Third Lanark: Champions of Scotland 1903-04

Nonfiction, Sports, Football (Soccer)
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Author: Thomas Taw ISBN: 9781908495341
Publisher: Desert Island Books Publication: October 10, 2012
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Thomas Taw
ISBN: 9781908495341
Publisher: Desert Island Books
Publication: October 10, 2012
Imprint:
Language: English

Third Lanark no longer exist. The only League champions in Britain ever to go bust. The end was ignominious: Third could not even afford to buy footballs. But once, they defied all the odds to become Scottish champions. Third Lanark was a club of proud origins, a proud history and a sad ending. Third produced two great teams. The first, in 1889, beat the worlds best - even English champions Preston - when Celtic and Rangers were still in their football nappies. Thirds second great team overcame an Old Firm that dominated Scottish football. Third were seriously disadvantaged. They left their old ground before a new one was ready, and did not play a home League game for almost six months. Arguably, they were the only homeless team ever to win a major championship. Third Lanark swept all before them in the autumn of 1903 and were prematurely acclaimed champions. In 1904, their threadbare squad battled through doubts and setbacks to clinch the title. Thirds hero was their captain, Hugh Wilson, at the time hailed as the greatest footballer in British history. This is an atmospheric tale of early twentieth-century football, told with grit and humour. Those who cherish the memory of Third Lanark, or are interested in Scottish football history, will relish this story of their only championship.

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Third Lanark no longer exist. The only League champions in Britain ever to go bust. The end was ignominious: Third could not even afford to buy footballs. But once, they defied all the odds to become Scottish champions. Third Lanark was a club of proud origins, a proud history and a sad ending. Third produced two great teams. The first, in 1889, beat the worlds best - even English champions Preston - when Celtic and Rangers were still in their football nappies. Thirds second great team overcame an Old Firm that dominated Scottish football. Third were seriously disadvantaged. They left their old ground before a new one was ready, and did not play a home League game for almost six months. Arguably, they were the only homeless team ever to win a major championship. Third Lanark swept all before them in the autumn of 1903 and were prematurely acclaimed champions. In 1904, their threadbare squad battled through doubts and setbacks to clinch the title. Thirds hero was their captain, Hugh Wilson, at the time hailed as the greatest footballer in British history. This is an atmospheric tale of early twentieth-century football, told with grit and humour. Those who cherish the memory of Third Lanark, or are interested in Scottish football history, will relish this story of their only championship.

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