17th Aug 1889 Airdrieonians 2 Partick Thistle 7 (Friendly)

matches:1889-90: ← 03game 0405 →

Match Information

					?
					?
Robert Scott (1-1, 1st half); John Galloway (6-2, 2nd half)					George Gorham (1-0, 1st half); Hope Robertson (2-1, 1st half); Hope Robertson (3-1, 2nd half); George Gorham (4-1, 2nd half); Eadie (5-1, og 2nd half); Hope Robertson (6-1, 2nd half); Hope Robertson (7-2, 90 mins)
			Eadie		John McCorkindale			21y, 11m, 18d
			Binnie		John Hendry
			Hunter		William Proudfoot			23y, 6m, 21d
			John Spence		Bob Robertson			24y, 2m, 26d
			Donaldson		William Flannelly			23y, 0m, 23d
			future Jag John Galloway		James Killin
			Binnie		George Gorham			22y, 5m, 8d
			Bennett		Archie Freebairn			20y, 0m, 15d
			Matthew Cullen		Matthew Ferguson			21y, 6m, 20d
			Lavell		John Drummond			20y, 5m, 2d
			Robert Scott		Hope Robertson			21y, 7m, 0d
								22y, 1m, 3d

notes

Two “Binnie”s listed in the Airdrie line up without differentials. In his 1910 memoirs, Hope Robertson claims that he scored 'most of the goals' on this day, and we've taken that literally to mean that he scored 4 of the 7. As luck would have it, only 3 of the 7 scorers were reported in the press, none of which were attributed to Hope. Therefore, we've been able to slot in his 'haul of four' to the missing entries. Who are we to argue with the great Hope Robertson? : - )

match data help required

We're always looking to improve our match data in terms of filling in missing timings, profile pictures, identifying unknown forenames, missing linesmen etc. We require specific help in this match: What was the attendance? Please do get in touch → if you can assist in any way!

Match Report

TTA report

Thistle scored (Gorham) but Airdrie eventually levelled. Thistle had a goal disallowed (ball not over the line) before they went 2-1 up at half-time. The second half was one-sided. 5 more goals included a 2nd from Gorham, (probably) 4 from Robertson and an OG by the Airdrie keeper. Airdrie scored for 6-2 but it was a “tremendous slashing“ (LUWE).

Scrapbook

magnifiable if deemed necessary by your browser

Rutherglen Reformer, 23rd August, 1889

Stats Watch

● George Gorham scores both of his only known goals for Thistle in the same match.

● Hope Robertson scores his first-known goal for Thistle, netting a haul of four on the day!

ongoing sequences:

● 9 consecutive quoted competitive appearances (not known to be broken) for John McCorkindale, Thomas Campbell & William Proudfoot, 29th Aug 1888 to date. (Longest run since the club-record: Andrew Johnston - 24 games, 24th Oct 1885 to 27th May 1889.)

● 14 competitive away games without a clean-sheet; 31st Oct 1885 to date. (A new club-record.)

Stats Watch adheres to our stated definitions of League, League Max, Major Competitive, Competitive or All Games. Where there is no written qualification, you should presume that the Stat in question is compiled from the All Games criteria.

.

match hubs

advertisement

Partick Thistle: A People’s History celebrates 150 years of the club through the eyes of the fans. It will be a superb addition to your Thistle collection, expertly curated and edited by Kenny Pieper, a real heart and soul effort from the author and the contributors (the fans).

• The book is set to be published in August 2026, each of the first editions uniquely numbered.
• Pre-order your limited edition copy and add your own dedication or message (up to 500 words).
• A labour of love - all royalties to the club.

Buy now: £18.76 (genius pricing!) from ptfc.co.uk