Walter Fairgrieve

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Walter Fairgrieve

• Walter Fairgrieve, c1899 (FFW) Walter Robert Fairgrieve was born on Sunday, 30th August, 1874, in Edinburgh. The forward signed for Thistle on Friday, 29th June, 1900, having most recently been with Hibernian. Aged 25, he made his debut appearance on Wednesday, 15th August, 1900, in a 3-3 draw away to Celtic in the SFL First Division. There were no goals for Walter during his spell at Thistle. He played his last game for the club on Saturday, 20th October, 1900, in a 1-0 defeat away to Third Lanark in the SFL First Division, having appeared as a Jag on 9 occasions. His club-list included Dalry Primrose, Glasgow Perthshire, Liverpool, Everton, Southampton, Luton Town, Hibernian, Partick Thistle and Heart of Midlothian. Walter died on Wednesday, 2nd June, 1915, in Troon, South Ayrshire, aged 40.

Walter Fairgrieve's Summary Totals

League	6	1	1	4	0
Competitive	8	3	1	4	0
All Games	9	4	1	4	0

Bio Extra

Walter joined Thistle aged 25 in June 1900, having had a lengthy career with Dalry Primrose, Glasgow Perthshire, as well as trials at Liverpool and Everton. He played at Southampton, Luton Town and Hibernian. The much-travelled forward had his most successful spell at Luton Town, with 15 appearances and 5 goals. Walter was a Scottish Junior international, and represented Glasgow. He made his debut against Celtic away on 15 August 1900. The match ended 3-3. Robert played on 9 occasions for the Jags, including a friendly against King’s Park. He also played in the 2-0 Glasgow Cup tie against Normal Athletic. His final match for Thistle was a 1-0 defeat away to Third Lanark on 20 October 1900. Walter went on to play for Hearts on leaving Thistle. He worked as a wood turner, and enlisted at the outbreak of war in 15 Battalion Royal Scots. On 2 June 1915, when the Battalion were training for active service, Walter suffered an attack of Angina Pectoris, and passed away aged 40. We commemorate his life in our feature piece, The Partick Thistle Fallen →.

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Every Game

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(age) 1900-01

1. (25y, 11m, 16d) #11 Wed-15-Aug-1900 [a] D3-3 Celtic (SFL First Division - game 1)

2. (25y, 11m, 19d) #11 Sat-18-Aug-1900 [h] L1-2 Kilmarnock (SFL First Division - game 2)

3. (26y, 0m, 2d) #10 Sat-01-Sep-1900 [a] W4-0 King's Park (Friendly)

4. (26y, 0m, 9d) #9 Sat-08-Sep-1900 [h] L1-2 Rangers (SFL First Division - game 4)

5. (26y, 0m, 16d) #9 Sat-15-Sep-1900 [h] W2-0 Normal Athletic (Glasgow Cup 1st Round)

6. (26y, 0m, 23d) #9 Sat-22-Sep-1900 [a] L1-2 Kilmarnock (SFL First Division - game 5)

7. (26y, 1m, 6d) #9 Sat-06-Oct-1900 [a] W3-1 Heart of Midlothian (SFL First Division - game 8)

8. (26y, 1m, 13d) #9 Sat-13-Oct-1900 [h] W3-1 Clyde (Glasgow Cup Quarter Final)

9. (26y, 1m, 20d) #9 Sat-20-Oct-1900 [a] L0-1 Third Lanark (SFL First Division - game 9)

Thistle Honours

1900 - GLASGOW CUP Runner-up

the decisive game…

1900 - GLASGOW CUP Sat-10-Nov-1900 [n] L1-3 Rangers (Glasgow Cup Final) Celtic Park. On a sodden pitch Thistle started the better but Rangers soon took control. Haggart dithered leaving Wilkie no chance (10). McNicoll went close then Rangers hit the post but scored on h-t. Thistle faded badly and at 3-0 Campbell (D) scored (87). “Play was seldom exciting…a poor game” (GH). Committee

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• At North Merchiston Cemetery, Edinburgh. R.I.P. (FAG)