matches and the new club taking up the position of rivals to clubs such as Motherwell, Hamilton, Clyde and Partick Thistle who, historically, had had long standing enmity with Airdrieonians Football Club. Airdrie United Football Club is a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. Motherwell Football & Athletic Club is a Scottish football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. Hamilton Academical is a football club from Hamilton Scotland. Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Partick Thistle Football Club are a Scottish professional football club from the city of Glasgow.
The Last Ever Airdrieonians Team
2001/02 Squad
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Honours & Records
Honours
- Scottish Division Two: 1902/03, 1954/55, 1973/74
- Scottish Cup: 1924
- Scottish Challenge Cup: 1994/5, 2000/01, 2001/02
- Spring Cup: 1976
General Club Records
| Record Type | Record | Additional Information |
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| Most Capped Player | Jimmy Crapnell, 9 | for Scotland |
| Most League Points in a Season | 60 | in Scottish Division Two - 1973/74 (2 points per win) |
| 61 | in Scottish First Division - 1994/95 (3 points per win) | |
| Most League Goals by a Player in a Season | Bert Yarnall, 39 | in 1916/17 Season |
| Record Attendance | 24,000 | -v- Hearts F.C. on 8/3/1952 at Broomfield Park |
| 8,762 | -v- Celtic F.C. on 19/8/1998 at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium | |
| Record Victory | 15-1 | -v- Dundee Wanderers F. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Stephen Docherty (born February 18 1976 is a Scottish footballer currently playing within the ranks of Scottish Junior Football. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Neil MacFarlane (born 10 October 1977 in Dunoon) is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish First Division For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Owen Columba Coyle (born 14 July 1966 in Paisley, Renfrewshire) is a Scottish -born footballer who played international football for the Republic Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Colin McDonald may refer to Colin McDonald (cricketer Colin McDonald (footballer Colin McDonald (ice hockey Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Stephen "Dosser" McKeown (born 17 July, 1981 in Rutherglen) is a Scottish footballer currently playing with Partick Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Mark Roberts (born 29 October, 1975 in Irvine) is a Scottish professional footballer. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Jerome Vareille (born June 1, 1974 in Vernoux) is a French footballer who has spent much of his career in Scotland. History Before 1975 the Second Division (sometimes also called Division B was the second highest level in the Scottish system The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, usually known as the Scottish Cup, is the national football cup competition of Scotland Scottish Challenge Cup finals Performance by club The Spring Cup was a Scottish football tournament played in 1976 The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. History Before 1975 the Second Division (sometimes also called Division B was the second highest level in the Scottish system Sponsorship On July 20, 2007, it was announced that Scottish Football League would be sponsored by Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru Heart of Midlothian FC (most commonly referred to as Hearts) is a football club from Edinburgh, Scotland who play in the Scottish Broomfield Park was the home of Airdrieonians Football Club. The ground was sold to Supermarket chain Safeway The Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the east end of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The Excelsior Stadium is the home of Airdrie United FC of the Scottish Football League First Division and previously of Airdrieonians for whom it C. in Scottish Division Two on 1/12/1894 |
| Record Defeat | 1-11 | -v- Hibernian F.C. in Scottish First Division on 24/10/1959 |
| Record Appearances | Paul Jonquin, 523 | between 1962 and 1979 |
League Record
The Diamonds' Twelve Year League Record
Red = Scottish Football League Premier Division (before Scottish Premier League)
Yellow = Scottish Football League First Division
Top League Goalscorers
| Year | Player | Goals Scored |
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| 2001/02 |  Owen Coyle |
23 |
| 2000/01 |  David Fernandez |
7 |
| 1999/00 |  Niall Thompson &  Alexander Neil |
5 |
| 1998/99 |  Steve Cooper |
8 |
| 1997/98 | Brian McPhee |
12 |
| 1996/97 | Steve Cooper, Paddy Connolly & Brian McPhee |
8 |
| 1995/96 | Jim McIntyre |
9 |
| 1994/95 | Andy Smith |
12 |
| 1993/94 | Davie Kirkwood |
10 |
| 1992/93 | Owen Coyle |
9 |
| 1991/92 | Owen Coyle |
11 |
| 1990/91 | Owen Coyle |
20 |
| 1989/90 | Owen Coyle |
10 |
| 1988/89 | Kenneth Macdonald |
22 |
| 1987/88 | David MacCabe |
20 |
| 1986/87 | David MacCabe |
13 |
| 1985/86 | John Flood |
11 |
| 1984/85 | David MacCabe |
21 |
| 1983/84 | John Flood |
11 |
| 1982/83 | Blair Millar |
12 |
| 1981/82 | Sandy Clark |
15 |
| 1980/81 | Sandy Clark |
10 |
| 1979/80 | Sandy Clark |
22 |
| 1978/79 | Sandy Clark |
23 |
| 1977/78 | J. History Before 1975 the Second Division (sometimes also called Division B was the second highest level in the Scottish system Hibernian Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. Sponsorship On July 20, 2007, it was announced that Scottish Football League would be sponsored by Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Premier League or SPL The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Premier League or SPL Sponsorship On July 20, 2007, it was announced that Scottish Football League would be sponsored by Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru Owen Columba Coyle (born 14 July 1966 in Paisley, Renfrewshire) is a Scottish -born footballer who played international football for the Republic This page is about the footballer for the pilot see Aeroperú Flight 603. Niall Joseph Thompson is an English born Canadian footballer. Steve Cooper ( 22 June 1964 – 14 February 2004) was an English footballer best known for his time spent with Brian McPhee (born 23 October 1970 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a striker Steve Cooper ( 22 June 1964 – 14 February 2004) was an English footballer best known for his time spent with Brian McPhee (born 23 October 1970 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a striker Jim McIntyre may refer to Jim McIntyre (footballer (b 1972 Scottish footballer Jim McIntyre (musician, American musician Davie Kirkwood ( 27 August 1967 in St Andrews, Scotland) was a Scottish former professional football player Owen Columba Coyle (born 14 July 1966 in Paisley, Renfrewshire) is a Scottish -born footballer who played international football for the Republic Owen Columba Coyle (born 14 July 1966 in Paisley, Renfrewshire) is a Scottish -born footballer who played international football for the Republic Owen Columba Coyle (born 14 July 1966 in Paisley, Renfrewshire) is a Scottish -born footballer who played international football for the Republic Owen Columba Coyle (born 14 July 1966 in Paisley, Renfrewshire) is a Scottish -born footballer who played international football for the Republic Alexander "Sandy" Clark (born 28 October 1956 in Airdrie) is a former professional football player and is currently a coach Alexander "Sandy" Clark (born 28 October 1956 in Airdrie) is a former professional football player and is currently a coach Alexander "Sandy" Clark (born 28 October 1956 in Airdrie) is a former professional football player and is currently a coach Alexander "Sandy" Clark (born 28 October 1956 in Airdrie) is a former professional football player and is currently a coach Cairney | 22 |
| 1976/77 | Derek Whiteford |
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| 1975/76 | Derek Whiteford |
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Former Staff
Notable former Airdrieonians Football Club staff include:
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Trivia
- Were the victors in Rangers' greatest ever defeat, having beaten them 10-2 in 1886. Jimmy Boyle is a former Scottish footballer best known for the eight years he spent with Airdrieonians. Francisco Javier Sánchez Broto (born August 25, 1971) is a Spanish former football Goalkeeper. Antonio Calderón Burgos (born June 2, 1967 in Cadiz) is a Spanish former footballer who played club football in Spain and Scotland Alexander "Sandy" Clark (born 28 October 1956 in Airdrie) is a former professional football player and is currently a coach Augustus Cassius "Gus" Caesar (born March 5, 1966) is an English former football player Steve Cooper ( 22 June 1964 – 14 February 2004) was an English footballer best known for his time spent with Owen Columba Coyle (born 14 July 1966 in Paisley, Renfrewshire) is a Scottish -born footballer who played international football for the Republic Kenneth William Eadie (born 26 February 1961 in Paisley) is a retired Scottish footballer who played for amongst others Clydebank Justinus Soni "Justin" Fashanu ( 19 February 1961 &ndash 2 May 1998) was an English footballer who played for Iain Ferguson (born 4 August 1962, in Newarthill, North Lanarkshire) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played This page is about the footballer for the pilot see Aeroperú Flight 603. Hugh Kilpatrick "Hughie" Gallacher ( 2 February 1903 – 11 June 1957) was a Scottish football player in Andrew "Drew" Jarvie (born October 5 1948 in Annathill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland) is a former Scottish footballer Alan Lawrence, fondly known as “Nipper” is a former Scottish footballer born on 19th August 1962 in Edinburgh, best known for his time spent Lawrence "Lawrie" Grant Leslie (born 17 March 1935 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper Jim McIntyre may refer to Jim McIntyre (footballer (b 1972 Scottish footballer Jim McIntyre (musician, American musician Robert Lowe "Bob" McPhail ( 25 October 1905 - 24 August 2000) was a Scottish professional footballer who Jimmy Sandison (born June 22 1965 is a former Scottish footballer best known for his time spent at Heart of Midlothian and Airdrieonians Alexander "Sandy" Stewart (born 14 October 1965 in Bellshill) is a former Scottish footballer and football manager Bernard Joseph "Bernie" Slaven (born 13 November 1960 in Paisley, Scotland) is a retired footballer who played internationally Steven Archibald (born 27 September 1956 in Glasgow) is a retired Scottish footballer and manager. Alexander MacDonald (born March 17, 1948 in Glasgow) is a former Scottish professional footballer who played for St Donald Mackay (born March 19 1940 in Glasgow Scotland) is a Scottish former football player and manager Alistair ("Ally" Reid MacLeod ( 26 February, 1931 &ndash 1 February, 2004) was a Scottish professional football Ian Holland McCall (born September 30 1964 in Dumfries, Scotland) is a former Scottish footballer and currently the manager Gordon McQueen (born 26 June 1952 in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland) is a former football player playing as a central defender Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. They remain the only football club to have scored ten goals against them.
- Record Scottish League victors, 15-1 against Dundee Wanderers. Founding members The Scottish League's first season of competition was in 1890-91. Dundee Wanderers were a Scottish football club based in Dundee. [2]
- First Scottish Football Club to go out of business since Third Lanark in 1967. This is a list of Football clubs in Scotland. Clubs in membership of the Scottish Premier League See also List of Scottish Premier League Third Lanark Athletic Club are an Association football club that originally existed from 1872 to 1967 based in Glasgow Scotland.
- First club to wear numbers on their shirts.
- First club to have a game decided with a penalty shoot-out. They beat Nottingham Forest in the Texaco Cup. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English professional football club based at the City Ground in West Bridgford, a suburb of Nottingham The Texaco Cup was an Association football competition that involved clubs from the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland which had not qualified for European
- First penalty in Scotland taken at Broomfield.
- Oldest school boy competition in the world was held at Broomfield. The trophy can now be seen in the Scottish Football Museum.
- One of the first clubs to use a bar instead of just two posts.
- Highest altitude stadium in Scotland.
- Johan Cruyff turned out for Airdrionians in an exhibition match against Ajax in 1974 when Airdrie arrived 1 player short.
See also
References
- ^ "Airdrieonians in Norway/Sweden 1925"
- ^ Twydell, Dave (1993). Airdrie United Football Club is a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. The Excelsior Stadium is the home of Airdrie United FC of the Scottish Football League First Division and previously of Airdrieonians for whom it Broomfield Park was the home of Airdrieonians Football Club. The ground was sold to Supermarket chain Safeway Rejected F. C. of Scotland Volume 2:Glasgow & District, pp. 230-239. ISBN 1-874427-30-5.
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