bomber 177 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 was thinking about the games against third Lanark in the sixties before they unfortunately shut down.i remember they had a right back named finlay macgilvery, who as I recall was the best in the division at the time.i know we signed him but did he ever get a game for us,anyone know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumloyal 15,101 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, bomber said: was thinking about the games against third Lanark in the sixties before they unfortunately shut down.i remember they had a right back named finlay macgilvery, who as I recall was the best in the division at the time.i know we signed him but did he ever get a game for us,anyone know? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Findlay_McGillivray According to wiki, he didn't get a game at us and moved on to Bradford Park avenue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,707 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Yup never kicked a ba' for the first team, transferred from the Hi Hi to The Rangers in exchange for Doug Baillie plus 12 grand going to Thirds. He got in the team photie but. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big blue Fin 3,724 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Was born in 65 so never saw Third Lanark play, but my uncle Willie used to work for the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,396 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I don't know the ins and outs of their demise, but its tragic that Scottish football would let one of the more successful teams collapse like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 2 hours ago, BLUEDIGNITY said: Yup never kicked a ba' for the first team, transferred from the Hi Hi to The Rangers in exchange for Doug Baillie plus 12 grand going to Thirds. He got in the team photie but. Some great players in that photo. Very few of today's squad fit to lace their boots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,707 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, Corky True Legend said: Some great players in that photo. Very few of today's squad fit to lace their boots. They don't come close Mate ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Negri's lovechild said: I don't know the ins and outs of their demise, but its tragic that Scottish football would let one of the more successful teams collapse like that. the thirds were an original member of the league ,third lanark rifles division they even had the regimnt crest above the cottage tha acted as a dressing room,they got bought over by a property developer whotried to sell off the ground ton a builder thought to be john lawrence. but he never did hjis homework as the gropund was the original hampden and was reserved as an open space ,tom this day it lies vacant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Corky True Legend said: Some great players in that photo. Very few of today's squad fit to lace their boots. ritchie johanson sandy jardine greig mckinnon provan henderson millar forrest brand willie johnston wilson how many are in the hall of fame? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, thedarvelmarvel said: ritchie johanson sandy jardine greig mckinnon provan henderson millar forrest brand willie johnston wilson how many are in the hall of fame? You forgot Eric Caldow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 83,613 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Negri's lovechild said: I don't know the ins and outs of their demise, but its tragic that Scottish football would let one of the more successful teams collapse like that. Scottish football was quite happy to let similar happen to us Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,396 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: Scottish football was quite happy to let similar happen to us That's what I was thinking. Its amazing the lengths they will go to for some clubs and not others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,707 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Oor Bobby Shearer was the last manager of Thirds, here he is with the directors, Hiddleston was the one who scuppered them with his dodgy dealings, he's the one in the middle. He didn't even have the guts to tell the players it was all over he left the dirty work to Bobby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 21 hours ago, BLUEDIGNITY said: Oor Bobby Shearer was the last manager of Thirds, here he is with the directors, Hiddleston was the one who scuppered them with his dodgy dealings, he's the one in the middle. He didn't even have the guts to tell the players it was all over he left the dirty work to Bobby. mate of mine was trainer,he to0ld me at the end bobby handed out the wages and it was all taken out the gate money and the were paid in coins mostly and it was in an envelope if the were just out the shower the envelopes burst open and th money went flying.he knew it could,nt last and got out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,707 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 18 minutes ago, thedarvelmarvel said: mate of mine was trainer,he to0ld me at the end bobby handed out the wages and it was all taken out the gate money and the were paid in coins mostly and it was in an envelope if the were just out the shower the envelopes burst open and th money went flying.he knew it could,nt last and got out. They were paying them with the money straight from the gate apparently, it was all there was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 the guy in the middle of that photo was a shocker Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 23/02/2018 at 19:15, Corky True Legend said: You forgot Eric Caldow. oops the best full back in my time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennyBlueNose 652 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 23/02/2018 at 17:14, Corky True Legend said: Some great players in that photo. Very few of today's squad fit to lace their boots. Apart fae Tav, he could lace aw their boots in one go Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ibrox Derry 9,019 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 23/02/2018 at 14:27, BLUEDIGNITY said: Yup never kicked a ba' for the first team, transferred from the Hi Hi to The Rangers in exchange for Doug Baillie plus 12 grand going to Thirds. He got in the team photie but. Doug Baillie who went onto be a journalist and his son lex played for the tarriers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 2/23/2018 at 18:05, thedarvelmarvel said: the thirds were an original member of the league ,third lanark rifles division they even had the regimnt crest above the cottage tha acted as a dressing room,they got bought over by a property developer whotried to sell off the ground ton a builder thought to be john lawrence. but he never did hjis homework as the gropund was the original hampden and was reserved as an open space ,tom this day it lies vacant. Program on Alba a couple of weeks ago about the demise of Third Lanark,aye they were shafted :-( Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Be A Ranger 4,032 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 23/02/2018 at 19:16, .Williamson. said: Scottish football was quite happy to let similar happen to us It's more understandable these days as as to how Thirds went under when we have seen how they were prepared to let their most successful club go to the wall without a minuscule fragment of support or assistance. We survived by the skin of our teeth. When we are back on top we (the fans) will let them know about it, and never forget our friends in the league who tried to help in the time of crisis, listed here............................................ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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