{"product_id":"port-glasgow-athletic","title":"Port Glasgow Athletic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigins on the Hillside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePort-Glasgow Athletic began life in 1878 as Broadfield FC, playing initially at Bardrainney and Dubbs Farm before settling at Devol Farm, high above the bustling shipyards of Port Glasgow. In 1881 the club adopted the name Port-Glasgow Athletic, reflecting both civic pride and growing ambition.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA move to Clune Park on Glasgow Road in 1883 gave the club a permanent home. The ground would become synonymous with senior football in the town for nearly three decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Alliance to League\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe club entered the Scottish Alliance in 1891–92. When the Alliance was absorbed into the newly formed Scottish League Division Two in 1893, Port-Glasgow became founder members of the expanded national structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir first League season proved dramatic. Seven points were deducted for rule infringements — a severe penalty in the era of two-point wins — leaving the club temporarily stranded at the foot of the table with –2 points. Despite this, they recovered sufficiently to finish mid-table and soon established themselves as consistent challengers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pinnacle came in 1901–02, when Port-Glasgow Athletic were crowned Scottish League Division Two champions and elected to Division One — promotion in those days being dependent upon election rather than automatic ascent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife in Division One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating largely as an amateur side, Port-Glasgow faced significant challenges at the top level. Nonetheless, they retained their Division One status for eight seasons — a commendable achievement for a club without the financial muscle of the Glasgow giants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelegated in 1909–10 after finishing bottom, the club endured one further season in Division Two (1910–11). With finances precarious and crowds declining, the directors declined to seek re-election to the League in 1911.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brief and ill-fated spell in the Scottish Football Union followed, but by January 1912 the senior club was wound up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScottish Cup Adventures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePort-Glasgow twice reached the Scottish Cup semi-finals, in 1898–99 and 1905–06. The latter campaign remains particularly memorable, as they defeated Rangers in the quarter-finals before falling one step short of Hampden’s showpiece occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe club also competed regularly in the Glasgow Cup and was a force regionally, winning the Renfrewshire FA Cup on five occasions (1884–85, 1894–95, 1895–96, 1899–1900, 1908–09).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable Player: Gladstone Hamilton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most distinguished footballer to wear the Port-Glasgow colours was Gladstone Hamilton, the only player capped for Scotland while representing the club.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamilton appeared on the left wing in Scotland’s 1–0 victory over Ireland in the 1906 British Home Championship. His brothers, both internationals, played for Queen’s Park. Gladstone later moved south to join Brentford.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Undertakers”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe club’s curious nickname, “The Undertakers,” has prompted speculation. One explanation suggests involvement of a local funeral director in the club’s early formation. More likely, the moniker derived from the team’s original all-black kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 1882 onward, the strip changed to white shirts with navy shorts and socks, though the nickname endured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScottish League Division Two Champions: 1901–02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScottish Qualifying Cup Winners: 1897–98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenfrewshire FA Cup Winners: 1884–85, 1894–95, 1895–96, 1899–1900, 1908–09\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWest of Scotland League Champions: 1901–02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough dissolved in 1912, Port-Glasgow Athletic represent an important chapter in Scotland’s pre-war football tapestry — a shipyard town club that rose from hillside fields to the heights of Division One.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir story is emblematic of the era: community-driven, fiercely competitive, financially fragile, yet capable of producing international-class talent and Cup heroics against the giants of the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will only pay shipping\/postage for 1 item, no matter how many items you purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscounts are given for multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize: A3, A4, A5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Sided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaper: 400gsm premium art stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrint quality: Museum-grade, high-resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Unframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatermark shown in images does NOT appear on the final print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny issues please contact me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:paul@worldvintagecolours.com\"\u003epaul@worldvintagecolours.com\u003c\/a\u003e by clicking the hyperlink and I will get back to you ASAP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Vintage Colours","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":47464292319424,"sku":"Port Glasgow Athletic - A3","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":47464292352192,"sku":"Port Glasgow Athletic - A4","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":47464292384960,"sku":"Port Glasgow Athletic - A5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8242\/7840\/files\/A3-PortGlasgowAthleticArtDeco1900.jpg?v=1771190780","url":"https:\/\/www.worldvintagecolours.com\/products\/port-glasgow-athletic","provider":"World Vintage Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}