Obscure football statistics

[calumhibee1]

Between them, Gianluigi Buffon, Peter Shilton and Stanley Matthews have made at least one first team appearance in every single season since 1931-1932.

Any others?

[nonshinyfinish]

Not quite the same angle, but it reminded me of these: https://twitter.com/danielstorey85/status/1253801909158363141

[worcesterhibby]

I believe Budgie played league games against Dennis Law, Kenny Dalglish and Ali Mcoist..so he took on three generations of Scottish strikers.

the Match he played against Dennis Law was for Blackpool in 1971..it was Jimmy Armfields last game for Blackpool and the United side included Best and Charlton as well as Law !

[hibby rae]

Because he had to be named as a substitute
for Arbroath recently, Rab Douglas has featured in squads across four different decades.

[Northernhibee]

Because he had to be named as a substitute
for Arbroath recently, Rab Douglas has featured in squads across four different decades.

Just as impressively, Jari Litmanen played international football over four different decades.

St. Johnstone are the only UK professional league side to have a J in their name.

Alex Harris is the only person to have scored a try at Murrayfield and a goal at Hampden.

[Jim Herriot]

It used to be said that St Mirren are the only Scottish professional team whose name does not contain a geographical reference. However, The Rangers could now be added. Queen of the South is debatable. Civil Service Strollers aren't in the SPFL.
In England, the only such team is Arsenal, who dropped "Woolwich" from their name.

[Irish_Steve]

In 1986, all four home nations had teams that could do the double - only one team out of that four failed to win anything

[greenlex]

It used to be said that St Mirren are the only Scottish professional team whose name does not contain a geographical reference. However, The Rangers could now be added. Queen of the South is debatable. Civil Service Strollers aren't in the SPFL.
In England, the only such team is Arsenal, who dropped "Woolwich" from their name.
St Johnstone?:dunno:

[Jim Herriot]

St Johnstone?:dunno:
Perth was formerly called St John's Toun.

[Pretty Boy]

It used to be said that St Mirren are the only Scottish professional team whose name does not contain a geographical reference. However, The Rangers could now be added. Queen of the South is debatable. Civil Service Strollers aren't in the SPFL.
In England, the only such team is Arsenal, who dropped "Woolwich" from their name.

Port Vale? Albion Rovers?

[Is It On....]

In 1986, all four home nations had teams that could do the double - only one team out of that four failed to win anything

Was that team sponsored by Mitre? As the mitre won the league and mitre won the cup 😂

[hibby rae]

Just as impressively, Jari Litmanen played international football over four different decades.

St. Johnstone are the only UK professional league side to have a J in their name.

Alex Harris is the only person to have scored a try at Murrayfield and a goal at Hampden.

Tbf I think your one is more impressive 🤣

[Viva_Palmeiras]

62.07% of stats are made up on the spot.

[Logie Green]

Ivan Sproule was sent off playing for Hibs at Hampden, Ibrox and Parkhead in the same calendar year.

[Jim Herriot]

Port Vale? Albion Rovers?

If I were adjudicating, Port Vale - yes (Wikipedia agrees). Albion Rovers - surely Albion is a geographical reference. Oddly, there's also an Albion Rovers FC in Wales and another in Australia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albion_Rovers_F.C._(Newport)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albion_Rovers_FC_(Cairnlea)

[Andy74]

It used to be said that St Mirren are the only Scottish professional team whose name does not contain a geographical reference. However, The Rangers could now be added. Queen of the South is debatable. Civil Service Strollers aren't in the SPFL.
In England, the only such team is Arsenal, who dropped "Woolwich" from their name.

What geographic reference did the old Rangers have?

Is Celtic really a geographic term?

It must be a fairly loose interpretation.

[calumhibee1]

What geographic reference did the old Rangers have?

Is Celtic really a geographic term?

It must be a fairly loose interpretation.

Glasgow surely?

[Andy74]

Glasgow surely?

Don’t think they’ve ever had Glasgow in their name.

[CropleyWasGod]

Don’t think they’ve ever had Glasgow in their name.

In the 60s and 70s, they would use Glasgow In their names when playing in Europe. We used Edinburgh at one point IIRC.I think it was a UEFA rule at the time


But neither have the word in their names , club or company.

[jgl07]

Raith Rovers?

[CropleyWasGod]

Raith Rovers?

Kirkcaldy is part of the Raith Estate.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

In the 60s and 70s, they would use Glasgow In their names when playing in Europe. We used Edinburgh at one point IIRC.I think it was a UEFA rule at the time


But neither have the word in their names , club or company.

I thought that was an original condition of the fairs cup when it was launched.

[Since90+2]

Don't think Celtic or Rangers have ever officially used Glasgow in their names.

[CropleyWasGod]

I thought that was an original condition of the fairs cup when it was launched.

IIRC, at its outset,the Fairs Cup was only open to teams from cities who had had a "fair". Hence the Edinburgh teams were eligible, but not the Glasgow ones. (Ra Glesga Ferr didn't count 😁). There was a combined London team in the first competition I think.

[seanshow]

Both the goalies who scored from hand for us also played for Oldham.



I have what I believe to be an amazing football fact that I am withholding until the correct platform presents itself. :na na:

[Sir David Gray]

Don't think Celtic or Rangers have ever officially used Glasgow in their names.

They haven't.

[Libby Hibby]

It used to be said that St Mirren are the only Scottish professional team whose name does not contain a geographical reference. However, The Rangers could now be added. Queen of the South is debatable. Civil Service Strollers aren't in the SPFL.
In England, the only such team is Arsenal, who dropped "Woolwich" from their name.

Am I being silly here??? Hibernian?

[Since90+2]

Am I being silly here??? Hibernian?

Ireland?

[Since90+2]

They haven't.

I don't know why but I'd always associate the Glasgow more in relation to Rangers than Celtic. Maybe I'm imagining it but I seem to think Glasgow Rangers is more commonly referred than Glasgow Celtic.

Although neither have used officially as you say.

[Andy74]

Just as impressively, Jari Litmanen played international football over four different decades.

St. Johnstone are the only UK professional league side to have a J in their name.

Alex Harris is the only person to have scored a try at Murrayfield and a goal at Hampden.

I think that Alex Harris one would need a bit of looking into.

[hibby rae]

Before Annan moved into the league, Roddy Grant had scored against every team in the four divisions.

[Allant1981]

Falkirk are the only socttish team to have broken a world record transfer fee for a player, a massive £5k

[Liberal Hibby]

Hull City are the only football club north or south of the border where it is impossible to colour in any of the letters.

[Keith_M]

Hull City are the only football club north or south of the border where it is impossible to colour in any of the letters.


:top marks


:not worth

[Keith_M]

Raith Rovers?


"They'll be dancing in the streets of Raith tonight"
Sam Leitch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Leitch)

:wink:



Am I being silly here??? Hibernian?


Hibernian, from Hibernia, meaning Ireland.


Don't think Celtic or Rangers have ever officially used Glasgow in their names.

Rangers and Celtc have never had any geographical references in their names (even if some people mistakenly do that). So that ruins the 'only St Mirren' argument.

[Since90+2]

Portsmouth are the only team the professional leagues in Britain to play on their own island.

[Keith_M]

Celtc were the last club in the UK to add player numbers to their jerseys in domestic matches (1994).


Up till then, they had only had numbers on their shorts, except when playing in Europe.

[Itsnoteasy]

Was that team sponsored by Mitre? As the mitre won the league and mitre won the cup 😂

No Mita copiers was the sponsor.

[jgl07]

Ireland?

In Roman times!

[Pete70]

It used to be said that St Mirren are the only Scottish professional team whose name does not contain a geographical reference. However, The Rangers could now be added. Queen of the South is debatable. Civil Service Strollers aren't in the SPFL.
In England, the only such team is Arsenal, who dropped "Woolwich" from their name.

The only team mentioned in the Bible

[Lancs Harp]

The England v Scotland encounter has finished 0-0 more times in Rugby Union than it has in football.

[Clarence]

Crystal Palace is the only team name to start with 5 consonants.

[hibby rae]

I'm sure I got told we were the first team in the UK (some might be Scotland) to have

1) Undersoil heating

2) A scoreboard

3) Floodlights

4) Sponsors

Can anyone confirm or deny?

[Logie Green]

In the four seasons Hibs and Ross County have been in the top division together we’ve finished higher than them twice, they’ve finished higher than us twice. 😳

[madabouthibs]

Celtic are the only side to win a European club trophy without numbers on their shirts.

[Franck Stanton]

I'm sure I got told we were the first team in the UK (some might be Scotland) to have

1) Undersoil heating

2) A scoreboard

3) Floodlights

4) Sponsors

Can anyone confirm or deny?

All 4 are correct

[David_D]

Eidor Gudjohnsen made his international debut for Iceland as a substitute replacing his own father.

[Pete70]

I'm sure I got told we were the first team in the UK (some might be Scotland) to have

1) Undersoil heating

2) A scoreboard

3) Floodlights

4) Sponsors

Can anyone confirm or deny?

Yes but it was actually an electronic scoreboard and shirt sponsor. Apologies if this is being too pedantic. The scoreboard was on the roof of the seated enclosure where the Famous Five stand now is.

[ancient hibee]

I'm sure I got told we were the first team in the UK (some might be Scotland) to have

1) Undersoil heating

2) A scoreboard

3) Floodlights

4) Sponsors

Can anyone confirm or deny?


All 4 are correct

Stenhousemuir were first to have floodlights.
We had a scoreboard for half time scores standing in a corner of the terracing.

[ancient hibee]

IIRC, at its outset,the Fairs Cup was only open to teams from cities who had had a "fair". Hence the Edinburgh teams were eligible, but not the Glasgow ones. (Ra Glesga Ferr didn't count 😁). There was a combined London team in the first competition I think.
When it started only one team per city was allowed.

[ancient hibee]

Celtc were the last club in the UK to add player numbers to their jerseys in domestic matches (1994).


Up till then, they had only had numbers on their shorts, except when playing in Europe.

They only put them on. their shorts when the league forced them to have numbers somewhere on the strip.

[Magpie]

Mark Hughes played for Wales and Bayern Munich on the same day.

[Keith_M]

I'm sure I got told we were the first team in the UK (some might be Scotland) to have

1) Undersoil heating (first in Scotland, Everton were the first in the UK)

2) A(n Electronic) scoreboard (first in Scotland, not sure about the UK)

3) Floodlights (sadly not, but did play in the first ever floodlit match)

4) (Shirt) Sponsors (first in Scotland, Coventry were the first in the UK)

Can anyone confirm or deny?


Answers in bold


Plus, Hibs were the first club in the UK to play in the European Cup

[WoreTheGreen]

A Scottish club has a part of the body which quite unusual unlike Liverpool etc

[CropleyWasGod]

When it started only one team per city was allowed.

Yep.

In 1967, Celtic won the league, and Rangers were second, so they went into the Fairs Cup. Clyde finished third , but were prevented from entering because of that rule. I think Hibs got their place.

[Logie Green]

A Scottish club has a part of the body which quite unusual unlike Liverpool etc

Brechin? They’ve also had a TV series - Brechin Bad. (Copyright - Only An Excuse).

[IFONLY]

A Scottish club has a part of the body which quite unusual unlike Liverpool etc

Brechin

[Keith_M]

A Scottish club has a part of the body which quite unusual unlike Liverpool etc


Hair United?


:dunno:

[WoreTheGreen]

Brechin? They’ve also had a TV series - Brechin Bad. (Copyright - Only An Excuse).

👍🏻

[WoreTheGreen]

Hair United?


:dunno:

Montrose

[WoreTheGreen]

Montrose

Montose

[Peevemor]

hEARts

[CropleyWasGod]

Montrose

Pardick Thistle

[Peevemor]

Aberspleen

[Peevemor]

Motherwelt

[Peevemor]

Peterhead

[WoreTheGreen]

Ross c...ty

[brog]

Yep.

In 1967, Celtic won the league, and Rangers were second, so they went into the Fairs Cup. Clyde finished third , but were prevented from entering because of that rule. I think Hibs got their place.

I remember Clyde trying to claim they were from Cambuslang & not Glasgow. Didn't work!!

[brog]

I think we were 1st UK team to knock Barcelona out of a European competition.

[WoreTheGreen]

Peterhead

Still in SC so Bonnyrib nose

[brog]

Here's a series of sequential scores from competitive European games which are unbelievable in todays context.
1. April/May 1960, Rangers 4-12 Eintracht Frankfurt
2. May 1960 Real Madrid 7-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
3. October/Nov 1960 Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid
4. Dec 1960/Feb 1961, Hibs 7-6 Barcelona.

Unreal, even at the time!

[Magpie]

Oliver Burke has broken Gareth Bale’s record for the longest winless streak at the start of a Premier League career, 25 games.

[Radium]

Hibs were the first Scottish club to play a European game in Glasgow?


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[basehibby]

Ireland?

I would have said that "Hibernian" - or "Irish" refers to an ethnicity or nationality rather than a geographic location.

Of aye - and what about Raith Rovers anyway :confused:

[CropleyWasGod]

I would have said that "Hibernian" - or "Irish" refers to an ethnicity or nationality rather than a geographic location.

Of aye - and what about Raith Rovers anyway :confused:

Like I said.... 🤓

Kirkcaldy is part of the Raith Estate.

[Kato]

I would have said that "Hibernian" - or "Irish" refers to an ethnicity or nationality rather than a geographic location.

Of aye - and what about Raith Rovers anyway :confused:

Hibernia.

[jgl07]

Yep.

In 1967, Celtic won the league, and Rangers were second, so they went into the Fairs Cup. Clyde finished third , but were prevented from entering because of that rule. I think Hibs got their place.

And when did Clyde play in the City of Glasgow?

Their ground until 1986, Shawfield, was in Rutherglen. It was only incorporated into the City of Glasgow in 1975. By 1992 it was moved to South Lanarkshire.

I think the rule was that only clubs from Cities could compete in the Fairs Cup.

[EastThomasSTboy]

I don't know why but I'd always associate the Glasgow more in relation to Rangers than Celtic. Maybe I'm imagining it but I seem to think Glasgow Rangers is more commonly referred than Glasgow Celtic.

Although neither have used officially as you say.


Thought i would photograph this lovely item from my loft!!!

DOH!!!!!! Looks like i am not allowed to Download a photo.!!!!

Anyway its a 1971 LP (Long-Playing Record of the 12 inch variety...for all you young ones out there:wink:). The Front Cover shows both the First team and Reserve teams of Glasgow rangers.

In huge letters, the name of the LP is GLORY GLORY
GLASGOW RANGERS.

From the sleeve notes, it was Produced at the Orange Hall, in Glasgow:greengrin:greengrin.

:flag:

[CropleyWasGod]

And when did Clyde play in the City of Glasgow?

Their ground until 1986, Shawfield, was in Rutherglen. It was only incorporated into the City of Glasgow in 1975. By 1992 it was moved to South Lanarkshire.

I think the rule was that only clubs from Cities could compete in the Fairs Cup.

Their own website says the same:-

Despite Clyde's highly successful 1966-67 season, European football was denied. The Fairs' Cup had a rule that stipulated only one team from each city could enter. Rangers had that position and Clyde were left thinking what might have been.

https://www.clydefc.co.uk/club/history/post-war/

You'll remember, I'm sure, that they played in the Glasgow Cup back then.

[ibrahimotitch]

Hibs have played an away match in Europe against Djurgardens of Sweden at Firhill, Partick.

[Argylehibby]

No team has beaten both halves of the old firm prior to the cup final and gone on to win the cup. (was told that some time back so could be a load of tosh)

[hibby6270]

Jock Buchanan was the first player to score a European goal for a British club (us) in the U.K. (ER)

[Bristolhibby]

Portsmouth are the only team the professional leagues in Britain to play on their own island.

That’s a good one. Worked for about a year in Portsmouth and always liked pointing out to the family when we officially left the mainland.

Also heard Portsmouth is the most densely populated island in Europe.

J

[Magpie]

Southampton are the first team in Premier League history to beat all seven winners of the competition the season after a title win.