Thistle
Formed 1875
Founder member of Scottish Division Two 1893. Failed re-election 1894.
Kit History
1878-1880 (b)
1880-1886 (b)
1886-1895 (a,b)
Background
The Thistle were one of the many clubs that sprang up in Glasgow under the influence of Queen's Park FC. The club played at various grounds before settling into Braehead Park, five miles to the west of the city centre, in 1892. In 1891 they joined the Scottish Alliance, one of several competitions set up in imitation of the Scottish Football League. They finished last in the 12 team league but the following season they managed fifth (out of ten). In 1893 the Alliance was incorporated into the Scottish League as Division Two.
The club made little impression and finished in last place and their short career was over when they failed to be re-elected at the League AGM. Shortly afterwards, the club was wound up.
Sources
- (a) The Scottish League Clubs - Former Members IV (Norman Nichol 1994)
- (b) Alick Milne